Old System Has Advantages for Fourth of July Budget
Editorial argues for a $5,000 town appropriation to fund Independence Day events, noting past volunteer fund drives built community pride and participation. It warns that heavy taxation could erode local enthusiasm and civic spirit, then endorses maintaining engagement alongside fiscal support. It contrasts with March of Dimes goals to expand polio care, research, and training, urging donations to improve lives through new therapies and prevention.
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Bristol
National Foundation For
March of Dimes
March of Dime
National Foundation
Opposition to Jamestown refinery risks Narragansett Bay
The editorial argues against a proposed Jamestown refinery citing water and air pollution fears for Narragansett Bay and nearby communities including Barrington and Newport. It warns of shellfish protection, public health, and long term economic costs to tourism, Navy activity, fishing, and recreation if the plant proceeds.
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Jamestown
Narragansett Bay
Bay
Barrington
New England
Rhode Island
Warren
East Greenwich
Providence
Blackstone Valley
US Navy
Chesapeake Bay
Pan-Am
Newport
Wickford
Warwick
Portsmouth
Bristol
Bristol Area Community Event Calendar Jan Feb March
A series of social and organizational events listed for Bristol area includes a January 25 dance at the Midway for March of Dimes, a January 28 Distinguished Service Award Dinner for Jr Chamber, an alumni association meeting at Colt Auditorium, a February 8 card party at Eagles Hall, several Valentine Bridge events at various church venues, a February 15 Lady of Mt Carmel Altar Society dance, a February 23 Fathers’ Night at Mt Carmel Mothers' Club, a Bristol Eagle Scouts reunion at Castle, and a February 25 Bristol District Nursing Association annual meeting.
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Jr. Chamber of Commerce
Bristol Senior High School
Hope Circle
Daughters of Isabella
Trinity Church
Altar Society of
Our Lady of
Bristol Eagle Scouts
the Castle
Bristol District Nursing Association
Bristol Phoenix Semi-Weekly Established Editor Notes
A fragmented line from the Bristol Phoenix indicates editorial leadership and establishment details with names Bosworth and related roles. The readable fragment references an editor publisher and a managing editor, suggesting historic newspaper masthead information.
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R. 8. Bosworth
Bosworth. Jr
Hats draw laughs in Peiping fur fashion trend
The article notes Peiping stores selling sea otter fur hats at about 300 dollars, a price many workers cannot meet. The $300 item is seen as a gift for visiting dignitaries while cheaper furs line the shelves. Russians and East Europeans shop alongside locals, attracted by variety and modern Chinese goods amid inflation memories and export limits.
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Italy
China
Peiping
Mao Tse-tung
Mei Lantang
Gov
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