Capt Herzig to Preside at 175th July Exercises in Bristol
Capt Paul A Herzig, Town Catunell president, will preside at patriotic exercises marking Bristol's 275th Fourth of July anniversary. Gov Dennis J Roberts and Capt Richard G Visser are among speakers, with the 12 division parade set to precede the program.
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Paul Herzig
Paul A. Herzig
Town Catunell
Bristol
Herzig
Dennis J Roberts
Richard G. Visser
Fourth of July exercises set with Roberts and Visser as speakers
Governor Dennis J. Roberts and Capt. Harold G. Visser USN lead Fourth of July patriotic program at noon. Roberts to speak on the 175th anniversary. Visser, a Navy Cross recipient, speaks on heroism from WW II. Other events include National Anthem, Declaration readings, and guest introductions.
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Dennis J. Roberts
Harold G. Visser
USN
Roberts
Visser
Surigao Strait
Roswell S. Bosworth, Sr
Mass Jean St. Angelo
Bay State Band
Frederick F Driftmier
Jean St Angelo
BSHS
Dennis J Roberts
Richard G Visser
Roswell S. Bosworth
Driftmier
Labor Department estimates five million to join defense effort
Officials of the Bureau of Employment Security say about five million civilians will be in the armed forces or in defense employment by year’s end. The estimate covers workers in civilian industry and those outside the labor market as the nation mobilizes for defense.
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U. S. Dept of Labor
Defense
Rhode Island Governor Proclaims July Fourth Commemoration
Rhode Island Governor Dennis J. Roberts proclaims the 175th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence to be celebrated with ceremonies in all cities and towns. The proclamation urges planning to honor the Immortal Document and defend liberty amidst external and internal threats.
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Providence Plantations
Britain
Dennis J. Roberts
United States of America
Disabled Vets May Access New Government Life Insurance
Information from the Veterans Administration regional office states that disabled veterans recently separated from service may qualify for a new government life insurance. Public Law 23 authorizes coverage up to $10,000 for eligible disabled veterans.
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Providence
Veterans’ Administration
Congress
Parade to Feature King Philip Little Leaguers and All Stars
The 4th of July parade will include 48 King Philip Little Leaguers in uniform and Bar rington Little League all stars for a 2:30 p m game on the common. The town celebrates its third parade for a thriving Little League now rooted in civic life and advancing toward national competition with World War II Memorial Park plans to house a Little League diamond.
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King Philip Little League
Wood Street Park
Little League
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