Editorials on Alaska statehood and Hawaii bid for 50th state
The piece applauds Alaska becoming the 49th state and argues Hawaii should join as the 50th. It notes political jockeying in Congress and questions the basis of excluding Hawaii, stressing the desire for all 50 stars now and savings on changing the flag. It urges equal treatment for Hawaii regardless of party alignment.
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Alaska
Congress
Hawaiian Islands
Senate
House
Hawaii
America
Call for firmer handling of repeat juvenile offender
In Bristol a 15 year old has caused repeated property damage, escapes, and disruption. Officials of the Juvenile Court seek rehabilitation but police and homeowners endure ongoing losses and futile cycles of capture and release. A tougher, effective solution is urged to prevent further costly incidents.
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Finnegan
Bristol
Playground vandalism tarnishes Sowam's Drive area
Police deny receiving a report on vandalism at Sowam's Drive playground as C C Cirillo, chairman of the Board of Recreation, cites extensive damage including a $250 merry go round and split see saw. Bristol Park Shores Improvement Association imposes a dusk curfew and pledges after dark patrols while town council plans to seek lighting to deter further vandalism.
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Recreation Board
Anthony J. Ferrara
Sowam's Drive
Cirillo
Bristol Park
Joseph E. Goulart
Board of Recreation
Sowam
Letters to the Editor on Bristol views for book
George L. Howe asks readers for original Bristol views or maps for his history Mount Hope a New England Chronicle forthcoming from Viking Press New York He seeks an aerial Fourth of July parade view and invites readers to contact Fulton Maryland to arrange photographing arrangements.
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Viking Press of
New York
Bristol
Mount Hope
New England Chronicle
Fulton
Maryland
George L. Howe
William Throop in Bristol Militia History Revealed
William I. Baker writes to the editor detailing Bristol Train of Artillery leaders William Throop and William Throop Jr with service as captains and lieutenants from 1776 through 1813. The editor adds context from Prof. Munro about Goodman Throop, early Bristol native and town founder lineage, hoping to aid researchers.
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William Throop
Bristol
William Throop, Jr
William I. Baker
R.I.M
Wilfred H. Munro
Mount Hope Lands
Willam Throop
Goodman Throop
Munro
Committees For St Columban's Bazaar Are Announced
St Columban Fathers Bazaar plans unveiled with Vincent Fasano as general chairman. Weekly committee meetings outline chairs for Secretary to Special Aide plus numerous booth and game leaders. Event on Sunday July 27 at Seminary grounds Bristol aims to raise funds for missions in the Philippines Fiji Korea South America and Japan.
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Columban Fathers
Ferry Hill
Bristol
St. Columban Seminary
Friends of St. Columban’s
Vincent Fasano
Joseph Sardinha
Jeanette Harrington
Joseph Souza
Edward Mello
Carmine DeFelice
James M. Flynn
Veronica Nunes
Thomas DaPonte
Max Barros
Thomas Goff
Variety Booth
Frank Miserandino
John Sicignano
Henry Fériguson
Anthon
Agatiello
Anthony Medeiros
Edmond O'Brien
Anthony Pinhero
John L. Burke
Oliver Moran
Joseph DeMello
Germaine Belmore
Martin Dod
Salvatore Altrui
Mary DeRiso
Mary Varela
William Manchester
Anthony Marion
Peter Pastore
Mary Alegria
Anthony Dal Ponte
Concetta Fasano
Calvary
Narragansett Bay
Philippines
Fiji Islands
Korea
South America
Japan
Stengelese Sage of Baseball Faces Kefauver Hearings
Casey Stengel, famed Yankees manager, defines Stengelese while testifying before the Senate Anti Monopoly Committee. He jokes about anti trust laws for ball clubs, cites the spirit of 1776, recalls starting pay of 135 dollars a month, and riffs on farm systems, bonuses, and retirement ages amid questions from Kefauver.
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Casey Stengel
Yankees
Casey
Senate
House
Sen
Kefauver
Yankee Stadium
America
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Mickey Mantle
Stan Musial
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