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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1959
Page
4
The piece argues the steel strike matters beyond wages as US imports exceed exports and foreign competition grows. It urges cooperation among workers and management to defend market share, noting US prices run about ten percent above world levels and the industry must compete to keep workers employed.
The bill extends benefits to peacetime service members since the Korean War, but critics accuse senators of pursuing votes over national welfare. They decry government debt of 290 billion and annual spending of 13 billion, arguing Congress controls funds and that the Senate ignores future generations. The text notes servicemen have not been subjected to further details.
The speaker notes that the risks of war are real and that recruited soldiers have been well paid and trained. They leave service as demand for good men rises. They claim the recruits are the country’s cream, while criticizing the Senate for adding unnecessary expense to an already crippling national debt.
North Farm owns three registered Guernseys that achieved official production records per the American Guernsey Cattle Club. Ideals Superior Odetta, seven, yielded 18 793 pounds of milk and 959 pounds of fat in 365 days, milked twice daily. Northern Conrads Loyalty, three, produced 12 695 pounds of milk and 669 pounds of fat in 365 days, milked twice daily. Ideals Admirals Honey, four, yielded 16 592 pounds of milk and 865 pounds of fat in 265 days, milked twice daily.
A letter to the editor thanks the Phoenix for its Fourth of July coverage. The writer praises the plentiful pictures and writeups to accompany thank you letters to service branches and participants. The July 14 editorial is specifically mentioned as appreciated and consoling despite being belated.
Frank Joseph Sousa of 179 Mt Hope Ave will be chief marshal of the V J Day parade. He served 30 years in the Rhode Island National Guard with postings at Fort Adams Newport Fort Rodman and Camp Stewart Camp Benning. He retires October 15 after a long varied career including leading as first sergeant of multiple units.
Beach Terrace Improvement Association sponsors a cake sale this afternoon from 3 to 5 at Almacs Super Market on Hope Street. Chairman Mrs Angie Brewer lists committee members including Mrs Grace Donovan Mrs Claire McCallum Mrs DeProgopio Mrs Jane Ingraham and Mrs Elaine Mitchell.
The new State Pier has drawn a stream of boats from Stamford Conn to Dallas Texas and New York as overnight and short term visitors. Cot ton Blossom IV, 71 feet, owned by WH Wheeler Jr of Stamford and Bridgeport, arrived first. Adrian Lane’s 95 foot Brilliant schooner also inspected the pier though not tied up. A 53 foot cabin cruiser is currently docked and a 53 foot cruiser from Dallas Texas is seen at the pier.
July 24 Friday cake sale 3 5 p m at Beach Terrace Improvement Association Al Macs July 25 Saturday dance Elks Home Cedar sponsor July 26 Sunday annual clambake July Club members at Rego s Spa August 9 Sunday annual clambake Bristol Civic Club Manuel Garcia s Naomi Street Clambake Swanee River Fishing Club at Pagnano s Grove
Robert Hill a 13 year old from Waycross Georgia inspired by Dr Schweitzer read about his work and organized a $400000 medicine shipment to French Equatorial Africa. The gift supported Dr Schweitzer and other physicians with Italian and French air support and involved NATO officials and journalists.
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