We should not lose sight of Berlin scare or need for leadership
The editorial argues the Berlin crisis is not unique and will recur. It credits Eisenhower with steadying West Berlin and notes Khrushchev’s adjustments. It says Kennedy must prove himself, explain the U S position, and build up military strength to deter the Soviets without provoking war. It concludes strong leadership existed in the past and prevented war before July 1961.
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East Berlin
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Krushchev
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Jerry Luther, Jr
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Kennedy Brothers Politicizing the New Haven Rail Reorganization
The piece questions how much Boston politics the Kennedy regime will bring to Washington. It condemns the Kennedy brothers’ push to influence the New Haven Railroad case and warns of broad judicial appointments shaping the federal bench. It urges vigilance over future nominations and court influence.
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Kennedy Brothers
New Haven
Boston
Kennedy
Washington
Gov. Roberts
Kennedys
Robert Anderson
Sherman Adams
U.S
Congress
White House
First Bull Run Deaths and Wounded in 1861 Bristol report
From Camp Sprague July 23 1861 correspondent reports on wounded and missing from the Bristol company Isaac N Cobb Henry Simmons George Easterbrooks James Wilkinson Daniel Lake Benj Miller George Mutton Cornelius Pierce and Lieutenant Geo Weeden. A stark account of bravery and loss as Civil War battles unfold with details of hospital care and retreat orders.
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Bristol
Bull Run
Washington
James Wilkinson
Mr Cobb
Daniel Lake
Benj Miller
John N Miller
Providence
Letter to the editor from a returning Bristol serviceman
Captain Fred H. Olson writes to Bristol readers thanking townspeople for fourteen months of friendship and cooperation at a Nike Site. He calls the military civilian relationship exemplary and expresses hope to return someday, signing off sincerely with wife.
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Bristol
Nike
Goodby
Fred H. Olson
Capt
Arty
Early rocking chairs and their enduring appeal
A fragmented historical overview traces the rocking chair from Franklin’s era through 19th century design shifts. It notes how curved wood, bent metal, and varied backs and seats evolved, linking the chair to domestic life, meditation, and claimed medical benefits endorsed by physicians of the era.
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Franklin
Boston
Peter Conner
Cocne
Michael
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Col Burnside
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