Editorial Upset at Political Speech at College Commencement
The Roger Williams College commencement featured a campaign plug by Bristol Town Administrator Augustine J Nunes for Frank Church. The incident disappointment, plus a slow ambulance fund drive, underlines community responsibility and the need to support essential town services.
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Bristol Walk for Mankind Triumphs With Community Support
Project Concern thanks Bristol residents for the Walk for Mankind effort that funded vital medical care. Walk Director Joe Motta and volunteers organized a successful event with youth families and donors contributing to local service groups. Proceeds will aid Bristol charities, pledging ongoing efforts to save lives.
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Bristol School Panel Reverses Superintendent Fire
A Bristol School Committee backed off its decision to remove Dr Travers as Superintendent after leaks to the press drew criticism. The letter writer, a former educator, condemns the leakage as self-serving and notes rising politicization of education and imbalanced parent involvement as core issues.
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Centennial shows greatness by Barnum and parade in Warren
In a June 3 1876 issue the paper extols P T Barnums Centennial spectacle with steel cars and a Liberty procession of gold chariots. It reports Decoration Day ceremonies with veterans marching to cemeteries, a memorial address by LeBaron Colt, and Children’s Home statistics noting twelve children cared for that year and five currently in residence.
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