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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1940
Page
6
A Bristolian praises a local editorial titled It Takes a Bombshell that urges national leaders to act to prevent spreading trouble. The writer argues it is time to wake up and avoid domestic turmoil by addressing urgent issues before they worsen.
Harold C Sylvester 16 son of Mr and Mrs Charles A Sylvester of 119 High street was chosen by Kearney Post American Legion Bristol to attend Rhode Island State College Boys State at Little Rhody from June 30 to July 13. He was endorsed by Post Commanders Bertam W Wall Samuel J Smith and William T Cashin for civic interest and scholastic standing. He plays in Bristol Train of Artillery and Senior High School bands and is a Guiteras school ninth grader and Bristol Boy Scout. his father is a World War veteran and member of Kearney Post.
The championship Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps meet at Scout Hall Sunday at 1 30 to parade and dedicate the new Kearney Post Home. First Troop meets to honor Bunker Hill Day with a Camp King Philip gathering on Mount Hope Bay shores.
A nationwide club movement promotes Wendell Willkie as a potential Republican candidate. The profile highlights his Indiana birth in 1892, Indiana University and Law School education, service in World War I, legal career in Akron, American Legion leadership, and role with Commonwealth and Southern. He has not sought funds or campaigned, but says he would consider acceptance if offered.
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