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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1952
Page
4
The piece surveys the 1952 presidential contest noting Democratic candidates jockey for the nomination and criticizing Truman as likely to run. It contrasts Taft and Eisenhower in the Republican field, praising Taft's oratory and listing Eisenhower’s cautious but principled stance and war-averse image. It closes with a pro-democracy call for the people to choose wisely.
The St Marys Mothers' Club will hold motion picture showings on March 30 at 2 pm and 8 pm in the church auditorium. Mrs Moses Moore announced the event and listed co chairmen Mrs Arthur Casse and Mrs Thomas Pansa, with several members assisting. The club recently met at Mrs Casse's home at 1247 Hope Street.
Rhode Island Hall at Brown University hosts the Rhode Island Writers' Guild meeting Sunday at 2 pm with Louis Genereaux as guest speaker. Genereaux, a Rhode Island native and noted humorous verse writer, draws interest for his fresh writing ideas and engaging readings.
Local groups plan meetings, speaker events and fundraisers at the GAR Hall Guiteras House and Mt Carmel Parish Hall with a busy slate from Girl Scouts to Knights of Columbus. Birth announcements include Curtis John Jr born at Naval Hospital Newport and John Henry Rogers born at Newport Hospital. Mock trials, gym events, and charity drives appear alongside high Mass and club meetings.
On March 11 the Annual Bridge event at the Midway starts at 8 pm hosted by the Bristol Branch International Sunshine Society. March 14 a food sale runs 12 to 5 pm at Ferris Dry Goods, Hope Street, sponsored by the C and A Girls Club. March 2 a food sale by Mt Hope Chapter Order of the Eastern Star at Barr's Hardware 1 to 4 pm. March 28 a musicale by the Women's Guild at First Congregational Church. April 24 a final bridge party at 8 pm at the Midway sponsored by St Marys.
The article notes Russia uses Korea as a graduate school for pilots training to fly Mig jets against American aircraft. Classes arrive in Korea in November and study formations, then engage in staged combat. By month three they face F 86 Sabres and other U S fighters with mixed results.
Newspapers across the country feature a four week contest by Charleston Gazette and others asking high school students to craft Messages to Moscow. Winners will be announced weekly with a final prize a trip to New York to broadcast over the Voice of America.
Senate DC crime panel led by Arnold Bauman plans to question several congressmen about their closeness to Murray Olf, lobbyist for Frankie Costello. Phone records trace Olf to Costello associate Kashel and Adonis once stayed in Olf’s hotel room. Olf’s lavish hospitality to lawmakers raises questions about influence and access. Morrison of Louisiana among those expected to be visited. Fear of such ties helped stall committee work.
John Gordon Stewart of 2 Central Street died Monday in a Providence hospital. His funeral was held Wednesday at St Michael's Church with Canon Daniel K Davis officiating. Active and honorary bearers from St Alban's Lodge and other fraternal groups attended. burial followed at North Burial Ground. He was 68.
Secret agreement among Franco’s advisers names Martin Artajo, then foreign minister, as heir presumptive to the Spanish dictator. Franco backs Artajo as successor and aims for retirement likely in early 1954. The plan signals a dynastic ambition recently contemplated by the generalissimo.
Notice to Contractors Bristol Rhode Island Friday February 22 1952 Sealed bids will be received at the town clerk’s office until 4 PM March 20 1952 for widening and rebuilding Bradford Street shoulders and rebuilding Harker Avenue Specifications available at the Department of Public Works Mount Hope Avenue Bristol Town Council may reject all bids or awards as it deems in the town’s best interest Signed John W Church Town Clerk
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