Letters of thanks from Bristol to troops overseas in 1943
A collection of wartime letters from Bristol donors thanking soldiers abroad for Christmas packages. Messages describe health, climate, and camaraderie in North Africa the Middle East and the Southwest Pacific. Soldiers express gratitude for home front support and hope for victory with faithful resolve.
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North Africa
Bristol
the Phoenix
Middle East
Southwest Pacific
Mr Bosworth
The
Phoenix
Tojo
Imperial Palace
Tokyo
Japan
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Panama Canal
Shellback Association
Far East
Royal Order of the Imperial Domain
Yellow Dragon
Bristol Phoenix
1943 No Ordinary Year a Time for Decentralizing Power
A reflective essay argues 1943 echoes 1776 with the United States as a rare stronghold of freedom. It criticizes centralized New Deal authority, urges decentralization to state and local levels, and cites Congress creating a committee to probe unauthorized bureau power amid national reform sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
United States
America
Washington
Hatton Sumners
Texas
Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives
Sumners
Congress
Commandos Win Mt Carmel Junior League Championship
The Commandos won the Mount Carmel Junior Basketball League title by beating the Daredevils 66 to 60 after two overtimes. Key players A Bernardo and J Federico led the winners while Abenante and Camilli starred for the losers. The league features 13 and 14 year olds. a celebration pins event is planned for the champions and top scorers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commandos
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
Daredevils
A. Bernardo
J. Frederico
Abenante
Camilli
Spitfires
Rangers
Velleca
Santulli
Federico
Carullli
Red Cross Worker Examines Doughnut Machine on Clubmobile
A Red Cross crew member inspects the doughnut making machine aboard the clubmobile at an airfield in England. The mobile unit distributes treats to soldiers, reflecting Allied relief efforts during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Toapheitee
England
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Bristol Manufacturing Corporation
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Industrial Relations
Bristol, Rhode Island
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H. P. Ferreira & Son
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