Democracy at Work in MacArthur Senate Testimony
The piece extols General Douglas MacArthur and the Senate inquiry into foreign policy as a showcase of democratic process. It praises his stamina clarity and conviction while noting partisan divides and urging readers to study the full testimony in metropolitan papers for an education in current history.
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Douglas MacArthur
United States Senate
Senate
Washington
MacArthur
Russia
Officers Nominated By Church Women For Two Year Terms
The Bristol County Council of Church Women met at Warren Baptist Church and nominated a two year slate: President Mrs Ralph Handy Vice President Mrs Ernest Baxter Treasurer Mrs Roswell S Bosworth Secretary and Publicity Mrs Frank Childs and Corresponding Secretary Mrs Hiram Crowell. Luncheon was hosted by Mrs Mary Mason with table ushers and remarks by Mrs Paul Gould on Women at Work.
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Bristol County Council of Church Women
Warren Baptist Church
Ralph Handy
Ernest Baxter
Roswell S Bosworth
Frank Childs
Hiram Crowell
Mary Mason
Clyde Barden
Grace Withey
George Abrams
Emma Cooper
Paul Gould
Clarence Martin
Nation faces 14 billion need for new schools in decade
Washington estimates from the Citizens Federal Committee on Education show the country must spend over 14 billion dollars on new school construction in ten years. It outlines 270000 additional classrooms at 30 pupils each, 150000 replacements for dangerous structures, 60000 reorganized district classrooms, and 40000 more for anticipated 1200000 kindergarten and junior-college enrollments.
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Washington
Citizens Federal Committee On Education
Federal Office of Education
Community notices list meetings births and engagements
The Girl Scout Council meets May 10 at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Howard House's Bayview Ave home. Daughters of Isabella selling chowder and clamcakes with noon to 1 30 meals at Knights of Columbus Hall. May 10 church and club meetings announced. New births Marilyn Jean McKay and Sandra Sandra Canna. Engagement Anne Teixeira to Edward Francis. Council events and civic notices across Bristol area including road work plans and Diplomatist Club meeting May 11 at Salve Regina College Newport.
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Girl Scout Council
Daughters of Isabella
Knights of Columbus Hall
Arthur Casse
St. Mary’s
Denis Ferreira
Oliver Street
Antonio Teixeira
Reed Street
Anne
Edward Francis
William Francis
DeWolf Avenue
Diplomatist Club
Mercy Hall of
Salve Regina College
Newport
Presentation Of Trophy To Local Battery May 27
Battery C of the Rhode Island National Guard will receive the Eisenhower trophy for the third time as the state’s outstanding unit at the governor’s review at Roger Williams Park Providence on May 27 announced after Wednesday night’s drill. Eight noncoms and 11 privates were promoted including Sergeants to first class and privates to private first class. Marksmanship medals were awarded to 102 officers and men for last year’s scores at Sun Valley Rifle Range. The unit will drill May 6 and May 13 at Sun Valley leaving the armory at 6 am.
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Roger Willams Park
Providence
Donald M
Dwyer
Sun Valley
Largest Christmas Tree Erected in Pershing Square
One of the largest trees ever brought in from the forest was placed in Pershing square Los Angeles before Christmas 1948. The 96 foot 2 inch White fir stood 67 years old and drew crowds for its impressive height.
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Pershing Square
Los Angeles
Miss Frieda Nikolai Directs Knights of Columbus Show
The Knights of Columbus musical Going Places will be presented May 10 and 11 in the Guiteras Junior High School auditorium. Miss Frieda Nikolai directs the production.
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Frieda Nikolai
Guiteras Junior High School
Frieda Nikola
Dinner Honoring Newly Elected Republicans Draws Party Stalwarts
A testimonial dinner at the Lobster Claw honored recently elected Republicans. Gifts included pen and pencil sets for Town Council President Paul A Herzig and other officials, with attendees such as John P Marshall Fred J Guevremont Henry F Serbst Francis J Murphy Alfred R Rego Mrs Kathryn M Bray Joseph L Campanella and Louis Castriotta. Millemaggi was absent and to receive gifts later. Speaker lineup featured William J Thompson and Dr John R Bernardo. Frank J Sylvia served as toastmaster.
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Paul A Herzig
John P Marshall
Fred J. Guevremont
Henry F Serbst
Francis J Murphy
Alfred R Rego
Kathryn M. Bray
Joseph L Campanella
Sewer Commission
Louis Castriotta
Board of Assessors
Paul C Millemaggi
Millemaggi
William J Thompson
Republican State Committee
John R. Bernardo
Frank J. Sylvia
May events listed for Bristol community clubs and halls
May calendar shows charity bridge events by Women's Pyramids of Charity Club at Midway Steak and Lobster House May 8. Rummage sale by Flower Committee of First Congregational Church May 11. Food sale by Bristol Jewish Community Center May 11 at the electric shop. Chowder sale May 11 and 18 at K of C Hall. Annual Reba Rebekah Lodge bridge May 16 at Odd Fellows Hall. Sophomore Hop May 18 at Colt Auditorium. Joint recital May 20 at St Michael's Parish House. Bridge party May 22 by St Michael's Couples' Club Parish House. Food sale May 25 by Bristol Women's Republican Club Narragansett Electric Office.
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Women’s Pyramids of Charity Club
Midway Steak & Lobster House
Guiteras House
Flower Committee
First Congregational Church
Bristol Jewish Community Center
Electric Shop
K of C Hall
Reba Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Colt Auditorium
St. Michael’s Parish House
St. Michael’s
Parish House
Bristol Women’s Republican Club
Narragansett Electric Office
Whildings ASCIOLA-PROTO wedding ties two families
Miss Gilda Rose Proto daughter of Peter Proto 232 Wood Street wed Alfred Iminick Asciola son of Louis Asciola 7 Siegel Street in an 8 o'clock Sunday ceremony at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Rev Joseph Sorzana officiated. The bride wore a blue and white checked suit with navy accessories. The bachelor Peter Quito served as best man. A wedding breakfast followed at the groom's home. The couple will live at 7 Siegel Street and take a trip to Boston.
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Gilda Rose Proto
Peter Proto
Wood Street
Alfred Iminick Asciola
Louis Asciola
Siegel Street
Joseph ‘Sorzana
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
Angelina Proto
Peter Quito
Boston
Deaf couple wed in St Marys Church with sign vows
A double wedding at St Marys Church Pawtucket featured Madeline Desmarais and Samuel Scola, both deaf, who exchanged vows via sign language with Rev Everett W McPhillips. The event also united Rita Desmarais and Leo LaRoche in a second ceremony.
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St. Mary’s Church
Everett W. McPhillips
Pawtucket
Rhode Island School For the Deaf
Madeline Desmarais
Samuel Scola
McPhillips
Cambridge
George Desmarais
Constitution Street
Gilbert Desmarais
Albert
Frank
Madeline
Rita
Leo LaRoche
Scola
Marguerite Palzman
Chicago
LaRoche
Joseph M. LaRoche
Child Street
Warren
Elizabeth C. Ward
Beatrice Martelly
Joseph A. LaRoche
G. A. R. Hall
G. A. R. Hall After Which Mr. and Mrs. Scola
Mrs. LaRoche
Washington, D. C
Miss Marion Darling Wed to William A. Francis in New York
Miss Lillian Meiggs announces the marriage of her niece Miss Marion Darling to William A. Francis in New York City. The ceremony was at The Little Church Around the Corner at 10 oclock with Miss Marion P. Paull and James Watrous in attendance. The couple will reside at 701 Hope Street after a trip to Bermuda.
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Lillian Meiggs
Marion Darling
William A. Francis
New York City
Marion P. Paull
James Watrous
Bermuda
Mrs. Francis
Hope Street
Wide Open Spaces by State per Inhabitant
The text states Nevada offers more than 400 acres per person, Wyoming 220 acres, and Montana 180 acres per resident within each state's bounds. It discusses land per capita across these western states.
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United States
Nevada
Wyoming
Montana
Driving experience linked to fatal accidents nationwide
A U.S. study finds that 98 percent of drivers involved in fatal car crashes last year had at least one year of driving experience. The data highlights risk patterns across age groups and driving histories.
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U. S
Softball League Opens June 12 With 24-Game Schedule
Alexander Anderton named secretary of the YMCA Softball League board by Commissioner Charles F. McHugh Jr. Arthur Cabral named treasurer and Ralph Peters reappointed official scorer. A $20 application fee and rosters due May 28. 1951 rules apply. Schedule lists 24 games with playoffs a week after the season ends.
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Alexander Anderton
YMCA
Charles F. McHugh, Jr
Arthur Cabral
Ralph Peters
Wallet with driver's license and papers found
A wallet containing a driver's license and valuable papers was found on Colt's Drive Saturday. Police ask the finder to deliver it to Write Box D, Phoenix.
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Colt's Drive
Phoenix
Skiff Sunk in Harbor Inquiries Begin at Holbrook Prudence
A damaged skiff prompts an inquiry at Holbrook. Prudence stands at 4 percent as officials review the vessel condition and potential harbor risks.
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Holbrook
Prudence
Leo Cantwell Dies After Long Illness at 51
Leo Cantwell 51 of 232 Hope Street died at home after a long illness. He worked 24 years with U S Rubber Co in sales and production roles and later joined a Providence textile firm. He served on the local school committee and board of recreation, and was a Rotary member. Survived by wife Mary and two daughters Mary Lee and Diana, plus two brothers and two sisters. Funeral from his home at 8:30 am Wednesday with solemn Requiem Mass at St Marys Church.
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Leo Cantwell
Hope Street
U. S. Rubber Co
Providence
Recreation
Rotary Club
North Brookfield
Mass
Edward J
Ellen (Donovan) Cantwell
St. Mary’s Church
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
Mary G. (Lonergan) Cantwell
Mary Lee
Diana T Cantwell
Town
William J
North
John F
Lynn
James E. Donnelly
Fall River
James Geigis
Boston
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