Ocean gypsy couple sails the Pacific for eight years
Harry Scott and his wife Oceana live aboard their 43 foot ketch New Silver Gulf traveling from Sydney to Hobart and beyond. They island-hop across the Pacific finding friendly ports, singing farewell songs with Fiji locals, and lasting memories from 1,300 San Diego guests including a Japanese princess and a Fiji king.
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Sydney
Australia
Hobart
Tasmania
Pacific
San Diego
Cal
Panama
Harry Scott
Oceana
Silver Gulf
Scott
New Zealand
South Sea Islands
Scotts
Fiji Islands
Isa Lei
Congress Assures Bristol Harbor Survey for Hurricane Protection
The House Public Works Committee directed Army Engineers to begin a Bristol Harbor survey to determine needed navigation improvements and hurricane protections. Forand said the action ensures Bristol’s inclusion in a survey, linking Rhode Island’s economy to Atlantic coast shipping and naval interests.
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Bristol Harbor
House of Representatives Public Works Committee
House Committee
Aime J. Forand
Army Engineers
Forand
House
Congressman Forand
Bristol
Rhode Island
Atlantic
Providence
Congress
Harbor Commission
Washington
Corps of Engineers
Senior Girls Take Train Trip to United Nations in NYC
Twenty two members of Bristol high school senior class travel with Miss E. Doris Bullock to New York City to visit United Nations buildings and attend a show before returning in the evening. The group includes Virginia Bernard Barbara Balzano Eleanor Caloura Anna Duarte Mary Gomes Beverly Liscomb Theresa Mello Mary Ann Marabello Marlene Rawson Suzanne Rene Joan Silvia Edna Vermette Rose Canale Dorothy Cavallaro Virginia Del Toro Linda Dias Ann Gablinske June Hadfield Nancy Mascena Angela Panzarella Peggy Rebello and Dottie Saucier.
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Bristol Senior High
E. Doris Bullock
New York City
United Nations
Virginia Bernard
Barbara Balzano
Eleanor Caloura
Anna Duarte
Mary Gomes
Beverly Liscomb
Theresa Mello
Mary Ann Marabello
Marlene Rawson
Suzanne Rene
Joan Silvia
Edna Vermette
Rose
King Philip Little League rosters set by auction
The annual King Philip Little League player auction completed last night at the YMCA. President Dr Anthony J Ramos announced rosters for the Robbins, Gourmets, and Plumbers divisions with 1954 reserve lists and new players named. First practices begin at 10 a.m. tomorrow for the Bobbins and Chips and 2 p.m. for the Gourmets and Plumbers at the town common.
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King Philip
Chips
Manuel Travers
Joseph Cortellessa
Louis Goglia
Peter Goglia
Nils Kulberg
Manuel Pasqual
Martin Biancuzzo
Joseph Jackson
George Manuel
Stephen Murgo
Richard Ramos
John Wilson, Jr
Arthur Almeida
Bradley Smith
John Biancuzzo
Joseph Travers
Peter Crefice
Ronald Menezes
John Cortellessa
Andrew Vorro
Lawrence Cheetham
Anthony Pirri
James Annable
Nicholas de Fusco
Gourmets
Ralph DeFelice
Joseph DuPont, Jr
Ralph DeFelice, Jr
Robert Jagolinzer
Michael Murgo
Joseph Nenna
Jerome Squatrito
James Salzano
Richard Vermette
William Correia
Lawrence Castriotta
Richard Sousa
John D’alessio
Anthony Josephs
Ralph Stanzione
Harold Santos
John Amaral
Richard Bucolo
Richard Guevremont
Gustine Witherell
John J. Sylvia Named Zoning Board Chairman
John J. Sylvia was elected chairman of the Zoning Board of Review at last night’s monthly meeting. Norman J. Vermette was reelected secretary. Sylvia, former commander of Kearney Post and GOP candidate for town council, succeeds Sen. Anthony DaPonte. The board denied a garage setback request from Virgil and Virginia Sousa at 19 Doran Avenue, citing sufficient land within existing laws. A petition from Mattia Caizzi of 60 Oliver Street to authorize a variety store was received and will be heard on June 9.
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John J. Sylvia
Zoning Board of Review
Norman J. Vermette
Sylvia
Kearney
Mattia Caizzi
Oliver Street
Battery C Expands to Full Strength 130 Men
The National Guard Bureau authorizes Battery C 243rd AAA Gun Battalion to raise manpower to 130 enlisted men and fire officers. The 25 new privates and corporals fill all sections, making it the only guard unit in the state at full strength. Non veterans aged 17 to 35 and veterans up to 55 may enlist under a recent Army pay raise. The battery will join other units in on site artillery roles next year as part of national defense.
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The
National Guard Bureau
Army National Guard
Joseph A. Arouca
Army Services
Congress
Arouca
Philadelphia
Benny Eee
Governor Receives Pier Question After Council Move
Town council and harbor commission press Gov. Dennis J. Roberts for a decision on the state pier project. A New Haven Railroad crane offer hinges on the governor's ruling, seen as key to bay shellfish business and harbor plans.
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Harbor Commission
Dennis J. Roberts
John W. Church
New Haven Railroad
Patrick B. McGinnis
Warren Bristol High School to be studied by committee
Recreation board plans informal aid from engineer Joseph A. Margo for facilities at the new town beach. Condemnation proceedings near completion. Two lifeguards to be funded by the state division of parks and recreation. Temporary parking to be created with snow fence borrowed from the state. Sowams Playground site options near Sowams drive and Sweeney lane. C C Cirillo authorized to negotiate $900 equipment. Rotary Club provided $1,000 for Rockwell School playground with $300 extra approved. Equipment list includes swings, slide, see-saw, basketball standards, sandbox. Two supervisors planned for summer supervision.
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Joseph A. Margo
New Town Beach
John Carre
State Division of Parks and Recreation
William H. Cotter
Carre
Sowams Playground
Metacom Avenue
Sowams Drive
Sweeney Lane
Hopeworth
Fatima Drive
C. C Cirillo
Rotary Club
Rockwell School
Ciillo
Armed Forces Week Full Schedule Revealed in Providence
The public committee announced Armed Forces Week May 15 to 21 with displays from Air Force, Army, Navy, National Guard and more. Highlights include a cutaway F-86 at the Mall in Providence, a large exhibit in front of Roger Williams Park Museum on May 21, and open houses at Quonset Point Naval Air Station, Niagara Street Armory, fields Point facilities, plus navy ships on Allens Avenue.
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Providence
Roger Williams Park Museum
Navy
Army
National Guard
Air National Guard
Marine Reserve
Civil Air Patrol
Cranston St. Armory
243Rd Aaa
88Th Army Band
Armory of Mounted Commands
Quonset Point Naval Air Station
U S. Army Reserve Training Center
Niagara Street
Naval Reserve Training Center
Fields Point
Marine Reserve Training Center
Air Force Reserve Training Center
State Pier
Allens Avenue
Navy Reserve Center
102Nd Air Control and Warning Squadron
R. I. Air National Guard
Murphy Idea Gains Support At Outset
The Bristol and Warren area school issue gains attention as Murphy proposes a joint senior high study led by Hazen. Warren votes June 21 on building a new school, with a senior high favored by Superintendent Harkins. A student car wash fundraiser May 21 aims to send a student to the national convention.
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Murphy
Benjamin Hazen
Hazen
Warren
Bristol
John M. Harkins
Guiteras Memorial School
Jeanette S. Foli
Michael Securo
Sr High School Honor Rolls Announced
John L. Burke announced the first second and third honor rolls for the school term ending Friday. First honor roll recipients include Mary Bernard John Leahy Marklyn Traffier Mary Buckley Walter Young Patricia Volar and others. Second and third honor roll names followed for classes of 1955 1956 and later, with merit certificates awarded to top averages.
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John L. Burke
Mary Bernard
John Leahy
Marklyn Traffier
Mary Buckley
Walter Young
Patricia Volar
Patricia Barlow
Ronald Fermi
Robert Leahy
Helen Marabello
Joseph Margo O'Gara
John, Caniaia
Brenda Jon
Anthony Medei
Ley
Colt Seeks First Place in Eastern Division Showdown
Colt and Pawtucket East both hold 5-1 records as Colt hosts East at McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket for top spot in the Eastern Division. Warren dropped into a three way tie after Colt defeated him 6-1, while East edged West 5-3. Colt plans Ray Cordeiro to start today with Artie Fletcher or Don Mailhot for East, and Tuesday Colt hosts West with Manny Fernandes likely to pitch.
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R. I
Warren
Colt
East
Pawtucket
West
Bristolians
Rogers
Barrington
de la Salle
St. Raphael
Alex Nahigian
St Raphael
Ray Cordeiro
Artie Pansa
Artie Fletcher
Don Mail
Manny
Pepsi” Fernandes
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Vancouver
Army Harbor
K. P
John J. Sylvia New
R.L Development Council
State Division of Rivers and Harbors
State Street
Warren - Bristol High School
Rec. Board
Armed Forces
Bristol and
Frank J Murphy
Sr. High School
Caer
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