Editorial on Eisenhower and Knowland divides in 1950s politics
The piece argues Sen Knowland advocates undermining President Eisenhower, praising the President as nonpolitical and steady while condemning political games. It highlights sympathy for the President among Republicans and cites opposition from commerce leaders as selfish. It also includes a donor letter praising the Bristol PTA for a $39.35 gift to the Guiteras Memorial School Library and reflects on library services and reading programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seimchenein
Prdéti -Svely
Eisenhower
Senate
Sen. Knowland
Bet of Commerce
National Association of Manufacturers
Britain
France
Wame
Guiteras Memorial School
Parent-Teacher Association
Jessie Molasky
Gurney
Russo
Bristol Parent-Teacher Association
American Library Association
Guiteras
Margaret Scoggins
New York Public Library
Sullivan
Fitzgerald
Eisenhower Seeks Public Backing for Budget
President Eisenhower appeals to the American people to support the budget he presented to Congress. He argues the plan will save money and lives, while Republicans seize on its size as a partisan weapon and Democrats relish the party split.
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Eisenhower
Congress
Thanks and kudos from Bristol editor’s note
A Bristol editor expresses gratitude to community groups and individuals for a successful event at the dock and a parade. It lists thanks to Ros Bosworth, Rev Albert Hutchison, Cmdr Eugene A Hemley, Anthony Berretto, the Junior Chamber of Commerce, Elks Club, and local donors. It also notes a Portuguese Independent band playing Semper Paratus and mentions several upcoming local events through November, including dances, fund drives, and church activities.
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Filan
Ros Bosworth
Albert —E Hutchison
Eugene A Hemley
Anthony Berretto
Chamber of Commerce
Elks Cub
State Will Close County Jail in Bristol
Rhode Island will shut Bristol County Jail on Court St along with Kent and Washington County jails by June 30. State social welfare director Edward P Reidy and correctional institutions assistant Harold V Lanag ons announced the plan. The Newport County jail will be retained and has capacity for 50 inmates. longtime jail keeper Mrs Anthony Nunes is expected to enter private business.
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Bristol County
Court St
Rhode Island
Edward P Reidy
Harold V Lanag Ons
Kent
Washington County
Newport County
Anthony Nunes
Miss Sarah Bosworth Returns Home from Hospital
Miss Sarah D Bosworth has returned from Rhode Island Hospital and is resting at Pein I Nursing Home on Church Street.
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Sarah D. Bosworth
Rhode Island
Opital
Pein i Nursing Home
Church T
Blind visitors tour White House and landmarks in Washington
Thousands of sightseers escorted by a White House guide toured the White House rooms and nearby monuments for a rare look at the China Room Ball Room and other areas. The group included a Library of Congress division for the Blind display honoring Helen Keller with an inscription about feeling with the heart.
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Washington
N.Y
China
Minami
Pvt
John H Robbins
White House
Nelle Grant
Jenie Wilson
Alice Roosevelt
E W Kenworthy
NY Times
Library of Congress
Supreme Court
Washington Monument
Lincoln
Helen Kelle
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Faith In School Library
Tex
Poogle
Bristol
Guiteras School
Bristol Senior High
Association For the Benefit
St Mary's Church
Holy Name Society
Midway House
la Societe Des 40 Hommes Et 8 Cheveaux
Kearney
Franklin
Order of Eagles
Bristol Senior High School Alumni Association
First Congregational Church
DeWolf
Bristol Phoenix
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