Parrots in Clock Shop Spark Realistic Wonder in Boston
A Boston clock shop on Stuart Street keeps two parrots, Gwen and Ichabod, in a cage outside that locals swear are alive. Passersby stare as the birds swing in wind, with owner Charles Mills claiming they spread sunshine and humor and may inspire a forthcoming book.
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Charles Mills
Stuart Street
Boston
Gwendolynn
Ichabod
Unico Eee
Hyuméne
Parks
Dimiten
Mills
Ong
Tye
Carl Neimann
Bristol Plans Trip to UN or Capitol for Student Winner
Bristol School Committee weighs a plan from the R. J. World Affairs Council offering a free trip to either the United Nations in New York or Washington, D C, for a Bristol junior or senior high student if approved. Directors will judge reviews while June brings a board vote and related events feature Bayard Ewing and remarks on congressional roles in foreign policy.
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Bristol
United Nations
New York
R. J. World Affairs Council
Dirsctors
Daniel ‘Ek
Davie
Bayard Ewing
GOP
Sen
John O. Pastore
Rio
Michael’s Parish
Congress
Food Sale At Ferris Dry Goods for YMCA Benefit
A charity sale will run from 1 to 6 p.m. at Ferris Dry Goods Store in the YMCA building to benefit a motion picture projector. Food will be served and delivered to Ferris Store upon request by phone. Proceeds support the YMCA effort to obtain the projector.
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Missy
Bristol
Ferris Dry Goods Store
YMCA
Ferris Store
Union Says Carr Manufacturing Not to Disestablish Athletics Association
The CIO Rubber Workers Union claims Carr Manufacturing cannot disestablish its athletic association as an employee group. Bernard L. Alpert of the NLRB region dropped the complaint after Carr management agreed to cease action. Tam burro released the May 18 dated filing and noted further review of union activity at the plant.
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Carr Manufacturing Corporation
Carrufacturing Athletic Association
Chael A. Tamburro
CIO Rubber Workers Union
Carr
Bernard L. Alpert
National Labor Relations Board
Acpording
Tamburro
Nce Kane Sra
Athletic Association
Effect & Company
Sed Gogery
Una
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Conera E Financial
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Navy Corpsman Salutes Chaplain in Korea
A Navy corpsman in Korea salutes a chaplain, reflecting on the burden carried by military clergy who confront human suffering. The piece notes the corpsman’s respect for spiritual support amid war’s toll and the chaplaincy’s role in easing emotional wounds.
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Navy
Korea
Unclear OCR snippet on housing developers and agents
Fragmentary text references Danaiedebahid HopeweHbe and a Providencé based sales agent for developers. Details about construction methods and products are missing, with garbled wording and no coherent events.
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Bitahe Ii Gross, Inc
Providencé &Re
New England States Veterans League Muster Plans Issued
The 1st annual muster committee and judges were announced after a Sunday washup by league officials. Norman J. Servant named to the five member committee with Madward Trask and others from Everett and Chelsea. The Fourth of July event on the Common tops the weekend agenda with a $700 town tax funded muster and a $5 Fourth of July donation, plus appointment of a judge and a financial report to town bodies.
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New England States
League
iNorman
Madward Trask
Everett
Mass
Hhads
Brickley
Providence
Frderick Fitzmeyer
Meaford
Percy Hunt
Chelsea
Wilf
Tan
Spe- Sones
Mera
Asaveinei
Rome
Gus
Mns
Dei
Treasury
Bristolt
Tister
Memorial Day observance in Bristol names speakers and parade
Bristol Memorial Day program outlines parade order and ceremonies at American Legion Square. Lt Edward L Leahy Jr actor is honored with a granite marker. Sen John O Pastore to deliver principal address. Rev Halsey DeWolf Howe to unveil marker. Local posts and veterans groups listed with lineup details.
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Hope and
State Streets
American Legion
Bristol
Edward L. Leahy Jr
Pacific
John O. Pastore
Leahy
Halsey DeWolf Howe
Chinese New Year Evacuation Tactics Highlight Lt Diodati
First Lt Henry V Diodati of Bristol Ingaisbhy Sitibek evacuated remaining crew after their ship was overrun by Chinese forces. He and others faced heavy fire while attempting to land and organize escape operations aboard the damaged vessel. Continued details appear on page 3.
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Henry V. Diodati
Bristol
Korea
Chihei
Veterans seek reinstatement of expired life policies
Island lawmakers push legislation to allow veterans to restore lapsed insurance from past wars. Albert B. Rusho advocates for universal military benefits and a proposed program to support reinstate policy coverage.
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Albert B. Rusho
Aduistant
R. L Veterans
Island
Degree Slated for Campanella at Syracuse University
A tentative honorary degree for Campanella, son of Joseph Campanella of Bristol, is planned at Syracuse University's 99th exercises. The event will include an address by Robert T. Stevens, Secretary of the Army, with honorary LL.D. conferred to Myr. iStey. The article notes year and venue specifics are expected to be announced.
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Campanella
He Joseph Oe
Bristol
Syracuse University
Weill
Robert T. Stevens
Army
New York
Anne Nee
Meters Off At Least a Few More Weeks Town Updates
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate meters delayed for at least a few more weeks with references to costs, cash, and a shipment or schedule adjustment. Details are unreadable, but officials warn of ongoing procurement and timing impacts for local services.
Fragmentary OCR Note Mentions James Bales
Readable fragments mention James Bales amid a generic note likely from a local column. No clear event dates or organizations are provided to define a full item.
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