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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1958
Page
4
Editorial honors the Unknown Soldier from World War I II and Korea joining at Arlington. It notes their quiet resting place, the thousands who pay tribute, and a hope that war ends. It emphasizes the sacrifices of those "known but to God" and declares that honoring them honors all.
Excerpts from Bradford Smith outline notable gains among Negroes in education, wages, and politics. Illiteracy fell from 97 percent in 1860 to below 10 percent in 1952. college enrollment surged. more Negroes own cars than Russians and Africans combined. Full integration shown in armed forces. union membership includes 1.25 million Negroes. thousands of city commissions and semiofficial bodies work to improve race relations.
The passage describes an educated, affluent Negro group whose presence challenges stereotypes of ignorance and aims to provide intelligent leadership in the ongoing fight for equal rights. It emphasizes social progress, capability, and potential impact on the civil rights movement.
A Detroit recession era note describes a record crowd of 13 513 at Hazel Park harness raceway opening last week with betting totaling a record 487 223. The writer speculates on welfare state influence and suggests mixed optimism and cynicism about the community’s finances and outlook.
Postmaster Daniel W Cog geshall and Thomas J Foley of this town were guests of William C Crossley at the annual dinner of the Boston University Law School Association at the Somerset Hotel in Boston Monday night. Mr Crossley was chairman of the dinner committee and toast master. Supreme Court members from 48 states attended including Hon William E Powers and Hon Thomas H Roberts of Rhode Island. Hon Florence K Murray of the Rhode Island Superior Court also attended. Emile Zola Berman was the guest speaker. Massachusetts and Rhode Island Supreme Court members were guests of Mr Crossley after the dinner.
Sheikh Ahmad Irshad told Rotary Club members at White Rail that Pakistan is firm and loyal to the free world. He studied American banking methods for ten months and praised Pakistani allegiance with the United States and other free nations. Commander Robert C. Wing joined the club, and Ladies Night plans for June were reported.
May 29 and 31 tag days for Rog ers Free Library Building Fund plus June 3 morning coffee by First Congregational Bazaar Committee at Guiteras House. June 6 Fourth of July food sale at Ferris Hope Street. June 10–11 performances of Hot Water by First Baptist Church choir. June 13 annual concert by First Congregational Church choirs. June 18 berry festival by Anticae Guild of First Baptist Church. July 3 Yacht Club dance at the Yacht Club.
In Pawtucket, zookeepers cope with 2600 residents at the zoo. Lions dislike certain glass tubes, squirrels beg for handouts, and herd animals demand spaced troughs. Pete the hippo once thrived on gruel, walrus milk varies in fat, and young animals require special formulas. Ant eaters, hummingbirds, and woodpeckers follow unique feeding rules, revealing the daily challenges and curious routines behind zoo life.
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