Editorial on wages and costs in changing economic times
An editorial traces the 1930s hardship, wartime demand, and postwar wage growth. It argues for controlling prices and costs to improve workers’ purchasing power, warns against endless wage inflation, and criticizes calls for automatic pay increases as globalization pressures rise and industries compete. The piece stresses real gains come from lower costs and stable prices rather than perpetual wage jumps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Reuther
Eisenhower
Worthy of Consideration for High School Extension Across Bradford
The proposal to build the new high school extension across Bradford Street would block the lower street between Hope and Central Streets. Architects Robinson Green and Beretta argue it is architecturally proper, improves student traffic safety, creates a compact serviceable unit, and adds beauty with landscape design while potentially costing less for space. They acknowledge strong criticism but deem the plan worthy of great consideration.
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Bradford Street
Hope
Central
Nikes Still Lead Space Ranger Bowling League
In a close night at Dudek Alleys Donald Blouin of the Jets rolled high singles 144 and high three strings 344 to lead the Space Ranger Bowling League. Joe Cabral of the Nikes followed with 116 for high singles and 312 for high three strings. Rockets beat Jets 1383 to 1363 and Nikes defeated Missiles 1399 to 1333. Team records: Nikes 16 8, Rockets 13 11, Missiles 10 14, Jets 9 15.
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Nikes
Space Ranger Bowling League
Donald Blouin
Jets
Space Ranger
Dudek
Joe Cabral
Cabral
Rockets
We Visit With An Old Friend Wallis E Howe
In 1917 18 Wallis E Howe led Bristol town council during World War I overseeing war efforts Bond rallies and a National India Rubber strike. He recalls police help from Bristol Constabulary the strike riot and a key car escape. He also recalls opposing fireworks on July 4th to save gunpowder. The tale ends with a humorous fainting episode after the vote.
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Howe
Sas
John Wall
Elisha Hibbert
Peter Gasper
Francis McGwern
Mia
George Fish
Red Cross
National India Rubber Compan
Bristol Constabulary
Fred Williams
Frank Hammill
Burnside Memorial Building
Peter Gladue
Rhode Island Hospital
New York
United States Rubber Company
Pyramids Club Christmas Party Set At Pocasset Country Club
Mrs Nancy Vitello president of the Pyramids of Charity Women’s Club invites members and friends to the annual Christmas Dinner and Party at Pocasset Country Club on December 13 at 6 30 pm A Santa Claus visit gift exchange carols and a candlelight reading of the Christmas Story are planned Transportation by bus from Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church at 6 30 pm Reservations call Mrs Vitello CL 38895.
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Nancy Vitello
Pyramids of Charity Women's Club
Pocasset Country Club
Vitello
Santa Claus
Community Holiday Events Planned in Bristol Area
Listings of November and December social events include a cake sale at Bristol Lions Club DeFelice Florists 10 to 6 on November 14, a record hop at Colt Drive Armory 8 to 11 pm, a Champarita and American Dance at Independent Hall 8 pm, and dances and bazaars hosted by local churches, clubs, and veterans groups through December with dates, venues, and sponsoring organizations. Notable items feature Holy Name Society, Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church. Pyramids of Charity. Bristol Chapter March of Dimes. St. Mary’s Auditorium. Mt. Carmel bus trips. and a Christmas Dinner at Pocasset Country Club with transport.
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Bristol Lioness Club
DeFelice Florists
Bristol Lions Club
Armory
Colt Drive
Independent Hall
Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mt Carmel
Church Auditorium
First Baptist Church
Pyramids of Charity Women's Club
Bristol
March of Dimes
St. Mary's Auditorium
St Michael’s
Trinity Church
Bristol Garden Club
St Michael's Parish House
Robert G. Holt
Evertt
Penter
Pocasset Country Club
Mt. Carmel
The wedding ring a symbol of bonds through ages
Ancient and modern customs around rings reveal how the plain gold band and the solitaire signify faith, love, and trust. From Egyptian house keys to Roman gifts, left-hand tradition to right-hand rites in Greece, and royal rings to the papal Wisher's Ring, rings mark milestones, favors, and power across eras.
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England
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Blouin
Wallis E. Howe
Mr. Howe
Pyramids Club
Sunng
St Luke
Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church
Bristol Phoenix
Bosworth
John R. White, Jr
Bristol, R. L
Victoria
Wisherman
St. Peter
Cheops
Egypt
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