U S Program Will Not Decrease N E Flood Loss
Federal Reserve Boston economist warns that despite a multi million dollar flood control program the average annual flood loss in New England will not fall. He cites the paradox of safe upstream dams luring building along streams and urges public policy to discourage construction in flood prone areas. He notes relocation is costly but sometimes cheapest, and cites wishful thinking about last flood or complete federal elimination of floods.
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New England
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Corps of Engineers
Robert W Esenmenger
New England Council
Hotel Statler
Eisenmenger
Soldier of Month honors Thomas Murray in Korea
Thomas Murray 20 grandson of Emily Battcher of 190 Woodstreet has been named the 304th signal battalion Soldier of the Month for October. Murray stationed in Korea works at the eight Army Comm Center as a teletype supervisor and came to the 304th last June from the 22nd AAA group in Chicago. He was born in Providence and graduated Bristol Senior High School in 1954, enlisting in August 1954. He will receive a seven day leave, $25, and a commemorative plaque.
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16Th Aaa Group
Camp Stewart
Murray
Southeastern Signal School
Camp Gordon
Chicago
Far East
Abbruzzi Earns Canadian All-Star Honors
Warren native Pat Abbruzzi, former URI star and Montreal Alouettes halfback, claimed three distinctions this week by winning the Big Four League scoring and rushing titles and earning a Canadian Press all-star selection. This is his second straight year on the all-star team after being named the circuit’s outstanding player last season. Also on the team are Montreal quarterbacks Sam Etcheverry and end Hal Patterson, both unanimous selections.
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Pat Abbruzzi
Warren
University of Rhode Island
Abbruzzi
Montreal Alouettes
Sam
Etcheverry
Hal Patterson
Montreal
Fishing Derby Ends as Record Striper Set by Leo Garceau
Rhode Island Hi Neighbor Derby closes with Leo Garceau of Block Island reeling a 58% pound striped bass off the island shore, a new world record for 20th test line. Frank Schipritt of Meriden also lands 58% pounds off Weekapaug, claiming top nonresident honor despite lighter tackle. Other leading catches include residents Bill Phelan, Cliff Tallman, and James Bettencourt, with several out-of-state rivals posting strong 50s and 50s-plus weights across Newport and Charlestown waters. Derby winners listed for week ending October 13 at Bristol headquarters include John Littlefield, Frank Packham, Benny Manna, and more.
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Rhode Island
Leo Garceau
Block Island
Jerry Sylvester
Narragansett
Leo
W Zuidervliet
Bill Phelan
Island
Cliff Tallman
Newport
Frank R. Schipritt
Meriden
Connecticut
Frank
George Allen
Swansea
Mass
William Shimerluk
Hartford
Charlestown
James Bettencourt
East Providence
G K. Kimball
Toussett
Massachusetts
Edward C Keene
Chatham
Gene Santos
Curley Forrest
Barrington
Bristol
John Littlefield
Frank Packham
Providence
Louis Marandola
Johnston
Benny Manna
Albert Banning
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Batista Bros. Bakery
Franklin Sj
Town & Country Tires
Ketelety
Firestone Sp
U.S
Barrington Shopping Center
Bristol County
Thomas Murray
Phoenix
Andrews Bros
DeWolf Ave
Cutler St. - Warren
Cas
Me Eee
Ranger
Work Shoes
Meh of
Action Mello’s Shoe Service
Wood St
Cryl-Cote
Delft
J. T. O'Connell Supply CO
Thames Street
Clifford
America
Prodvc
American Motors
Rambler
ABC Network
Berretto Motor Sales, Inc
Hope Street
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