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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1939

Page

3

Kidding Ourselves and the Humble Way Forward

A reflective piece on the dangers of self deception in society and politics. It contrasts American pliability for joking with English bluntness, warns against collective delusions from prohibition to armaments, and argues that humility, not force, sustains civilization. It cites Lincoln Socrates and Jesus as humble examples versus conquerors like Hitler.

Rome America Fairnegg Burth Lincoln Socrates Pasteur Jesus of Nazareth Hitler Nebuchednezzer Alexander the Great Gengis Kahn Caesar Napoleon Kaiser

Brown Will Tell Of War Experiences In France

Walter E Brown former superintendent of the Bristol County Life Saving Corps will describe his World War I service with the American Expeditionary Forces. He speaks to United Boyl Club members tomorrow night in Constitution street club rooms with war souvenirs on display and a motion picture planned. Refreshments will be provided by the arrangements committee.

France America Expeditionary Forces Walter E. Brown Bristol County Life Saving Corps United Boyl Constitution Street Brown

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