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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1951
Page
2
A presidential order to have civilian federal agencies act like military secret guards sparks broad opposition. Critics say the move censors non military bodies and threatens transparency by labeling facts Do Not Print. The episode shows how civilian agencies could misuse censorship and calls for accountability rather than tougher secrecy.
The Sewer Construction Committee schedules a Sunday 7:30 PM meeting in Council Chambers led by chairman J S Coles. Ivy Guild rummage sale is set for next Tuesday at St Michael's Parish House. High Mass honors Sgt Anthony Perron on the eighth anniversary. Nor wich U plays RPI in Troy with Ken Robinson starting. Several local residents and families announce travels, marriages, births, and enrollments.
The Rhode Island Petroleum Cavalcade of Progress tours the state Oct 15 20 showing oil from ground to consumer. In Bristol the 30 foot trailer and flatbed truck will be on High Street beside the Court House next Friday 10 am to 1 pm. William J Schoenhardt of Sun Oil Company chairs the Rhode Island Oil Industry Information Committee. The exhibit uses working models to show exploration production refining transportation and marketing of oil and the fluid catalytic cracking process.
Noreen Crabtree four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Crabtree of 37 State Street wins five dollars and a letter in the national Miss County Contest. The letter says her photo and description fit the company idea of a future ideal nurse.
Notice announces that all licenses to keep for sale and to sell intoxicating beverages under Rhode Island General Laws expire at midnight December 1, 1951. Applications for license renewals due by 4 PM October 18 1951 to the Town Clerk. An advertising fee of $2.00 required with each application. By order of the Town Council.
A sequence of fund raising events lists October sale days for St Michael's Parish House Bristol Jewish Centre Vestry Synagogue Narragansett Electric Shop First Congregational Church Eastern Star Thackeray Hall and more. Events include rummage sales card parties bridge teas and a Christmas sale and tea hosted by multiple organizations such as the Ivy Guild Bristol Women’s Republican Club and Trinity Women’s Guild.
The Bristol County Water Company will distribute 3000 reprints of the Bristol County section from the H 2 O magazine. The issue covers the county’s three towns with history and present-day activities and will be sent through schools and service clubs. Copies available at the Hope Street office, manager Fred P Stradling said.
Large 12 room residence ideal for professional or business owner. About 30 years old with top value potential. 3 car garage, hardwood floors, fireplace, spacious grounds, lot 68 by 300 feet. Presentation claims replacement would cost at least three times the asking price.
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