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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1961

Page

4

Dag Hammarskjold mourned as man of peace in Congo crash

Editorial memorializes Dag Hammarskjold as a beacon of patience and courage who refused to resign and sought to protect small nations through the UN. It reflects on his quiet dignity during Khrushchev attacks, the mystery of God’s plan, and the impact of his death on world peace. The piece also honors Bert Edmonds, Bristol civic leader and Rotary official, praising his integrity, loyalty, and service.

Dag Hammearskjold Congo Dag Hammarskjold Khrushchev Hammarskjold U. N American Legion Rotary Club Bristol Bert Edmonds Bert Rotary Club International Committee Rotary England Rotary Board

Sunken Empire State yields little treasure for divers

Commercial diver Robert B Farnsworth surveyed the sunken Empire State off Franklin St and found little salvage value after 74 years underwater. He did recover bronze spikes and copper fittings, noting the wreckage is scattered and heavily encrusted, with the engine corroded and covered in sea growth. Farnsworth spent about 40 hours examining the site, which lies 15 to 25 feet deep over up to an acre, and advised skin divers to seek surface relics rather than pursue a full salvage. The Empire State, built in 1848, had a troubled history with fires, collisions, and a boiler explosion before sinking in 1858 and later being raised.

Franklin St Robert B Farnsworth Empire State Farnsworth Mr. Farnsworth

Water crisis on polar voyage prompts ice melt plans

Scientists on an Arctic expedition describe the grave challenge of obtaining potable water. They rely on sea ice and melted snow, noting age affects taste, with one to eleven years aging changing salinity. A distant base uses tractors to haul fresh water from a buried lake, underscoring the arduous logistics of survival at the station.

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