Editorial on Sherman Adams resignation and GOP stance
The piece argues Adams erred by accepting gifts from Goldfine and compares his resignation to past Washington scandals. It portrays Republicans as failing to back the administration, calls for moving past the Old Guard, and urges credit for younger party members with real substance.
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Sherman Adams
Truman
Washington
Goldfine
Adams
Mr. Adams
White House
Benson
B. No
Public loses trusted official after betrayal by close ally
The public understands the President’s need for Sherman Adams and acknowledges the loss of a capable public servant betrayed by a close friend. The remark underscores the personal and political impact of the incident on Adams and the administration.
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Sherman Adams
Prudence Island survey proposes conservation based improvements
Department of Agriculture and Conservation officials surveyed Prudence Island to advise within their jurisdiction. They urge fire lanes with bulldozing, trout stocking via federal funds, stream access for sportsmen, potential state land acquisitions for hunting, and a possible navy game refuge plan, all subject to land ownership and jurisdiction limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture and Conservation
Prudence Island
Division of Forests
Division of Fish and Game
Navy
Rotary To Hold Card Party Announcement
Rotary Club to host a card party on Thursday night October 30 at the White Rail. Vincent Fasano, club vice president and committee chairman, names Anthony Campagna David Ferris Ray Frizzell August E Gibbe meyer Francis N Perry Alfred E Meyer Jr Anthony Pinhero Dr Anthony J Ramos Leo Sullivan Marco Troiano Andrew Vorro Jr on the organizing committee.
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Rotary Club
White Rail
Vincent Fasano
Mr Fasano
Anthony Campagna
David Ferris
Ray Frizzell
August E. Gibbemeyer
Francis N Perry
Alfred E Meyer, Jr
Anthony Pinhero
Anthony J Ramos
Leo Sullivan
Marco Troiano
Andrew Vorro
A A Edmonds
Joseph Vorro
Hollywood
Fila
Hopeworth Roads To Be Bored By Planning Board
Anthony R. Berretto on behalf of Robert Gilbert stated at the first fall Planning Board session that Hopeworth roads should not be accepted yet without further study. The board unanimously passed a motion to inform the Town Council that the Highway Department should obtain boring equipment to test these roads and future constructions.
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Anthony R. Berretto
Robert Gilbert
Planning Board
Hopeworth
Highway Department
Hong Kong Mary Wong Po-lan a self made trader in prewar Hong Kong
The article chronicles Mary Wong Po-lan known as Hong Kong Mary, a once-poor bumboat embroidery worker who rose to wealth over sixty years. Now in her 60s or older, she runs three stores and workshops, supervises wood carvings, embroideries, and teak chests, and still dispenses strict orders to staff. She built her fortune by peddling Chinese goods to liners and sailors, earning a reputation as a square shooter and a friend to sailors in ports worldwide.
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Hong Kong
Mary
Wong Po-lan
Swatow
Ting
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St. Michael’s Church
Parish House
Bristol Yacht Club
Ladies Aux
FOE
Youth Center
DeFelice
Wood St
Cora’s Dress Shoppe
Rogers Free Library Building Fund
Calt
Bristol Phoenix
BR. S
Meng Kong Mary
Mac Sna Pant
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