27 Nov 1950
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1950
Page
1
Dennis Roberts, former football end, is named to lead Rhode Island efforts in expanding the state economy. The Providence area official notes Roberts will focus on business growth in the textile and manufacturing sectors, leveraging his local ties to support statewide development.
A historical note recounts how appointive powers shifted to the mayor, Roberts won his first term in 1940 and multiple reelections despite naval service, and a city wide athletics program was launched under Jack Cronin, former La Salle Academy coach, to curb juvenile delinquency.
Weston police searched for the identity of a transient found dead in the city hall five days after being lodged there. Coroner M S Fultz reported a possible broken neck from a fall down the back stairs. the man, aged between 40 and 73, may have died Nov 16 with 40 cents in his pockets and a gray overcoat.
Florida citrus and vegetable crops worth millions were spared a killing wind due to use of dry air and smudgepots in Lakeland on November 26. Fire-fueled heaters burned through the cold night to protect groves and rows from frost damage.
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