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Retirement sparked a forward surge by Col. Rich
In Newton Alabama a retired engineer Col William Lathrop Rich 73 leads a civic push to open a New York City to St Lawrence Seaway style Hudson to St Lawrence Seaway corridor. He formed The Committee for the New York Montreal Seaway, lobbied Congress and earned praise from Governor Rockefeller and ex President Hoover. The plan would require millions and face railroad opposition but Rich works 8 to 10 hours daily to advance it. He exemplifies creative retirement and civic duty inspiring others to pursue local and national projects. Meanwhile Newton Mayor Bascom Brown reports stamp collector mail about a commemorative airport cancel, though Newton has not applied for airport funds.
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William Lathrop Rich
Upper
New York State
Canada
New St. Lawrence Seaway
Atlantic
New York City
U. S
Champlain Canal
Hudson River
St. Lawrence
St. Lawrence Seaway
America
Col. Rich
New York-Montreal Seaway
Washington
New York
Nelson Rockefeller
Herbert Hoover
Railroads