Philadelphia and Boston trip reveals urban decay and renewed hope
Bob Ritter writes from Pittsburgh, comparing 30 years of steel city pollution to current urban neglect. He condemns misused federal bicentennial funds, praises Boston's preservation efforts, laments Philadelphia's unmarked Franklin grave and litter, and notes Vermont and New Hampshire's scenic growth amid expansion pressures.
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America
Henry Ford
Frank Lloyd Wright
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Boston Commons
Paul Revere
Montreal
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Green Mountain Boys
Pine-Strawberry library idea gains community support
Beryl Francis leads efforts to form a Pine-Strawberry library with Isabell Hunt as originator. A meeting featured Sharon Womack outlining challenges, and a Friends of the Library group is planned with Bob Ritter as president. A temporary library housing is sought via a trailer, while local activities and rescues, Little League score, and new Tonto Rim Rescue Squad officers are noted.
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Beryl Francis
Isabell Hunt
Sharon Womack
Gila County
Friends of the Library Association
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Bob Ritter
Carol Lee
Judy Strum
Carol Wendt
Opal Follin
Alma Hunt
Friends
Sue Hunt
Velma Fuller
Ann Hatch
Ritter
Tonto Rim Search and Rescue Squad
Bob Lee
Ron
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