Clergymen assail peace protests in Memorial Day services
Two local clergymen at Warwick and Florida Memorial Day events condemned the Washington peace demonstrations. The Rev. A Kenneth Olsen blamed protesters for corruption and a “garbage heap” behind them, urging unity under the American flag. Msgr. Vincent J. Raith called peace groups pro-Hanoi and pro-Moscow, urged curbing communism, and praised war dead.
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Rick Remsnyder
Warwick
Florida
Washington
Kenneth Olsen
Warwick Calvary Baptist Church
Vincent J. Raith
Goshen
Olsen
Oakland Theater
United States
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Msgr
Raith
Tuxedo Memorial Day Parade Wreaths Mark 1971 Ceremony
Post 293 and auxiliary plus the ambulance corps laid three wreaths at the veterans monument on Memorial Day 1971. Traffic along Rt. 17 stalled for 25 minutes as the parade ended and paraders left the school parking lot, with auto horns blaring to punctuate the quiet. By 2 pm, wreaths in place and crowds dispersing, the day’s observance concluded.
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Tuxedo American Legion Post 293
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Rt. 17
Dissidents loyal says Dow at rites in Montgomery
Rain drenched Montgomery Memorial Day morning as Rep. John G. Dow of Balmville addressed about 200 locals in Montgomery Elementary School gym. He denounced Nixon yet urged loyalty on dissidents and peace marchers, saying unity holds the nation together. Dow criticized anti militarism while defending Washingtons role, leaving as sun broke through.
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Montgomery
John G. Dow
Balmville
D-27
Nixon
Dow
Times Herald-Record
Washington
West Point
Ysvick- Nen Toe
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