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Newspaper
Westport News
Location
Westport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1972
Page
1
The text marks June 14 as Flag Day and describes a new observance, Honor America, spanning to July 4. It cites historical context, quotes Woodrow Wilson and Col. James A. Moss, and urges national rededication to freedom, unity, and democratic ideals.
A historic quotation extols resisting easy comfort and embracing hard contests where men risk life and all they hold dear. It warns that cowardice and complacency invite stronger powers to seize global domination. The speaker urges boldness to prevent others from ruling the world.
A letter thanks Westport officials and volunteers for aiding a husband taken ill at Longshore Country Club and a separate protest letter complains about grinding garbage at the Clam Box in early morning hours. The nuisance disturbs sleep of nearby commuters. writer seeks livable Westport and asks for assistance from First Selectman Kemish and authorities.
The piece rails at a proposed Shopping Mall near Westport in Kansas City arguing the project will worsen traffic, ruin downtown commerce, and transform a once charming village into a congested area with bumper to bumper fumes every Saturday morning. It mocks absentee owners and calls for reconsideration.
The Kelley family expresses gratitude to friends who attended David Kelley's funeral and to the Westport Police for their gentle notification. Frank and Venetia Kelley also urge the Westport News to highlight the ongoing delay in opening Longshore swimming pool for the season.
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