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PROVIDENCE RHODE ISLAND TRIP
May 1 and 2, 1976
I AM GREATLY HONORED TO BE IN THIS
HISTORICAND
AND
HALLOWED PLACE THIS MORNING, IN THIS BEAUTIFUL SETTING
AS WE MEET TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE THE INDEPENDENCE OF
RHODE ISLAND, AND THE INDEPENDENCE OF OUR NATION.
IT IS VERY FITTING THAT WE SHOULD RECOGNIZE THE
ROLE OF THE CHURCH AND OF RELIGION IN THE CELEBRATION
OF OUR COUNTRY'S BIRTH. FOR IT WAS THE CHURCH THAT
I
STOOD IN THE FOREFRONT OF AMERICA'S QUEST FOR LIBERTY 200
YEARS AGO, ALL TOO MANY TIMES WE TEND TO OVERLOOK AND
UNDER-EMPHASIZE THE HISTORIC CONTRIBUTIONS OF AMERICA'S
GREAT CHURCHES AND RELIGIOUS LEADERS,
I BELIEVE THAT OUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE FACT THAT
WE ARE FREE TO WORSHIP GOD "BY WHATEVER NAME" REFLECTS
A UNIQUELY AMERICAN CONCEPTION OF FREEDOM. FOR THIS
FREEDOM TO WORSHIP AS WE CHOOSE IS AT THE CORE OF OUR
NATION'S RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL LIBERTIES.
FORD is LIBRARY GERALD
HISTORIC
I AM GREATLY HONORED TO BE IN THIS
AND
HALLOWED PLACE THIS MORNING, IN THIS BEAUTIFUL SETTING
AS WE MEET TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE THE INDEPENDENCE OF
RHODE ISLAND, AND THE INDEPENDENCE OF OUR NATION.
IT IS VERY FITTING THAT WE SHOULD RECOGNIZE THE
ROLE OF THE CHURCH AND OF RELIGION IN THE CELEBRATION
OF OUR COUNTRY'S BIRTH. FOR IT WAS THE CHURCH THAT
STOOD IN THE FOREFRONT OF AMERICA'S QUEST FOR LIBERTY 200
YEARS AGO. ALL TOO MANY TIMES WE TEND TO OVERLOOK AND
UNDER-EMPHASIZE THE HISTORIC CONTRIBUTIONS OF AMERICA'S
GREAT CHURCHES AND RELIGIOUS LEADERS,
I BELIEVE THAT OUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE FACT THAT
WE ARE FREE TO WORSHIP GOD "BY WHATEVER NAME" REFLECTS
A UNIQUELY AMERICAN CONCEPTION OF FREEDOM, FOR THIS
FREEDOM TO WORSHIP AS WE CHOOSE IS AT THE CORE OF OUR
NATION'S RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL LIBERTIES.
2
AMERICA WAS FOUNDED BY MEN AND WOMEN WHO FLED
EUROPE IN SEARCH OF RELIGIOUS FREEDOM,
THREE DECADES BEFORE THE DECLARATION OF
INDEPENDENCE, A POWERFUL RELIGIOUS MOVEMENT KNOWN AS
"THE GREAT AWAKENING" SWEPT THROUGH COLONIAL AMERICA.
THIS GREAT REVIVALIST EXPERIENCE EMPHASIZED
PERSONAL RELIGIOUS DEVOTION WHICH IS THE MOTIVATING
POWER OF ALL RELIGIONS, THIS SENSE OF PERSONAL RELIGIOUS
FAITH WEDDED INTO A COMMON SENSE FAITH IN REASON AND
MORALITY -- WHICH AMERICA ADOPTED FROM THE ENLIGHTENMENT
OF 18TH CENTURY EUROPE -- GAVE OUR COUNTRY THE TWIN
STRENGTHS OF INTELLECTUAL INDEPENDENCE AND SPIRITUAL
FAITH.
3
IN THE VERY BEGINNING AMERICA SAW ITSELF AS A
PEOPLE IN COVENANT WITH GOD -- A NATION DESTINED TO
BRING TO ALL MANKIND THE BLESSINGS OF LIBERTY,
AMERICA WAS WIDELY REGARDED AS THE FULFILLMENT OF
BIBLICAL PROPHECIES -- A NATION PREPARING THE WAY FOR
A BETTER AND MORE GLORIOUS AGE FOR ALL MANKIND,
THE BIRTH OF OUR NATION WAS REGARDED AS A WORK
OF PROVIDENCE. AND IN A PROFOUND SENSE, THIS RELIGIOUS
FAITH WAS DIFFERENT FROM ANYTHING THAT HAD GONE BEFORE --
BECAUSE AMERICA WAS THE FIRST NATION IN THE HISTORY OF
WESTERN CIVILIZATION TO ESPOUSE RELIGIOUS LIBERTY,
OURS WAS THE FIRST SOCIETY TO PROCLAIM THE EQUAL
STATUS OF ALL RELIGIONS BEFORE THE LAW AND THE
PRIVILEGED STATUS OF NONE,
AND
THIS
UNIQUE CONDITION BECAME THE SPIRITUAL GUARANTEE OF OUR
POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS AS WELL.
4
THE VERY FIRST WORDS OF THE BILL OF RIGHTS CALL
FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION.
WHILE OUR FOUNDERS WISELY PROHIBITED THE FORMATION
OF ONE NATIONAL RELIGION, THEY DEEPLY BELIEVED IN A
NATION OF RELIGIOUS PEOPLE.
GEORGE WASHINGTON, IN HIS FAREWELL ADDRESS, GAVE
WISE COUNSEL, NOT ONLY FOR THE AMERICA OF HIS TIME, BUT
FOR THE AMERICA OF ALL TIME. WASHINGTON SAID, "REASON
AND EXPERIENCE BOTH FORBID US TO EXPECT THAT NATIONAL
MORALITY CAN PREVAIL IN EXCLUSION OF RELIGIOUS PRINCIPLE.
"
OUR FOREBEARS KNEW THAT WITHOUT A RELIGIOUS VISION,
A SENSE OF DIVINE PURPOSE AND LARGER MEANING, CIVILIZATION
SUCCUMBS TO APATHY, ANARCHY AND DESPOTISM.
5
THOSE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN WHO FORMED THE COLONIES
EXTENDING ALONG THE RIM OF OUR EASTERN COAST WERE
PIONEERS NOT ONLY IN AN UNEXPLORED WILDERNESS LAND, BUT
THEY WERE ALSO PIONEERS IN A TIME OF MOMENTOUS SOCIAL,
ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL CHANGE,
THEY FACED A VAST CONTINENT WHOSE RESOURCES AND
NEITHER
RICHES THEY COULD New MEASURE NOR IMAGINE. THEY LIVED
IN A WORLD OF HARSH REALITY AND CONSTANT DANGER. THEY
WERE THE VICTIMS OF THE ELEMENTS AND OF DISEASE. ISOLATION
AND LONENESS WERE THEIR ACCEPTED LOT. THESE PIONEERS
IN A COLONIAL WORLD WHO FACED A WILDERNESS OF NATURE
WOULD BECOME PIONEERS IN ANOTHER WAY THEY DID NOT PLAN.
THEY BECAME PIONEERS IN REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT.
PIONEERS IN THE RULE OF LAW. PIONEERS IN INDIVIDUAL
LIBERTY, IN RELIGIOUS FREEDOM, AND INSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY,
PIONEERS IN THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT AS THE SERVANT OF THE
PEOPLE.
6
THE DISCOVERIES OF THE NEW WORLD WOULD NOT BE
LIMITED TO LAND OR RESOURCES BUT THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH,
RELIGION AND THE PRESS.
THEIR EXPLORATIONS CARRIED THEM NOT ONLY ACROSS
THE AMERICAN CONTINENT, BUT OPENED NEW HORIZONS FOR THE
1
AMERICAN SPIRIT AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT.
THEIR DISCOVERIES IN SELF GOVERNMENT WERE SPELLED
OUT IN OUR DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, ASSURED IN OUR
CONSTITUTION, AND AFFIRMED AND REAFFIRMED DOWN THROUGH
OUR HISTORY. THEY ARE AS PRECIOUS TODAY AS THEY WERE
I
TWO CENTURIES AGO.
But
WE ARE STILL PIONEERS, IN A MODERN WORLD.
OUR WILDERNESS TODAY IS BY AND LARGE THE CREATION OF MAN.
IT IS A WILDERNESS OF TEEMING URBANIZATION, SOCIAL
SWIFT OMMUNICATIONS, ECONOMIC STRESS, UNEXPECTED POLITICAL EVENT,
FERMENT, ASPIRATIONS THAT SOMETIMES FALL BEHIND OUR
ASPIR ATIONS THAT
RESOURCES
SOMETIMES REACH BEYOND OUR RESOURCES.
7
INDIVIDUAL ISM IS OFTEN A CASUALTY OF THE MACHINE AGE
AMERICANS TODAY LIVE IN THE TRULY FIRST MODERN
NATION OF A NEW WORLD. WE ARE THE FIRST TO FACE THIS NEW
WILDERNESS
THE
MASSET
THE FIRST TO DEAL WITH THE
IMPACT OF COMMUNICATION AND TEHCNOLOGY NOT ONLY ON
HUMANITY BUT ON THE INSTITUTIONS OF A FREE PEOPLE,
WE ARE PIONEERS IN THIS NEW AGE.
DEMOCRACY ON THIS PLANET IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY
RARE. BEYOND OUR SHORES REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT IS
NOT EXPANDING; IT IS RETREATING. IT CAN BE CORRECTLY
SAID THAT ON THE FACE OF THIS GLOBE, AMERICANS ARE STILL
THE TRUE REVOLUTIONARIES.
-
WE KNOW THAT WE HAVE NOT AS YET FORMED THE PERFECT
UNION. WE ARE AWARE THAT WE HAVE MADE MISTAKES; BUT I
EACH
ALSO KNOW THAT IN THE PAST, SUCCEEDING GENERATION
OF
ADVANCED TOWARD
AMERICANS FORMED A BETTER UNION,
8
THE CHALLENGES WE FACE ARE THE CHALLENGES OF A
MODERN WORLD. As PIONEERS IN THIS NEW WILDERNESS, CAN
WE ADDRESS OUR NATIONAL NEEDS / ASSURE DOMESTIC
TRANQUILLITY AND THE PUBLIC SAFETY / DEFEND THE NATION
/
PROVIDE THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES / FULFILL THE
ASPIRATIONS OF OUR PEOPLE, / COPE WITH SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY/ MANAGE OUR RESOURCES / PROTECT OUR
ENVIRONMENT / AND ALL WITHIN THE CONCEPTS OF LIMITED
GOVERNMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY?
CAN A FREE PEOPLE WITH REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT
LIVE AND COMPETE -- ACHIEVE NATIONAL GREATNESS AND
SUSTAIN WORLD LEADERSHIP -- IN A MODERN WORLD?
I KNOW WE CAN. BUT
I BELIEVE WE CAN, IT IS GOING TO REQUIRE COMMON
I
SENSE AND SELF-RESTRAINT, DEDICATION AND A RENEWED
SENSE OF PURPOSE,
B.FORD
9
THE AMERICAN EXPERIMENT IS A CONSTANTLY EVOLVING
ONE, IT IS NOT LIMITED TO A REGION OR TO A PERIOD OF
HISTORY, THE GRADUAL BUT UNREMITTING EXPANSION OF
FREEDOM FOR ALL OF OUR PEOPLE HAS UNFOLDED THROUGHOUT
OUR HISTORY AS A NATION.
PARTICIPATION IN THE AMERICAN EXPERIMENT,
PARTICIPATION IN THE REVOLUTIONARY CONCEPTS OF LIMITED
SELF-GOVERNMENT AND INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY, IS AN AMERICAN
LEGACY YOU AND I SHARE,
WASHINGTON, FRANKLIN, ADAMS, JEFFERSON -- THESE
GIANTS AND THEIR CONTEMPORARIES DO NOT BELONG
ONLY
TO AMERICA. THEY BELONG TO THE AGES.
10
HENC
AND WHAT SHALL POSTERITY SAY OF US A DECADE
A
CENTURY, A THOUSAND YEARS HENCE? SHALL SOME HISTORIANS
IN ANOTHER DAY / ANOTHER AGE / AT ANOTHER PLACE / WRITE
THAT THE AMERICAN REPUBLIC, MAN'S GREATEST HOPE FOR MAN,
PERISHED FROM THE EARTH BECAUSE ITS PEOPLE WERE NOT TRUE
TO THE LEGACY OF THEIR FOREBEARS / AND LACKED THE WILL TO
MEET THE CHALLENGE OF THEIR TIME?
I BELIEVE THAT OF US, HISTORIANS SHALL RECORD THAT
1
THIS REPUBLIC/A AND ITS PEOPLE IN A UNIQUE MOMENT OF HUMAN
HISTORY SHAPED A NEW DESTINY, BUILT A NEW WORLD BASED
ON LAW, INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT AND HUMAN FREEDOM / AND
THEREBY REPAID IN PART / THE DEBT WE ALL OWE TO A TINY
HANDFUL OF MEN WHO, WITH A FIRM RELIANCE ON THE
PROTECTION OF A DIVINE PROVIDENCE / 200 YEARS AGO AT
PHILADELPHIA / MUTUALLY PLEDGED THEIR LIVES THEIR
FORTUNES, s/ AND THEIR SACRED HONOR / THAT LIBERTY MIGHT
ENDURE FOR ALL OF TIME.
11
LET US ON THIS DAY OF THE CELEBRATION OF THE
INDEPENDENCE OF RHODE ISLAND RESOLVE THAT WE SHALL
I
WRITE THIS STORY FOR OUR COUNTRY,
ADVANCE THE CAUSE OF
FREEDOM THROUGHOUT THIS LAND/
AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.
I AM GREATLY HONORED TO BE IN THIS VENERABLE AND
HALLOWED PLACE THIS MORNING, IN THIS BEAUTIFUL SETTING
AS WE MEET TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE THE INDEPENDENCE OF
RHODE ISLAND, AND THE INDEPENDENCE OF OUR NATION,
IT IS VERY FITTING THAT WE SHOULD RECOGNIZE THE
ROLE OF THE CHURCH AND OF RELIGION IN THE CELEBRATION
OF OUR COUNTRY'S BIRTH. FOR IT WAS THE CHURCH THAT
STOOD IN THE FOREFRONT OF AMERICA'S QUEST FOR LIBERTY 200
YEARS AGO, ALL TOO MANY TIMES WE TEND TO OVERLOOK AND
UNDER-EMPHASIZE THE MAJOR CONTRIBUTIONS OF AMERICA'S
GREAT CHURCHES AND RELIGIOUS LEADERS,
I BELIEVE THAT OUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE FACT THAT
WE ARE FREE TO WORSHIP GOD "BY WHATEVER NAME" REFLECTS
A UNIQUELY AMERICAN CONCEPTION OF FREEDOM, FOR THIS
FREEDOM TO WORSHIP AS WE CHOOSE IS AT THE CORE OF OUR
NATION'S RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL LIBERTIES.
FORD
2
AMERICA WAS FOUNDED BY MEN AND WOMEN WHO FLED
EUROPE IN SEARCH OF RELIGIOUS FREEDOM,
THREE DECADES BEFORE THE DECLARATION OF
INDEPENDENCE, A POWERFUL RELIGIOUS MOVEMENT KNOWN AS
"THE GREAT AWAKENING" SWEPT THROUGH COLONIAL AMERICA.
THIS GREAT REVIVALIST EXPERIENCE EMPHASIZED
PERSONAL RELIGIOUS DEVOTION WHICH IS THE MOTIVATING
POWER OF ALL RELIGIONS. THIS SENSE OF PERSONAL RELIGIOUS
FAITH WEDDED INTO A COMMON SENSE FAITH IN REASON AND
MORALITY -- WHICH AMERICA ADOPTED FROM THE ENLIGHTENMENT
OF 18TH CENTURY EUROPE -- GAVE OUR COUNTRY THE TWIN
STRENGTHS OF INTELLECTUAL INDEPENDENCE AND SPIRITUAL
FAITH.
3
IN THE VERY BEGINNING AMERICA SAW ITSELF AS A
PEOPLE IN COVENANT WITH GOD -- A NATION DESTINED TO
BRING TO ALL MANKIND THE BLESSINGS OF LIBERTY,
AMERICA WAS WIDELY REGARDED AS THE FULFILLMENT OF
BIBLICAL PROPHECIES -- A NATION PREPARING THE WAY FOR
A BETTER AND MORE GLORIOUS AGE FOR ALL MANKIND.
THE BIRTH OF OUR NATION WAS REGARDED AS A WORK
OF PROVIDENCE. AND IN A PROFOUND SENSE, THIS RELIGIOUS
FAITH WAS DIFFERENT FROM ANYTHING THAT HAD GONE BEFORE --
BECAUSE AMERICA WAS THE FIRST NATION IN THE HISTORY OF
WESTERN CIVILIZATION TO ESPOUSE RELIGIOUS LIBERTY.
OURS WAS THE FIRST SOCIETY TO PROCLAIM THE EQUAL
STATUS OF ALL RELIGIONS BEFORE THE LAW AND THE
PRIVILEGED STATUS OF NONE, AND, AS WE SHALL SEE, THIS
UNIQUE CONDITION BECAME THE SPIRITUAL GUARANTEE OF OUR
POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS AS WELL.
4
THE VERY FIRST WORDS OF THE BILL OF RIGHTS CALL
FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION.
WHILE OUR FOUNDERS WISELY PROHIBITED THE FORMATION
OF ONE NATIONAL RELIGION, THEY DEEPLY BELIEVED IN A
NATION OF RELIGIOUS PEOPLE.
GEORGE WASHINGTON, IN HIS FAREWELL ADDRESS, GAVE
WISE COUNSEL, NOT ONLY FOR THE AMERICA OF HIS TIME, BUT
FOR THE AMERICA OF ALL TIME, WASHINGTON SAID, "REASON
AND EXPERIENCE BOTH FORBID US TO EXPECT THAT NATIONAL
MORALITY CAN PREVAIL IN EXCLUSION OF RELIGIOUS PRINCIPLE."
OUR FOREBEARS KNEW THAT WITHOUT A RELIGIOUS VISION,
A SENSE OF DIVINE PURPOSE AND LARGER MEANING, CIVILIZATION
SUCCUMBS TO APATHY, ANARCHY AND DESPOTISM.
5
THOSE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN WHO FORMED THE COLONIES
EXTENDING ALONG THE RIM OF OUR EASTERN COAST WERE
PIONEERS NOT ONLY IN AN UNEXPLORED WILDERNESS LAND, BUT
THEY WERE ALSO PIONEERS IN A TIME OF MOMENTOUS SOCIAL,
ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL CHANGE.
THEY FACED A VAST CONTINENT WHOSE RESOURCES AND
RICHES THEY COULD NOT MEASURE NOR IMAGINE. THEY LIVED
IN A WORLD OF HARSH REALITY AND CONSTANT DANGER. THEY
WERE THE VICTIMS OF THE ELEMENTS AND OF DISEASE. ISOLATION
AND LONENESS WERE THEIR ACCEPTED LOT. THESE PIONEERS
IN A COLONIAL WORLD WHO FACED A WILDERNESS OF NATURE
WOULD BECOME PIONEERS IN ANOTHER WAY THEY DID NOT PLAN.
THEY BECAME PIONEERS IN REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT.
PIONEERS IN THE RULE OF LAW. PIONEERS IN INDIVIDUAL
LIBERTY, IN RELIGIOUS FREEDOM, AND INSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY.
PIONEERS IN THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT AS THE SERVANT OF THE
PEOPLE.
6
THE DISCOVERIES OF THE NEW WORLD WOULD NOT BE
LIMITED TO LAND OR RESOURCES BUT THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH,
RELIGION AND THE PRESS,
THEIR EXPLORATIONS CARRIED THEM NOT ONLY ACROSS
THE AMERICAN CONTINENT, BUT OPENED NEW HORIZONS FOR THE
AMERICAN SPIRIT AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT.
THEIR DISCOVERIES IN SELF GOVERNMENT WERE SPELLED
OUT IN OUR DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, ASSURED IN OUR
CONSTITUTION, AND AFFIRMED AND REAFFIRMED DOWN THROUGH
OUR HISTORY. THEY ARE AS PRECIOUS TODAY AS THEY WERE
TWO CENTURIES AGO,
WE ARE STILL PIONEERS, IN A MODERN WORLD. BUT
OUR WILDERNESS TODAY IS BY AND LARGE THE CREATION OF MAN.
IT IS A WILDERNESS OF TEEMING URBANIZATION, SOCIAL
FERMENT, ASPIRATIONS THAT SOMETIMES FALL BEHIND OUR
RESOURCES AND SOMETIMES REACH BEYOND OUR RESOURCES.
7
INDIVIDUALISM IS OFTEN A CASUALTY OF THE MACHINE AGE,
AMERICANS TODAY LIVE IN THE TRULY FIRST MODERN
NATION OF A NEW WORLD, WE ARE THE FIRST TO FACE THIS
WILDERNESS OF THE MASSES. THE FIRST TO DEAL WITH THE
IMPACT OF COMMUNICATION AND TEHCNOLOGY NOT ONLY ON
HUMANITY BUT ON THE INSTITUTIONS OF A FREE PEOPLE,
WE ARE PIONEERS IN THIS NEW AGE.
DEMOCRACY ON THIS PLANET IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY
RARE, BEYOND OUR SHORES REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT IS
NOT EXPANDING; IT IS RETREATING. IT CAN BE CORRECTLY
SAID THAT ON THE FACE OF THIS GLOBE, AMERICANS ARE STILL
THE TRUE REVOLUTIONARIES.
WE KNOW THAT WE HAVE NOT AS YET FORMED THE PERFECT
UNION. WE ARE AWARE THAT WE HAVE MADE MISTAKES; BUT I
ALSO KNOW THAT IN THE PAST, SUCCEEDING GENERATIONS OF
AMERICANS FORMED A BETTER UNION,
8
THE CHALLENGES WE FACE ARE THE CHALLENGES OF A
MODERN WORLD. As PIONEERS IN THIS NEW WILDERNESS, CAN
WE ADDRESS OUR NATIONAL NEEDS, ASSURE DOMESTIC
TRANQUILLITY AND THE PUBLIC SAFETY, DEFEND THE NATION,
PROVIDE THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES, FULFILL THE
ASPIRATIONS OF OUR PEOPLE, COPE WITH SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY, MANAGE OUR RESOURCES, PROTECT OUR
ENVIRONMENT -- AND ALL WITHIN THE CONCEPTS OF LIMITED
GOVERNMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY?
CAN A FREE PEOPLE WITH REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT
LIVE AND COMPETE -- ACHIEVE NATIONAL GREATNESS AND
SUSTAIN WORLD LEADERSHIP -- IN A MODERN WORLD?
I BELIEVE WE CAN. IT IS GOING TO REQUIRE COMMON
SENSE AND SELF-RESTRAINT, DEDICATION AND A RENEWED
SENSE OF PURPOSE,
9
THE AMERICAN EXPERIMENT IS A CONSTANTLY EVOLVING
ONE. IT IS NOT LIMITED TO A REGION OR TO A PERIOD OF
HISTORY. THE GRADUAL BUT UNREMITTING EXPANSION OF
FREEDOM FOR ALL OF OUR PEOPLE HAS UNFOLDED THROUGHOUT
OUR HISTORY AS A NATION.
PARTICIPATION IN THE AMERICAN EXPERIMENT,
PARTICIPATION IN THE REVOLUTIONARY CONCEPTS OF LIMITED
SELF-GOVERNMENT AND INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY, IS AN AMERICAN
LEGACY YOU AND I SHARE,
WASHINGTON, FRANKLIN, ADAMS, JEFFERSON -- THESE
GIANTS AND THEIR CONTEMPORARIES DO NOT BELONG TO ONE
STATE, OR TO AMERICA. THEY BELONG TO THE AGES.
10
AND WHAT SHALL POSTERITY SAY OF US A DECADE, A
CENTURY, A THOUSAND YEARS HENCE? SHALL SOME HISTORIANS
IN ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER AGE, AT ANOTHER PLACE, WRITE
THAT THE AMERICAN REPUBLIC, MAN'S GREATEST HOPE FOR MAN,
PERISHED FROM THE EARTH BECAUSE ITS PEOPLE WERE NOT TRUE
TO THE LEGACY OF THEIR FOREBEARS AND LACKED THE WILL TO
MEET THE CHALLENGE OF THEIR TIME?
I BELIEVE THAT OF US, HISTORIANS SHALL RECORD THAT
THIS REPUBLIC AND ITS PEOPLE IN A UNIQUE MOMENT OF HUMAN
HISTORY SHAPED A NEW DESTINY. BUILT A NEW WORLD BASED
ON LAW, INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT AND HUMAN FREEDOM, AND
THEREBY REPAID IN PART THE DEBT WE ALL OWE TO A TINY
HANDFUL OF MEN WHO, WITH A FIRM RELIANCE ON THE
PROTECTION OF A DIVINE PROVIDENCE, 200 YEARS AGO AT
PHILADELPHIA, MUTUALLY PLEDGED THEIR LIVES, THEIR
FORTUNES, AND THEIR SACRED HONOR, THAT LIBERTY MIGHT
FORD
ENDURE FOR ALL OF TIME.
11
LET US ON THIS DAY OF THE CELEBRATION OF THE
INDEPENDENCE OF RHODE ISLAND RESOLVE THAT WE SHALL
WRITE THIS STORY FOR OUR COUNTRY,
FOR
TRINITY CHURCH
POST OFFICE Box 359
NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND 02840
THE REVEREND CHARLES J. MINIFIE
Parish Office
Rector
27 CHURCH STREET
TEL. 401-846-0660
THE REVEREND D. LORNE COYLE
Assistant
April 21, 1976
846-0171
Dear Jim,
Great news that you and Cherie will
be with us for the service on May 2 - we
are looking forward to it!
As I told your secretary, I am enclos-
ing some information which hopefully will
help you with your address - a copy of last
year's service, a booklet about Trinity and
a recently published book about Rhode Island
and the Revolution. The latter takes all
of about 15 minutes to read from cover to
cover. See especially pages 7 (The Artillery
Company is the oldest active unit in America
and will be in the service) and page 46 which
briefly tells about Rhode Island's Declaration
of Independence on May 4, 1776.
Liz and I hope that you and Cherie will
stay with us on Saturday night.
I will check with your office next
week to get exact details of when you arrive,
etc.
Warm best wishes and greetings!
Sincerely yours,
Charles and J. Minifie
R. FORD
Enclosed: 3
RHODE ISLAND INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
THE REV. J. W. DORNEY MEMORIAL SERVICE
MAY 4, 1975
10:30 a.m.
Concert by the Newport Concert Band
Arthur Dennis, Director
"From Sea to Shining Sea"
Samuel Ward
"Your Land and My Land"
Sigmund Romberg
"God Bless America"
Irving Berlin
"Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines"
Medley
"Our Glorious Land"
Joseph Olivadoti
"A Festival Prelude"
Alfred Reed
Processional Hymn 143 "God of our fathers"
The Lord is in his holy temple,
People: Let all the earth keep silence before him
Live as free people, yet without using your freedom as a pretext
for evil; but live as servants of God.
People: Righteousness exalts a nation but sin is a reproach to any people.
Praise ye the Lord.
People: The Lord's Name be praised
Psalm 107, verses 1-16
Prayer Book, page 476
First Lesson: Micah 4: 1-4
Hymn 148 "O God. beneath thy guiding hand"
Second Lesson: II Corinthians 3: 12-18
Hymn 393 "Faith of our fathers!"
The Lord be with you.
People: And with thy spirit.
Let us pray
The Lord's Prayer and other prayers
Reading of the Govenor's Proclamation - Frank Hale, II
Announcements
Hymn 282 "Praise, my soul, the King of heaven"
Address: VADM. Julien J. LeBourgeois, President, Naval War College
Offertory Anthems:
"Awake the harp" (Creation)
Joseph Haydn
"Heritage of Freedom"
Roger Wagner
"This is My County"
Jacobs-Raye
Newport Navy Choristers
Marian Van Slyke, Director Judith R. Beauchamp, Accompanist
Doxology and Hymn 141, verses 1 and 4 "America"
Choral Selection
"Battle Hymn of the Republic"
Steffe-Howe
Navy Choristers and Newport Concert Band
(Congregation sing on cue)
Prayers and Blessing
Recessional Hymn 551 "A mighty fortress is our God"
Postlude: "Stars and Stripes"
Newport Concert Band
The flowers on the altar are given to the Glory of God and in loving
memory of Herman A. and Anna M. Lawson from their family; Gerald
Lindsey Crockett from his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon L. Crockett and
his brothers and sisters; Joseph Conway, Lieut of Marines of his Majesty's
Ship, Rose, who departed his life May 1, 1775, aged 45 years.
Last Sunday, flowers were also sent in memory of Nellie Egan from
her sister, Lillian McBrier.
Charles J. Minifie, Rector
Lockett F. Ballard, Rector-Emeritus
Robert T. Herkner, Jr., Assistant
Marian Van Slyke, Music Director
FORD i LIBRARY GERALD
THE
TRINITY TOWER
Sunday, May 2, 1976
May 4, 1976 marks the 200th anniversary
of Rhode Island Independence. Rhode Island
was the first of the 13 Colonies to declare its
independence. On May 4 and throughout this
Bicentennial year, we remember those people
and events from our past that give us as a people
and as a nation a bearing as to who we are and
where we are going.
As we celebrate the beginnings of our state
and nation, may we not only recognize and re-
member our unity as a people, but also our
diversity. We are a country of great wealth,
enormous talents and resources, but more im-
portant than these qualities, and in spite of
divergent heritages, ethnic backgrounds and religi-
ous persuasions, we are still able to function as
a unified people after 200 years. Diversity and
unity are usually thought to be completely
opposite from one another and yet the experi-
ment in democracy which haltingly began over
200 years ago has proven that unity and diversity
are a unique part of our greatness as a nation.
Like our forefathers, we as a people and
collectively as a nation, continue to have hopes,
dreams and aspirations. Many of our hopes and
dreams have not been realized and there are still
too many people who live in poverty, suffer from
the effects of discrimination and injustice and
are hungry both in body and spirit.
The dream for too many is still unfulfilled.
It is my hope and prayer, God helping, that
throughout our celebrations we will not forget
the mountain of unfinished business that still
lies before us.
PARISH ORGANIZED 1698
- Charles J. Minifie
FIRST CHURCH EDIFICE BUILT 1701
PRESENT CHURCH BUILT 1726
TRINITY CHURCH
A WARM WELCOME!
RHODE ISLAND INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
POST OFFICE Box 359
RIICAN (Rhode Island Independ-
THE REV. J. W. DORNEY MEMORIAL SERVICE
NEWPORT, RHODE ISAND 02840
Parish Office
ence Commemorative at Newport)
MAY 2, 1976
27 CHURCH STREET
and Trinity Church welcome you to
TEL. 401-846-0660
the Rev. J. W. Dorney Memorial
Service in celebration of the 200th
10:30 a.m.
Concert by the Newport Concert Band
The Trinity Tower is published weekly
Anniversary of Rhode Island Inde-
Arthur Dennis, Director
from the third Sunday in September through
the first week in June, inclusive by Trinity
pendence. We also welcome the New-
"A Festival Prelude"
Alfred Reed
Church, 27 Church Street, Newport, R. I.
port Concert Band, Arthur Dennis,
"Grant us Thy Peace"
arr. Ted Peterson
Director; the Newport Navy Choris-
"Overture Victorious"
Second Class postage paid at Newport, R. I.
George Briegel
Distributed Free.
ters, Marian Van Slyke, Director; and
"Our Glorious Land"
J.O. Olivadoti
Vol. XVI, No. 33
James M. Cannon, Assistant to the
"Mount of Might"
Eric Osterling
CALENDAR OF THE WEEK
President for Domestic Affairs and
Processional Hymn 143 "God of our fathers"
Executive Director of the Domestic
The Lord is in his holy temple,
Sunday, May 2
Council, who will give the address.
People: Let all the earth keep silence before him
Holy Communion (Church) 8 a.m.
Immediately after the service, there
Live as free people, yet without using your freedom as a pretext for evil;
Nursery Care and Children's Work-
will be a reception in Honyman Hall.
but live as servants of God.
shop (Honyman Hall) 11 a.m.
Please join us!
People: Righteousness exalts a nation but sin is a reproach to any people.
R. I. Independence Day Celebration
(Church) 11 a.m.
Praise ye the Lord.
Reception (Honyman Hall) Noon
HOUSE TOUR
People: The Lord's Name be praised
Youth Group (Parish House) 7 p.m.
The Trinity Church Needlework
Psalm 107, verses 1-16
Prayer Book, page 476
Confirmation Class (Honyman Hall)
Guild is sponsoring its second House
7:30 p.m.
First Lesson: Micah 4: 1-5 - The Honorable Humphrey Donnelly, III
Tour on Saturday, June 12. A number
Hymn 148 "O God, beneath thy guiding hand"
Monday, May 3
of significant Newport houses will be
Foundation for Maturity
Second Lesson: II Corinthians 3: 12-18 Frank Hale, II
on the tour and a luncheon will be
(Honyman Hall) 7:30 p.m.
Hymn 393 "Faith of our fathers!"
Rummage Sale
served in Honyman Hall for a modest
The Lord be with you.
(Parish House) 7:30 p.m.
price. The proceeds of the House
People: And with thy spirit.
Tuesday, May 4
Tour will be used for the Guild's
Let us pray
Trinity Circle Cancer Dressing Group
projects. Please be sure to save the
(Parish House) 9:30 a.m.
date and plan to participate in the
The Lord's Prayer and other prayers
Wednesday, May 5
tour!
Reading of the Governor's Proclamation Lt. Gov. J. Joseph Garrahy
Announcements
Episcopal Church Women
(Parish House) 10 a.m.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Hymn 282 "Praise, my soul, the King of heaven"
Holy Communion (Church) 11 a.m.
June 20: The Rt. Rev. John Allin,
Address: James M. Cannon
Experiment in Faith (Choir Room)
Assistant to The President for Domestic Affairs
7:30 p.m.
The Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal
Church, preaching.
Offertory Anthems:
"Let thy hand be strengthened"
George F. Handel
Film on Child Abuse -
"Chester"
Dr. Peter Kosseff
June 27: Ecumencial Tall Ships
William Billings
(Honyman Hall) 7:30 p.m.
Newport Navy Choristers
Service, The Very Rev. Francis Sayre,
Thursday, May 6
Marian Van Slyke, Director
Junior Choir Rehearsal
Dean of Washington Cathedral,
Doxology and Hymn 141, verses 1 and 4 "America"
(Honyman Hall) 4 p.m.
preaching.
Choral Selection
"Battle Hymn of the Republic"
Steffe-Howe
Senior Choir Rehearsal
FILM ON CHILD ABUSE
Navy Choristers and Newport Concert Band
(Honyman Hall) 7:30 p.m.
(Congregation sing on cue)
Next Wednesday, May 5, a film on
Prayers and Blessing
Child Abuse will be shown in Hony-
Recessional Hymn 551
"A mighty fortress is our God"
Because of the special RIICAN
man Hall at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Peter
Postlude:
"Stars and Stripes forever"
John P. Sousa
service at 11 a.m., there will be no
Kosseff, Ph.D. will lead a discussion
10 a.m. Adult Education Class or
Newport Concert Band
following the film. Interested people
Sunday School classes this Sunday,
are cordially invited to attend.
May 2. Nursery Care and the Child-
The flowers on the Altar are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory
of Russell and Pearl Hayden and Dorothy M. Scott from Mrs. Oliver B. Carr; John
ren's Workshop will be available in
CHURCH OPEN
A. and Anna M. Lawson and Herman A. Lawson from their family; Gerald Lindsay
Honyman Hall during the 11 a.m.
Crockett from his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon A. Crockett and his brothers and
service.
As of April 26 and until further
sisters.
notice Trinity Church will be open
to visitors on weekdays from 1 p.m.
Charles J. Minifie, Rector
If you are worshipping with us for
to 5 p.m., on Saturdays from 10 a.m.
D. Lorne Coyle, Assistant
the first time, we hope you will feel
to 5 p.m., and on Sundays from 12:30
Lockett F. Ballard, Rector-Emeritus
welcomed in this place!
p.m. to 5 p.m.
Marian Van Slyke, Music Director
TRINITY TOWER
Second Class Postage Paid
P. O. Box 359
Newport, R. I. 02840
NEWPORT, R. I. 02840
FORD LIBRAR &
EASTER FLOWERS (Continued)
PRAYER BREAKFAST
Plants and Flowers on Easter Day
On May 16 at 8:45 a.m. in Hony-
were given to the Glory of God and
man Hall we will share a prayer
in loving memory of (continued from
breakfast of ham, pancakes, coffee,
last week): Raymond F. King, Jr.
tea, and orange juice. All are warmly
from his parents; Reginald W. Rives,
welcome to come and bring donations
Mary Caroline Rives, Reginald B.
of coffee, milk, orange juice, sugar,
Rives and Gabrielle Rives from Miss
butter, and syrup. Adults will be
Helen Rives; Nancy Sparklin Jackson
charged $1.00 and children under 12
Lowell; Anthony Akers; Beverly and
$.50 to cover costs. Please call Barry
Josephine Bogert; and Stuart S. Brown.
or Mary Spofford (846-4157) for
reservations and/or donations.
YOUTH GROUP
ST. MICHAEL'S SCHOOL
The first part of a two-part series
St. Michael's School, 180 Rhode
entitled "Human Sexuality and a
Island Avenue, is now accepting
Christian Response" will be the topic
applications for Kindergarten through
for the Group meeting on Sunday,
Grade Nine. Inquires may be made by
May 2, at 7 p.m. in the Parish House.
writing or calling the school.
Mrs. Coyle, currently of Child and
Family Services of Newport County,
will lead the discussion.
The Episcopal Conference Center
in Pascoag is offering excellent con-
ference, camp and work programs this
If God seems to be far away, who
summer. Further information is avail-
moved?
able in the tract racks.
A WORD OF WELCOME TO NEWCOMERS AND VISITORS
Trinity Church welcomes you most heartily. We will be happy to have you make
this your church home. Would you please indicate below if and how we can minister
to you, and place it in the alms basin or hand to an usher or mail to the church office,
P. O. Box 359, Newport, Rhode Island, 02840.
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THE
TRINITY TOWER
Sunday, May 2, 1976
May 4, 1976 marks the 200th anniversary
of Rhode Island Independence. Rhode Island
was the first of the 13 Colonies to declare its
independence. On May 4 and throughout this
Bicentennial year, we remember those people
and events from our past that give us as a people
and as a nation a bearing as to who we are and
where we are going.
As we celebrate the beginnings of our state
and nation, may we not only recognize and re-
member our unity as a people, but also our
diversity. We are a country of great wealth,
enormous talents and resources, but more im-
portant than these qualities, and in spite of
divergent heritages, ethnic backgrounds and religi-
ous persuasions, we are still able to function as
a unified people after 200 years. Diversity and
unity are usually thought to be completely
opposite from one another and yet the experi-
ment in democracy which haltingly began over
200 years ago has proven that unity and diversity
are a unique part of our greatness as a nation.
Like our forefathers, we as a people and
collectively as a nation, continue to have hopes,
dreams and aspirations. Many of our hopes and
dreams have not been realized and there are still
too many people who live in poverty, suffer from
the effects of discrimination and injustice and
are hungry both in body and spirit.
The dream for too many is still unfulfilled.
It is my hope and prayer, God helping, that
throughout our celebrations we will not forget
the mountain of unfinished business that still
lies before us.
PARISH ORGANIZED 1698
- Charles J. Minifie
FIRST CHURCH EDIFICE BUILT 1701
PRESENT CHURCH BUILT 1726
TRINITY CHURCH
A WARM WELCOME!
RHODE ISLAND INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
POST OFFICE Box 359
RIICAN (Rhode Island Independ-
THE REV. J. W. DORNEY MEMORIAL SERVICE
NEWPORT, RHODE ISAND 02840
Parish Office
ence Commemorative at Newport)
MAY 2, 1976
27 CHURCH STREET
and Trinity Church welcome you to
TEL. 401-846-0660
the Rev. J. W. Dorney Memorial
Service in celebration of the 200th
10:30 a.m.
Concert by the Newport Concert Band
The Trinity Tower is published weekly
Anniversary of Rhode Island Inde-
Arthur Dennis, Director
from the third Sunday in September through
the first week in June, inclusive by Trinity
pendence. We also welcome the New-
"A Festival Prelude"
Alfred Reed
Church, 27 Church Street, Newport, R. I.
port Concert Band, Arthur Dennis,
"Grant us Thy Peace"
arr. Ted Peterson
Director; the Newport Navy Choris-
"Overture Victorious"
Second Class postage paid at Newport, R. I.
George Briegel
Distributed Free.
ters, Marian Van Slyke, Director; and
"Our Glorious Land"
J. O. Olivadoti
Vol. XVI, No. 33
James M. Cannon, Assistant to the
"Mount of Might"
Eric Osterling
President for Domestic Affairs and
Processional Hymn 143 "God of our fathers"
CALENDAR OF THE WEEK
Executive Director of the Domestic
The Lord is in his holy temple,
Sunday, May. 2
Council, who will give the address.
People: Let all the earth keep silence before him
Holy Communion (Church) 8 a.m.
Immediately after the service, there
Live as free people, yet without using your freedom as a pretext for evil;
Nursery Care and Children's Work-
will be a reception in Honyman Hall.
but live as servants of God.
shop (Honyman Hall) 11 a.m.
Please join us!
People: Righteousness exalts a nation but sin is a reproach to any people.
R. I. Independence Day Celebration
(Church) 11 a.m.
Praise ye the Lord.
Reception (Honyman Hall) Noon
HOUSE TOUR
People: The Lord's Name be praised
Youth Group (Parish House) 7 p.m.
The Trinity Church Needlework
Psalm 107, verses 1-16
Confirmation Class (Honyman Hall)
Prayer Book, page 476
Guild is sponsoring its second House
7:30 p.m.
First Lesson: Micah 4: 1-5 - The Honorable Humphrey Donnelly, III
Tour on Saturday, June 12. A number
Hymn 148 "O God, beneath thy guiding hand"
Monday, May 3
of significant Newport houses will be
Foundation for Maturity
Second Lesson: II Corinthians 3: 12-18 - Frank Hale, II
on the tour and a luncheon will be
(Honyman Hall) 7:30 p.m.
Hymn 393 "Faith of our fathers!"
Rummage Sale
served in Honyman Hall for a modest
The Lord be with you.
(Parish House) 7:30 p.m.
price. The proceeds of the House
People: And with thy spirit.
Tuesday, May 4
Tour will be used for the Guild's
Trinity Circle Cancer Dressing Group
projects. Please be sure to save the
Let us pray
(Parish House) 9:30 a.m.
date and plan to participate in the
The Lord's Prayer and other prayers
Wednesday, May 5
tour!
Reading of the Governor's Proclamation Lt. Gov. J. Joseph Garrahy
Announcements
Episcopal Church Women
(Parish House) 10 a.m.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Hymn 282 "Praise, my soul, the King of heaven"
Holy Communion (Church) 11 a.m.
June 20: The Rt. Rev. John Allin,
Address: James M. Cannon
Experiment in Faith (Choir Room)
Assistant to The President for Domestic Affairs
7:30 p.m.
The Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal
Church, preaching.
Offertory Anthems:
"Let thy hand be strengthened"
George F. Handel
Film on Child Abuse -
"Chester"
Dr. Peter Kosseff
June 27: Ecumencial Tall Ships
William Billings
(Honyman Hall) 7:30 p.m.
Newport Navy Choristers
Service, The Very Rev. Francis Sayre,
Thursday, May 6
Marian Van Slyke, Director
Junior Choir Rehearsal
Dean of Washington Cathedral,
Doxology and Hymn 141, verses 1 and 4 "America"
(Honyman Hall) 4 p.m.
preaching.
Choral Selection
"Battle Hymn of the Republic"
Steffe-Howe
Senior Choir Rehearsal
(Honyman Hall) 7:30 p.m.
FILM ON CHILD ABUSE
Navy Choristers and Newport Concert Band
Next Wednesday, May 5, a film on
(Congregation sing on cue)
Prayers and Blessing
Child Abuse will be shown in Hony-
Because of the special RIICAN
man Hall at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Peter
Recessional Hymn 551 "A mighty fortress is our God"
Postlude:
"Stars and Stripes forever"
service at 11 a.m., there will be no
Kosseff, Ph.D. will lead a discussion
John P. Sousa
10 a.m. Adult Education Class or
following the film. Interested people
Newport Concert Band
Sunday School classes this Sunday,
are cordially invited to attend.
May 2. Nursery Care and the Child-
The flowers on the Altar are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory
of Russell and Pearl Hayden and Dorothy M. Scott from Mrs. Oliver B. Carr; John
ren's Workshop will be available in
CHURCH OPEN
A. and Anna M. Lawson and Herman A. Lawson from their family; Gerald Lindsay
Honyman Hall during the 11 a.m.
As of April 26 and until further
Crockett from his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon A. Crockett and his brothers and
service.
sisters.
notice Trinity Church will be open
to visitors on weekdays from 1 p.m.
Charles J. Minifie, Rector
If you are worshipping with us for
to 5 p.m., on Saturdays from 10 a.m.
D. Lorne Coyle, Assistant
the first time, we hope you will feel
to 5 p.m., and on Sundays from 12:30
Lockett F. Ballard, Rector-Emeritus
welcomed in this place!
p.m. to 5 p.m.
Marian Van Slyke, Music Director
TRINITY TOWER
Second Class Postage Paid
P. O. Box 359
Newport, R. I. 02840
NEWPORT, R. I. 02840
TORARY FORD is
EASTER FLOWERS (Continued)
PRAYER BREAKFAST
Plants and Flowers on Easter Day
On May 16 at 8:45 a.m. in Hony-
were given to the Glory of God and
man Hall we will share a prayer
in loving memory of (continued from
breakfast of ham, pancakes, coffee,
last week): Raymond F. King, Jr.
tea, and orange juice. All are warmly
from his parents; Reginald W. Rives,
welcome to come and bring donations
Mary Caroline Rives, Reginald B.
of coffee, milk, orange juice, sugar,
Rives and Gabrielle Rives from Miss
butter, and syrup. Adults will be
Helen Rives; Nancy Sparklin Jackson
charged $1.00 and children under 12
Lowell; Anthony Akers; Beverly and
$.50 to cover costs. Please call Barry
Josephine Bogert; and Stuart S. Brown.
or Mary Spofford (846-4157) for
reservations and/or donations.
YOUTH GROUP
ST. MICHAEL'S SCHOOL
The first part of a two-part series
St. Michael's School, 180 Rhode
entitled "Human Sexuality and a
Island Avenue, is now accepting
Christian Response" will be the topic
applications for Kindergarten through
for the Group meeting on Sunday,
Grade Nine. Inquires may be made by
May 2, at 7 p.m. in the Parish House.
writing or calling the school.
Mrs. Coyle, currently of Child and
Family Services of Newport County,
will lead the discussion.
The Episcopal Conference Center
in Pascoag is offering excellent con-
ference, camp and work programs this
If God seems to be far away, who
summer. Further information is avail-
moved?
able in the tract racks.
A WORD OF WELCOME TO NEWCOMERS AND VISITORS
Trinity Church welcomes you most heartily. We will be happy to have you make
this your church home. Would you please indicate below if and how we can minister
to you, and place it in the alms basin or hand to an usher or mail to the church office,
P. O. Box 359, Newport, Rhode Island, 02840.
WISH
INTERESTED
ILLNESS
WISH
WISH TO
MOVED TO
WISH TO
NEW-COMER
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tion If the passenger's be journey involves an ultimate destination or stop NOTICE in a country other than the country of departure the
respect may of loss applicable of and the Convention governs and in most cases limits the liability of carriers for death Warsaw Conven- and in
ADVICE TO INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS ON LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
or damage to baggage. See also notice CONDITIONS headed "Advice to International Passengers on Limitation or personal of Liability.' injury
Passengers on a journey involving an ultimate destination or a stop in a country other than the country of origin
OF CONTRACT
Rev.
1. As used in this contract "ticket" means this passenger ticket and baggage
are advised that the provisions of a treaty known as the Warsaw Convention may be applicable to the entire journey,
check, of which these conditions and the notices form part, "carriage" is equiva-
6. Any exclusion or limitation of liability of carrier shall apply to and be for the
including any portion entirely within the country of origin or destination. For such passengers on a journey to, from, or
to lent to "transportation" "carrier" means all air carriers that carry or undertake
benefit of agents, servants and representatives of carrier and any person whose
dental to such air carriage, "WARSAW CONVENTION" means the Convention for
carry the passenger or his baggage hereunder or perform any other service inci-
aircraft Is used by carrier for carriage and Its agents, servants and representatives.
with an agreed stopping place in the United States of America, the Convention and special contracts of carriage embodied
Warsaw, 12th October 1929, or that Convention as amended at The Hague, 28th
the Unification of Certain Rules Relating to International Carriage by Air signed at
7. Checked baggage will be delivered to bearer of the baggage check. In case of
damage to baggage moving in international transportation complaint must be made In
writing to carrier forthwith after discovery of damage and, at the latest, within 7 days
transportation. baggage was delivered. See tariffs or conditions of carriage regarding non-international
AAL REV. 1.74
in applicable tariffs provide that the liability of certain carriers, parties to such special contracts, for death of or personal
injury to passengers is limited in most cases to proven damages not to exceed U. S. $75,000 per passenger, and that
September 1955, whichever may be applicable.
from receipt; in case of delay, complaint must be made within 21 days from date the
this liability up to such limit shall not depend on negligence on the part of the carrier. The limit of liability of U. S. $75,000
carriage" as defined by that Convention.
established by the Warsaw Convention unless such carriage Is not "International
2. Carriage hereunder is subject to the rules and limitations relating to liability
above is inclusive of legal fees and costs except that in case of a claim brought in a country where provision is made for
separate award of legal fees and costs, the limit shall be the sum of U. S. $58,000 exclusive of legal fees and costs.
3. To the extent not in conflict with the foregoing carriage and other services
8. This ticket is good for carriage for one year from date of issue, except as
which (II) applicable tariffs, (III) carrier's conditions of carriage and related regulations
performed by each carrier are subject to: (I) provisions contained in this ticket,
otherwise provided in this ticket, in carrier's tariffs, conditions of carriage, or
For such passengers traveling by a carrier not a party to such special contracts or on a journey not to, from, or having
related regulations. The fare for carriage hereunder is subject to change prior to
an agreed stopping place in the United States of America, liability of the carrier for death or personal injury to passen-
are made part hereof (and are available on application at the offices of
has not been paid.
commencement of carriage. Carrier may refuse transportation if the applicable fare
gers is limited in most cases to approximately U.S. $10,000 or U.S. $20,000. The names of carriers, parties to such special
carrier), except in transportation between a place in the United States or Canada and
any place outside thereof to which tariffs in force in those countries apply.
with reasonable dispatch. Times shown in timetable or elsewhere are not guaran-
9. Carrier undertakes to use its best efforts to carry the passenger and baggage
contracts, are available at all ticket offices of such carriers and may be examined on request. Additional protection can USU-
viation being set forth in carrier's tariffs, conditions of carriage, regulations
4. Carrier's name may be abbreviated in the ticket, the full name and its abbre-
teed alternate and form no part of this contract. Carrier may without notice substitute
ally be obtained by purchasing insurance from a private company. Such insurance is not affected by any limitation of the
timetables; carrier's address shall be the airport of departure shown opposite the or
first abbreviation of carrier's name in the ticket; the agreed stopping places are those
the ticket in case of necessity. Schedules are subject to change without notice.
carriers or aircraft, and may alter or omit stopping places shown on
carrier's liability under the Warsaw Convention or such special contracts of carriage. For further information please consult
places set forth in this ticket or as shown in carrier's timetables as scheduled
Carrier assumes no responsibility for making connections.
your airline or insurance company representative.
10. Passenger shall comply with Government travel requirements, present exit,
NOTICE OF BAGGAGE LIABILITY LIMITATIONS
several successive carriers is regarded as a single operation.
stopping places on the passenger's route; carriage to be performed hereunder by
if entry and other required documents and arrive at airport by time fixed by carrier or,
Liability for loss, delay, or damage to baggage is limited as follows unless a higher value is declared in advance and
does so only as its agent.
5. An air carrier issuing a ticket for carriage over the lines of another air carrier
no time is fixed, early enough to complete departure procedures.
additional charges are paid: (1) For most international travel (including domestic portions of international journeys) to ap-
or walve any provision of this contract.
11. No agent, servant or representative of carrier has authority to alter, modify
proximately $9.07 per pound ($20.00 per kilo) for checked baggage and $400 per passenger for unchecked baggage; (2)
Issued whose name is in the "Issued By" section on the face of the Passenger Ticket and Baggage Check.
CARRIER by the RESERVES Carrier THE RIGHT TO REFUSE CARRIAGE TO ANY PERSON WHO HAS ACQUIRED A TICKET IN VIOLATION OF APPLICABLE LAW OR CARRIER'S TARIFFS,
RULES
For travel wholly between U.S. points, to $500 per passenger on most carriers (a few have lower limits). Excess valuation
OR
REGULATIONS
SUBJECT TO TARIFF REGULATIONS
may not be declared on certain types of valuable articles. Carriers assume no liability for fragile or perishable articles. Fur-
ther information may be obtained from the carrier.
ALLEGHENY
RESERVATION TELEPHONE NUMBERS
NO
762-9211
MARIETTA, OHIO
375-6011
462-5881
C
MARTINSBURG, PA.
696-9813
437-9801
C
MARTINSBURG, W. VA.
800-245-2200
695-9813
C
MASSENA, N.Y.
800-245-2200
288-3629
MEMPHIS, TENN.
526-7691
324-0025
MILWAUKEE, WIS.
278-8689
344-7104
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.
338-5841
727-0825
MONTREAL, QUE., CAN.
866-1063
238-8414
MORGANTOWN, W. VA.
292-3301
437-9801
C MUNCIE, IND.
288-3629
729-6111
NASHVILLE, TENN.
244-5487
ORIGIN
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DATE
216/02
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Your Baggage Check
ALLEGHENY.
ABG 55199
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ALLEGHENY.
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PRINTED IN U.S.A.
SCHEDULE
JAMES M. CANNON
Assistant to the President for Domestic Affairs
May 2, 1976
SUNDAY
Providence, Rhode Island
11:00
SPEAK AT TRINITY CHURCH
12:00
Lunch with Mr. and Mrs. Minifie
4:00
Leave for Providence
5:05
Depart Providence
Allegheny #216
6:15
Arrive National Airport
FORD & LIBRARI GERALD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
REQUEST FOR TRAVEL
TO:
JUDY JOHNSTON
FROM:
JAMES CANNON
DESTINATION:
Providence, New Hampshire
DEPARTURE DATE: May 1, 1976
RETURN DATE: May 2, 1976
MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: Allegheny Arilines
LODGING
PURPOSE OF TRIP: Speaking engagement at Trinity
SIGNATURE:
DATE:
APPROVED:
COMMENTS:
FORD & LIBRARY 078339
KRIS
SCHEDULE MUST BE PREPARED ON FRIDAY NIGHT FOR SATURDAY.
ALSO, BLUE SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY SHOULD BE GIVEN TO MR. CANNON.
(Be sure he has airline tickets)
ON SATURDAY, A TENTATIVE MEETING IS PLANNED WITH THE
PRESIDENT ON REVENUE SHARING.
WHEN WE FIND OUT THE TIME (Dr. Cavanaugh will probably get
the word,
if
keep
a
NOTE THAT ON SATURDAY'S SCHEDULE AND NOTIFY
THE PARTICIPANTS.
(Check JMC for complete list of
participants)
FORD & LIBRARY GERALD
MR. CANNON:
BILL DALE HAS MADE A NEW RESERVATION:
LEAVE NATIONAL 6:55 P.M. ON ALLEGHENY 229
ARRIVE HARTFORD 7:55 P.M.
LEAVE HARTFORD AT 8:21 P.M. ON ALLEGHENY 480
ARRIVE PROVIDENCE 8:47 P.M.
YOUR TICKET WILL HAVE TO BE REWRITTEN AT NATIONAL
AIRPORT,
CRISTY
FOND
KRIS/ANN
Reservations for Mr. and Mrs. Cannon have been made
on the attached flights.
Chad Minifie will provide transporation to and from
Providence.
The tickets will be ready in the Transportation Office
(Room 87 EOB) for pickup on Friday morning.
You will need to ask Mr. Cannon for his American Express
card in order to pick them up.
Be sure he has the tickets in his briefcase when he
leaves on Friday.
j
Call Bill Dale (ask for Transportation
Office on White House switchboard lines)
to check and see if the tickets are ready.
FORD & LIBRARY GERALD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TRAVEL TO PROVIDENCE FOR SERMON
AT TRINITY CHURCH
May 1, Saturday
Allegheny #51
Lv National Airport 5:10 p.m.
Arr Providence
6:15 p.m.
Chad Minifie will pick you up in
Providence.
May 2, Sunday
Lv Providence
5:05 p.m.
Arr National Airport
6:15 p.m.
alleghous # 216
FORD & LIBRARY GERALD
Caraon FYI
April 12, 1976
Dear Mr. Minifie:
This is with reference to my letter to
you dated October 3, 1975, regarding
the invitation to the President to
address a service at Trinity Church in
Newport in early May.
Your invitation was carried forward for
careful consideration as the President's
calendar for MMy was under advisement,
but it now is certain, in light of the
developments in his schedule, that he
will be unable to accept.
With his regrets, the President sends
you his best wishes.
Sincerely,
William W. Nicholson
Director
Scheduling Office
The Reverend Charles J. Minifie
Trinity Church P
Post Office Box 359
Newport, Rhode Island 02840
CC: Senator Pastore
Senator Pell
Milt Mitler
Lames Cannon
2 cys to Nancy Gemmell
WWN:gcb
FORD is LIBRARY GERALD
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"ocrText": "The original documents are located in Box 58, folder \"1976/05/01-02 - Providence, RI Trip\"\nof the James M. Cannon Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.\nCopyright Notice\nThe copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of\nphotocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Gerald Ford donated to the United\nStates of America his copyrights in all of his unpublished writings in National Archives collections.\nWorks prepared by U.S. Government employees as part of their official duties are in the public\ndomain. The copyrights to materials written by other individuals or organizations are presumed to\nremain with them. If you think any of the information displayed in the PDF is subject to a valid\ncopyright claim, please contact the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.\nDigitized from Box 58 of the James M. Cannon Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library\nPROVIDENCE RHODE ISLAND TRIP\nMay 1 and 2, 1976\nI AM GREATLY HONORED TO BE IN THIS\nHISTORICAND\nAND\nHALLOWED PLACE THIS MORNING, IN THIS BEAUTIFUL SETTING\nAS WE MEET TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE THE INDEPENDENCE OF\nRHODE ISLAND, AND THE INDEPENDENCE OF OUR NATION.\nIT IS VERY FITTING THAT WE SHOULD RECOGNIZE THE\nROLE OF THE CHURCH AND OF RELIGION IN THE CELEBRATION\nOF OUR COUNTRY'S BIRTH. FOR IT WAS THE CHURCH THAT\nI\nSTOOD IN THE FOREFRONT OF AMERICA'S QUEST FOR LIBERTY 200\nYEARS AGO, ALL TOO MANY TIMES WE TEND TO OVERLOOK AND\nUNDER-EMPHASIZE THE HISTORIC CONTRIBUTIONS OF AMERICA'S\nGREAT CHURCHES AND RELIGIOUS LEADERS,\nI BELIEVE THAT OUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE FACT THAT\nWE ARE FREE TO WORSHIP GOD \"BY WHATEVER NAME\" REFLECTS\nA UNIQUELY AMERICAN CONCEPTION OF FREEDOM. FOR THIS\nFREEDOM TO WORSHIP AS WE CHOOSE IS AT THE CORE OF OUR\nNATION'S RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL LIBERTIES.\nFORD is LIBRARY GERALD\nHISTORIC\nI AM GREATLY HONORED TO BE IN THIS\nAND\nHALLOWED PLACE THIS MORNING, IN THIS BEAUTIFUL SETTING\nAS WE MEET TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE THE INDEPENDENCE OF\nRHODE ISLAND, AND THE INDEPENDENCE OF OUR NATION.\nIT IS VERY FITTING THAT WE SHOULD RECOGNIZE THE\nROLE OF THE CHURCH AND OF RELIGION IN THE CELEBRATION\nOF OUR COUNTRY'S BIRTH. FOR IT WAS THE CHURCH THAT\nSTOOD IN THE FOREFRONT OF AMERICA'S QUEST FOR LIBERTY 200\nYEARS AGO. ALL TOO MANY TIMES WE TEND TO OVERLOOK AND\nUNDER-EMPHASIZE THE HISTORIC CONTRIBUTIONS OF AMERICA'S\nGREAT CHURCHES AND RELIGIOUS LEADERS,\nI BELIEVE THAT OUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE FACT THAT\nWE ARE FREE TO WORSHIP GOD \"BY WHATEVER NAME\" REFLECTS\nA UNIQUELY AMERICAN CONCEPTION OF FREEDOM, FOR THIS\nFREEDOM TO WORSHIP AS WE CHOOSE IS AT THE CORE OF OUR\nNATION'S RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL LIBERTIES.\n2\nAMERICA WAS FOUNDED BY MEN AND WOMEN WHO FLED\nEUROPE IN SEARCH OF RELIGIOUS FREEDOM,\nTHREE DECADES BEFORE THE DECLARATION OF\nINDEPENDENCE, A POWERFUL RELIGIOUS MOVEMENT KNOWN AS\n\"THE GREAT AWAKENING\" SWEPT THROUGH COLONIAL AMERICA.\nTHIS GREAT REVIVALIST EXPERIENCE EMPHASIZED\nPERSONAL RELIGIOUS DEVOTION WHICH IS THE MOTIVATING\nPOWER OF ALL RELIGIONS, THIS SENSE OF PERSONAL RELIGIOUS\nFAITH WEDDED INTO A COMMON SENSE FAITH IN REASON AND\nMORALITY -- WHICH AMERICA ADOPTED FROM THE ENLIGHTENMENT\nOF 18TH CENTURY EUROPE -- GAVE OUR COUNTRY THE TWIN\nSTRENGTHS OF INTELLECTUAL INDEPENDENCE AND SPIRITUAL\nFAITH.\n3\nIN THE VERY BEGINNING AMERICA SAW ITSELF AS A\nPEOPLE IN COVENANT WITH GOD -- A NATION DESTINED TO\nBRING TO ALL MANKIND THE BLESSINGS OF LIBERTY,\nAMERICA WAS WIDELY REGARDED AS THE FULFILLMENT OF\nBIBLICAL PROPHECIES -- A NATION PREPARING THE WAY FOR\nA BETTER AND MORE GLORIOUS AGE FOR ALL MANKIND,\nTHE BIRTH OF OUR NATION WAS REGARDED AS A WORK\nOF PROVIDENCE. AND IN A PROFOUND SENSE, THIS RELIGIOUS\nFAITH WAS DIFFERENT FROM ANYTHING THAT HAD GONE BEFORE --\nBECAUSE AMERICA WAS THE FIRST NATION IN THE HISTORY OF\nWESTERN CIVILIZATION TO ESPOUSE RELIGIOUS LIBERTY,\nOURS WAS THE FIRST SOCIETY TO PROCLAIM THE EQUAL\nSTATUS OF ALL RELIGIONS BEFORE THE LAW AND THE\nPRIVILEGED STATUS OF NONE,\nAND\nTHIS\nUNIQUE CONDITION BECAME THE SPIRITUAL GUARANTEE OF OUR\nPOLITICAL AND ECONOMIC LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS AS WELL.\n4\nTHE VERY FIRST WORDS OF THE BILL OF RIGHTS CALL\nFOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION.\nWHILE OUR FOUNDERS WISELY PROHIBITED THE FORMATION\nOF ONE NATIONAL RELIGION, THEY DEEPLY BELIEVED IN A\nNATION OF RELIGIOUS PEOPLE.\nGEORGE WASHINGTON, IN HIS FAREWELL ADDRESS, GAVE\nWISE COUNSEL, NOT ONLY FOR THE AMERICA OF HIS TIME, BUT\nFOR THE AMERICA OF ALL TIME. WASHINGTON SAID, \"REASON\nAND EXPERIENCE BOTH FORBID US TO EXPECT THAT NATIONAL\nMORALITY CAN PREVAIL IN EXCLUSION OF RELIGIOUS PRINCIPLE.\n\"\nOUR FOREBEARS KNEW THAT WITHOUT A RELIGIOUS VISION,\nA SENSE OF DIVINE PURPOSE AND LARGER MEANING, CIVILIZATION\nSUCCUMBS TO APATHY, ANARCHY AND DESPOTISM.\n5\nTHOSE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN WHO FORMED THE COLONIES\nEXTENDING ALONG THE RIM OF OUR EASTERN COAST WERE\nPIONEERS NOT ONLY IN AN UNEXPLORED WILDERNESS LAND, BUT\nTHEY WERE ALSO PIONEERS IN A TIME OF MOMENTOUS SOCIAL,\nECONOMIC AND POLITICAL CHANGE,\nTHEY FACED A VAST CONTINENT WHOSE RESOURCES AND\nNEITHER\nRICHES THEY COULD New MEASURE NOR IMAGINE. THEY LIVED\nIN A WORLD OF HARSH REALITY AND CONSTANT DANGER. THEY\nWERE THE VICTIMS OF THE ELEMENTS AND OF DISEASE. ISOLATION\nAND LONENESS WERE THEIR ACCEPTED LOT. THESE PIONEERS\nIN A COLONIAL WORLD WHO FACED A WILDERNESS OF NATURE\nWOULD BECOME PIONEERS IN ANOTHER WAY THEY DID NOT PLAN.\nTHEY BECAME PIONEERS IN REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT.\nPIONEERS IN THE RULE OF LAW. PIONEERS IN INDIVIDUAL\nLIBERTY, IN RELIGIOUS FREEDOM, AND INSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY,\nPIONEERS IN THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT AS THE SERVANT OF THE\nPEOPLE.\n6\nTHE DISCOVERIES OF THE NEW WORLD WOULD NOT BE\nLIMITED TO LAND OR RESOURCES BUT THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH,\nRELIGION AND THE PRESS.\nTHEIR EXPLORATIONS CARRIED THEM NOT ONLY ACROSS\nTHE AMERICAN CONTINENT, BUT OPENED NEW HORIZONS FOR THE\n1\nAMERICAN SPIRIT AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT.\nTHEIR DISCOVERIES IN SELF GOVERNMENT WERE SPELLED\nOUT IN OUR DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, ASSURED IN OUR\nCONSTITUTION, AND AFFIRMED AND REAFFIRMED DOWN THROUGH\nOUR HISTORY. THEY ARE AS PRECIOUS TODAY AS THEY WERE\nI\nTWO CENTURIES AGO.\nBut\nWE ARE STILL PIONEERS, IN A MODERN WORLD.\nOUR WILDERNESS TODAY IS BY AND LARGE THE CREATION OF MAN.\nIT IS A WILDERNESS OF TEEMING URBANIZATION, SOCIAL\nSWIFT OMMUNICATIONS, ECONOMIC STRESS, UNEXPECTED POLITICAL EVENT,\nFERMENT, ASPIRATIONS THAT SOMETIMES FALL BEHIND OUR\nASPIR ATIONS THAT\nRESOURCES\nSOMETIMES REACH BEYOND OUR RESOURCES.\n7\nINDIVIDUAL ISM IS OFTEN A CASUALTY OF THE MACHINE AGE\nAMERICANS TODAY LIVE IN THE TRULY FIRST MODERN\nNATION OF A NEW WORLD. WE ARE THE FIRST TO FACE THIS NEW\nWILDERNESS\nTHE\nMASSET\nTHE FIRST TO DEAL WITH THE\nIMPACT OF COMMUNICATION AND TEHCNOLOGY NOT ONLY ON\nHUMANITY BUT ON THE INSTITUTIONS OF A FREE PEOPLE,\nWE ARE PIONEERS IN THIS NEW AGE.\nDEMOCRACY ON THIS PLANET IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY\nRARE. BEYOND OUR SHORES REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT IS\nNOT EXPANDING; IT IS RETREATING. IT CAN BE CORRECTLY\nSAID THAT ON THE FACE OF THIS GLOBE, AMERICANS ARE STILL\nTHE TRUE REVOLUTIONARIES.\n-\nWE KNOW THAT WE HAVE NOT AS YET FORMED THE PERFECT\nUNION. WE ARE AWARE THAT WE HAVE MADE MISTAKES; BUT I\nEACH\nALSO KNOW THAT IN THE PAST, SUCCEEDING GENERATION\nOF\nADVANCED TOWARD\nAMERICANS FORMED A BETTER UNION,\n8\nTHE CHALLENGES WE FACE ARE THE CHALLENGES OF A\nMODERN WORLD. As PIONEERS IN THIS NEW WILDERNESS, CAN\nWE ADDRESS OUR NATIONAL NEEDS / ASSURE DOMESTIC\nTRANQUILLITY AND THE PUBLIC SAFETY / DEFEND THE NATION\n/\nPROVIDE THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES / FULFILL THE\nASPIRATIONS OF OUR PEOPLE, / COPE WITH SCIENCE AND\nTECHNOLOGY/ MANAGE OUR RESOURCES / PROTECT OUR\nENVIRONMENT / AND ALL WITHIN THE CONCEPTS OF LIMITED\nGOVERNMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY?\nCAN A FREE PEOPLE WITH REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT\nLIVE AND COMPETE -- ACHIEVE NATIONAL GREATNESS AND\nSUSTAIN WORLD LEADERSHIP -- IN A MODERN WORLD?\nI KNOW WE CAN. BUT\nI BELIEVE WE CAN, IT IS GOING TO REQUIRE COMMON\nI\nSENSE AND SELF-RESTRAINT, DEDICATION AND A RENEWED\nSENSE OF PURPOSE,\nB.FORD\n9\nTHE AMERICAN EXPERIMENT IS A CONSTANTLY EVOLVING\nONE, IT IS NOT LIMITED TO A REGION OR TO A PERIOD OF\nHISTORY, THE GRADUAL BUT UNREMITTING EXPANSION OF\nFREEDOM FOR ALL OF OUR PEOPLE HAS UNFOLDED THROUGHOUT\nOUR HISTORY AS A NATION.\nPARTICIPATION IN THE AMERICAN EXPERIMENT,\nPARTICIPATION IN THE REVOLUTIONARY CONCEPTS OF LIMITED\nSELF-GOVERNMENT AND INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY, IS AN AMERICAN\nLEGACY YOU AND I SHARE,\nWASHINGTON, FRANKLIN, ADAMS, JEFFERSON -- THESE\nGIANTS AND THEIR CONTEMPORARIES DO NOT BELONG\nONLY\nTO AMERICA. THEY BELONG TO THE AGES.\n10\nHENC\nAND WHAT SHALL POSTERITY SAY OF US A DECADE\nA\nCENTURY, A THOUSAND YEARS HENCE? SHALL SOME HISTORIANS\nIN ANOTHER DAY / ANOTHER AGE / AT ANOTHER PLACE / WRITE\nTHAT THE AMERICAN REPUBLIC, MAN'S GREATEST HOPE FOR MAN,\nPERISHED FROM THE EARTH BECAUSE ITS PEOPLE WERE NOT TRUE\nTO THE LEGACY OF THEIR FOREBEARS / AND LACKED THE WILL TO\nMEET THE CHALLENGE OF THEIR TIME?\nI BELIEVE THAT OF US, HISTORIANS SHALL RECORD THAT\n1\nTHIS REPUBLIC/A AND ITS PEOPLE IN A UNIQUE MOMENT OF HUMAN\nHISTORY SHAPED A NEW DESTINY, BUILT A NEW WORLD BASED\nON LAW, INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT AND HUMAN FREEDOM / AND\nTHEREBY REPAID IN PART / THE DEBT WE ALL OWE TO A TINY\nHANDFUL OF MEN WHO, WITH A FIRM RELIANCE ON THE\nPROTECTION OF A DIVINE PROVIDENCE / 200 YEARS AGO AT\nPHILADELPHIA / MUTUALLY PLEDGED THEIR LIVES THEIR\nFORTUNES, s/ AND THEIR SACRED HONOR / THAT LIBERTY MIGHT\nENDURE FOR ALL OF TIME.\n11\nLET US ON THIS DAY OF THE CELEBRATION OF THE\nINDEPENDENCE OF RHODE ISLAND RESOLVE THAT WE SHALL\nI\nWRITE THIS STORY FOR OUR COUNTRY,\nADVANCE THE CAUSE OF\nFREEDOM THROUGHOUT THIS LAND/\nAND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.\nI AM GREATLY HONORED TO BE IN THIS VENERABLE AND\nHALLOWED PLACE THIS MORNING, IN THIS BEAUTIFUL SETTING\nAS WE MEET TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE THE INDEPENDENCE OF\nRHODE ISLAND, AND THE INDEPENDENCE OF OUR NATION,\nIT IS VERY FITTING THAT WE SHOULD RECOGNIZE THE\nROLE OF THE CHURCH AND OF RELIGION IN THE CELEBRATION\nOF OUR COUNTRY'S BIRTH. FOR IT WAS THE CHURCH THAT\nSTOOD IN THE FOREFRONT OF AMERICA'S QUEST FOR LIBERTY 200\nYEARS AGO, ALL TOO MANY TIMES WE TEND TO OVERLOOK AND\nUNDER-EMPHASIZE THE MAJOR CONTRIBUTIONS OF AMERICA'S\nGREAT CHURCHES AND RELIGIOUS LEADERS,\nI BELIEVE THAT OUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE FACT THAT\nWE ARE FREE TO WORSHIP GOD \"BY WHATEVER NAME\" REFLECTS\nA UNIQUELY AMERICAN CONCEPTION OF FREEDOM, FOR THIS\nFREEDOM TO WORSHIP AS WE CHOOSE IS AT THE CORE OF OUR\nNATION'S RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL LIBERTIES.\nFORD\n2\nAMERICA WAS FOUNDED BY MEN AND WOMEN WHO FLED\nEUROPE IN SEARCH OF RELIGIOUS FREEDOM,\nTHREE DECADES BEFORE THE DECLARATION OF\nINDEPENDENCE, A POWERFUL RELIGIOUS MOVEMENT KNOWN AS\n\"THE GREAT AWAKENING\" SWEPT THROUGH COLONIAL AMERICA.\nTHIS GREAT REVIVALIST EXPERIENCE EMPHASIZED\nPERSONAL RELIGIOUS DEVOTION WHICH IS THE MOTIVATING\nPOWER OF ALL RELIGIONS. THIS SENSE OF PERSONAL RELIGIOUS\nFAITH WEDDED INTO A COMMON SENSE FAITH IN REASON AND\nMORALITY -- WHICH AMERICA ADOPTED FROM THE ENLIGHTENMENT\nOF 18TH CENTURY EUROPE -- GAVE OUR COUNTRY THE TWIN\nSTRENGTHS OF INTELLECTUAL INDEPENDENCE AND SPIRITUAL\nFAITH.\n3\nIN THE VERY BEGINNING AMERICA SAW ITSELF AS A\nPEOPLE IN COVENANT WITH GOD -- A NATION DESTINED TO\nBRING TO ALL MANKIND THE BLESSINGS OF LIBERTY,\nAMERICA WAS WIDELY REGARDED AS THE FULFILLMENT OF\nBIBLICAL PROPHECIES -- A NATION PREPARING THE WAY FOR\nA BETTER AND MORE GLORIOUS AGE FOR ALL MANKIND.\nTHE BIRTH OF OUR NATION WAS REGARDED AS A WORK\nOF PROVIDENCE. AND IN A PROFOUND SENSE, THIS RELIGIOUS\nFAITH WAS DIFFERENT FROM ANYTHING THAT HAD GONE BEFORE --\nBECAUSE AMERICA WAS THE FIRST NATION IN THE HISTORY OF\nWESTERN CIVILIZATION TO ESPOUSE RELIGIOUS LIBERTY.\nOURS WAS THE FIRST SOCIETY TO PROCLAIM THE EQUAL\nSTATUS OF ALL RELIGIONS BEFORE THE LAW AND THE\nPRIVILEGED STATUS OF NONE, AND, AS WE SHALL SEE, THIS\nUNIQUE CONDITION BECAME THE SPIRITUAL GUARANTEE OF OUR\nPOLITICAL AND ECONOMIC LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS AS WELL.\n4\nTHE VERY FIRST WORDS OF THE BILL OF RIGHTS CALL\nFOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION.\nWHILE OUR FOUNDERS WISELY PROHIBITED THE FORMATION\nOF ONE NATIONAL RELIGION, THEY DEEPLY BELIEVED IN A\nNATION OF RELIGIOUS PEOPLE.\nGEORGE WASHINGTON, IN HIS FAREWELL ADDRESS, GAVE\nWISE COUNSEL, NOT ONLY FOR THE AMERICA OF HIS TIME, BUT\nFOR THE AMERICA OF ALL TIME, WASHINGTON SAID, \"REASON\nAND EXPERIENCE BOTH FORBID US TO EXPECT THAT NATIONAL\nMORALITY CAN PREVAIL IN EXCLUSION OF RELIGIOUS PRINCIPLE.\"\nOUR FOREBEARS KNEW THAT WITHOUT A RELIGIOUS VISION,\nA SENSE OF DIVINE PURPOSE AND LARGER MEANING, CIVILIZATION\nSUCCUMBS TO APATHY, ANARCHY AND DESPOTISM.\n5\nTHOSE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN WHO FORMED THE COLONIES\nEXTENDING ALONG THE RIM OF OUR EASTERN COAST WERE\nPIONEERS NOT ONLY IN AN UNEXPLORED WILDERNESS LAND, BUT\nTHEY WERE ALSO PIONEERS IN A TIME OF MOMENTOUS SOCIAL,\nECONOMIC AND POLITICAL CHANGE.\nTHEY FACED A VAST CONTINENT WHOSE RESOURCES AND\nRICHES THEY COULD NOT MEASURE NOR IMAGINE. THEY LIVED\nIN A WORLD OF HARSH REALITY AND CONSTANT DANGER. THEY\nWERE THE VICTIMS OF THE ELEMENTS AND OF DISEASE. ISOLATION\nAND LONENESS WERE THEIR ACCEPTED LOT. THESE PIONEERS\nIN A COLONIAL WORLD WHO FACED A WILDERNESS OF NATURE\nWOULD BECOME PIONEERS IN ANOTHER WAY THEY DID NOT PLAN.\nTHEY BECAME PIONEERS IN REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT.\nPIONEERS IN THE RULE OF LAW. PIONEERS IN INDIVIDUAL\nLIBERTY, IN RELIGIOUS FREEDOM, AND INSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY.\nPIONEERS IN THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT AS THE SERVANT OF THE\nPEOPLE.\n6\nTHE DISCOVERIES OF THE NEW WORLD WOULD NOT BE\nLIMITED TO LAND OR RESOURCES BUT THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH,\nRELIGION AND THE PRESS,\nTHEIR EXPLORATIONS CARRIED THEM NOT ONLY ACROSS\nTHE AMERICAN CONTINENT, BUT OPENED NEW HORIZONS FOR THE\nAMERICAN SPIRIT AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT.\nTHEIR DISCOVERIES IN SELF GOVERNMENT WERE SPELLED\nOUT IN OUR DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, ASSURED IN OUR\nCONSTITUTION, AND AFFIRMED AND REAFFIRMED DOWN THROUGH\nOUR HISTORY. THEY ARE AS PRECIOUS TODAY AS THEY WERE\nTWO CENTURIES AGO,\nWE ARE STILL PIONEERS, IN A MODERN WORLD. BUT\nOUR WILDERNESS TODAY IS BY AND LARGE THE CREATION OF MAN.\nIT IS A WILDERNESS OF TEEMING URBANIZATION, SOCIAL\nFERMENT, ASPIRATIONS THAT SOMETIMES FALL BEHIND OUR\nRESOURCES AND SOMETIMES REACH BEYOND OUR RESOURCES.\n7\nINDIVIDUALISM IS OFTEN A CASUALTY OF THE MACHINE AGE,\nAMERICANS TODAY LIVE IN THE TRULY FIRST MODERN\nNATION OF A NEW WORLD, WE ARE THE FIRST TO FACE THIS\nWILDERNESS OF THE MASSES. THE FIRST TO DEAL WITH THE\nIMPACT OF COMMUNICATION AND TEHCNOLOGY NOT ONLY ON\nHUMANITY BUT ON THE INSTITUTIONS OF A FREE PEOPLE,\nWE ARE PIONEERS IN THIS NEW AGE.\nDEMOCRACY ON THIS PLANET IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY\nRARE, BEYOND OUR SHORES REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT IS\nNOT EXPANDING; IT IS RETREATING. IT CAN BE CORRECTLY\nSAID THAT ON THE FACE OF THIS GLOBE, AMERICANS ARE STILL\nTHE TRUE REVOLUTIONARIES.\nWE KNOW THAT WE HAVE NOT AS YET FORMED THE PERFECT\nUNION. WE ARE AWARE THAT WE HAVE MADE MISTAKES; BUT I\nALSO KNOW THAT IN THE PAST, SUCCEEDING GENERATIONS OF\nAMERICANS FORMED A BETTER UNION,\n8\nTHE CHALLENGES WE FACE ARE THE CHALLENGES OF A\nMODERN WORLD. As PIONEERS IN THIS NEW WILDERNESS, CAN\nWE ADDRESS OUR NATIONAL NEEDS, ASSURE DOMESTIC\nTRANQUILLITY AND THE PUBLIC SAFETY, DEFEND THE NATION,\nPROVIDE THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES, FULFILL THE\nASPIRATIONS OF OUR PEOPLE, COPE WITH SCIENCE AND\nTECHNOLOGY, MANAGE OUR RESOURCES, PROTECT OUR\nENVIRONMENT -- AND ALL WITHIN THE CONCEPTS OF LIMITED\nGOVERNMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY?\nCAN A FREE PEOPLE WITH REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT\nLIVE AND COMPETE -- ACHIEVE NATIONAL GREATNESS AND\nSUSTAIN WORLD LEADERSHIP -- IN A MODERN WORLD?\nI BELIEVE WE CAN. IT IS GOING TO REQUIRE COMMON\nSENSE AND SELF-RESTRAINT, DEDICATION AND A RENEWED\nSENSE OF PURPOSE,\n9\nTHE AMERICAN EXPERIMENT IS A CONSTANTLY EVOLVING\nONE. IT IS NOT LIMITED TO A REGION OR TO A PERIOD OF\nHISTORY. THE GRADUAL BUT UNREMITTING EXPANSION OF\nFREEDOM FOR ALL OF OUR PEOPLE HAS UNFOLDED THROUGHOUT\nOUR HISTORY AS A NATION.\nPARTICIPATION IN THE AMERICAN EXPERIMENT,\nPARTICIPATION IN THE REVOLUTIONARY CONCEPTS OF LIMITED\nSELF-GOVERNMENT AND INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY, IS AN AMERICAN\nLEGACY YOU AND I SHARE,\nWASHINGTON, FRANKLIN, ADAMS, JEFFERSON -- THESE\nGIANTS AND THEIR CONTEMPORARIES DO NOT BELONG TO ONE\nSTATE, OR TO AMERICA. THEY BELONG TO THE AGES.\n10\nAND WHAT SHALL POSTERITY SAY OF US A DECADE, A\nCENTURY, A THOUSAND YEARS HENCE? SHALL SOME HISTORIANS\nIN ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER AGE, AT ANOTHER PLACE, WRITE\nTHAT THE AMERICAN REPUBLIC, MAN'S GREATEST HOPE FOR MAN,\nPERISHED FROM THE EARTH BECAUSE ITS PEOPLE WERE NOT TRUE\nTO THE LEGACY OF THEIR FOREBEARS AND LACKED THE WILL TO\nMEET THE CHALLENGE OF THEIR TIME?\nI BELIEVE THAT OF US, HISTORIANS SHALL RECORD THAT\nTHIS REPUBLIC AND ITS PEOPLE IN A UNIQUE MOMENT OF HUMAN\nHISTORY SHAPED A NEW DESTINY. BUILT A NEW WORLD BASED\nON LAW, INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT AND HUMAN FREEDOM, AND\nTHEREBY REPAID IN PART THE DEBT WE ALL OWE TO A TINY\nHANDFUL OF MEN WHO, WITH A FIRM RELIANCE ON THE\nPROTECTION OF A DIVINE PROVIDENCE, 200 YEARS AGO AT\nPHILADELPHIA, MUTUALLY PLEDGED THEIR LIVES, THEIR\nFORTUNES, AND THEIR SACRED HONOR, THAT LIBERTY MIGHT\nFORD\nENDURE FOR ALL OF TIME.\n11\nLET US ON THIS DAY OF THE CELEBRATION OF THE\nINDEPENDENCE OF RHODE ISLAND RESOLVE THAT WE SHALL\nWRITE THIS STORY FOR OUR COUNTRY,\nFOR\nTRINITY CHURCH\nPOST OFFICE Box 359\nNEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND 02840\nTHE REVEREND CHARLES J. MINIFIE\nParish Office\nRector\n27 CHURCH STREET\nTEL. 401-846-0660\nTHE REVEREND D. LORNE COYLE\nAssistant\nApril 21, 1976\n846-0171\nDear Jim,\nGreat news that you and Cherie will\nbe with us for the service on May 2 - we\nare looking forward to it!\nAs I told your secretary, I am enclos-\ning some information which hopefully will\nhelp you with your address - a copy of last\nyear's service, a booklet about Trinity and\na recently published book about Rhode Island\nand the Revolution. The latter takes all\nof about 15 minutes to read from cover to\ncover. See especially pages 7 (The Artillery\nCompany is the oldest active unit in America\nand will be in the service) and page 46 which\nbriefly tells about Rhode Island's Declaration\nof Independence on May 4, 1776.\nLiz and I hope that you and Cherie will\nstay with us on Saturday night.\nI will check with your office next\nweek to get exact details of when you arrive,\netc.\nWarm best wishes and greetings!\nSincerely yours,\nCharles and J. Minifie\nR. FORD\nEnclosed: 3\nRHODE ISLAND INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION\nTHE REV. J. W. DORNEY MEMORIAL SERVICE\nMAY 4, 1975\n10:30 a.m.\nConcert by the Newport Concert Band\nArthur Dennis, Director\n\"From Sea to Shining Sea\"\nSamuel Ward\n\"Your Land and My Land\"\nSigmund Romberg\n\"God Bless America\"\nIrving Berlin\n\"Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines\"\nMedley\n\"Our Glorious Land\"\nJoseph Olivadoti\n\"A Festival Prelude\"\nAlfred Reed\nProcessional Hymn 143 \"God of our fathers\"\nThe Lord is in his holy temple,\nPeople: Let all the earth keep silence before him\nLive as free people, yet without using your freedom as a pretext\nfor evil; but live as servants of God.\nPeople: Righteousness exalts a nation but sin is a reproach to any people.\nPraise ye the Lord.\nPeople: The Lord's Name be praised\nPsalm 107, verses 1-16\nPrayer Book, page 476\nFirst Lesson: Micah 4: 1-4\nHymn 148 \"O God. beneath thy guiding hand\"\nSecond Lesson: II Corinthians 3: 12-18\nHymn 393 \"Faith of our fathers!\"\nThe Lord be with you.\nPeople: And with thy spirit.\nLet us pray\nThe Lord's Prayer and other prayers\nReading of the Govenor's Proclamation - Frank Hale, II\nAnnouncements\nHymn 282 \"Praise, my soul, the King of heaven\"\nAddress: VADM. Julien J. LeBourgeois, President, Naval War College\nOffertory Anthems:\n\"Awake the harp\" (Creation)\nJoseph Haydn\n\"Heritage of Freedom\"\nRoger Wagner\n\"This is My County\"\nJacobs-Raye\nNewport Navy Choristers\nMarian Van Slyke, Director Judith R. Beauchamp, Accompanist\nDoxology and Hymn 141, verses 1 and 4 \"America\"\nChoral Selection\n\"Battle Hymn of the Republic\"\nSteffe-Howe\nNavy Choristers and Newport Concert Band\n(Congregation sing on cue)\nPrayers and Blessing\nRecessional Hymn 551 \"A mighty fortress is our God\"\nPostlude: \"Stars and Stripes\"\nNewport Concert Band\nThe flowers on the altar are given to the Glory of God and in loving\nmemory of Herman A. and Anna M. Lawson from their family; Gerald\nLindsey Crockett from his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon L. Crockett and\nhis brothers and sisters; Joseph Conway, Lieut of Marines of his Majesty's\nShip, Rose, who departed his life May 1, 1775, aged 45 years.\nLast Sunday, flowers were also sent in memory of Nellie Egan from\nher sister, Lillian McBrier.\nCharles J. Minifie, Rector\nLockett F. Ballard, Rector-Emeritus\nRobert T. Herkner, Jr., Assistant\nMarian Van Slyke, Music Director\nFORD i LIBRARY GERALD\nTHE\nTRINITY TOWER\nSunday, May 2, 1976\nMay 4, 1976 marks the 200th anniversary\nof Rhode Island Independence. Rhode Island\nwas the first of the 13 Colonies to declare its\nindependence. On May 4 and throughout this\nBicentennial year, we remember those people\nand events from our past that give us as a people\nand as a nation a bearing as to who we are and\nwhere we are going.\nAs we celebrate the beginnings of our state\nand nation, may we not only recognize and re-\nmember our unity as a people, but also our\ndiversity. We are a country of great wealth,\nenormous talents and resources, but more im-\nportant than these qualities, and in spite of\ndivergent heritages, ethnic backgrounds and religi-\nous persuasions, we are still able to function as\na unified people after 200 years. Diversity and\nunity are usually thought to be completely\nopposite from one another and yet the experi-\nment in democracy which haltingly began over\n200 years ago has proven that unity and diversity\nare a unique part of our greatness as a nation.\nLike our forefathers, we as a people and\ncollectively as a nation, continue to have hopes,\ndreams and aspirations. Many of our hopes and\ndreams have not been realized and there are still\ntoo many people who live in poverty, suffer from\nthe effects of discrimination and injustice and\nare hungry both in body and spirit.\nThe dream for too many is still unfulfilled.\nIt is my hope and prayer, God helping, that\nthroughout our celebrations we will not forget\nthe mountain of unfinished business that still\nlies before us.\nPARISH ORGANIZED 1698\n- Charles J. Minifie\nFIRST CHURCH EDIFICE BUILT 1701\nPRESENT CHURCH BUILT 1726\nTRINITY CHURCH\nA WARM WELCOME!\nRHODE ISLAND INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION\nPOST OFFICE Box 359\nRIICAN (Rhode Island Independ-\nTHE REV. J. W. DORNEY MEMORIAL SERVICE\nNEWPORT, RHODE ISAND 02840\nParish Office\nence Commemorative at Newport)\nMAY 2, 1976\n27 CHURCH STREET\nand Trinity Church welcome you to\nTEL. 401-846-0660\nthe Rev. J. W. Dorney Memorial\nService in celebration of the 200th\n10:30 a.m.\nConcert by the Newport Concert Band\nThe Trinity Tower is published weekly\nAnniversary of Rhode Island Inde-\nArthur Dennis, Director\nfrom the third Sunday in September through\nthe first week in June, inclusive by Trinity\npendence. We also welcome the New-\n\"A Festival Prelude\"\nAlfred Reed\nChurch, 27 Church Street, Newport, R. I.\nport Concert Band, Arthur Dennis,\n\"Grant us Thy Peace\"\narr. Ted Peterson\nDirector; the Newport Navy Choris-\n\"Overture Victorious\"\nSecond Class postage paid at Newport, R. I.\nGeorge Briegel\nDistributed Free.\nters, Marian Van Slyke, Director; and\n\"Our Glorious Land\"\nJ.O. Olivadoti\nVol. XVI, No. 33\nJames M. Cannon, Assistant to the\n\"Mount of Might\"\nEric Osterling\nCALENDAR OF THE WEEK\nPresident for Domestic Affairs and\nProcessional Hymn 143 \"God of our fathers\"\nExecutive Director of the Domestic\nThe Lord is in his holy temple,\nSunday, May 2\nCouncil, who will give the address.\nPeople: Let all the earth keep silence before him\nHoly Communion (Church) 8 a.m.\nImmediately after the service, there\nLive as free people, yet without using your freedom as a pretext for evil;\nNursery Care and Children's Work-\nwill be a reception in Honyman Hall.\nbut live as servants of God.\nshop (Honyman Hall) 11 a.m.\nPlease join us!\nPeople: Righteousness exalts a nation but sin is a reproach to any people.\nR. I. Independence Day Celebration\n(Church) 11 a.m.\nPraise ye the Lord.\nReception (Honyman Hall) Noon\nHOUSE TOUR\nPeople: The Lord's Name be praised\nYouth Group (Parish House) 7 p.m.\nThe Trinity Church Needlework\nPsalm 107, verses 1-16\nPrayer Book, page 476\nConfirmation Class (Honyman Hall)\nGuild is sponsoring its second House\n7:30 p.m.\nFirst Lesson: Micah 4: 1-5 - The Honorable Humphrey Donnelly, III\nTour on Saturday, June 12. A number\nHymn 148 \"O God, beneath thy guiding hand\"\nMonday, May 3\nof significant Newport houses will be\nFoundation for Maturity\nSecond Lesson: II Corinthians 3: 12-18 Frank Hale, II\non the tour and a luncheon will be\n(Honyman Hall) 7:30 p.m.\nHymn 393 \"Faith of our fathers!\"\nRummage Sale\nserved in Honyman Hall for a modest\nThe Lord be with you.\n(Parish House) 7:30 p.m.\nprice. The proceeds of the House\nPeople: And with thy spirit.\nTuesday, May 4\nTour will be used for the Guild's\nLet us pray\nTrinity Circle Cancer Dressing Group\nprojects. Please be sure to save the\n(Parish House) 9:30 a.m.\ndate and plan to participate in the\nThe Lord's Prayer and other prayers\nWednesday, May 5\ntour!\nReading of the Governor's Proclamation Lt. Gov. J. Joseph Garrahy\nAnnouncements\nEpiscopal Church Women\n(Parish House) 10 a.m.\nUPCOMING EVENTS\nHymn 282 \"Praise, my soul, the King of heaven\"\nHoly Communion (Church) 11 a.m.\nJune 20: The Rt. Rev. John Allin,\nAddress: James M. Cannon\nExperiment in Faith (Choir Room)\nAssistant to The President for Domestic Affairs\n7:30 p.m.\nThe Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal\nChurch, preaching.\nOffertory Anthems:\n\"Let thy hand be strengthened\"\nGeorge F. Handel\nFilm on Child Abuse -\n\"Chester\"\nDr. Peter Kosseff\nJune 27: Ecumencial Tall Ships\nWilliam Billings\n(Honyman Hall) 7:30 p.m.\nNewport Navy Choristers\nService, The Very Rev. Francis Sayre,\nThursday, May 6\nMarian Van Slyke, Director\nJunior Choir Rehearsal\nDean of Washington Cathedral,\nDoxology and Hymn 141, verses 1 and 4 \"America\"\n(Honyman Hall) 4 p.m.\npreaching.\nChoral Selection\n\"Battle Hymn of the Republic\"\nSteffe-Howe\nSenior Choir Rehearsal\nFILM ON CHILD ABUSE\nNavy Choristers and Newport Concert Band\n(Honyman Hall) 7:30 p.m.\n(Congregation sing on cue)\nNext Wednesday, May 5, a film on\nPrayers and Blessing\nChild Abuse will be shown in Hony-\nRecessional Hymn 551\n\"A mighty fortress is our God\"\nBecause of the special RIICAN\nman Hall at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Peter\nPostlude:\n\"Stars and Stripes forever\"\nJohn P. Sousa\nservice at 11 a.m., there will be no\nKosseff, Ph.D. will lead a discussion\n10 a.m. Adult Education Class or\nNewport Concert Band\nfollowing the film. Interested people\nSunday School classes this Sunday,\nare cordially invited to attend.\nMay 2. Nursery Care and the Child-\nThe flowers on the Altar are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory\nof Russell and Pearl Hayden and Dorothy M. Scott from Mrs. Oliver B. Carr; John\nren's Workshop will be available in\nCHURCH OPEN\nA. and Anna M. Lawson and Herman A. Lawson from their family; Gerald Lindsay\nHonyman Hall during the 11 a.m.\nCrockett from his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon A. Crockett and his brothers and\nservice.\nAs of April 26 and until further\nsisters.\nnotice Trinity Church will be open\nto visitors on weekdays from 1 p.m.\nCharles J. Minifie, Rector\nIf you are worshipping with us for\nto 5 p.m., on Saturdays from 10 a.m.\nD. Lorne Coyle, Assistant\nthe first time, we hope you will feel\nto 5 p.m., and on Sundays from 12:30\nLockett F. Ballard, Rector-Emeritus\nwelcomed in this place!\np.m. to 5 p.m.\nMarian Van Slyke, Music Director\nTRINITY TOWER\nSecond Class Postage Paid\nP. O. Box 359\nNewport, R. I. 02840\nNEWPORT, R. I. 02840\nFORD LIBRAR &\nEASTER FLOWERS (Continued)\nPRAYER BREAKFAST\nPlants and Flowers on Easter Day\nOn May 16 at 8:45 a.m. in Hony-\nwere given to the Glory of God and\nman Hall we will share a prayer\nin loving memory of (continued from\nbreakfast of ham, pancakes, coffee,\nlast week): Raymond F. King, Jr.\ntea, and orange juice. All are warmly\nfrom his parents; Reginald W. Rives,\nwelcome to come and bring donations\nMary Caroline Rives, Reginald B.\nof coffee, milk, orange juice, sugar,\nRives and Gabrielle Rives from Miss\nbutter, and syrup. Adults will be\nHelen Rives; Nancy Sparklin Jackson\ncharged $1.00 and children under 12\nLowell; Anthony Akers; Beverly and\n$.50 to cover costs. Please call Barry\nJosephine Bogert; and Stuart S. Brown.\nor Mary Spofford (846-4157) for\nreservations and/or donations.\nYOUTH GROUP\nST. MICHAEL'S SCHOOL\nThe first part of a two-part series\nSt. Michael's School, 180 Rhode\nentitled \"Human Sexuality and a\nIsland Avenue, is now accepting\nChristian Response\" will be the topic\napplications for Kindergarten through\nfor the Group meeting on Sunday,\nGrade Nine. Inquires may be made by\nMay 2, at 7 p.m. in the Parish House.\nwriting or calling the school.\nMrs. Coyle, currently of Child and\nFamily Services of Newport County,\nwill lead the discussion.\nThe Episcopal Conference Center\nin Pascoag is offering excellent con-\nference, camp and work programs this\nIf God seems to be far away, who\nsummer. Further information is avail-\nmoved?\nable in the tract racks.\nA WORD OF WELCOME TO NEWCOMERS AND VISITORS\nTrinity Church welcomes you most heartily. We will be happy to have you make\nthis your church home. Would you please indicate below if and how we can minister\nto you, and place it in the alms basin or hand to an usher or mail to the church office,\nP. O. Box 359, Newport, Rhode Island, 02840.\nWISH\nINTERESTED\nILLNESS\nWISH\nWISH TO\nMOVED TO\nWISH TO\nNEW-COMER\nTO BE\nIN\nIN THE\nCLERGYMAN\nBE ON\nADDRESS\nCONTRIBUTE\nTO CHURCH\nBAPTIZED\nCHOIR\nFAMILY\nWOULD CALL\nMAILING LIST\nBELOW\nNAME\nTELEPHONE\nADDRESS\nTHE\nTRINITY TOWER\nSunday, May 2, 1976\nMay 4, 1976 marks the 200th anniversary\nof Rhode Island Independence. Rhode Island\nwas the first of the 13 Colonies to declare its\nindependence. On May 4 and throughout this\nBicentennial year, we remember those people\nand events from our past that give us as a people\nand as a nation a bearing as to who we are and\nwhere we are going.\nAs we celebrate the beginnings of our state\nand nation, may we not only recognize and re-\nmember our unity as a people, but also our\ndiversity. We are a country of great wealth,\nenormous talents and resources, but more im-\nportant than these qualities, and in spite of\ndivergent heritages, ethnic backgrounds and religi-\nous persuasions, we are still able to function as\na unified people after 200 years. Diversity and\nunity are usually thought to be completely\nopposite from one another and yet the experi-\nment in democracy which haltingly began over\n200 years ago has proven that unity and diversity\nare a unique part of our greatness as a nation.\nLike our forefathers, we as a people and\ncollectively as a nation, continue to have hopes,\ndreams and aspirations. Many of our hopes and\ndreams have not been realized and there are still\ntoo many people who live in poverty, suffer from\nthe effects of discrimination and injustice and\nare hungry both in body and spirit.\nThe dream for too many is still unfulfilled.\nIt is my hope and prayer, God helping, that\nthroughout our celebrations we will not forget\nthe mountain of unfinished business that still\nlies before us.\nPARISH ORGANIZED 1698\n- Charles J. Minifie\nFIRST CHURCH EDIFICE BUILT 1701\nPRESENT CHURCH BUILT 1726\nTRINITY CHURCH\nA WARM WELCOME!\nRHODE ISLAND INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION\nPOST OFFICE Box 359\nRIICAN (Rhode Island Independ-\nTHE REV. J. W. DORNEY MEMORIAL SERVICE\nNEWPORT, RHODE ISAND 02840\nParish Office\nence Commemorative at Newport)\nMAY 2, 1976\n27 CHURCH STREET\nand Trinity Church welcome you to\nTEL. 401-846-0660\nthe Rev. J. W. Dorney Memorial\nService in celebration of the 200th\n10:30 a.m.\nConcert by the Newport Concert Band\nThe Trinity Tower is published weekly\nAnniversary of Rhode Island Inde-\nArthur Dennis, Director\nfrom the third Sunday in September through\nthe first week in June, inclusive by Trinity\npendence. We also welcome the New-\n\"A Festival Prelude\"\nAlfred Reed\nChurch, 27 Church Street, Newport, R. I.\nport Concert Band, Arthur Dennis,\n\"Grant us Thy Peace\"\narr. Ted Peterson\nDirector; the Newport Navy Choris-\n\"Overture Victorious\"\nSecond Class postage paid at Newport, R. I.\nGeorge Briegel\nDistributed Free.\nters, Marian Van Slyke, Director; and\n\"Our Glorious Land\"\nJ. O. Olivadoti\nVol. XVI, No. 33\nJames M. Cannon, Assistant to the\n\"Mount of Might\"\nEric Osterling\nPresident for Domestic Affairs and\nProcessional Hymn 143 \"God of our fathers\"\nCALENDAR OF THE WEEK\nExecutive Director of the Domestic\nThe Lord is in his holy temple,\nSunday, May. 2\nCouncil, who will give the address.\nPeople: Let all the earth keep silence before him\nHoly Communion (Church) 8 a.m.\nImmediately after the service, there\nLive as free people, yet without using your freedom as a pretext for evil;\nNursery Care and Children's Work-\nwill be a reception in Honyman Hall.\nbut live as servants of God.\nshop (Honyman Hall) 11 a.m.\nPlease join us!\nPeople: Righteousness exalts a nation but sin is a reproach to any people.\nR. I. Independence Day Celebration\n(Church) 11 a.m.\nPraise ye the Lord.\nReception (Honyman Hall) Noon\nHOUSE TOUR\nPeople: The Lord's Name be praised\nYouth Group (Parish House) 7 p.m.\nThe Trinity Church Needlework\nPsalm 107, verses 1-16\nConfirmation Class (Honyman Hall)\nPrayer Book, page 476\nGuild is sponsoring its second House\n7:30 p.m.\nFirst Lesson: Micah 4: 1-5 - The Honorable Humphrey Donnelly, III\nTour on Saturday, June 12. A number\nHymn 148 \"O God, beneath thy guiding hand\"\nMonday, May 3\nof significant Newport houses will be\nFoundation for Maturity\nSecond Lesson: II Corinthians 3: 12-18 - Frank Hale, II\non the tour and a luncheon will be\n(Honyman Hall) 7:30 p.m.\nHymn 393 \"Faith of our fathers!\"\nRummage Sale\nserved in Honyman Hall for a modest\nThe Lord be with you.\n(Parish House) 7:30 p.m.\nprice. The proceeds of the House\nPeople: And with thy spirit.\nTuesday, May 4\nTour will be used for the Guild's\nTrinity Circle Cancer Dressing Group\nprojects. Please be sure to save the\nLet us pray\n(Parish House) 9:30 a.m.\ndate and plan to participate in the\nThe Lord's Prayer and other prayers\nWednesday, May 5\ntour!\nReading of the Governor's Proclamation Lt. Gov. J. Joseph Garrahy\nAnnouncements\nEpiscopal Church Women\n(Parish House) 10 a.m.\nUPCOMING EVENTS\nHymn 282 \"Praise, my soul, the King of heaven\"\nHoly Communion (Church) 11 a.m.\nJune 20: The Rt. Rev. John Allin,\nAddress: James M. Cannon\nExperiment in Faith (Choir Room)\nAssistant to The President for Domestic Affairs\n7:30 p.m.\nThe Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal\nChurch, preaching.\nOffertory Anthems:\n\"Let thy hand be strengthened\"\nGeorge F. Handel\nFilm on Child Abuse -\n\"Chester\"\nDr. Peter Kosseff\nJune 27: Ecumencial Tall Ships\nWilliam Billings\n(Honyman Hall) 7:30 p.m.\nNewport Navy Choristers\nService, The Very Rev. Francis Sayre,\nThursday, May 6\nMarian Van Slyke, Director\nJunior Choir Rehearsal\nDean of Washington Cathedral,\nDoxology and Hymn 141, verses 1 and 4 \"America\"\n(Honyman Hall) 4 p.m.\npreaching.\nChoral Selection\n\"Battle Hymn of the Republic\"\nSteffe-Howe\nSenior Choir Rehearsal\n(Honyman Hall) 7:30 p.m.\nFILM ON CHILD ABUSE\nNavy Choristers and Newport Concert Band\nNext Wednesday, May 5, a film on\n(Congregation sing on cue)\nPrayers and Blessing\nChild Abuse will be shown in Hony-\nBecause of the special RIICAN\nman Hall at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Peter\nRecessional Hymn 551 \"A mighty fortress is our God\"\nPostlude:\n\"Stars and Stripes forever\"\nservice at 11 a.m., there will be no\nKosseff, Ph.D. will lead a discussion\nJohn P. Sousa\n10 a.m. Adult Education Class or\nfollowing the film. Interested people\nNewport Concert Band\nSunday School classes this Sunday,\nare cordially invited to attend.\nMay 2. Nursery Care and the Child-\nThe flowers on the Altar are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory\nof Russell and Pearl Hayden and Dorothy M. Scott from Mrs. Oliver B. Carr; John\nren's Workshop will be available in\nCHURCH OPEN\nA. and Anna M. Lawson and Herman A. Lawson from their family; Gerald Lindsay\nHonyman Hall during the 11 a.m.\nAs of April 26 and until further\nCrockett from his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon A. Crockett and his brothers and\nservice.\nsisters.\nnotice Trinity Church will be open\nto visitors on weekdays from 1 p.m.\nCharles J. Minifie, Rector\nIf you are worshipping with us for\nto 5 p.m., on Saturdays from 10 a.m.\nD. Lorne Coyle, Assistant\nthe first time, we hope you will feel\nto 5 p.m., and on Sundays from 12:30\nLockett F. Ballard, Rector-Emeritus\nwelcomed in this place!\np.m. to 5 p.m.\nMarian Van Slyke, Music Director\nTRINITY TOWER\nSecond Class Postage Paid\nP. O. Box 359\nNewport, R. I. 02840\nNEWPORT, R. I. 02840\nTORARY FORD is\nEASTER FLOWERS (Continued)\nPRAYER BREAKFAST\nPlants and Flowers on Easter Day\nOn May 16 at 8:45 a.m. in Hony-\nwere given to the Glory of God and\nman Hall we will share a prayer\nin loving memory of (continued from\nbreakfast of ham, pancakes, coffee,\nlast week): Raymond F. King, Jr.\ntea, and orange juice. All are warmly\nfrom his parents; Reginald W. Rives,\nwelcome to come and bring donations\nMary Caroline Rives, Reginald B.\nof coffee, milk, orange juice, sugar,\nRives and Gabrielle Rives from Miss\nbutter, and syrup. Adults will be\nHelen Rives; Nancy Sparklin Jackson\ncharged $1.00 and children under 12\nLowell; Anthony Akers; Beverly and\n$.50 to cover costs. Please call Barry\nJosephine Bogert; and Stuart S. Brown.\nor Mary Spofford (846-4157) for\nreservations and/or donations.\nYOUTH GROUP\nST. MICHAEL'S SCHOOL\nThe first part of a two-part series\nSt. Michael's School, 180 Rhode\nentitled \"Human Sexuality and a\nIsland Avenue, is now accepting\nChristian Response\" will be the topic\napplications for Kindergarten through\nfor the Group meeting on Sunday,\nGrade Nine. Inquires may be made by\nMay 2, at 7 p.m. in the Parish House.\nwriting or calling the school.\nMrs. Coyle, currently of Child and\nFamily Services of Newport County,\nwill lead the discussion.\nThe Episcopal Conference Center\nin Pascoag is offering excellent con-\nference, camp and work programs this\nIf God seems to be far away, who\nsummer. Further information is avail-\nmoved?\nable in the tract racks.\nA WORD OF WELCOME TO NEWCOMERS AND VISITORS\nTrinity Church welcomes you most heartily. We will be happy to have you make\nthis your church home. Would you please indicate below if and how we can minister\nto you, and place it in the alms basin or hand to an usher or mail to the church office,\nP. O. Box 359, Newport, Rhode Island, 02840.\nWISH\nINTERESTED\nILLNESS\nWISH\nWISH TO\nMOVED TO\nWISH TO\nNEW-COMER\nTO BE\nIN\nIN THE\nCLERGYMAN\nBE ON\nADDRESS\nCONTRIBUTE\nTO CHURCH\nBAPTIZED\nCHOIR\nFAMILY\nWOULD CALL\nMAILING LIST\nBELOW\nNAME\nTELEPHONE\nADDRESS\n®\nR\nALLEGHEN\nGHENY\nGERALD R. FO,\nALLE\nISSUED\nALLEGHENY AIRLINES®\nPASSENGER TICKET AND BAGGAGE CHECK\nORIGIN\nAIRLINE FORM\nSERIAL NUMBER\nBY\nSUBJECT TO CONDITIONS\nENDORSEMENTS\nDEPART\nOF CONTRACT ON\n037:4431:348:769\nCOUNT\nPASSENGER'S COUPON\nDESTINATION\nPASSENGER'S COUPON\nNAME OF PASSENGER\nNOT TRANSFERABLE\nDATE OF ISSUE\nISSUED IN EXCHANGE FOR\nENTITY\nDATE 4:30-76 AND PLACE OF ORIGINAL ISSUE\nCANNON/MR.J\nTOUR CODE\nCONJUNCTION TICKET(S)\nDATE AND PLACE OF ISSUE\nX/O\nNOT GOOD FOR PASSAGE\nCARRIER\nFLIGHT\nCLASS\nDATE\nTIME\nSTATUS\nFARE BASIS/TKT. DESIGNATOR\nNOT VALID BEFORE\nNOT VALIO AFTER\nALLOW\nFROM\n**VOID**\nTO\n--VOID--\nTO\nWASHINGTON/NATL\nAL\n229\n5\n1MAY\n6559\nOK\nS\nTO\nX\nHARTFORD\nAL\n480 s\n1MAY\n821P\nOK\nS\nTO\nBAGGAGE\nPCS\nUNCK\nPCS\nUNCK\nPCS\nUNCK\nPCS\nUNCK\nFORM OF PAYMENT\nPROVIDENCE R.I.\nCHECKED\nWT.\nWT.\nWT.\nWT\nUNCHECKED\nWT\nWT\nWT\nWT.\nFARE\nFARE CALCULATION\nIT 18 UNLAWFUL TO PURCHASE OR RESELL THIS TICKET FROM/TO ANY\nOTHER THAN ALLEGHENY AIRLINES. INC. OR ITS AUTHORIZED AGENTS\n47.22\nTAX\nKEISSNE NAK\n3.78\nTAX\n51.00\nTOTAL\nEQUIV.\nROUTE CODE\nCPN\nTICKET NUMBER\nAMT.\nPD.\n037 4431348769 1\nNOTICE\nIf the passenger's journey involves an ultimate destination or stop in a country other than the country of departure the Warsaw Conven-\nADVICE TO INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS ON LIMITATION OF LIABILITY\ntion may be applicable and the Convention governs and in most cases limits the liability of carriers for death or personal injury and in\nPassengers on a journey involving an ultimate destination or a stop in a country other than the\nrespect of loss of or damage to baggage. See also notice CONDITIONS headed \"Advice to International Passengers on Limitation of Liability.'\ncountry of origin are advised that the provisions of a treaty known as the Warsaw Convention may\nOF CONTRACT\n1. As used in this contract \"ticket\" means this passenger ticket and baggage\nbe applicable to the entire journey, including any portion entirely within the country of origin or\ncheck, of which these conditions and the notices form part, \"carriage\" is equiva-\n6. Any exclusion or limitation of liability of carrier shall apply to and be for the\nlent to \"transportation\", \"carrier\" means all air carriers that carry or undertake\nbenefit of agents, servants and representatives of carrier and any person whose\ndestination. For such passengers on a journey to, from, or with an agreed stopping place in the United\nto carry the passenger or his baggage hereunder or perform any other service inci-\naircraft Is used by carrier for carriage and its agents, servants and representatives.\nStates of America, the Convention and special contracts of carriage embodied in applicable tariffs\ndental to such air carriage, \"WARSAW CONVENTION\" means the Convention for\n7. Checked baggage will be delivered to bearer of the baggage check. In case of\nthe Unification of Certain Rules Relating to International Carriage by Air signed at\ndamage to baggage moving in international transportation complaint must be made In\nREV.\nprovide that the liability of certain carriers, parties to such special contracts, for death of or personal\nWarsaw, 12th October 1929, or that Convention as amended at The Hague, 28th\nwriting to carrier forthwith after discovery of damage and, at the latest, within 7 days\nSeptember 1955, whichever may be applicable.\nfrom receipt; in case of delay, complaint must be made within 21 days from date the\ninjury to passengers is limited in most cases to proven damages not to exceed U. S. $75,000 per pas-\n2. Carriage hereunder is subject to the rules and limitations relating to liability\ntransportation. baggage was delivered. See tariffs or conditions of carriage regarding non-international\nsenger, and that this liability up to such limit shall not depend on negligence on the part of the\nestablished by the Warsaw Convention unless such carriage is not \"international\ncarriage\" as defined by that Convention.\n8. This ticket Is good for carriage for one year from date of Issue, except as\ncarrier. The limit of liability of U. S. $75,000 above is inclusive of legal fees and costs except that in\n3. To the extent not in conflict with the foregoing carriage and other services\notherwise provided in this ticket, in carrier's tariffs, conditions of carriage, or\ncase of a claim brought in a country where provision is made for separate award of legal fees and\nperformed by each carrier are subject to: (1) provisions contained in this ticket,\nrelated regulations. The fare for carriage hereunder is subject to change prior to\n(II) applicable tariffs, (111) carrier's conditions of carriage and related regulations\ncommencement of carriage. Carrier may refuse transportation If the applicable fare\ncosts, the limit shall be the sum of U. S. $58,000 exclusive of legal fees and costs. For such passengers\nwhich are made part hereof (and are available on application at the offices of\nhas not been paid.\ntraveling by a carrier not a party to such special contracts or on a journey not to, from, or having an\ncarrier), except in transportation between a place in the United States or Canada and\nany place outside thereof to which tariffs in force in those countries apply.\n9. Carrier undertakes to use its best efforts to carry the passenger and baggage\nwith reasonable dispatch. Times shown in timetable or elsewhere are not guaran-\nagreed stopping place in the United States of America, liability of the carrier for death or personal in-\n4. Carrier's name may be abbreviated in the ticket, the full name and its abbre-\nteed and form no part of this contract. Carrier may without notice substitute\nviation being set forth in carrier's tariffs, conditions of carriage, regulations or\nalternate carriers or aircraft, and may alter or omit stopping places shown on\njury to passengers is limited in most cases to approximately U.S. $10,000 or U. S. $20,000.\ntimetables; carrier's address shall be the airport of departure shown opposite the\nthe ticket in case of necessity. Schedules are subject to change without notice.\nThe names of carriers, parties to such special contracts, are available at all ticket offices of such\nfirst abbreviation of carrier's name in the ticket; the agreed stopping places are those\nCarrier assumes no responsibility for making connections.\nplaces set forth in this ticket or as shown in carrier's timetables as scheduled\n10. Passenger shall comply with Government travel requirements, present exit,\ncarriers and may be examined on request.\nstopping places on the passenger's route: carriage to be performed hereunder by\nseveral successive carriers is regarded as a single operation.\nentry and other required documents and arrive at airport by time fixed by carrier or,\nAdditional protection can usually be obtained by purchasing insurance from a private company.\nif no time is fixed, early enough to complete departure procedures.\n5. An air carrier issuing a ticket for carriage over the lines of another air carrier\ndoes so only as its agent.\n11, No agent, servant or representative of carrier has authority to alter, modify\nSuch insurance is not affected by any limitation of the carrier's liability under the Warsaw Conven-\nor waive any provision of this contract.\ntion or such special contracts of carriage. For further information please consult your airline or in-\nCARRIER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE CARRIAGE TO ANY PERSON WHO HAS ACQUIRED A TICKET IN VIOLATION OF APPLICABLE LAW OR CARRIER'S TARIFFS, RULES OR REGULATIONS\nISSUED BY ALLEGHENY AIRLINES, INC:\nsurance company representative.\nSOLD SUBJECT TO TARIFF REGULATIONS\nNOTICE OF BAGGAGE LIABILITY LIMITATIONS\nLiability for loss, delay, or damage to baggage is limited as follows unless a high-\ner value is declared in advance and additional charges are paid: (1) For most inter-\nnational travel (including domestic portions of international journeys) to approximately\n$9.07 per pound ($20.00 per kilo) for checked baggage and $400 per passenger for\nunchecked baggage; (2) For travel wholly between U.S. points, to $500 per passen-\nger on most carriers (a few have lower limits). Excess valuation may not be declared on\ncertain types of valuable articles. Carriers assume no liability for fragile or perishable\nREV. 1-74\narticles. Further information may be obtained from the carrier.\nIssued By SOLD SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT ON PASSENGER'S COUPON\nPASSENGER TICKET\nFROM\nTO\nFARE\n5824361574\nAND BAGGAGE CHECK\nCAR-\nRIER\nCALCULATION\nALLEGHENY AIRLINES INC.\nAA\n037\nDATE AND PLACE OF ISSUE\nPASSENGER'S COUPON\nINVOICE OFFICE\nIf the passenger's journey involves an ultimate destination or stop in a country\nDATE OF ISSUE\nother than the country of departure, the Warsaw Convention may be applicable\nand the Convention governs and in most cases limits the liability of carriers\nfor death or personal injury and in respect of loss of or damage to baggage.\nNAME OF PASSENGER\nNOT TRANSFERABLE\nORIGIN\nAPR 3076\nDESTINATION\nCANNON/MR.J\nNOT VALID BEFORE\nPRINTED IN U.S.A. BY RAND MC NALLY\nORIGINALLY ISSUED AGAINST BY AGENTS NUMERIC CODE AT ON DATE\nYR\n1\n2\n3\n4\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\nNOT VALID\nAFTER\nTICKET DESIGNATOR a TOUR CODE\nTHIS TICKET ISSUED IN EXCHANGE FOR\n1\n2\n3\n4\nNOT GOOD FOR PASSAGE\nFARE BASIS\nALLOW\nCARRIER\nFLIGHT/CLASS\nDATE\nTIME\nSTATUS\nAgenWHC\nRK /RD\nFROM\nVOID--\nCONJUNCTION TICKET(S)\nTime -\nTO\nI 0\nVOID--\nWASHINGTON/NATL\nSDG\nAL\n515\n1MAY\n510POK\nGTRD3483984\nPROVIDENCE R.I.\nSDG\nAL\n2165\n2MAY\n505POK\nVASHINGTON/NATL\nBAGGAGE\nPCS.\nUNCK. PCS\nUNCK PCS\nUNCK PCS\nUNCK\nC*\nENDORSEMENTS (Carbon)\nCHECKED\nWT.\nWT.\nWT.\nWT.\nFARE\nUNCKD\nWT\nWI\nWI\nWT\nPARE\nCY\nTOTAL\nCT\nROUTE CODE\nENCODE\nCPN\nAIRLINE CODE\nFORM AND SERIAL NUMBER\nCK\n92.60\n100.00\nTAX\nCY\n7.40\n037\n5824361574 3\nEQUIV\nCY\nAMT\nPD\ntion If the passenger's be journey involves an ultimate destination or stop NOTICE in a country other than the country of departure the\nrespect may of loss applicable of and the Convention governs and in most cases limits the liability of carriers for death Warsaw Conven- and in\nADVICE TO INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS ON LIMITATION OF LIABILITY\nor damage to baggage. See also notice CONDITIONS headed \"Advice to International Passengers on Limitation or personal of Liability.' injury\nPassengers on a journey involving an ultimate destination or a stop in a country other than the country of origin\nOF CONTRACT\nRev.\n1. As used in this contract \"ticket\" means this passenger ticket and baggage\nare advised that the provisions of a treaty known as the Warsaw Convention may be applicable to the entire journey,\ncheck, of which these conditions and the notices form part, \"carriage\" is equiva-\n6. Any exclusion or limitation of liability of carrier shall apply to and be for the\nincluding any portion entirely within the country of origin or destination. For such passengers on a journey to, from, or\nto lent to \"transportation\" \"carrier\" means all air carriers that carry or undertake\nbenefit of agents, servants and representatives of carrier and any person whose\ndental to such air carriage, \"WARSAW CONVENTION\" means the Convention for\ncarry the passenger or his baggage hereunder or perform any other service inci-\naircraft Is used by carrier for carriage and Its agents, servants and representatives.\nwith an agreed stopping place in the United States of America, the Convention and special contracts of carriage embodied\nWarsaw, 12th October 1929, or that Convention as amended at The Hague, 28th\nthe Unification of Certain Rules Relating to International Carriage by Air signed at\n7. Checked baggage will be delivered to bearer of the baggage check. In case of\ndamage to baggage moving in international transportation complaint must be made In\nwriting to carrier forthwith after discovery of damage and, at the latest, within 7 days\ntransportation. baggage was delivered. See tariffs or conditions of carriage regarding non-international\nAAL REV. 1.74\nin applicable tariffs provide that the liability of certain carriers, parties to such special contracts, for death of or personal\ninjury to passengers is limited in most cases to proven damages not to exceed U. S. $75,000 per passenger, and that\nSeptember 1955, whichever may be applicable.\nfrom receipt; in case of delay, complaint must be made within 21 days from date the\nthis liability up to such limit shall not depend on negligence on the part of the carrier. The limit of liability of U. S. $75,000\ncarriage\" as defined by that Convention.\nestablished by the Warsaw Convention unless such carriage Is not \"International\n2. Carriage hereunder is subject to the rules and limitations relating to liability\nabove is inclusive of legal fees and costs except that in case of a claim brought in a country where provision is made for\nseparate award of legal fees and costs, the limit shall be the sum of U. S. $58,000 exclusive of legal fees and costs.\n3. To the extent not in conflict with the foregoing carriage and other services\n8. This ticket is good for carriage for one year from date of issue, except as\nwhich (II) applicable tariffs, (III) carrier's conditions of carriage and related regulations\nperformed by each carrier are subject to: (I) provisions contained in this ticket,\notherwise provided in this ticket, in carrier's tariffs, conditions of carriage, or\nFor such passengers traveling by a carrier not a party to such special contracts or on a journey not to, from, or having\nrelated regulations. The fare for carriage hereunder is subject to change prior to\nan agreed stopping place in the United States of America, liability of the carrier for death or personal injury to passen-\nare made part hereof (and are available on application at the offices of\nhas not been paid.\ncommencement of carriage. Carrier may refuse transportation if the applicable fare\ngers is limited in most cases to approximately U.S. $10,000 or U.S. $20,000. The names of carriers, parties to such special\ncarrier), except in transportation between a place in the United States or Canada and\nany place outside thereof to which tariffs in force in those countries apply.\nwith reasonable dispatch. Times shown in timetable or elsewhere are not guaran-\n9. Carrier undertakes to use its best efforts to carry the passenger and baggage\ncontracts, are available at all ticket offices of such carriers and may be examined on request. Additional protection can USU-\nviation being set forth in carrier's tariffs, conditions of carriage, regulations\n4. Carrier's name may be abbreviated in the ticket, the full name and its abbre-\nteed alternate and form no part of this contract. Carrier may without notice substitute\nally be obtained by purchasing insurance from a private company. Such insurance is not affected by any limitation of the\ntimetables; carrier's address shall be the airport of departure shown opposite the or\nfirst abbreviation of carrier's name in the ticket; the agreed stopping places are those\nthe ticket in case of necessity. Schedules are subject to change without notice.\ncarriers or aircraft, and may alter or omit stopping places shown on\ncarrier's liability under the Warsaw Convention or such special contracts of carriage. For further information please consult\nplaces set forth in this ticket or as shown in carrier's timetables as scheduled\nCarrier assumes no responsibility for making connections.\nyour airline or insurance company representative.\n10. Passenger shall comply with Government travel requirements, present exit,\nNOTICE OF BAGGAGE LIABILITY LIMITATIONS\nseveral successive carriers is regarded as a single operation.\nstopping places on the passenger's route; carriage to be performed hereunder by\nif entry and other required documents and arrive at airport by time fixed by carrier or,\nLiability for loss, delay, or damage to baggage is limited as follows unless a higher value is declared in advance and\ndoes so only as its agent.\n5. An air carrier issuing a ticket for carriage over the lines of another air carrier\nno time is fixed, early enough to complete departure procedures.\nadditional charges are paid: (1) For most international travel (including domestic portions of international journeys) to ap-\nor walve any provision of this contract.\n11. No agent, servant or representative of carrier has authority to alter, modify\nproximately $9.07 per pound ($20.00 per kilo) for checked baggage and $400 per passenger for unchecked baggage; (2)\nIssued whose name is in the \"Issued By\" section on the face of the Passenger Ticket and Baggage Check.\nCARRIER by the RESERVES Carrier THE RIGHT TO REFUSE CARRIAGE TO ANY PERSON WHO HAS ACQUIRED A TICKET IN VIOLATION OF APPLICABLE LAW OR CARRIER'S TARIFFS,\nRULES\nFor travel wholly between U.S. points, to $500 per passenger on most carriers (a few have lower limits). Excess valuation\nOR\nREGULATIONS\nSUBJECT TO TARIFF REGULATIONS\nmay not be declared on certain types of valuable articles. Carriers assume no liability for fragile or perishable articles. Fur-\nther information may be obtained from the carrier.\nALLEGHENY\nRESERVATION TELEPHONE NUMBERS\nNO\n762-9211\nMARIETTA, OHIO\n375-6011\n462-5881\nC\nMARTINSBURG, PA.\n696-9813\n437-9801\nC\nMARTINSBURG, W. VA.\n800-245-2200\n695-9813\nC\nMASSENA, N.Y.\n800-245-2200\n288-3629\nMEMPHIS, TENN.\n526-7691\n324-0025\nMILWAUKEE, WIS.\n278-8689\n344-7104\nMINNEAPOLIS, MINN.\n338-5841\n727-0825\nMONTREAL, QUE., CAN.\n866-1063\n238-8414\nMORGANTOWN, W. VA.\n292-3301\n437-9801\nC MUNCIE, IND.\n288-3629\n729-6111\nNASHVILLE, TENN.\n244-5487\nORIGIN\nFLIGHT\nDATE\n216/02\nSEAT\nGATE\nGroups of 10\nor more save up\nto 33½% round- -\ntrip on Allegheny.\nYour Baggage Check\nALLEGHENY.\nABG 55199\nPRINTED IN U.S.A.\nAL\nALLEGHEI\nEGHENY\n®\nR\nPD.\nAMT.\nEQUIV.\nTOTAL\nTAX\nTAX\nFARE\nO/X\nTO\nTO\nROUTE CODE\n51.00\n3.78\n47.22\nX TO HARTFORD\nTO\nFROM\nPROVIDENCE\n--VOID--\n--VOID--\nNAME OF PASSENGER\nENDORSEMENTS\nWASHINGTON/\nNOT GOOD FOR PASS\nISSUED BY ALLEGHENY\nORIGIN\nFLIGHT\nDATE\n1480S/01\nSEAT\nGATE\nGroups of 10\nor more save up\nto 33½% round-\ntrip on Allegheny.\nYour Baggage Check\nALLEGHENY.\nABG 55199\nPRINTED IN U.S.A.\nSCHEDULE\nJAMES M. CANNON\nAssistant to the President for Domestic Affairs\nMay 2, 1976\nSUNDAY\nProvidence, Rhode Island\n11:00\nSPEAK AT TRINITY CHURCH\n12:00\nLunch with Mr. and Mrs. Minifie\n4:00\nLeave for Providence\n5:05\nDepart Providence\nAllegheny #216\n6:15\nArrive National Airport\nFORD & LIBRARI GERALD\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nREQUEST FOR TRAVEL\nTO:\nJUDY JOHNSTON\nFROM:\nJAMES CANNON\nDESTINATION:\nProvidence, New Hampshire\nDEPARTURE DATE: May 1, 1976\nRETURN DATE: May 2, 1976\nMODE OF TRANSPORTATION: Allegheny Arilines\nLODGING\nPURPOSE OF TRIP: Speaking engagement at Trinity\nSIGNATURE:\nDATE:\nAPPROVED:\nCOMMENTS:\nFORD & LIBRARY 078339\nKRIS\nSCHEDULE MUST BE PREPARED ON FRIDAY NIGHT FOR SATURDAY.\nALSO, BLUE SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY SHOULD BE GIVEN TO MR. CANNON.\n(Be sure he has airline tickets)\nON SATURDAY, A TENTATIVE MEETING IS PLANNED WITH THE\nPRESIDENT ON REVENUE SHARING.\nWHEN WE FIND OUT THE TIME (Dr. Cavanaugh will probably get\nthe word,\nif\nkeep\na\nNOTE THAT ON SATURDAY'S SCHEDULE AND NOTIFY\nTHE PARTICIPANTS.\n(Check JMC for complete list of\nparticipants)\nFORD & LIBRARY GERALD\nMR. CANNON:\nBILL DALE HAS MADE A NEW RESERVATION:\nLEAVE NATIONAL 6:55 P.M. ON ALLEGHENY 229\nARRIVE HARTFORD 7:55 P.M.\nLEAVE HARTFORD AT 8:21 P.M. ON ALLEGHENY 480\nARRIVE PROVIDENCE 8:47 P.M.\nYOUR TICKET WILL HAVE TO BE REWRITTEN AT NATIONAL\nAIRPORT,\nCRISTY\nFOND\nKRIS/ANN\nReservations for Mr. and Mrs. Cannon have been made\non the attached flights.\nChad Minifie will provide transporation to and from\nProvidence.\nThe tickets will be ready in the Transportation Office\n(Room 87 EOB) for pickup on Friday morning.\nYou will need to ask Mr. Cannon for his American Express\ncard in order to pick them up.\nBe sure he has the tickets in his briefcase when he\nleaves on Friday.\nj\nCall Bill Dale (ask for Transportation\nOffice on White House switchboard lines)\nto check and see if the tickets are ready.\nFORD & LIBRARY GERALD\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nTRAVEL TO PROVIDENCE FOR SERMON\nAT TRINITY CHURCH\nMay 1, Saturday\nAllegheny #51\nLv National Airport 5:10 p.m.\nArr Providence\n6:15 p.m.\nChad Minifie will pick you up in\nProvidence.\nMay 2, Sunday\nLv Providence\n5:05 p.m.\nArr National Airport\n6:15 p.m.\nalleghous # 216\nFORD & LIBRARY GERALD\nCaraon FYI\nApril 12, 1976\nDear Mr. Minifie:\nThis is with reference to my letter to\nyou dated October 3, 1975, regarding\nthe invitation to the President to\naddress a service at Trinity Church in\nNewport in early May.\nYour invitation was carried forward for\ncareful consideration as the President's\ncalendar for MMy was under advisement,\nbut it now is certain, in light of the\ndevelopments in his schedule, that he\nwill be unable to accept.\nWith his regrets, the President sends\nyou his best wishes.\nSincerely,\nWilliam W. Nicholson\nDirector\nScheduling Office\nThe Reverend Charles J. Minifie\nTrinity Church P\nPost Office Box 359\nNewport, Rhode Island 02840\nCC: Senator Pastore\nSenator Pell\nMilt Mitler\nLames Cannon\n2 cys to Nancy Gemmell\nWWN:gcb\nFORD is LIBRARY GERALD"
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