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2013 Columbus Day Parade by Matt Conti VOL. 117 - NO. 42 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, OCTOBER 18, 2013 $.30 A COPY 2013 Columbus Day Parade by Matt Conti Once a star, always a star. A beacon of Boston, Salem High School Marching Band Mayor Tom Menino takes time to sign an autograph. Parade Coordinator Matthew With Election Day only (even years). The Bi-Annual Columbus cial Street into the North Bamonte. The parade in- weeks away, all the mayoral In a parade first, there Day Parade took place in the End on Hanover and Endicott cluded Boston Police and Fire and city council candi- was a wedding as part of North End on Sunday, Octo- Streets. honor guard, military per- dates were marching plus a the parade. Kelly and Dom ber 13, 2013. The parade “In addition to honoring sonnel and vehicles, march- few looking toward next D’Ambrosio had special regiments began at City Hall the men and women in the ing bands, drum & bugle year’s Governor’s race. The parade trolleys that stopped Plaza and continued to armed forces, it is a wonder- corps, antique cars, neigh- Columbus Day Parade alter- at the Prado where the Christopher Columbus Park, ful day of neighborhood cel- borhood groups, color guard, nates each year in Boston ceremony took place in front along the waterfront on At- ebration, heritage and fun floats and thousands of other between the North End of the cameras. lantic Avenue and Commer- for the whole family,” said participants. (odd years) and East Boston Congrats! (Photos by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography) (Additional Photos on Pages 8 & 9) News Briefs Obama’s Priorities During the Shutdown by Sal Giarratani Reveal His True Character by David Trumbull Tote Bags at Post Office In case there was any saved our nation in World Schlageter, General Coun- remaining doubt regarding War II isn’t enough to dis- sel of the Archdiocese for I stopped by the Post Office recently to mail a the low regard President play his deep animosity to the Military Services, USA, few letters and noticed tote bags for sale. Two bucks Obama has toward us ordi- loyal, law-abiding Americans, in an October 3rd press a piece. Guess where these bags are manufac- nary Americans, his con- his next action displayed release stated: “With the gov- tured? If you guessed the USA, you were wrong. duct during the government his true hatred of us, the ernment shutdown, many ... Our U.S. Postal Service now sells items from shutdown should clarify it dirty common folk he feels priests who minister to China. Is this disgusting or what? The only things once and for all. himself so superior to. The Catholics on military bases worse than this news are all those American flags During the shutdown all National Mall is closed, read worldwide are not permitted for sale in most stores coming from China too. national parks and monu- the signs at the Mall and to work — not even to volun- Good Country America ments closed. We all have there are police there to stop teer. During the shutdown, Did you know that Ocean Job Lot now accepts heard the stories of World you if you try to enter. That it is illegal for them to SNAP and EBT cards at their checkout lines? I War II veterans turned away is unless you are one of minister on base and they love the prices there but now looking around, I’m at the World War II Memo- Obama’s favored, nay, privi- risk being arrested if they wondering how much other stuff my money is rial. Obama sent his goons leged classes of person. You attempt to do so.” purchasing inside the store. Is it that shopper out to erect barricades to and I risk arrest if we set foot Again, it is not a matter of over there? Perhaps, that guy in aisle three? We keep the vets out and on the grass of the National money. It never is, with are fast becoming the United States of Stupid. threaten them if they tried to Mall, but Obama okayed a Obama, a matter of money, Speaking of Stupid see the open-air, largely un- rally on the Mall in favor of it is always about Obama Recently, folks were polled on the streets about guarded memorial. Yes, illegal immigration during and his need to control our constitutional rights. When asked to name Obama spent more money to the shutdown. people. His administration three amendments or rights within the U.S. close the memorial than it Had enough? Oh, wait, has threatened to arrest Constitution, most could only name two or less. costs to keep it open. So much there’s more. priest who say Mass or hear Many didn’t think of a single amendment that for any pretense that the If you are one of our confessions on a military was correct. It appears we are becoming a nation closing of parks and monu- brave men and women in base even if they volunteer of little or no information. ments had anything to do uniform protecting our na- and are not paid. Military Death Benefits with saving money. By the tion at one of our military Our nation will survive the final three years of According to news reports, the Obama Admin- way, in the two government bases at home or abroad Obama. He has weakened istration was caught off guard over the suspen- shutdowns 17 years ago, the and you happen to be a and abused us and will con- sion of death benefits for families of fallen troops memorials were open, so, Catholic, Obama has ruled tinue to do so, but we will during the shutdown. On October 9th, the Fisher again, we see Obama’s lies that it is illegal for a priest when he says that he has to celebrate any of the sac- survive. In the meantime, (Continued on Page 14) no choice in the matter. raments. No, I did not make let’s pray God, bless America, As if Obama’s crackdown that up or get it from some and save us from that wicked on the men and women who questionable source! John man in the White House. THE POST-GAZETTE SATELLITE OFFICE IS NOW OPEN AT 35 BENNINGTON STREET, EAST BOSTON This office is open on Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Thursdays from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PMPM, for the convenience of our East Boston and North Shore clients and contributors Call 617-227-8929 for more information Page 2 POST-GAZETTE, OCTOBER 18, 2013 West End Museum Honors Stirpe by Prof. Edmund Nostra Turiello JUDGE DOMENIC J.F. RUSSO A weekly column highlighting some for Italian Heritage Month of the more interesting aspects of our ancestry...our lineage...our roots. HARRY S. TRUMAN DATE OF BIRTH: May 8, 1884 West Ender Richard Settipane congratu- Judge Russo receiving citation from PLACE OF BIRTH: lates Judge Russo, Ret. curator of Museum. Lamar, MO On October 8, 2013, The West End Mu- ing the culture of the West End and its rich DATE OF DEATH: seum hosted honoree for this year’s Italian immigrant history. December 26, 1972 Heritage Month: Judge Domenic J.F. Russo, PLACE OF DEATH: the retired First Justice of the East Boston “Judge Russo always has a calming story Kansas City, MO division of the District Court. Each year, The to tell at board meetings,” said Duane Lucia. SPOUSE: West End Museum recognizes and honors “His wisdom, advice and guidance have Bess current and former West Enders of Italian been invaluable to the success of The West PRESIDENT: heritage who have contributed to preserv- End Museum.” April 12, 1945 - January 20, 1953 You could usually tell when Harry Truman was near, BAY STATE CHAPTER OF FREEDOMS With his favorite expression “The buck always stops here;” When he sat at the piano, he was a man with no faults, FOUNDATION TO PRESENT Until he started to play the Missouri Waltz. Became our 33rd leader when F.D.R died, As Presidents go we can say that he tried; George Washington Honor Medals After using “The Bomb,” the Japanese War was not long, Friends of the Belle Isle Foundation. “We honor home-away-from-home expe- But people still argue was its use right or wrong. Marsh, Hospitality Homes of these organizations with the rience has brought a com- Boston, the Ipswich River George Washington Honor passionate response, as well After World War II came that bitter pill, Watershed Association, and Medal because they have as emotional and financial When relations with Russia went straight down the hill; Thomas Materazzo of Boston made a difference in the relief to guests in need. Diplomacy at that time was not bright and sunny, to be Honored at Ceremo- lives of countless citizens These services are made We can thank the Marshall Plan for squandering our money. nies in East Boston around our state and across possible by the generosity of To all foreign nations he was “Harry the Honey,” The Bay State Chapter of this country.” volunteer hosts and support- Gave away twelve billion dollars in Marshal Plan money; Freedoms Foundation at Val- Thomas Matarazzo of Bos- ers. Thirty years ago, Hospi- His remarks about Congress were dismal and dim, ley Forge will present pres- ton will be honored with the tality Homes was the first Perhaps some day you’ll read what they said about him. tigious George Washington Bay State Chapter “Spirit of program of its kind in the Wife was nicknamed Bess, by the other young girls, Honor Medals to two commu- ’76" Award for his dedication nation, and since then, the That’s when she wore all those pretty blond curls; nity environmental preser- to the good works of Free- organization has served Attracted to Harry when they first met in church, vation groups and an orga- doms Foundation, and his more than 14,000 families.
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