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LOUIS CONSTANTINE; PART OF NORMANDY INVASION
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Louis Constantine, 82; part of Normandy attack, pipefitter
A funeral Mass will be said today for Louis C. Constantine of East
Freetown, who died Saturday at Mediplex Rehabilitation Hospital in
New Bedford. He was 82.
He was born in New Bedford and lived there and in East Freetown
for most of his life.
He was in the Army's 9th Infantry Division during World War II and
received seven Battle Stars, serving in North Africa and in such
pivotal battles as the Normandy invasio...
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FOOTBALL; New Bedford commands respect.(Sports)
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Eleanor Townsend of East Freetown, retired teacher.(Obituaries)(Obituary)
The Boston Herald
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A whaling city sets about recasting its gritty image ; New Bedford officials promote the region's potential with developers
The Boston Globe
; NEW BEDFORD - This old whaling city has a growing community of artists, lofts carved out of old mills, cobblestone streets, a picturesque harbor, and stunning views from its coastline. This is the image local leaders want to project of New Bedford, rather than what some may associate with the city:
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