The Eternal Sea Premiere Honors Admiral Hoskins at Quonset
A Republic Studios screening at Quonset honors Rear Admiral John M. Hoskins life and career. The film shows his World War Two carrier service, his overcoming a leg injury, and push for jet operations on battleships. Attendees, Navy officers, and media alike applauded his perseverance and battles won.
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Navy
Quonset
Republic Studios
John M. Hoskins
Fleet Air Quonset
Nancy Byers
U.S.S
Princeton
Hoskins
Conservative Tide Seen At Bristol Town Meeting
Bristol faces a conservative budget cycle as the town council and budget committee push to hold spending. A week long US Rubber Co strike doubles local unemployment, shaping a tight plan with a 10 percent raise cap for council controlled departments and cautious stance on school staff pay.
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Bristol
US Rubber Co
Cus
Bruno
Guy Sullivan
Town 275th anniversary seeks 5000 budget approval
The 275th Anniversary Celebration Committee will ask the town for 5000 at this month’s town meeting, with legislation potentially allowing up to 15000. A smaller 5000 budget was approved after considering the town’s economic situation.
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Paul C. Millemaggi
General Assembly
Jeremiah Romano
Millemaggi
Ford
Bristol
Passover Observed by Bristol Jews With Seder and Services
The Bristol Jewish community began Passover at Sundown on Wednesday and continues through Thursday next week. The Seder was held in homes, featuring matzoh, wine, readings, and the four questions asked by the youngest member. Memorial services are set for next Thursday at 7 a.m. at the Bristol Synagogue conducted by Philip Shulman.
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Bristol
Egypt
High Street
Philip Shulman
Senate OKs bill to borrow for Rockwell Park dock
The state Senate approved a bill allowing the town treasurer to borrow 20000 to begin construction of a new town dock and boat facilities at Rockwell Park. Reported from the Senate corporations committee by Sen McCabe with Sen Anthony DaPonte seconding. DaPonte noted legal questions but said lawyers confirm the bill is legally drawn.
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State Senate
Rockwell Park
Senate Corporations Committee
Sen. McCabe
Anthony DaPonte
Sen. DaPonte
DaPonte
Senate
Bristol U S Rubber Strike Ends With Most Workers Returning
After seven days the Bristol plant ends a strike as 700 workers resume duties by 7 am with 65 in latex departments still idle. Union and U S Rubber officials reached a contract in New York offering extra holiday pay and phased raises on anniversaries. ratification needed within seven days.
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Bristol U. S
Bristol
New York
affPncon
Local 339
Frank Silva
Joseph Cavallaro
Silva
Silvia
Council Action On Zoning Code Seen Monday
After a Tuesday night closed session the zoning board and town council reached agreement on thirteen objections to the proposed ordinance. The code will be presented for official approval on Monday. Zoning consultant Achille Mangiante attended, no hurricane zoning discussed, provisions to follow after taxpayer review.
Easter Services Fill Bristol Churches With Music
Bristol churches from Protestant and Catholic communities plan Easter Sunday services and musical programs. St Marys, St Elizabeths, St Michaels and Trinity offer multiple Masses and choirs, with special hymns and organ pieces. Children's services, mite boxes, egg hunts, and living plant distributions accompany the holiday observance.
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Bristol
St. Mary’s Church
St. Elizabeth’s Church
St. Helen
William Paull
Christus Vincit
Nichelle
Regina Coeli
John Sylvester
Diolinda Abilheiro
Julia Bernardo
Lydia Cabral
Dorothy Cordeiro
Frances Machado
Mary Machado
Delphina Olver
Eleanor Quintal
Naomi Sousa
Margaret Sylvester
Mesd
Fortunatus
More Company For The New Look B Y C Plans Dock This Season
The Bristol Harbor Yacht Club votes to build a new dock at its Poppasquash site, with three members named to draft specs and seek prices. Soundings will determine location along with the beach size. Clubhouse renovations and beach improvements proceed at a cost of six thousand dollars as volunteers handle cleanup and services. Projected future additions include a parking lot and tennis court.
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Bristol Habor
Yacht Club
Stanley Livingston, Jr
Frank J. Murphy
Clark Freeman
The
Poppasquash
Constitution Street
Town Cleanup Drive starts under Highway Dept oversight
The town began a four am daily street cleaning program led by Highway surveyor Reynolds G Northup and councilman William P Sousa. The effort aims to polish up main areas first with outlying sections to follow ahead of Easter weekend.
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Highway Dept
Public Works Department
Reynolds G. Northup
William P. Sousa
Northup and Sousa
Red Sox Telecaster to Speak at King Philip Little League Open
Bill Coleman, noted Red Sox broadcaster, will address the King Philip Little League open house at the YMCA Tuesday night at 7 30. Bristol County Babe Ruth League members receive instruction and parents and players are invited. Artie Pansa will speak and a baseball movie will close the program.
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Red Sox
Bill Coleman
Boston Red Sox
King Philip
Little League
Bristol County
Babe Ruth League
Coleman
Atlantic Refining Company
Artie Pansa
Colt High
U S Rubber Wins Y League Volleyball Title
The U S Rubber team defeated the Bristolites in a best-of-five playoff to claim the YMCA Industrial Volleyball League title. The workers won three of four games, two in overtime, with standout players Fd Finn Ralph Cirillo Herb Bod en and Nardy Guida Anthony Ciarlone Charlie Tappero. Losers included Joe Alves George Oliver Jack Costa and setup men Henry Santos John Viveiros George Travers. A three legged trophy and league trophy will be presented at a dinner April 21 at the Midway Steak and Lobster House.
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U. S
Bristolites
Y.M C.A
Rubber Workers
Fd Finn
Ralph Cirillo
Herb Boden
Spikers
Nardy” Guida
Anthony Ciarlone
Charlie Tappero
Joe Alves
George Oliver
Jack Costa
Henry Santos
John Viveiros
George Travers
Midway Steak & Lobster House
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Republic Studies
Admiral Hoskins
Quonset Theatre
Philadelphia
Enemy
Pentagon
Catherine Levere
Ralph A. Bernardo
U.S
Cal
U. S. Rubber Company
Achille Mangiante
First Congregational Church
Frederick F. Driftmier
First Baptist Church
Bertram Bullock, Jr
Baptist Church
Christ
Lord
Francis Luther
Earl G. Sturdevant
Divine
Poppasquash Boat Yard
Sousa
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