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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1968
Page
1
A century old Wardwell Farmhouse on Metacom Ave in Bristol burned to the cellar in two hours marking the third blaze on the property in less than a week. Firefighters responded three times as rekindling and suspected arson kept spreading sparks across town to Hope Street.
The editorial urges a No vote on the April 16 referendum on the state constitution. It criticizes the drafting process as Assembly driven, questions legitimacy of the preamble, notes limited public input, cites a $43,000 selling effort, and argues the proposal falls short of enlightenment while urging readers to reject it.
Critics say the proposed constitution risks easy future amendments and state power over changes. Backers tout update provisions while opponents warn it erodes home rule and invites gambling influence, urging support for a stronger, lasting charter.
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