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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1958
Page
2
Editorial urges immediate polio vaccination with the Salk shot. It notes case declines from 1955 to 1957 align with vaccine uptake and warns unvaccinated people can still spread the virus. Emphasizes risk to infants and adults without the three-shot series.
A gradual easing effect by the Federal Reserve is boosting capital and mortgage markets rather than bank lending. Evidence suggests the slump is receding, with near record corporate and government securities issuance, surge in FHA loan applications, and money supply rising by 3.3 billion since last November.
A Kremlin spokesman faults American workers' capitalist dreams while praising U S home ownership and financial assets. The piece argues Americans become investors by saving, buying insurance, owning homes and stock, asserting this fuels industry growth during Invest-n-America Week from April 27 to May 3.
The message urges Americans to see themselves as investors in the system that drives growth. It highlights employment for millions of youths, the American system as the most promising for justice and shared prosperity, and the idea that citizens are workers and consumers contributing to national progress.
The report anticipates larger senior high enrollment next fall and notes strong teacher retention but impending retirements of veterans. Nineteen teachers joined this year, eight new to Bristol, with six expected next year as replacements or new roles. The state raises the per pupil grant under the 1955 School Finance Act, lifting state share to about 75 dollars per cost unit, shaping funding for the next era.
May 1 Thursday break fast in the DeWolf Room of the Congregational Church. May 9 Friday rummage sale by the Flower Committee of the First National Church in the DeWolf Room. May 14 Wednesday fashion show by Bristol Women’s Club at the Midway Steak and Lobster House. May 17 Saturday Eleventh Annual Cotton Ball under St. Elizabeth’s Church at the church auditorium.
George Cooper of Sherman Ave reports the theft of 16 gallons of gas and a seat pad from a parked truck. Joseph Ferreira reports a white wall tire stolen from his car on Thames St. Rapota of 42 Franklin St claims an 18 ft flat bottom skiff with a 35 HP motor was taken from moorings opposite the Collins and Aikman plant. James Russo, 8, of 187 State St suffers a chin laceration needing four stitches after a car strike on State St at 4 30 p.m. Thomas Mercier, 19, of 19 Maple St says a boy darted into State St causing a collision. he was taken to Dr. D Angelo. Harry Bloomer reports his convertible tow started with the antenna broken. On Narrows Rd five lights were found painted red by four admitting youths. Irene Morris of 33 Charles St faces penalties after a state Registry of Motor Vehicles action suspends her license and registration with eight points assessed.
A damaged note from Hopeless Morgenthau describes a payroll audit fallout with staff unsettled by intruders. He complains of missing securities and tax notes, misused ledgers, and a broken vault combination. The writer mocks the auditors, hints at widespread disruption, and ends with a dark wink about the burglars never returning.
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