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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1940
Page
2
A columnist argues that distrust of big business grows from amortization concerns and excess profits taxes. He uses a shoe factory analogy to show how government delays in passing a law linking amortization to wartime orders can slow factory expansion and defense readiness. He warns the delay may reflect more than corporate reluctance to profit.
Readers of the Phonix are invited to contribute brief items and news of local interest for publication in this column. The request emphasizes community relevance and conciseness.
The Bristol Narrows Improvement Association donated a dollar to the American Red Cross. Local items note a U.S. Rubber softball game against Indian Collins and Aikman on Wednesday night at Bearsfield on Hope Street and mention numerous social visits, births, and community events around Bristol, Warren, Providence, and nearby towns.
Lucky Teter's Hell Drivers return to Brockton Fair September 8 to 14 with new stock car and motorcycle stunts. The program includes Rocket car leaps, aerial maneuvers, and a two day auto race meet with George White's Scandals of 1940.
The Italian Socialites executive committee met at Mrs Minnie Napp home with seven of 15 members present to discuss early fall plans. The group, reorganized in 1937 by Mrs Vasta Ruggiero, notes the completed annual Tonsil Clinic of 1940 by Drs DAngelo Mellone and Bruno and outlines a Harvey Party and Dance set for October 11.
Laura D Stone sailing Pussy Cat led Bristol Yacht Club to victory across a 12 1 2 foot course at Bristol Highlands amid 35 mph northwest gusts in the final August Saturday series race. Bevis steered by Tony Zinderstein finished first in the results with Remora and Frolic close behind as Sweet Sixteen swamped postrace.
Charles Luther Miller born July 27 1868 in Bristol died of a heart attack Friday in an East Providence restaurant. Funeral at Wilbur Memorial Chapel Warren officiated by Rev John Beauchamp burial Juniper Hill Cemetery. Survived by wife Ella Dunhar three daughters Beatrice Asselin Helen Roma Priscila Muller.
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