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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1974
Page
31
Gov Noel urges strong local participation to protect constitutional rights amid mid seventies pressures. He notes inflation hits local government and praises watchdogs while urging citizens to attend school committee meetings to push substantive issues and public accountability.
A rundown of local December events across Bristol including AARP NATA driving courses at ITAM Vets Post Home, lodge meetings, Christmas parties at Castle-by-the-Sea, senior center suppers, church and charity events, and bus trips. Notable items include ham and bean suppers, bingo nights, and holiday fundraisers hosted by churches, veterans groups, and women’s clubs.
The letter criticizes a Phoenix editorial as shallow and biased against Republicans and discusses local political intrigue in Bristol. An open reply from Michael Minutelli to Town Administrator Augustine Nunes covers his appointment to the personnel board, his credentials, and arguments about legality, tenure, and past council actions.
A 100 year old December 5 1874 page reports Policeman John S Ingraham injured by a pickaxe while digging a well near his Bristol Neck home. Teamster Roberts Kirkwood was crushed between wheel and post at National Rubber Company wharf but survived with injuries. Bristol Fire District approves funding up to fifteen thousand dollars for pumps hydrants and pipes to support six two and a half inch streams. Real estate transfers include Francis Bourn selling land at Bay View avenue and George street for 500 and transfers on Ferry Road and State street for 340 and other properties with a payment noted for Joynes property.
The Bristol Phoenix, a weekly newspaper from Bristol Rhode Island, lists publisher R S Bosworth Jr and editors Geoffrey Davis Doug Fellow. Subscriptions are seven dollars fifty cents per year and second class postage is paid in Bristol 02809.
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