22 Dec 1942
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1942
Page
1
Chief Ferrara reports dimout violations persist in businesses especially display windows. He outlines what counts as a show window and specifies limits on lighting including 15 watt lamps, one per eight feet, and no light visible above the window plane. Windows must be fully shaded with backdrops or curtains and blinds must be light-proof. Open signs may replace a light if within limits.
The Red Cross Blood Bank calls for 1100 donors in the Providence area during the week of January 4. Eligible donors aged 21 to 60 may contribute, with 18 to 20 requiring parental permission. those with certain medical conditions are ineligible. Donations at Rhode Island Hospital run 11 am to 3 15 pm in 15 minute slots beginning Monday January 4. Transport aid available via Red Cross. appointments and details through Red Cross Headquarters Paull House Buffington's Andrade's Phoenix stores or by mail.
The local War Price and Rationing Board in Bristol will close on Christmas Day December 26 and January 2 and again on New Year’s Day as directed by State headquarters.
Special services will be held at most local churches on Christmas Day. St. Michael's offers a Christmas Eve carol service at 7 p.m. followed by a 11:45 p.m. choral eucharist. other churches list multiple Mass times and choral offerings. The text also details Holy Day music schedules and choir personnel across Our Lady of Mount Carmel, St Elizabeth, and Trinity churches.
In a reader note, the author recalls London newspaper survival during bombing as his shop endures a frozen press room and scarce plumbers. He cites The Economist bombing rescue and praises press resilience while noting near zero temperatures and ongoing effort to publish.
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