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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1950

Page

6

Colt Defeats Mount Pleasant In Thriller At Andrews Gym

Colt high school edged Mt Pleasant 39 to 37 at Andrews Gym Tuesday. Grabert and Calandra iced the final baskets as Colt overcame a late Mt Pleasant surge. Velleca led Colt with 10 points while Grabert and Rene dished 4 assists each. Colt JV also topped Mt Pleasant 33-21.

Colt Mount Pleasant Colt High Mt. Pleasant High Andrews Gym Mt Pleasant Grabert Calan Garvin Perry Herman Grabert Velleca Bristol Rene Richard Cordeiro Frank Perry Robert Caizzi Ed Calandra Ray Sousa Frank Pirri Adreozzi Mt. Pleasant Baptista Chuck Annarummo Lou Santos

Belasco Theatre Hurdle Delays Veterans Entertainment Plans

The Belasco theatre in Washington remains closed with government files and canceled checks. General Vaughan and Jess Larson push to use the venue for the American Legion and veterans groups to entertain servicemen, but Treasury holds back release.

Geni Harry Vaughan Washington New Warn Vaughan Cain Treasury Jess Larson General Services of Supply Belasco Theatre American Legion Lafayette Square White House Dolly Madison United States Republic Belasco Treasury Department

Red Tape Clash Over Files and Servicemen Housing

Treasury claims 20000 to move files but Gen Herren offers army trucks free. Treasury then cites 75000 yearly storage costs and wants armed guards at Belasco theater. Vaughan tries to cut red tape as Maragon and Major influence Jess Larson on surplus property hindering hospitality for troops.

Treasury T. W Herren District of Columbia Belasco Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder General Vaughan John Maragon Joe Major Jess Larson

Truman Home Visit Security Tightens In Independence

In Independence Missouri the Secret Service heightened security during President Truman's hometown visit. Ice truck delivery was altered with agents present and the iceman forced to carry a heavy ice block to the door. Public observers noted the open car caravan and the cold demeanor of agents on Truman road. A related note mentions a Senate subcommittee rush in reporting on Bell Telephone labor and strike conditions.

Independence Secret Service Truman Milton Morris Independence Ice and Creamery Co Harry Morris Latter Day Saint Kelsey’s Truman Road Mucklebach Hotel Senate Bell Telephone System American Telephone and Telegraph

Naval Reservists May Volunteer For 24 Months

Limited naval reservists who enlisted before Sept 1 1950 and were previously excluded from recall may now volunteer for 24 months active duty. Applicants must contact the nearest navy recruiting station to be transported to Boston for processing and, if accepted, will be sent to Newport Rhode Island or Great Lakes Illinois for basic training.

Naval Naval Reserve Mander Robert W. Pond U. S Poss Wodes Building Boston Mass Gory Navy Newport Rhode Island Great Lakes Illinois

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Dra Col Mr. Pleasant Tom Yelleca Emna Ghd Nea Pleans Lia Fazia Bradford St Merry Christmas Coty Paris Durand Chocolates Page & Shaw Chocolates Betty Crocker Stegellineem Giusta Giusto the Bakers of Couquet Elien Aerogram” Naval The Allendale Company Charles B. Rockwell Bristol Mfg. Corp Steak & Lobster House Mrs Michael Diodati State Street Giusti's Ason Wood ST Silva Radio & TV Hallicrafters Hallicratters Silvas Bay View Ave
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