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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1975
Page
11
An editorial from Bristolians expresses festive calm as snow covers the town and lights glitter along Thames Street. Writers from all departments extend wishes for a Christmas filled with love and a New Year blessed with the spirit of Christmas and peace.
Michael A Orefice of Flo's Inc calls on businessmen and citizens to support a Sunday Law by writing to local representatives as the General Assembly plans to meet in 1976. He argues Christmas shopping violates Sabbath keeping and devalues spiritual principles.
Ten volunteers from St Luke's Church in Barrington deliver hot nutritious meals to average fourteen elderly or disabled residents each day. The program, started a year ago, relies on state and federal funds plus private donations, with clients often referred by doctors or nursing associations. More volunteers are needed to expand coverage beyond fourteen recipients as the need and funding pressures grow.
Bristol Phoenix weekly issue lists staff and roles with publisher B S Bosworth Jr and editors Geoffrey B Davis Bruce Burdett and Manny Correira. Advertising rep Ida Lemen and a subscription rate of 1 310 per year shown.
In old Bristol a mysterious prowler called the tiger cat allegedly hunted dogs during a harsh winter around 1780. Tales recount a silent strike on a doorstep, a near-miss firing by Mr Manchester, and the creature vanishing before identification. The piece ponders if the animal was a panther or lynx, preserving a ghostly local tradition. Also notes European news on Bismarck, Suez Canal shares, and ongoing hostilities in Europe.
Ssg Andrew R. Diamond stationed with the 559th US Army Artillery Group in Vicenza writes to the Phoenix asking for a full page red and green holiday ad for his wife Ann Marie and son Andrew J. Diamond. The card missed deadlines so the paper offers to run a news-column greeting in black and white.
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