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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1940
Page
2
U S Representative Clare E Hoffman argues the right to work is constitutional and essential for government funding and national defense. He cites union control over jobs on defense projects and a case of a plumber denied work due to back dues and fines, questioning democracy and justice.
Readers are invited to submit items for the Phoenix column. Dr and Mrs Max B Grossman and family take a two week motor trip south. Numerous holiday visits and gatherings are noted among residents, plus a Bristol wallpaper sale and several engagements and family events. An earthquake was felt Tuesday morning and a YMCA Vikings game is planned with two preliminaries.
For sale a 1936 Chevrolet pickup truck 1 to 2 ton capacity. New tires to be installed. Call Bristol 351 R after 6 p.m.
A Christmas party was held Sunday afternoon at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in B T. A. Mall for the children of Mt. Carmel. The program featured Marys Sodality singing O Holy Night, a Santa Claus play, and ensembles led by Patricia Pagnano, Angelina Cirillo, and other young performers with guardian angels and nuns in scenes.
Vikings under coach Pete Magee defeated the 152nd Observation Squadron basketball team 64 to 23 for their fifth win in as many starts. Slim Roderick scored 20 points with 10 baskets while Arruda added 9. William led the 152nd with 10 points, as the pace widened each period culminating in a large crowd and the final free Thursday admission.
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