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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1953
Page
1
A photo executive plots to film Bermuda hotel grounds with a chambermaid, offering payment for negatives of high profile figures. The maid is coached but is later lectured by security officials and refuses, ending the bid and dulling the reporter’s hopes for an exclusive.
Bristol police chief Anthony J. Ferrara released year end statistics for 1953. Complaints totaled 935, auto accidents 191 with 62 injuries and one highway fatality by noon on December 31. KAR 50 meters remain to be installed while 270 are in operation.
A June 8 fire on terd Street caused about 20000 in damage. Hopeworths Martin Hall suffered 3500 while Jozeph Gomes home on vimong Avenue saw 3500 loss. July 8 blaze at State Street dwelling, Our Lady of Mt Carmel occupied by Joseph Massa, caused 3500 damages. Brad ford Street fire totaled 2000 in a Our Lady of Mt Carmel area home. Incendiaries caused minimal damage. August 29 fires destroyed old shacks four autos and three chimneys. Of 93 still alarms 41 were grass fires seven were old burn.
The town reports nearly one million dollars in construction in 1953 with 253 building permits totaling 940655. June had the most activity at 51 permits valued 209280 while December saw only 9 permits and 24295 in value. Residential permits numbered 105, down from 117 the prior year, with 264 permits in 1952. Building inspectors George Hibbert and William Sousa announced the figures including three December residential permits for Joseph Sousa Seraphine Medeiros and Squatrito.
A town year in brief reviews major Bristol events from 1953. Labor unions grew with wins at Bristol plants while the old CIA mill layoffs marked economic shifts. Notable deaths include Rev. Curran, a sea mystery tormented locals, and Fourth of July celebrations stood out alongside sports triumphs.
Frank Lanzire announces retirement from the hauling business after the loss of his strawberry roan Ted. The two wheel dump cart marks the end of Bristol’s horse drawn era after 28 years in the trade. Lanzire recalls longstanding work with Dyer Transportation Line, New Haven Railroad yards, and United Electric cars on High Street. He plans two daily trips and favors a central dump site at Minturn Farm. He has served 30 years with Hydraulion Fire Company.
The Bristol County Water Company will open for business Monday morning at Bradford Street in the former Waldren Co building. Renovations including a Goblent brick face lift, a paved yard, and garages for company vehicles convert the structure into an improved active addition to the business district.
James C. Hunt of the Newport office of the Federal Old Age and Survivors Insurance agency spoke at the Rotary Club at the White Rail. He urged raising monthly earnings limits to 75 to 100 dollars for those over 69 while receiving benefits and noted proposals to lower the female eligibility age, broaden coverage to include self employed professionals, and raise taxes next week from 1% to 2%.
A Sunday residential push is planned in the town, aimed at a broad block of areas including Tree Avenue State Street Bay View Avenue and nearby streets. Leaders cited a coordinated effort with captains overseeing various blocks to ensure participation and safety.
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Wolfgang Hauptmann, assistant political editor of the Dusseldorf daily, will address the Bristol branch of the World Affairs Council at 8 p m Tuesday in Guneras House. The talk covers Western Europe unification and integration, reflecting his recent East German experiences and recent riots.
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