Warning Against Diversion of Highway Funds
Rhode Island motorists group led by President Sam W. Burchiel warns Governor Green’s budget overlooks federal highway aid and diverts motor taxes. They demand matching funds and return of motor revenues to road building to prevent increased highway hazards.
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Green
Sam W. Burchiel
Automobile Club of
Rhode Island
Burchiel
Xxca
Congress
General Assembly
Helpful Radio Hints on World TV Systems by Louis A. Durgin
Louis A. Durgin compares U S England and German television systems. He notes England leads with a workable home setup and clear foreground but little background. He cites the Epson Derby broadcast by Baird TV and BBC as a historic step.
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Louis A. Durgin
England
Epson Downs
London
Baird Television Company
British Broadcasting Corporation
British Broadcasting Company
United States
Germany
Letter to the Editor Defends Dilling Book and Warns Against Communism
A Bristol Phoenix reader argues for support of Mrs Elizabeth Dilling's book Red Network, defending its factual basis and criticizing Mr Charles Clifford Wilson's critique. The letter stresses American constitutional freedom and urges restraint against subversive groups with quotes, context, and references to anti religious cartoons. It urges the public to rely on court redress for libel and praises the newspaper's stance.
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Bristol Phoenix
Charles Clifford Wilson
Red Networks
Elizabeth Ditling
Rotary Club of
Bristol
America
England
Lincoln
Wilson
Gladstone
Mr Wilson
Mrs. Dilling
Red
Mrs Dilling
Russia
Projeteriat
Communist Party
Lenin
Lst
Dillin
Art Young
New Masses
New York City
Economic Justice
Bulletin of the National Religious and Labor Foundation
Recollection of the Empire State Fire at Bristol Wharf
A Bristol reader recalls the May 1887 burning of the Empire State at Franklin Street wharf. He describes his seven year old perspective, his father waking him for the disaster, the glow and roar of flames, and years of wreckage strewn on the shore.
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the Phoenix
Empire State
Franklin Street
Bristol
Explaining Rhode Island Water Rates Public Outcry
A reader questions why agitation over high water rates in town faded without action. The letter notes heavy statewide headlines and comparisons with Bristol and other towns, asking if interests influenced inaction while current charges remain extortionate.
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Rhode Island
Bristol
Abou
Ben Adhem
Funeral for Mrs. Maria J Xavier at St Elizabeths Church
Funeral services were held for Mrs Maria J Xavier at St Elizabeths Church. The 60 year old Bristol resident died after a brief illness at her home 8 Bay View Avenue. Burial followed at St Marys cemetery. She was born in Azores and arrived in Bristol 29 years ago. Survivors include three daughters and four sons, plus six grandchildren.
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St. Elizabeth’s Church
Maria J. Xavier
Bay View Avenue
Manuel J. Barros
St Mary's Cemetery
Xavier
St. Michael’s
Azores
Bristol
Maria Correira
Sadie Xavier
Lourdes Cabral
John
Marion
Joseph
Manuel Xavier
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Boswell S Bosworth
Bristol, RI
Mr Bosworth
Providence County Consumers Coun
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R. I. National Guard
James B. Linlefield
Providence County Consumers Courtice
Newman Bros
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