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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1943
Page
2
Evacuation Marshal E S Mapes urges families to plan for doublings up with relatives during the kerosene shortage while praising Red Cross aid. He notes shelters are prepared, with coal heated centers allowed and readiness to house up to 200 people within three hours if needed.
Washington authorities and economists forecast higher living costs with a 6 percent rise, widespread rationing on foods and textiles, tighter taxes, and some inflation relief from larger personal exemptions. Clothing standardization and shifts to grain-based staples are noted, while shortages include baby items, kitchenware, and jewelry. Women are urged as key to wartime labor, and continued war constraints imply no early peace.
A long column lists military home leave details, school and church meetings, engagements and births, community club events, and local honors. Notables include Cpl Palumbo on nine day leave from Atlanta, a St Michael’s sewing session, an engagement at 19 Byfield street, and Major Capone Jr promoted in North Africa.
From Newport Naval Training Station came word that Angelo Chionchio Joseph D Santos and Samuel P Mascena have completed basic training and received assignments for further schooling. Chionchio son of John and Rose Frascara Chionchio will advance with US Naval forces. Santos son of Armando Santos will attend hospital apprentices school. Mascena son of Antonio Mascena will study hospital corps men.
The Gremial Daughters of Portugal will install officers at Wednesday evening’s meeting, then dine at the Lobster Pot at 7 30. Re elected officers will serve through the war. president Mrs Joseph J Marshall and others listed. The Board of Directors includes Miss Mary R Andrade and several named members.
The Corporation of St Michael's Church will hold a special meeting in the church sanctuary on Sunday at noon, January 17. Clerk William W. Angevine signs the notice.
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