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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1958
Page
2
The editorial urges signed letters, noting anonymous ones lack accountability. A Mother’s unsigned critique of Bristol youth programs is acknowledged, with agreement that youth recreation needs better support though some agencies work well. The policy remains: letters should be signed to publish, a standard not meant to silence thoughtful voices.
The Veterans Council asked the charter commission to fix annual dollar amounts for patriotic holidays in the new charter. The piece warns such fixed appropriations would quickly become obsolete and urges flexibility. It likens a charter to a constitution, outlining system and direction while leaving day-to-day funding and salaries to future decisions.
Clarence W. Higbee of Kaiser Aluminum told a Bristol PTA audience that students should start shaping their academic paths early. He urged guidance tests, elective selections aligned to talents, scholarship exploration, and strong ties between educators and business to prepare youth for gainful employment. He stressed the need for scientifically literate individuals and an expanded education system to meet national and global demands.
The notice lists the Y M C A annual meeting on January 20 with Lt Taylor speaking about Operation Deep Freeze. Also scheduled are a January 25 dance for the March of Dimes at Midway, a January 29 Distinguished Service Award Dinner for the Jr. Chamber of Commerce at Midway, and February 11 Valentine Bridge sponsored by Hope Circle No 70, Daughters of Isabella, at the church auditorium.
In a Cape Canaveral incident, a pin two and a half inches long and an eighth inch in diameter was lost inside the Atlas missile. Navigator Obert G. Goldinger, 41, was lowered into the engine area to locate it with a flashlight and mirror. After five minutes he retrieved the pin and was hauled to the top. The needlelike piece could have damaged fuel pumps if left inside. Goldinger declined to discuss the event beyond saying he was simply looking for a pin. The pin was made into a tie clasp as a keepsake from the Cape operations manager, amid security concerns surrounding the high level defense facility.
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