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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1975
Page
11
The editorial notes ample talent among applicants for the director of community development amid federal planning cutbacks and layoffs. It argues that shortages of skilled planners may worsen and urges the selection be free from political influence, addressing northeast conditions and industry changes.
State Transportation Director Robert Rahill guaranteed lighting fixes at two dark Hope Street points at a meeting with Town Administrator Augustine Nunes and council members. Officials discussed the Gooding Ave and Wood St intersection, a possible Wood Street extension, limited federal funding, and feasibility of a rapid transit corridor with sidings to factories and industrial parks.
Letters to the Editor urge Bristol officials to fund and build a humane dog pound after repeated health violations and deadly incidents. Residents cite SPCA pressure, a costly 20 000 proposal, and private donations raising the fund to about 105 dollars while demanding immediate leadership.
General Ambrose Evarts Burnside was elected United States Senator by the Joint Convention of the General Assembly in Providence on Tuesday after 28 ballots. 104 votes were cast. Burnside received 62. News of the result sparked town celebrations with flag display and fifteens gun salutes at Gifford's wharf and the Steamboat landing. Burnside, once a resident of the town, is praised as honest and practical.
The Bristol Phoenix weekly edition lists publisher B S Bosworth Jr managing editor Geoffrey Davis news editor Doug Fellow and notes subscriptions priced at 7 50 annually with second class postage paid at Bristol Rhode Island 02809.
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