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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1961
Page
1
Parachute jump cancelled last Sunday due to strong wind, rescheduled for 2 pm in front of Veterans Home. Captain Bernard L Nutting USAR will lead four jumps over the field with a 2300 foot altitude and a 10 to 30 second delay sequence.
Fourth of July celebrations unfolded with ideal weather as bells rang and streets filled for the parade. Rev Albert E Hutchison delivered the Invocation and Very Rev Mon Charles H Lynch gave the benediction. Senator Theodore Green spoke briefly and honorary remarks echoed Adams and Jefferson. The 13 division parade started at 10 50 am and drew praise for its order and size.
US Senator John O Pastore urged resuming underground nuclear testing, arguing time is short and warning that if the West lags in power Berlin would fall to the Soviets. He cited Khrushchev’s threats, Roosevelt and Truman decisions, and urged President Kennedy to act to prevent Communism spreading in Europe and beyond.
Town Council orders a special town meeting for Monday July 24 at Reynolds School to act on four measures. They include revising the zoning ordinance and map, appropriating 38300 to extend water and sewer lines for a Bristol Manufacturing Corp building, adding 6800 for garbage collection, and reallocating 5000 from school funds for a New York firm to conduct a school building survey.
Three youths, two from Warren and one from Barrington, are in custody in Bristol on breaking and entering charges. Police allege they targeted Bristol Yacht Club, Bristol Casino, White Rail Restaurant, a Mrs Leahy summer cottage, and vandalized two Colt statue tails recovered from the Warren River. Arraignment is set for tomorrow before Judge James F Linehan in Warren.
Harbor Development Commission urges town ordinance banning swimming and water skiing in the harbor stretch between State and Church Streets. Council studies proposal while weighing boating rights, speed limits, and safety concerns from high powered craft and frequent launches. Coast Guard data show many incidents, prompting calls to restrict water activity east of Harbor Line and near the State Pier.
Town Council suspended three liquor licenses after a special hearing. Wonder Bar at 198 Thames St Wood St Cafe at 2601 Wood St and Harbor Inn at 235 Thames St faced four day suspensions starting at midnight. Investigators cited underage and pre opening service as violations and witnesses testified.
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