Town meeting questions on sewer costs spark call for full figures
An April town meeting debate over a 45000 sewer line budget raised concerns about how estimates are calculated. Citizens groups proposing projects should reveal detailed cost breakdowns and contractor estimates, ensuring taxpayers have complete information before voting. A reader notes pride in the American exhibit and optimism about the World’s Fair impression, despite limited personal access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvatore Rossi
Sowams Drive
Rossi
Fales Road
Joseph A. Murgo
John Daley
Benny Goodman
Brussels
Benny
Dorothy Kilgallen
Tempest in a Teapot at Brussels World’s Fair exhibit
The American exhibit at the Brussels World’s Fair draws European and global visitors who praise its informality and contrast with the formal Russian display. A critic from the Midwest, Nye, challenged it with a comment to Senator Styles Bridges, drawing notable attention from the President.
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Brussels
United States
Europe
Middle West
Nye
Styles Bridges
Letter on Alaska statehood and flag symbolism in Bris-
The writer recalls Alaska joining the Union and the 49th star replacing Texas as the largest state on the flag. They note flag etiquette, history, and a parade observation criticizing an officer for not saluting Old Glory. The piece ends with pride in Bristown and praise for those who organized the parade.
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Texas
Alaska
Rhode Island
Bris
Will Of Mrs. Alice Bell Morgan Probated In New York
The will of Mrs. Alice Bell Morgan known for finances and TV quiz fame was admitted to probate before Judge Ferdinand A. Bruno. Executors named and legacies listed include $5,000 to Herman F Bell and shares to Helen N Bell, with several other bequests and a $150,000 bond. The estate totals about $95,000 with multiple charitable and personal bequests.
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Alice Bell Morgan
Ferdinand A. Bruno
Robert College
Turkey
Herman F Bell
Brooklyn
N. Y
Julius Garfincker and Co
Helen N. Bell
Albany
Edmund Field
Lincoln
Neb
Marianna C. Ratiani
Deerfield
Mass
Asim Jakova
New York City
Field
Charles F. Hart
Little America bases in Antarctica face moving ice shelf
The essay recounts Admiral Byrd's Little America camps from I to V built across Antarctica from 1929 to 1956. It notes the Reef Ice Shelf pushing toward open water at about four feet daily, threatening the fifth base and prompting plans to abandon and relocate equipment. It also mentions dramatic events in Little America II and the continued role as a central weather station.
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Admiral Byrd
America
South Pole
Reef
California
Little America
Byrd
Little America II
Navy
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Tempest
Carmela DePasquale
Philomena DePasquale
Salvatore DePasquale
Constitution St
Francis G. Vaccaro
Pasquale Vaccaro
DeWolf Ave
the 49Th Star
Union
Delaware
Arizona
Fort Stanwix
North Cemetery
United Brothers Lodge
IOOF
Reba Rebekah Lodge
Joseph M. Hart
Ethel A. Sanford
Ignazio Bisbano
Catherine Mary Bertrand
Emma _ Bullock Abenante
Walter Bullock
George Frederick Phillips
Joseph Quintal
James F. Duffy
Manuel Luiz Germano
Bristol Phenix
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