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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1973
Page
19
Editorial laments shutdown of Gooding Ave reclamation center and dwindling efforts to salvage glass and newspapers. It argues reuse saves money as the town dump nears capacity and proposes private contractors step in as middleman to revive the program.
The Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company No. 1 marks its 130th anniversary with weekend ceremonies praising volunteer service and community effort. Local officials join residents in wishing the fire company a joyful anniversary.
On the fourth anniversary of Apollo XI July 20 astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin marked progress from black and white to color space events. A three man crew spent 28 days on Sky Lab orbit and plans aim for 56 day missions advancing precision instrument development.
Rep. Henry W. Pacheco announced TOPICS bids will be opened tomorrow for reconstructing four town intersections under a 50 50 federal state funding plan. The project includes Hope Street Gooding Avenue and Metacom Groding venues Hope Thames and Washington Streets and Ferry Road Hope and Wood Streets. New signals lanes medians and curbing will be added with $180 000 allocated.
At Appomattox Court House Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant met to finalize surrender terms in Wilmer McLean's parlor. Colonel Ely Parker, Grant's Iroquois aide and secretary, drafted the surrender papers and aided the process with calm authority.
Readers condemn the sewer referendum defeat and call for a Bristol plan to split into numbered sewer districts, with Warren as a downstream treatment option. They urge separate billing, local referendums, and targeted upgrades to the Warren plant for safe, affordable service.
The Bristol Phoenix, published weekly on Thursdays, traces its 1837 establishment. Editor is R.S. Bosworth Jr with assistant Nancy Aboodi. Subscriptions cost 7.50 per year and second class postage is paid in Bristol, R.I. 02309.
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