10 Jun 1976
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1976
Page
1
An unprecedented cold wave grips Bristol as volunteer firefighters respond to a general alarm. Three off duty policemen turned volunteer firemen race to a small home where blue gray smoke and flames envelop the kitchen. They quickly contain the blaze, leaving smoke damage and a waterlogged basement but no injuries.
Firemen's Memorial Sunday will be observed June 13 with exercises in front of the Firemen's Monument at the Burnside Building. A parade forms at 1 pm at the Dreadnaught Fire Station led by Antonio Fonseca followed by officials and dignitaries, with a route through High, Franklin, Wood, Union, and Hope Streets to the monument. Senator James P Flynn of North Kingstown is guest speaker and Wilson Luther is toastmaster.
Agatiello wins Democratic Town Committee endorsement for town administrator after a runoff, with a September primary looming as rivals push ahead. Republicans nominate Frank Marabello slate. council and school committee races feature incumbents and new contenders amid ongoing endorsements and challenges.
Town Administrator Augustine J Nunes reflects on his first term noting his election win without Democratic Town Committee backing. Vento accuses chairman Frank Balzano of backing Agatiello and backdoor tactics while Balzano could not comment. The piece details GOP and Democratic candidates, upcoming nominations, and a 5 pm filing deadline in town hall.
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