Sandhogs Near Breakthrough For Lincoln Tunnel Third Tube
For months sandhogs have labored under the Hudson to reach daylight on the New York side as the third Lincoln Tunnel tube nears completion. Over 2,000 tunnel rings weighing 240 tons each form the shield while crews face dangerous pressure and crumbling foundations. The workers, averaging about 45, gain $29 daily for up to six hours, and pride themselves on skill, teamwork, and reliability in a demanding, wet work environment.
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Hudson River
New York
Lincoln Tunnel
R I Official Views Pier Location in Rhode Island
First look at the site of a new state pier in town was taken yesterday by John L. Rego director of Agriculture and Conservation. Rego's department will oversee the 50,000 conversion of the pier from National Guard use to a public pier for sports and commercial fishermen and yachtsmen. Accompanying Rego was Thomas J. Wright chief of the division of Fish and Wildlife. Wright's division will use a portion of the pier for a marine patrol boat berth. Rego's trip aimed to assess the project proposed by the Harbor Development Commission and sponsored by Rep. Gladys M. Brightman. Mrs. Brightman and harbor commission members accompanied Rego. Also viewed were the launching ramp site at State street and the Poppasquash road area north of the Poppasquash.
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John L. Rego
Agriculture and Conservation
Rego
National Guard
Thomas J. Wright
Division of Fish and Wame
Wright
Harbor Development Commission
General Assembly
Gladys M. Brightman
Brightman
Harbor Commission
State Street
Poppasquash Road
Mass Contractor Low Bidder on Reserve Armory
The Welbilt Construction Co of Newtonville Mass is the apparent low bidder for an Army Reserve Armory on the north side of Asylum road. Bid $181,920 versus Kirkland Construction Co Cambridge at 204,198. Government estimate 164,500. Review two weeks, possible award end of period, start within two weeks, possibly last week of July. Town council authorized sale of 5.3 acres at old Poor Farm site to federal government for 7700.
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Welbilt Construction Co
Newtonville
Mass
Army Reserve
Asylum Road
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Boston
Kirkland Construction, Co
Cambridge
Slip Dredging Awarded To Rego Co On 1800 Bid
Rego and Sons Construction Co. won the dredging contract for State street and Church street slips. Their bid of 1800 topped two rivals, Thomas W. Kidd Jr. at 8100 and C Brito Construction at 2800 or 2000 if fill was removed. William A. Rego said work could start within a week and finish in about three weeks. the council to have Harbor master Wardwell verify mean low water height and approve completion.
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Rego and Sons Construction Co
State Street
Church Street
Thomas W. Kidd
Rego
Samuel C. Wardwell
Bristol's New Dog Officer Offers Lost Dog Service
Dog Officer Cabral announces a new service for lost dog owners and those seeking a pet. He will list descriptions of good stray dogs found in the Phoenix before they are destroyed, with two cocker spaniels cited as an example. He criticizes owner neglect and notes many dogs lack licenses as his work reduces strays.
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Cabral
Bristol
Manuel S. Cabral
Greylock Road
Chicago
Council Votes To Comply With 1956 Election Reform Law
Town council votes to comply with the 1956 election reform law and orders a census redone after a governor's request. Authorities discuss funding and board letters urging suspension, while officials plan funding carryover and future actions.
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Board of Canvassers
Dennis J. Roberts
Joseph F. Bruno
Sixteen Army Homes Planned Near Nike Site in Ferry City
The Army Corps of Engineers plans to build sixteen single family homes for married officers and men adjacent to the new guided missile Nike site near Ferry City. August 15 is set for completion with occupancy expected soon after by the 100 man battery. Each house budgeted at 13500 dollars, with bids possibly issued as a New England package deal. A Boston meeting will review housing criteria, while land acquisition and zoning details remain unresolved.
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Army
Army Corps of Engineers
Boston
Providence
Corps of Engineers
Robert J. Fleming, Jr
New England
Nike
Last Day To Enter Miss Fourth Of July Contest
Entry deadline is tomorrow at noon for the Miss Fourth of July pageant chaired by Thomas Fitzpatrick. Eleven entrants already. judging Tuesday at 5 p.m. on Reynolds School reviewing stand. The winner is crowned Wednesday at 10 a.m. on the Harriet Bradford Inn balcony by Town Council President Joseph F. Bruno.
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Thomas Fitzpatrick
Reynolds School
Harriet Bradford Inn
Joseph F. Bruno
Chamber of Commerce
Fourth of July observance fund total reaches 1954.03
The total collected to date for the Fourth of July observance fund has reached 1954.03, it was announced this morning.
Bristol Junior Chamber installs new president and officers
Richard Spence was installed as president of the Bristol Junior Chamber of Commerce along with internal VP Maynard Shulman external VP George Lima secretary Vernon Huestis and treasurer Vasco Castro at the Harriet Bradford Inn during the monthly meeting. Final plans were made for the Night Before The Fourth Dance at King Philip Bakemaster with Eddie Zack's orchestra. Ticket sales were reported as good.
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Bristol Junior Chamber of Commerce
Richard Spence
Francis N. Perry
Harriet Bradford Inn
Maynard Shulman
George C. Lima
Vernon F. Huestis
Vasco Castro
King Philip Bakemaster
Eddie Zack
Casino Theatre Opens With The Seven Year Itch In Newport
Newport opens its summer theatre season with Henry Morgan in The Seven Year Itch a Broadway comedy later made into a film. The play runs the rest of the week at the Casino Theatre.
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Casino Theatre
Newport
Henry Morgan
Wil
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