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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1936
Page
2
The piece criticizes the State Senate for voting $100 bonuses to war veterans without proper investigation. It argues the public cares more about prudent use of tax money and on exposing the error than on who exposed it. The Tuesday case is seen as illuminating the need for greater scrutiny.
The committee reports the Bristol budget should remain near last year’s level due to tax shortfalls and $111,900 in unpaid taxes as of February 1. It urges strict spending, noting taxpayers already struggle to pay bills and that only essential expenditures should be funded.
Town residents gather for church services and music at DéWolf Memorial Chapel and the Providence State D A R meeting at the Biltmore Hotel. Bristol records a leap year baby born Feb 29 at St Joseph’s Hospital. Sea Scouts plan a Thames Street meeting with new committee members invited.
A Boston boy aboard a suspected pirate schooner plots escape with help from children. After slipping a boat under the bows, they wait at the dock then learn the crew are kept below deck by sentinels. The vessel sails away during a storm after Bristol interests spark talk of detaining the crew.
James B. Lee reports the Olympians led by John Foxy Marshall face the Cup Defenders in the opening Thursday twin bill at the YMCA gym. Michael DeLeo to toss up the ball as fans pack the gallery. the Olympians boast a star lineup and lead the WPA league second half with three wins and one loss.
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