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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1957
Page
4
Editorial argues Bristol seeks a representative study group to examine modern town government methods. No fixed pattern or commitment, only a report after thorough examination. Public input guaranteed, any changes require voter approval, with party platforms backing local reform.
President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles, with Dag Hammarskjold, have completed a second step by guiding Israel's withdrawal after British and French exit from the Egypt crisis. The UN now backs action, calls for canal use by all nations, and urges an end to border incidents with Egypt as Washington debates policy and Senate commentary.
The missive blames public officials for failing to clearly explain sewer funding and proposals in Ottocal. It notes two failed measures on January 31 and February 25 due to public confusion and warns that secrecy would doom any plan. Officials plan a joint meeting with the planning board council sewer commission health officer and state health representatives to discuss the situation. The public demands transparency and rejects closed deliberations.
Town officials discuss a fresh approach to the sewer problem after Dr Russell S. Bray announces a private meeting to plan next steps. Health officer Dr C Paul Bruno urges a comprehensive survey by an unbiased sanitary engineer to guide council action and inform residents.
State auditors report routine practice of sending confirmation letters on unpaid tax bills in the past three weeks to towns. The letters are standard forms asking recipients to confirm the amounts listed and are not demands for payment.
The Cub Pack Five held its tenth annual Blue and Gold banquet Saturday night at DeWolf Chapel in First Congregational Church. Rev John N. Sinclair gave the invocation and Rev Albert Hutchison delivered the benediction. Richard Usher was introduced as new cubmaster and awarded to the cubs. Norman Wood presented the Pack charter, with Norman Wood Narragansett Council field executive. Mrs Dorothy Smith Howard House organized arrangements, and the troop served.
Pioneer patrol led by Frank Del Toro stages a comeback in the inter patrol contest of Troop One BSA. They are daily honor patrols, winning games and tests while scoring 39 points in the games and tests. Shawnee patrol led by George W Northup remains top as Easter Monday ends the round. Plans include a monthly Pawtucket indoor pool swim and the 45th anniversary committee naming. March emphasis on rank advancement for outdoor season ahead of daylight saving time. Patrol leaders include Frank Del Toro, George Northup, Michael Murro, and Antone Maturi with Carmine assisting.
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