Governor Green Opposes Expanded Holiday Plan
A 1935 letter debate shows Governor Theodore Green disapproving an Armistice Day bill and signaling opposition to Columbus Day. The exchange includes editorial rebuttal and analysis of whether the Columbus Day bill was effectively vetoed. The dispute centers on holiday definitions and voter referendums.
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Brookfield Act Draws Big Crowd For Cohan Musical Comedy
Bristol Train of Artillery Entertainment Association presented Fifty Miles From Boston at Guiteras auditorium. Cast led by Andrew Iverson and Beanie Peckham delighted with lively staging and strong town characterizations while Judge Leahy urged 1936 series-ticket sales. BTA Band provided versatile accompaniment as actors and chorus shone in three acts.
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DiMauro Mrs. Di Mauro Beloved Bristol Resident
Mrs. Di Mauro of Bristol Connecticut died after 42 years in New Port area life. She was wife of a restaurant proprietor and mother of four, with siblings Peter Voccia and sisters Josephine Rucci and Antonetta Cavallaro. Burial at St. Mary Seemet.
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Harbor Views Triumph in Merchant League Night
Harbor Views defeated Chase Bros 57 to 33 while All Stars and Bristol Trans ended with 50 to 34 and 22 to 54 scores. Harbor Views led with Paull’s three string total of 349 pins for the night asMerchant Teague matches rolled Friday on State Street alleys.
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Why We Need A Constitutional Convention
A call for a constitutional convention outlines proposals including permanent voter registration with residency-based re-registration rules, extended registration period, governor appointments of judges with Senate confirmation, removal for cause, prohibition of dual office holding, easier constitutional amendments, veto power on specific appropriation items, home rule for towns and cities via referendum, preserving town representation, and balanced city to town representation in the Senate. It urges a yes vote for delegates by marking the first column.
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