Plan Would Avert Tax Hike In Property Evaluations
The Phoenix reports a budget call totaling 457 448 91 for a financial town meeting page 8. Last year’s regular budget stood at 348 055 50, with 487 713 70 including a 70 000 bond for an incinerator. Council and Budget Committee back most department increases and expect no real estate revaluation if the first two budget sets pass.
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The
Phoenix
Colt Estate
J. Floyd Huestis
Council
Guest Speaker Harold Gibbs Set for Co-Mar-Cos Meeting
Harold Gibbs former member of the R I State Fish and Game board and former vice chairman of the Pollution Abatement Committee will be guest speaker at the Co Mar Cos Sunday evening meeting at 8 30 after the Union Service. President Robert Huey will preside.
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Harold Gibbs
R. I State Fish and Game Board
Co-Mar-Cos
Robert Huey
Bristol Republicans Respond To Opponents Rally Claims
Leroy L Doan, acting chairman of the Republican Town Committee, issues a prepared statement denying Democratic accusations. He urges voters to consider all tax implications, revaluation effects, and the status of bills such as land purchase on the Colt Estate, while defending council accomplishments and cautioning against tax-rate increases.
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Leroy L Doan
Republican Town Committee
Bristol
Veterans’ Training and Re-Employment Committee
Republican Party
Colt
House
Senate
Zoning Protest Fails to Alter Gas Station Plan
Surrounding property owners unite against Frank Carmone and Salvatore De Rosa seeking a change from Residential B to Business F at the Wood and Hope corner for a gasoline filling station. The Zoning Board votes to deny and cites objections from residents and concerns over spot zoning.
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Corner Wood
Hope
Frank Carmone
Salvatore de Rosa
Wood and
Hope Streets
Zoning Board of Review
Frederick T. Goff
Stamp Collectors Gather for Global Philatelic Show
A Bristol crowd of philatelists leads a lively hobby scene as New York hosts the International Philatelic Exhibition from May 17 to 25 at Grand Central Palace marking the 100th anniversary of U S stamps. Exhibitors from Europe and South America join delegates to display famed collections across three floors with viewing-friendly upright cases provided by federal agencies. King George VI will lend part of his collection for display.
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Bristol
Warren
Barrington
New York
Grand Central Palace
United States
U. S
New York City
Exposition Hall
George VI
England
U. S. Post Office Department
Bureau of Printing and Engraving
Bureau of Standards
Stamp Exhibit Highlights British Swiss and Brazilian Adhesives
An exhibit planned for a wartime era show features a court of honor displaying stamps from Great Britain Switzerland and Brazil issued up to 1870. Plans include a flat bed press and embossing machine to produce stamps and a complete stamped envelope. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing and American Bank Note Company will contribute key equipment and expertise.
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Great Britain
Switzerland
Brazil
Wagence
Honeseen Uesisting
Bureau of Engraving and Printings
American Bank Note Company
Stamp lovers prize early adhesive issues
Before 1847 postage was paid in cash and paid marks. the first adhesive stamps of 1850s gained high value up to 10000. By 1856 stamps became obligatory and philatelists seek perforated blocks with plate numbers. Post Office created a service for collectors, with annual sales around 3 million dollars.
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Tgtwa
Post Office Department
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