Budget Committee Urges Cut in Relief Rolls
The Budget Committee calls for reducing relief rolls and taking every possible step to decrease the number receiving aid. It argues the burden is out of proportion with taxpayers’ ability to pay.
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1937
Page
1
dWOLF REPLY TO JOHNSON ON CITY SEWER PROJECT
Republican spokesman F L dWolf responds to statements by Johnson asserting criticism should be based on facts. He notes the Church Street sewer project was completed two years before he joined the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Dwolf
Johnson
Church Street
Budget Committee Recommends 290000 Appropriation For Relief
The Budget Committee proposes a 29019061 appropriation from taxpayers for town relief amid rising costs from unemployment and welfare. The plan notes 19000 already approved at a November meeting, raising total potential spending to 271190.61 excluding the added 19000. It urges reducing relief by one third and emphasizes budget discipline to avoid financial strain on taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internet
Beis
Towzi
Beltiz
Zoning Board Grants McKenna PetitionTo Alter High Street Home
The Zoning Board of Review approved James McKenna's plan to convert 2 family dwelling at 2.84 High Street into eight apartments. Chairman James T. Pierce presided at the meeting and plans were submitted by McKenna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoning Board of Review
James McKenna
High Street
McKenna
James T. Pierce
Bristol Town Council reviews canvass taxpayers list
The council met to go over the list of taxpayers eligible to vote at the annual town meeting on March 15. John Marshall William A Bottomley Joseph F Pannone and James T Pierce were chosen as checkers for the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
John Marshall
William A. Bottomley
Joseph F. Pannone
James T Pierce
G O P Pledges Good Government as Voters Decide
Albert Johnson, Republican nominating committee chairman, declares the GOP has done its duty for good government and urges voters to choose candidates who promise residential development, town beautification, and swift town rehabilitation amid criticism of the incumbent council and alleged wasteful administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Nominating Committee
Counel
Nats
Albert Johnson
Johnson
Biannual election looms as Bristol chaos stirs town
Voters line up in two districts as polls open at eight in the morning to decide the town council fate. Campaigns have been heated with both parties predicting victory before the results at nine this evening. Names of moderators clerks and council candidates are listed for both Democrats and Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brstol County
Reynolds School
Anthony J Nunes
Democratic Town Committee
Prescott B Paull
Victor
John R. Bernardo
Republican Town Committee
Republican Towns Committee
Johnson
Republican Party
Bristol
Fred G. Cleaver
Joseph M Edmonds
Thomas M. McGrath
John Marshall
Gabriele Accardi
Joseph F. Pannone
William A. Bottomley
Councilman deWolf Defends Budget Practices to Bristol Citizens
In a letter to the editor Bristol Councilman Francois L deWolf rebuts claims by Albert Johnson for the Republic Town Committee. He explains prior knowledge of budget shortfalls and defends CA projects on De Cristofaro Road and the Church Street storm sewer as CA work. He accuses Johnson of unfounded accusations and emphasizes constructive criticism must rest on facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francois L. deWolf
The
Phoenix
Albert Johnson
Republic Town Committee
deWolf
Budget Commission
Council
de Cristofaro Road
Tupelo Lane
Paull
Johnson
Twaly
EF. R. A
Bristol
Church Street
Janere
Spebs
Bristol Battery Praised After Federal Inspection
The Bristol Battery under Col Webster earned praise from Major Vogel after a Sunday inspection at Church Street. Capt Moren led the unit through maneuvers including infantry, artillery, first aid and riot duty, with strong remarks on order and appearance. Present were First Lieuts Commons and Garvin and First Sgt Morris, plus Lt Col Metzgar and Majors Moore and Haigh of the 243rd Coast Artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Estee
Far
Webster
Church Street
Ariery
Bristoll
Jon Vogel
Albert A. Moérén
Vogel
Col. Webster
In Specvion
Moren
James T. Commons
James J. Garvin
Manuel
Bristol Fire Chief Faces Possible Reappointment Challenge
Rumors say Fire Chief Robert J. Anderson may be opposed for reappointment this spring despite endorsements from two of Bristol’s four fire companies. Moses Moore and former Fire Chief John Grabert are named as leading alternatives, with others also in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Anderson
Moses Moore
Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder Company
John Grabert
Anderson
State Department of Public Roads
Bristol
Hydraulion
Ever Readys
Adderson
Moore
Board of
Fire Engineers
Iss
Iconjectural
Rayatoa A. A
St Hyraujion
Harry. Ysance
Ae Rea
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