DuPont Wins Sewer Commissioner Race by 44 Votes
Anthony W. DuPont was declared the winner over Louis Tortorice by 44 votes after the Town Council canvassed results. Tortorice may challenge the tally, citing a machine total discrepancy. a court-ordered recount or state board review could follow. Captain Herzig gained 12 votes, giving him 97 over Ian Walker, while John Marshall’s margin over Louis Silvia stood at 162 votes.
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Anthony W. DuPont
Louis Tortorice
DuPont
Tortorice
Court House
State Elections Board
Mr. du Pont
J. F. Huestis
John W. Church
Lucien Capone
Council
Bennie Mansi
Huestis
Orlando Bisbano
Mr. Mansi
James F. Wylie
State Election Board
Paul A. Herzig
Ian M. Walker
John P. Marshall
Louis Silvia
Knights of Columbus to Honor Colt Basketball Team
The Knights of Columbus voted to sponsor a testimonial banquet for the 1946 47 Interscholastic League Class C champions Colt Memorial. Albert Fusonie is general chairman with a committee meeting Sunday at 2 at the K of C home.
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Knights of Columbus
Colt Memorial
Albert T. Fusonie
Bristol Teachers Association objects to cost of living bonus plan
The Bristol Teachers Association expresses dissatisfaction with the Budget Committee plan to award a cost of living bonus. It states teachers sought a new salary schedule approved by the School Committee and notes national trends to raise salaries. The group cites NEA guidance for a $2400 minimum and its own request of $1600 as modest, calling for pay commensurate with professional services.
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Phoenix
Bristol Teachers Association
National Education Association
Joseph F
Town Election Results Snapshot with Party Split Leaders
Returns show party contest outcomes across moderator clerk and council seats with Republican Democrat leads. Key pluralities cited for Hoover Murphy Marshall and Du Pont plus district level results and provisional counts for clerk and probate court.
Republicans Victorious In Town Council Battle
The final returns show Republicans winning all Town Council seats by pluralities from 59 to 281. Democrat Norman E. Benard narrowly beat Republican Joseph A. Murgo for School Committee, 121 votes. Duel remains unresolved in the DuPont Tortorice sewer race with competing 44 plurality vs a claimed six vote margin.
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Norman E. Benard
School Committee
Joseph A. Murgo
DuPont-Tortorice
DuPont
Mr. Tortorice
Pagnano Resigns as Bristol Democratic Chairman
Pasquale Pagnano resigns as Bristol Democratic Town Committee chair after Election Day amid disputes over a press release linking local officials to gambling. James Salzano and Louis Silvia, not invited to the late Sunday conference, approved the statement later. Prescott B. Paull emerged as a potential successor, though he gave no commitment.
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Pasquale Pagnano
Democratic Town Committee
Pagnano
James Salzano
Louis Silvia
Meeting For Tourney Postponed In Andrews Gym
George W. Boutilier announces the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament planning meeting is moved from Monday night to Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the YMCA. Representatives from all teams must attend to finalize the schedule. Committees include Awards and Judges with Frank Rene chairing and Roger Keith among members.
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George W. Boutilier
Andrews Gym
YMCA
Frank O. Rene
Roger Keith
Anthony Ramos
Andrew Vorro
James J. Velleca
Bristol Town Council Elects New Leaders
The Bristol town representatives, Gilbert C. Hoover John P. Marshall Capt P A Herzig Paul Millemaggi and Francis J. Murphy pledge a clean honest efficient administration. They call for unity across party lines and seek support from all residents to work together for the town’s betterment.
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Bristol
Gilbert C. Hoover
John P. Marshall
P. A. Herzig
Paul Millemaggi
Francis J. Murphy
Canon Parshley Defends Political Role in Town Council
Canon Parshley states he has no party position and acted only in an advisory capacity. He credits Republican nominees Admiral Hoover and Mr. Murphy and says Democratic nominations were credible, concluding the town benefits from active party participation and a free government.
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Democratic Party
Admiral Hoover
Mr. Murphy
Republican Party
Politician Thanks Supporters and Critics After Campaign
A public figure thanks supporters and opponents alike after a recent election. The speaker notes a desire for protective services due to unpopularity and hopes for a smooth two year term for the new council following a decisive March 12 result.
Florida’s Gold Coast described by Captain Halsey Chase
In a letter from Captain Halsey Chase Florida is praised as a winter resort hub and vital greens and citrus producer. Miami is highlighted as a booming, swank coastal city with a bustling but costly economy, while cautions about politics crime and overbuilt streets are noted amid wartime price shifts and evolving tourist demand.
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Florida
Capt
Halsey Chase
Miami
California
Palm Beach
Gold Coast
Gulf Coast
South
Atlantic City
Los Angeles
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Salvatore Massano
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Thomas Fitzpatrick
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Jerome Donovan
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James E. Sullivan
Augustine B. Nerone
Samuel C. Wardwell
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Ann Sheridan
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Margaret McCarthy
Francesco Langello
Reynolds School
Claude Hazledine
Prescott B. Paull
Democrat Party
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Anthony Iasiello
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Red Cross
Mount Hope Community Club
Joseph Riccio
Club
Nick George
Phillip Sansone
Joseph Proto
Lucien Montaro
John E. Reilly
Norman Rowe
Anthony Balzano
Bristol Boy Scouts
Edmond Rego
Joseph Carreira
Joseph Almeida
David Lawrence
Matteo Castigliego
Raymond Cabral
Joseph Cabral
John Andrade
H. L. House
Canon Parshley
O. A. Rishe
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