Committee Chooses War Memorial Panel Plan Sparks Fiscal Debate
The town meeting selects a five veterans four non veterans committee to plan a municipal World War memorial. The group backed by leaders including Admiral Gilbert Hoover supported a $5000 fund for architectural costs, while opponents urged delaying the appropriation amid tax increases from $2.48 to about $2.80.
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Gilbert C. Hoover
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Anthony Ramos
Edward J. Fitzgerald
Albert Sousa
Prescott B. Paull
Sebastian’ Bernard, Jr
Edward Kunz
James E. ‘Sullivan
John Romano
Ralph M. de Leo
James F. Pierce
Kearney
Americi Dental
Orial
Step Taken To Change Fiscal Year
Town meeting approves enabling legislation to shift the fiscal year from January 31 to June 30. Councilman Murphy cites seven advantages including alignment with the state year, pay-as-you-go operation, budgeting by new councils, earlier budget prep, elimination of unpaid bills, reduced school department confusion, and more economical town management. Under the plan the annual town meeting would move to the fourth Monday in April.
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State Assembly
Frank J. Murphy
Y M C A Bristol seeks associate members after Chest Drive shortfall
The Bristol Y M C A launches an associate member drive March 21 to 20 amid a 33 percent budget cut from the Community Chest. With 55 percent of income from that source, the Y must find new revenue as program costs exceed twenty dollars per member. The campaign slogan is Serve youth that they may serve.
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Community Chest
Genthner
Unemployment Office Complaints Prompt Action Plan
Gladys M. Brightman and Henry Alfred report numerous complaints about unemployment compensation at the Warren office. Governor Pastore authorized discussions with Mr. Bride to find a favorable, near-term solution and Bristol County scouts will assist in addressing the issues for local residents.
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George R. Fish
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Roudet O. Turner
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Gladys M. Brightman
Bristol County Olympics Crown Two King and Queen Picks
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church sponsors a July 12 outdoor pageant at Cuiteras Field to crown a King from younger youths and a Queen from those 14 or older with a Jr. Queen chosen from the younger group. Committee members include prominent county residents and Father Emilio Donanzan as chair.
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Bristol County
Red Cross Budget Boosts Taxes for Local Aid Plan
Local Red Cross chair Mrs. Clara Diman announced a budget that will raise taxes to fund emergencies such as hurricanes and fires. The organization aided 65 service members and 65 veterans with welfare, illness verification, and social histories, plus 134 housing inquiries directed to authorities. Christmas packages were sent to Newport Naval Hospital. Total donations reached $2134.60 from numerous supporters.
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1949 Appropriations Total From Taxes Reserve Accounts
The record notes appropriations totaling 509559.98 drawn from taxes reserve accounts and borrowing. It references revenue sources including racing and liquor revenue, relief sales tax, and related funds. The summary notes a fiscal allocation across specified tax and revenue streams for the year 1949.
Bristol Town Votes Large Budget at Meeting
One of Bristol’s largest town meetings approved total appropriations of 509 277 23 with 428 477 37 from taxes and an estimated 15 percent rise in valuations. Over 360 residents filled the Reynolds School auditorium to discuss sewer repairs and several capital requests while debates over park space and veteran programs continued.
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Reynolds School
Carl Rockwell
Baker
Wood Street
C. Dew. Brownell
John Armone
Radio Opera Fans Find Quiet Joy in Broadcasts
A reader describes listening to Saturday opera broadcasts, noting the contrast with live theatre. He cites Opera News for insight, recalls favorites and recent performances, and mentions a New York library group of faithful listeners ending another season.
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Peter Grimes
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