Bristol Library Week Reflects on Free Library History
Editorial recalls Bristol Rhode Island early adoption of a public library with the Rogers Free Library gift in 1877. It notes a current rebuild after last year’s fire, the need for funds, and National Library Week urging support. The piece quotes Hoover and Truman on libraries as passports to truth and the freedom to read.
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Bristol
Rhode Island
Providence
Robert Rogers
Rogers Free Library
National Library Week
Herbert Hoover
Harry S. Truman
Freud
National Library
Soul of America Red Cross needs Bristol support
The article portrays the American Red Cross as the soul of America in action with a $65 million war zero reserve and 650 disasters in two and a half years. It explains Red Cross relies on voluntary public support, provides relief, shelter, food, medical care, and rebuilding after disasters. Francis N Perry leads Bristol’s local campaign urging residents to contribute.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
Department of Government
America
Francis N Perry
Bristol
Lima Says Body Removal Law on Books Repr. Lima
In reply to requests for quick removal of bodies from highways after accidents Rep. George C. Lima said current statutes already cover this. He cited Section 19 and Rule 5 on notifying the Chief Medical Examiner and allowing removal to ambulances or morgue vehicles to avoid public exposure. Autopsies are not required by statute, but may be done when the examiner deems necessary. There are detailed provisions for transporting fatalities to the State Morgue and local handling in Newport County and nearby towns.
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George C. Lima
Lima
Fr. Limg
Kearney
Newport County
Jamestown
Woonsocket
Bristol
Westerly
Balzano Denies Statement on Fales Road Area
Balzano, president of Bayside Shores Improvement Association, denies claiming Fales Rd shore is private property and explains the group cleared rocks to create a beach but objects to out of state visitors using it to dodge town beach fees. Balzano says the work should not be exploited for free and emphasizes public access and fair fees.
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Fales Rd
Frank D. Balzano
Bayside Shores Improvement Association
Joseph Balsofiore
Narragansett Bay Outboard Association
Phoenix
Balzano
Bristol
Town Hears Call for Nonpartisan Elections and Manager Form
The town debate centers on civil engineering needs and whether to adopt a nonpartisan election system and a town manager form of government. Judge Accardi says the committee’s standards are high, while DePonte defends the report as nonpolitical. The council vote on adopting the reported qualifications passes 8 to 2.
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Accandi Accardi
Pigeon
DePonte
Martin
Canario
Accardi
Dogs at McMurdo base seek retirement from service
The McMurdo Sound supply base dog Bravo and four U S dogs face sale as the Navy plans retirements after years in cold, cramped conditions. Shipping bids due March 25 with a 20 percent deposit. dogs housed at Quonset Animal Hospital. Bravo, a seasonal favorite, weighs about 70 pounds at under two years old, while the other dogs Otter Oli Sitka Tanya range 4 to 7 years and about 56 pounds each.
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At & Com
Bravo
Navy
John Jack Bravo
McMurdo Sound
United States
Wavy
Chinook
Wonalancet
N.H
Otter
Oli
Sitka
Tanya
Legley
Naval Construction Battalion Center
Davisville
BR. I
Quonset Animal Hospital
East Greenwich
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Soul of America
Daughters of Isabella, K. of C. Hall
State St
Amycne Guild
First Baptist Church
Jr. Tri-Hit Club
YMCA
St. Mary’s Church
Church
Fales
Bristol Phoenix
Ey Ritter- Bubisner
Reeworth
Peggy McDonald Breens
the Post
R. Tol
Iowa
Franklin Delano
Gibraltar
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