Korean air hero saves wingman in jet encounter over Korea
Bay City Times reports on a carrier mission where Lieutenant Howard Thayer aids fellow pilot Schechter after Schechter is blinded in flight. Thayer guides the incapacitated wingman to safety despite heavy antiaircraft fire, exemplifying crew valor aboard the U S S Valley Forge during Korean duty.
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Korea
Glenn MacDonald
Bay City
Mid
Bon Homme Richard
Howard Thayer
Los Angeles
Schechter
U.S.S
Valley Forge
Thayers
Schechters
Republican Town Committee Favors DeLeo for Chair Amid Dissension
Sources say internal GOP rift seeks Raymond DeLeo as new chairman if Orlando Bisbane steps down after weeks of rumbling. A dissident faction reportedly rejected a woman candidate, preferring DeLeo who previously held the state central committeeman post and contested Bernardo’s faction for control. The matter prompts calls to focus on party unity and proper procedure.
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GOP Town Committee
Orlando J. Bisbane
Raymond DeLeo
Bisbano
Ralph A. Bernardo
DeLeo
State Central
Dr. Bernardo
Isbanann
Rhode Island Veterans Home prep upgrade plan endorsed
The Rhode Island Development Council released a study recommending razing most of the 1890 Rhode Island Veterans Home buildings and replacing them with a modern single story facility of about 250 to 260 beds. The report calls for designing the new home to accommodate women veterans if any exist.
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R. I. Veterans’ Home
R. ‘I. Development Council
R.I. Veterans’ Home
RI. Development Council
Plan to demolish dangerous building sparks Bristol debate
A dissident aide advances a plan to remove a hazardous structure in Bristol County. The project would demolish a crumbling building under local fire supervision with aid from CD engineering, the police, and guardsmen. Opponents cite political risk while supporters, including Rego, pledge material donations and safety measures in April demolition.
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Bristol’ Phoenix
Tetreault
Helen
Af. W. Council
Albdoruit
William R. Rego
Joseph Rodrigue
Rego
CD Engineering Services
Heward
Nto
Debrig
Civil Defense squabble over air raid letter reforms
Conflicting statements last night by Civil Defense Director Wilfred F. Tetreault and CD administrator Joseph Rodrigue heated a dispute over a failed air raid drill. Rodrigue accused Tetreault of sending an inadequate instruction letter, while Tetreault blamed Rodrigue for delaying revisions. A CD Advisory Council meeting later this week is awaited as the feud continues.
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Civil Defense
Wilfred F. Tetreault
Joseph Rodrigue
CD Administration
Tetreault
Rodrique
Teto
Aifiliny DuPont
Rodriqué
DuPont
CD Advisory Council
Bristol CD
Concert Program Listed as Free Centerpiece of Fund Drive
The R L Philharmonic Orchestra program for schoolchildren faces a shortfall of 100 dollars of 450 needed to sponsor a free concert for 800 students in grades three to five. Donations announced bring total to 338 with new gifts from Joseph Brogden Collins and Aikman Corp C J Falugo and boosters. If shortfall persists the children will be asked for a 25 cent donation to cover costs. The concert under Francis Madeira proceeds Monday at 1 30 p m in Andrews Auditorium with Mozart Amaryllis Falla Porter's Beethoven Humperdinck Grofe and Goldman works on the program.
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R. L Philharmonic
Bristol Women’s Club
Louis G. Evans
Slub
Joseph Ce Brogden
Collins and Aikman Corp
C. J. Falugo
Max Phenes
Mary Scantjon
Ralph Lawson Jr
Alfred E. Newton
Andrews
Auditasrium
Francis Madeira
Iby Mozart
Louis XII
Iby Quincy Porter
de Falla
Humperdinck
Hangel
Gretel
Grofe
Goldman
Action On Elections Due Tonight in Town Council Meeting
The town council plans quick action on moving local elections from March to November. They will seek sponsors in the state legislature to change election dates, with bills likely to be introduced at the next session. The Assembly must approve procedural changes for local government to become legal.
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House of Representatives
G.O.P
T. Ibennbe
al Spoet
Amos S. Gorham
Gorham
Atlas
Bristol Budget Committee Hears Sewer Plan Notes
Town department heads present at a Bristol Budget Committee meeting discuss sewer system concerns and funding priorities. Officials review proposed allocations and project timelines while addressing public works efficiencies and maintenance needs.
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Heseyv
Bristol
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