The 3 Cent Stamp And Its Rich Postal Story
The piece traces the 3 cent stamp from its 1851 inception through its use in revenue generation, noting iconic designs and honorees such as Washington and Jefferson. It highlights the stamp’s cultural footprint, including commemoratives and the 1948 peak with 27 new issues, before joking about preferring smaller stamps.
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Washington
Houden
National Geographic Society
Jefferson
NATO
Statue of Liberty
Liberty
Brooklyn
Mount Rushmore
Washington and Lee University
Monroe
Jackson
Lincoln
Roosevelts
William Penn
Webster
Generals Lafayette
Sherman
Grant
Sheridan
Goethals
Stephen W. Kearny
Roosevelt
Oe Dent
Byrd
Pennsylvania Academy of Grant Colleges
Highway Department budget request outlines road repairs and equipment
Highway Surveyor Reynolds G. Northup submits a 155 211 total for the department to cover extensive winter damage repairs on Herzig street Fatima Drive Fales road Mulberry Road Hopeworth avenue Annawanscott Drive and Beach Road storm sewer. He seeks a 100 percent salary increase and funding for two replacement trucks a new tractor a storage shop Blue Cross for 12 workers unemployment coverage and a reserve for a future rubbish truck replacement. Last year the town appropriated 90439 88 with operating sanitary special projects and road repairs contributing 53963 20 655 61 45775 34 817 40 respectively.
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Herzig Street
Fatima Drive
Fales Road
Mulberry Road
Beach Road
Rogers Avenue
Studebaker
Holmes Memorial Building
Northup
Colt Memorial High School cannot serve as town hall
Town solicitor Frank L. Martin told the Planning Board that under the deed Colt Memorial High School must remain a free public school and cannot be repurposed as town hall. The board discussed a Hope Street building as a potential town hall and reviewed budget allocations for the Platting, Planning, and Master Plan, noting about 1500 dollars may be returned unused.
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Planning Board
Frank L. Martin
Colt Memorial High School
Martin
Planning’ Board
Hope Street
Burnside Memorial
Colt High School
Colt Samuel P. Colt
Roger Pigeon
Pigeon
Power Squadron to Meet in Bristol Harbor 1955 Rendezvous
Narragansett Bay unit of the Power Squadron tentatively accepts an invitation from Harbor Development Commission to hold the 1955 rendezvous in Bristol Harbor. A joint meeting to set date and details is planned for next Tuesday. The event includes a log race and entertainment, with Rockwell Park hosting a band concert and the Bristol Yacht Club facilities likely used. The August Narragansett Bay Regatta on August 5–7 will also use Rockwell Park and possibly feature a band.
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Narragansett Bay
U. S. Power Squadron
Harbor Development Commission
Bristol Harbor
Squadron
Harbor Commission
The
Rockwell Park
Bristol Yacht Club
Rego Promises Study Of Prudence Island Wildlife Preserve
State Director John Lo Rego said the department and U S Wildlife Service will study Prudence Island north end for a wildlife preserve under the Pittman Robinson Act. Residents and harbor interests support the plan to boost business and harbor use, with island favoring a longer summer season.
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John Lo Rego
U S. Wildlife Service
Prudence Island
Bristol
Newport Counties
Congress
Rego
Harbor Development Commission
Nag Pond
Providenre
Water Company Official Proposes Million Dollar Upgrade Plan
Samuel A. Bargh president of Bristol County Water Co testifies that a one million dollar improvement program is needed to fix the town's water system. He says financing would require a 75 percent increase over a pending 30 percent rate hike and that Bristol should bear the costs alone. He notes weak spots, cites two elevated tanks and new mains, and discusses emergency plans for hurricanes. The hearings continue as officials debate the best solution and possible rate adjustments.
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Bristol
Bristol County Water Company
Samuel A. Bargh
Public Utilities Administration
Bargh
George A. McLaughlin
PUA
Barrington Station
Swansea
Mess Laughlin
Beequest
John Coffey
the Water Co
Martin
McLaughlin
Water Co
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Frank L. Martin Emerges as Bristol Political Leader
The Bristol March 9 election elevated Frank L. Martin to top tier status in the Democratic Party as he won reelection as probate judge and secured reappointment as town solicitor. Born 1908 in Providence, he brings war era OPA leadership, law practice, and strong local ties to Sen. Pastore and Gov. Roberts. His new role strengthens council relations and signals wider influence in Bristol affairs.
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Frank L. Martin
Martin
Bristol
Democratic Party
Edward L. Leahy
OPA
Upstate
John O. Pastore
Carmine J. Massano
Dennis J. Roberts
Sen. Pastore
Pastore
John ‘Romano
Anthony J. Nunes
Providence
Newman Is Honored as Rotary Secretary Retires
James M. Husband was elected president of the Bristol Rotary Club succeeding Howard R. Newman who retires after 23 years as secretary. Newman was named honorary secretary, received a rising vote of appreciation, and spoke at a meeting at the White Rail. Rabbi Théodore Lewis of Touro Synagogue Newport gave remarks on freedom and opportunity. New officers include John L. Burke as president William D. Hall vice president J. Foster Price treasurer and directors Husband Donald M. Burger August E. Gibbemeyer Dr. Anthony J. Ramos Alfred R. Meyer Jr. and Vincent Fasano to take office July 1.
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James M. Husband
Bristol Rotary Club
Howard R. Newman
Rotary Club
White Rail
Newman
Rotary
New England
Théodore Lawis
Touro
Newport
New Amsterdam
New York
R. J
John L. Burke
William D. Hall
J. Foster Price
Husband
Donald M. Burger
August E. Gibbemeyer
Anthony J. Ramos
Alfred R. Meyer, Jr
Vincent Fasano
Harbor Project Bids Advertised For Town Pier
Bids for a 200 foot pier launching ramp and improvements at Rockwell Park Thames Street park were advertised by the town. Sealed bids due Wednesday April 6 at 8 p.m. Plans available from engineer Joseph A Margo 116 Peck Avenue. Award delayed until state Senate approves a $20 000 loan authorization.
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Rockwell Park
Harbor Development Commission
Joseph A. Margo
Peck Avenue
Thames Street Park
Sen
Senate
House of Representatives
Huestis and Brecyn Named to Budget Committee
Two new members joined the town Budget Committee this week replacing resignations from Henry Street and Charles D. Brownell. The group met on Wednesday night for its first session with Perroni and will schedule meetings, consulting with town treasurer Alfred N. Nunes. The next meeting is planned for Sunday at 1 30 pm, with another session on Monday.
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J Floyd Eee
John
Henry Street
Charles D. Brownell
Perroni
Alfred N. Nunes
Veterans group to discuss Korean veterans qualification
The Lawson-Raidl American Legion Disabled American Veterans chapter invites Korean veterans to a meeting Monday night led by Commander Victor Oredatns Jr. The program will review qualification questions for Korean veterans in the General Assembly. Albert Puss reports invitations have been sent to the town delegation, with Senator Anthony DaPonte planning to attend and representatives Gladys Brightman and Henry Alfred also expected.
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Campaigh
Seeg
Victor”oredatns, Jr
Ho- Honus
Albert Puss
State House
Legislative Commission
General Assembly
Anthony DaPonte
Gladys M. Brightman
Henry Alfred
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America
Post Office Department
Milady
Edgar ‘Allen Poe
Luther Burbank
Victor Herbert
Augustus Saint- Gaudens
al Smith
Edison
Joseph Pulitzer
George Washington Carver
Clara Barton
Juliette Low
Will Rogers
Moing Michael
Joel Chandler Harris
Samuel Gompers
Betsy Ross
George Eastman
Harlan F. Stone
Casey” Jones
Department of Public Works
Reynolds G. Northup
Tire
North End
Ferry Road
Carol
Regult
Vic Fe
Ralph A. Bernardo
John R. Bernardo
LaSalle Academy
Providence College
Boston University Law School
James Roosevelt
Eleanor Cahill
Des Moines
Iowa
Robert
Raymond
Union Street
DeWolf
Shelter Harbor
Westerly
AL Martin
Friends of the Park Museum
Roger Williams Park
Bristol Historical Society
Martin Com
Joseph F. Bruno
Sec’y
Rabbi Lewis
United States
Huestis
Brecyn
Budget Comm
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