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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1957
Page
4
A Sunday farewell ceremony for the Cutter Spar was notably led by James D. Rielly whose workhorse effort and the support of the Portuguese Independent Band colored the event. The piece praises singular dedication and the collective talent that embodied the shipshape Bristol fashion sentiment.
The piece argues for a strictly nonpartisan charter commission in Bristol to advance home rule reforms. It cautions political endorsements would politicize the commission, urging a qualified, apolitical group to modernize local government for the long term.
The Bristol Cancer Society reports progress in its annual fund appeal but not yet at the goal. A house to house effort continues with remaining uncontacted homes urged to mail contributions to Cancer fund Bristol RI. checks to R I Cancer Society. Also notes delays in railings repairs on Asylum Road near the railroad bridge, criticizing town government for inaction despite a large town budget.
The piece discusses monetary policy under President Eisenhower, noting inflation concerns, the need for a stable dollar, and warnings from Federal Reserve vice-chairman C Canby Balderston about creeping inflation. It also critiques former President Truman’s stance on tight money and the rising price era.
A collision at Valley Street and High Street at 5 35 p m involved Marie L Diodati 18 of 39 DeWolf Ave and Mrs Archie J Stark of Newport injuring Diodati who complained of arm pain A Fatima Drive resident reported an 85 Evinrude motor and gear stolen from State Street dock A Roma Street resident reported a damaged parked car A collision on Hope Street with a parked car damaged and a station wagon also damaged with both drivers and cars identified
The Coast Guard Cutter Spar crew offer thanks to Bristol citizens for the May 19 1957 bon voyage and for support from James D Rielly and Roswell S Bosworth Jr of Bristol Phoenix. Also noted is a reader reporting a discovered dry well in their driveway and warning mothers about backyard digging due to possible hazards in abandoned wells and sharp stones.
Joseph Antinucci 66 of 56 Richmond St died Saturday at home after a short illness. Born in Castelmare Italy on December 9 1890 he was the son of the late Domenico and Mariacarmine Abbate Antinucci. Survived by his wife Susie and children J Antinucci CarWi East Conn and Philomens John son of East Providence with seven grandchildren. Funeral held this morning at 8 15 from Sansone Funeral Home 193 Wood St with solemn high Mass at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church at 9 burial in St Marys Cemetery.
William J Harper former Bristol school superintendent from 1929 to 1930 died Saturday of a heart ailment at his White Plains home at age 67. He later directed probation for Westchester County and taught criminology at Fordham University. Funeral held in White Plains this afternoon. The obituary notes his career shift to penology and education in New York.
George Fish notes a surplus of old newspapers locally while Todd’s kennels use them. In India Kawadiwallas buy imported newsprint for containers and pay 5 to 6 annas a pound for old papers. India began its first government newsprint plant in 1955 costing about $12 million. The writer suggests saving papers until prices rise and hints at a possible tie up with India.
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