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An 1079 act notice outlines postal charges for the Bristol Phoenix matter. Rates shown include one year at 90.00 and six months at 90.00, with per copy pricing in cents.
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1956
Page
2
An 1079 act notice outlines postal charges for the Bristol Phoenix matter. Rates shown include one year at 90.00 and six months at 90.00, with per copy pricing in cents.
The article argues Eisenhower’s re-election validates the American electorate’s judgment and the President’s steadfast leadership. It praises his rugged principle, especially over Middle East tensions and Cold War challenges, and lauds Nixon as a valuable vice president whose future may outpace the office. It urges wisdom and strength from the President and aides to sustain world peace.
The first contingent of Army troops at the guided missile site in Bristol receives warm local hospitality during flag raising at Mt Hope. Battery C of the 751st AAA Missile Battalion will be away from families during its deployment, but residents are urged to welcome the men and help integrate them into town life.
A fragment discusses Hungary's collapse as poorly timed global focus on Egypt distracts from events there. It notes Russia's treachery and suggests future protests may rise again against tyranny if attention shifts.
The community calendar lists the Gryteers club meeting on Thursday at 8 pm in the First Congregational Church with a stamp and coin show. Titus Adams elected freshman secretary at Mount Holyoke College after Northfield School graduation. congratulations and notices of births, deaths, and hospital visits across Bristol including a birth at Truesdale Hospital and a Naval electronics technician graduation at Great Lakes. Community groups such as the Chamber of Commerce, School Committee, Holy Name Society, and Rotary Club meet weekly. several local residents receive recognitions, appointments, or attend regional conferences.
The Mt Hope Nike missile site near Bristol Rhode Island officially opened Monday at 2 p.m. with a flag raising by Col Parsons and Maj Conway. Lt Nelson Leggette led Battery B 751st AAA Missile Battalion. civilians and town officials attended as dignitaries pledged duty and security while families watched. Training by nearby Battery C 243rd AAA Gun Battalion was noted as forthcoming. Local leaders said the installation would reassure residents while ensuring the area contributes to national defense.
Marguerite S. Gooding writes to defend Pat Millemaggi as a Bristol Town Council candidate. She notes his decade of council service, openness in meetings, scrutiny of expenditures, and opposition to executive sessions. She argues past criticism is biased and cites his 16 years on a platform voters backed.
The Bristol School Committee holds a special session on November 3 1956 to counter an October 30 1956 press statement. It outlines a May 11 1953 inquiry into alleged poor treatment, notes a conference with all parties, records via tape, and concludes there was a misunderstanding with no loss of a teacher. The resignation of the teacher in 1955 is acknowledged with praise. Portuguese teaching is clarified. no link to a prior principal incident is found.
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