14 Nov 1952
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1952
Page
1
The article notes Los Angeles Coliseum's 105000 capacity and 1600 staff from police to medical aides and operators. It explains crowd size dictates traffic control levels with minor under 35000, average from 35000 to 50000, and major over 50000. One way street plans scale with expected crowds.
Ground keepers at the Coliseum repair and treat the field for upcoming events. They fill divots with soil and grass seed, water, roll, and mow in ribbons. Chalk the lines, place goal posts for pros or college use, and monitor weather to plan sawdust and concessions.
The concessionaire must prevent overstocking and arrange early help for big games with crew arriving as early as 6:00 am. Cleanup costs average 1600 per game, with 90 workers sweeping 79 rows and 30 miles of seats from 11:30 pm to 8:00 am producing about 15 tons of refuse. Ushering staff meet at 11:00 for 2 pm starts or 12 noon gates, then crowds build to capacity.
Bristol Civil Defense will conduct its first full mock air raid under director Wilfred F. Tetreault at 1 00 p m Sunday November 23 The drill will simulate a building fire in the Common area with a water screen from CD firemen mock casualties fallen poles toppled and a broken water main Six mobile radio units will patrol and report damage and casualties Ground Observer Corps with 102 volunteers will report an enemy plane and mock bombing The exercise aims to test new equipment and communications from CD headquarters Burnside Building and will last about 40 minutes.
Carol Brice Negro contralto will open Bristol Community Concerts season November 24 at 8 15 in Colt School Auditorium. Promoters praise her as matching Shu man Heink Matzenauer and Homer and note accolades from New York critics. She has performed with the Boston Symphony in major cities.
Wilfred F. Tetreault announced a new radio receiver for the Ground Observer Corps at Minturn Farm to monitor Quonset Point air activity. The Air Force supplied the unit to distinguish friendly from enemy aircraft, aiding weekend coverage gaps as Bristol seeks volunteers.
Bristol zoning board heard Joseph Almeida seek either a zone change or an exception to permit industrial use on Broad Common Road for a jewelry firm. The Town Council also filed a companion petition with the council last week seeking a zoning change.
The Bristol Historical Society will display needlework from China Hungary Italy Portugal France and other countries along with early 1800s American pieces. The show runs next Tuesday through Sunday with daily hours 2 30 to 5 and 7 to 9. Entries welcome from non members in Society rooms Hope Street with committee contact Miss Alice B Almy or Miss Charlotte A Young. Hostesses listed include Miss Gladys Paull Mrs Milton Paine Mrs Albert Battcher and many others.
Bristol Council Knights of Columbus invites members and families to donate a pint for the K of C blood bank in Providence. Drives available Sunday at 10:00 a.m. and Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. Bank located in three Providence hospitals. Transportation provided. Contact Alfred Nunes or C Thomas Campagna for details.
Bristol schools face overcrowding due to a postwar birth boom with peak enrollments in 1953 54 55. Supt Fitzgerald warns two new parochial schools will not end the public system's growth, as plans shift toward temporary relocations and long term high school needs.
Coggeshall warns 1952 Christmas season is underway and calls for public help to handle a potential record mail volume. He notes 164 million people in the U S and anticipates mail exceeding 1961's 336 821 pieces. Businesses should mail circulars by 4 00 p m daily. earlier is best. Every household should participate.
Dr. John R. Bernardo former G.O.P. town committee member says moving local elections from March to state and national dates would not work well. He favors non partisan voting and criticizes master lever systems, citing Massachusetts as a model where voters select individuals rather than parties.
The R I Diplomatist Club held an Armistice Day dance Tuesday at the YWCA Hall Providence with Mrs Leda Nolan as chairlady. Delegations from Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island attended as the orchestra played music from the countries represented.
Yuletide mail abroad should go by air parcel post after December 1 and air mail for cards by December 5. Domestic and local deliveries follow later deadlines. Postmaster Coggeshall urges shopping now for stamps and supplies, checking lists, and sending gifts in smaller batches to reduce congestion.
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