Aud Alert System Debuts in Town at Police Station
The first all electronic Aud-Alert system in Rhode Island is tested after inauguration at the police station. Civil defense director Matthew Capone outlined eight active stations costing about 45.50 monthly, with plans for six to eight more. Fire Chief Wilson Luther and Deputy Director Albert H. Wilson praised the system, which will also broadcast school cancellations.
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Metacom Inn
Village Inn
Metacom Ave
Matthew Capone
Burnside Memorial
Capone
Wilson Luther
Albert H. Wilson
OCD
Edward Fitzgerald
Town Prepares Defense in Suit Over Murphy Death
The town defends a $250,000 negligence suit filed by the father of Michael P. Murphy who was killed during a pursuit by plainclothes Bristol Police Dept. members. Patrolman Charles Emonds is a co defendant in an earlier suit tied to the incident.
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Michael P. Murphy
Bristol Police Dept
Charles Emonds
Murphy
Apollo 12 Flight Update From Cape Kennedy
Unclear early afternoon reports say Apollo 12 may proceed after an off the pad lightning strike struck 40 seconds after liftoff at Cape Kennedy Florida. Navy crew inspect electrical systems before continuing checks on the moon mission trajectory and readiness.
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Brets
Cane Kennedy
Florida
Navy
Veterans Day tribute recalls all who served in war and peace
The Bristol memorial service honored veterans at St Michael's Church with remarks from Judge Dennis and Bishop Higgins. Weather moved exercises to the Veterans Home auditorium. Speakers included Arthur R. Roderick and William Serbst Jr, while Manuel Viveiros and Louis Alfano organized the event. Judge Dennis urged recognizing veterans beyond a single day, noting service spans World War I to Vietnam and across professions.
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Fi ‘Division District Court
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Episcopal
Rise Island
Columban Fathers
Arthur R. Roderick
William Serbst, Jr
Bristol Veterans’ Council
Manue Viveiros
Dennis
Viet Nam
Borges Bridge Dedicated at Colt State Park Ceremony
The Borges Bridge was dedicated in memory of Pfc Joseph W. Borges USMC during Saturday morning exercises at Colt State Park. Knights of Corte Reais hosted a collation at the Casino with remarks by Major James L. Williams and U S Senator John O Pastore. Dignitaries from state and Bristol officials attended, with tributes from Gov Frank Licht and others.
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Joseph W. Borges
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Colt State Park
Knights of Corte Reais
Louis P. Alfano
James L. Williams
Marine Barracks
Newport
U.S
John O. Pastore
Fernand St. Germain
Washington D.C
Frank Licht
Joseph F. Bruno
Michael Balzano
Henry Pacheco
Leonard Holland
Bristol Town
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Arthur R. Roderick
Anthony J. Dennis
Antonio S. Almeida
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U.S. Marine Bars
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