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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1949
Page
1
Bristol readers prepare for Red Feather drive on Sunday as hundreds of volunteers canvass the town and ring every doorbell to support the 1949 Chest campaign. Residents are urged to stay at home to ensure full coverage and cooperation as industrial workers, clubs, and schools complete their canvassing tasks.
An editorial laments dangerous parking on Hope street and surrounding areas in Bristol. It cites rampant double parking and all day parking in restricted zones, urges enforcement of existing rules, turnover improvements, and potential use of vacant lots while urging the town council to act decisively.
The Town Council calls a special financial meeting for Monday evening October 31 to decide on relocating the town dump from Minturn Farm after a lengthy dump study committee report. Dr Samuel D Clark says the decision was unanimous and a formal settlement offer from relocation proponents was discussed after a closed session.
A week long newspaper survey finds drivers and police largely disregard parking rules in the main business district. East Hope street one hour zones are routinely breached while all day and double parking on West Hope and State streets go unenforced. Multiple vehicles near Belvedere Hotel and a police official’s car occupy one hour zones with no timely corrective action.
Dr Anthony J Ramos named chairman of a building committee for St Elizabeth's Church. Tentative plans include a parochial school and recreational facilities. A two week pledge drive among parishioners is planned from Nov 6 to Nov 20, with Anthony J Nunes as secretary.
An excerpt shows soldiers lamenting illness and fatigue as they face ongoing combat. The speaker worries about morale and the need for respite, while others fear retaliation, and express longing for support and a sense of purpose amid hardship.
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