Regulations For Lights And Lighting On Cars
Regulations issued by Laure B. Lussier Registrar of Motor Vehicles specify authorized emergency vehicles and permits required for such vehicles. Prohibitions cover spot lights colored lights and front lighting. fog lamps have strict placement rules. headlamp limits apply on public highways.
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Laure B. Lussier
Dept. of Motor Vehicles
Registrar of Motor Vehicles
Interstate Commerce Commission
Navy Launches Intensive Allout Recruit Drive Nationwide
The Navy opens a broad voluntary enlistment campaign targeting men aged 17 to 30 eligible by President Truman's executive order lifting the draft age ban. Bristol recruiting station operates Wednesdays 1 to 3:30 pm. The drive seeks rapid demobilization, increases Regular Navy and Navy Reserve enlistments, and offers reduced terms, bonuses, and home leave credits for veterans and naval reservists transitioning to peacetime duty.
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Navy
Truman
George A. Hackett
Rhode Island
Bristol
Regular Navy
Navy Reserve
Armed Services
Army
Naval Reserve
Editor Note on WAC Recruiting Appreciation
The Rhode Island Women Army Corps Recruiting Staff thank The Bristol Phoenix staff for three years of cooperation and assistance in WAC recruiting. They express deep appreciation for the editor's kindnesses and the beneficial impact of contact while serving in the state.
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Bristol Phoenix Pub
Bristol
Rhode Island
Women's Army Corps
State of
WAC
Not Over Yet Dear Ros War Loan Poem by Soldiers
A wartime verse urging support for the Seventh War Loan. The poem speaks to troops and readers about fatigue, hunger, dirt, and endurance, insisting the war continues and the loan must be met. Signed by Pfe Daniel F. Monis of the 714 Ord. L.M. Co. and the Farmers 89th Inf Div Germany.
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China
Pfe
Daniel F. Monis
Ord. L.M. Co
Opening Night Of Kitty Foyle At Bristol Community Theatre
Bristol Community Theatre presents Kitty Foyle tonight at 8 30 with final dress rehearsals completed. directed by Mrs M Theresa Donovan and Mrs Natalie S Small. Morton Giles oversees cast, set design, and publicity as the group showcases a romance amid social satire set in Philadelphia Main Line society.
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Bristol Community Theatre
Kitty Foyle
Wynn
Kitty
Pop
Philadelphia
Veronica
Pop Foyle
Charles Callen
Myrtle
Jean McGeary Tappero
Mac
Jack Fetherston
Miss
L Wilbur James F Meiggs
Donald F Morrissey
Harman
Theatre Group
Bristol
Army answers on Class B dependents and Family Allowance
A Class B dependent loses Family Allowance at age 18 unless another eligible family member is included in the application. The constant payment is $37.00, and if the 18 year old is the sole dependent, payments stop or an overpayment may occur. Inquiries should go to Public Relations Officer Hq First Service Command Boston Mass.
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Newark
N. J
First Service Command
Commonwealth Avenue
Boston
Mass
Local figures named in transportation matter report
Millard, Dr Frederick V Martin, and Mrs Arthur Genthner are listed along with J Floyd Huestis and Earl P Mathewson in connection with a transportation matter.
Council Acts To End Nuisance At Fish Dump
Town council votes to close the fish dump at the town asylum after a flood of complaints about foul odor from Bristol Highlands to Pappasquash. Health officials call it a health menace and a cleanup plan uses lime to cover the area funded by general funds.
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Huestis
Bristol Highlands
Pappasquash
Polit
Serbst
William L. Serbst
Moore
Surrender aboard the USS Nevada celebrated by seaman Alfred Andrade
Alfred Andrade seaman first class USNR son of Jack B. Andrade of Bristol Rhode Island celebrated Japan's surrender aboard the USS Nevada at Leyte Gulf after a 32 day East China Sea mission. Captain Homer L Grosskopf Minneapolis announced the victory triggering a hats in air and jitterbugging on the ship. The ship, a veteran of Pearl Harbor the Aleutians Normandy Southern France Iwo Jima and Okinawa battles, marked the end of the war with a festive Holiday Routine. An invitation is extended for organizations to join Town Bowling League via Alger's Newstand.
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Bristol
Missouri
Michael Camello
Seaman
Prospect Street
US Rubber Co
L. Kelley Sylvia
Congregational Street
John Hancock Life Insurance Company
Frank J. Cavallaro
Richmond Street
George Almeida
Doran Avenue
Collins and Aikman Corporation
Nevada
Pacific
Alfred Andrade
USNR
Jack B. Andrade
Colt Farm
Japan
Leyte Gulf
East China Sea
Homer Louis Grosskopf
USN
Minneapolis
Minn
Pearl Harbor
Aleutians
Normandy
France
Iwo Jima
Okinawa
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SUCAR
Sir
USS
Alger’s Newstand
Joe Russo
Colonial Hotel
State St
Warren
MR. Tellier
ER. A. Skinner
Mammal
Isurance Suis
Hope St
Bristol, R. L
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