Protest prompts probe of Motorola radio contract by town council
The Town Council votes to investigate the awarding of a base station package to Motorola after a protest by Eagle Battery and Communications Co of Providence low bidder Joseph Giorgianini. The dispute concerns radios and a tower with bids of 4225 25 for Giorgianini and 4433 plus 106 for Motorola. The council plans an executive session and will pause action until the inquiry concludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motorola
Board of Fire Engineers
Joseph Giorgianini
Eagle Battery and Communications Co
Providence
Giorgianini
Bernard A Grabert
Francis Reuthers
Co- Gucisco Whores
Joseph Grinder
Frank Enos
Vasta L. Ruggiero
Whno
Grabert
German Equipment and Supply Co
Warwick
H F Davis Tractor Co
Boston
Mass
JJ Gregory and Sons
Fast Providence
Harold A Cooper
Perry St
Varnum Ave
Rock
Fiore Lepore Inc
Esmound
Rego and Sons Construction Co
Bristol
Francis Brothers Inc
This Town
Governor Chafee endorses Vincent Vaccaro for Rhode Island House
Governor John H. Chafee endorses Vincent Vaccaro in a Bristol voters letter on state central committee stationery. The governor praises Vaccaro as a well-qualified candidate who will be an effective representative. He highlights plans for elderly medical care, expanded vocational training, and support for the shellfish purification pilot at the State Armory.
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Bristol
State Central Committee
Vincent Vaccaro
Rhode Island
Vaccaro
General Assembly
Hee
State Armory
Church St
Carlone and Cayton Promoted to Police Posts
Councilman Domenico Canna announced last night that Leonard Clayton will join the regular police force and that Patrolman Anthony Carlone will become sergeant in the vacancy created by retiree Henry J Sylvia. Carlone will not assume Sgt duties.
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Domenico Canna
Leonard Clayton
Anthony Carlone
Henry J Sylvia Set Carlone
Nunes cites Vaccaro lack of experience in Rhode Island jobs plan
Alfred Nunes, Democratic candidate for the Second district, argues Vincent Vaccaro lacks experience and concrete plans to create jobs. He urges reducing business costs in Rhode Island through rehab and retraining of injured workers to cut workmen's comp and unemployment rates, and identifies Rhode Island's industrial deterrents.
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Alfred N. Nunes
Vincent Vaccaro
Nunes
Vaccaro
Rhode Island
Bristol
Committee Moves For Cost Figs
William H Smith led the meeting of the school building committee to obtain complete development cost data for Wardwell Farm and Chestnut Street sites. The group voted to enter executive session to select an architect, with final selection at the next meeting and a subcommittee to report on costs after interviews.
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Ing Committee
Wardwell Farm
Chestnut Street
Tower Clock Re-dedicated at St Michael’s Church
The town clock at St Michael’s Church will be re dedicated at the 10 o’clock Sunday service. A plaque on the tower wall notes the rebuilding and electrifying of the clock and honors Louise A Harwtell for Joseph Charles Hartwell’s memory.
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St. Michael’s Church
John R Gardner
Louise A. S Harwtell
Joseph Charles Hartwell
New Bank Savings Attracts Customers In Warren
Yesterday on Hope Street Warren Miss Dolores Gervais watched her car burst into flames in front of Industrial National Bank. A passing representative vehicle quickly subdued the blaze before firefighters arrived. Gervais hoped to patronize the bank someday though her funds were tied to an automobile investment.
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Industrial National Bank
Dolores Gervais
Birch Swamp Rd
Warren
Hope St
Bristol Urged Sewer Extension to Gooding Ave
Health Officer Dr C Paul Bruno urged Bristol to approve financing of the third sewer trunk line for sanitary progress. He called on every citizen to back the project as a health measure.
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Paul Bruno
Gooding Ave
Bristol
27th Policeman's Ball Set for September 28 at Armory
The 27th Annual Policeman's Ball will be held on Saturday September 28 from 8 pm to 1 am at the National Guard Armory. Ed Drew and his orchestra will provide music for the dance after a bouffet dinner. Patrolman Cosmos Mancieri is chairman with Patrolman Goglia assisting, and Frank Almeida is publicity chairman. Tickets available at the police station or from any officer. reservations may be made by calling CL 3 6900. The event expects up to 400 attendees. Patrolman Anthony Carlone is treasurer and Sgt Joseph T Teixeira is secretary.
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National Guard
Cosmos Mancieri
Goglia
Anthony Carlone
Joseph T Teixeira
Bristol Community Fund aims for 1963 drive of 24866 dollars
Manuel A Sousa, general chairman, announces a 1963 goal of 24866 dollars for the Bristol Community Fund. Divisions targets include special gifts 3500, small business 1250, clubs 400, industrial 9500, corporations 5500, residential 3916, military 100, educational 400, municipal 100, and professional 200. Residents urged to give as generously as possible. drive runs through October and ends November 13 with many workers visiting homes, businesses, and servicemen to reach the goal.
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Manuel A Sousa
Mr Sousa
Russel W. Southwick
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Council
Chafee
John H. Chafee
Carlone, Cayton
William H Smith
John Principe, Jr
Rotary Club
James D. Rielly
Anthony Pinhero
Howard R. Newman
New Bank Savings
Auto
Ger
Vais
Ed Drew
Frank Almeida
Anthony Ferrara
Thetere
Bristol Community Fund
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