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Newspaper
Hillside Times
Location
Hillside, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1976
Page
5
British ships loafed in the Delaware River during winter 1777 78, while American forces planned. Sir William Howe and Philadelphia officers dismissed any American action, as David Bushnell proposed explosive kegs to collide and explode against ships.
The piece recounts a January 5 1778 incident on the Delaware where British forces attacked floating kegs planted by Bushnell's forces, sinking a rowboat and causing panic among the British, with further reports of ship broadside fire and a butter keg mishap. It notes praise of British bravery and includes a quip about an American sailor satire. It also covers Baldassano defending Hillside Township services during inflation, touting fiscal policy, federal funds, and CETa programs, contrasting with Republican opposition.
The Conzano Italo American Organization CIAO forms in New Jersey to raise funds for an ambulance for Conza della Campania and nearby Avellino towns including Teora Sant Andrea di Conza Calitri Morra Cairano Leoni Pescopagano Andreta Castelnuovo di Conza Caposele. Founders include Mr and Mrs Umberto Garluccio and Mr Elberto Cerracchio. A 1976 dinner dance in Paramus launches fundraising with tickets via Thomas Consorti and donations through Miss Felicia Salandra.
Andrew P. Lynch of the U S Small Business Administration announces federal disaster assistance for property damaged by Hurricane Belle on August 9 1976 in Atlantic Cape May Monmouth Ocean and nearby counties. Applications accepted until October 21 1976 at temporary offices in Atlantic City Asbury Park and Newark Camden district offices with specified hours and phone numbers.
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