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EIGHT NEWPORT'MERCTJKV AND WEEKLY NEWS FRIDAY, MARCH 20, IOCS Crowds See Parade; Blast Of Musket Only Sour Note It was a colorful day (or Hie! Thc governor, was Irish and lhe oilier thousands 'marching without an overcoat who lined yesterday's SI. P'l- 1 rick Day parade route lo view marc hed and i the spectacle i was'skipped along beside him. He marked by a pre climactic told her, "H's not loo good" explosion as lhc first divisionjwhcn he gave her back her passed lhc reviewing stand, but she seemed uncon- Sgt, James Brady, 13 of 37icerned as she ran back into Hall Ave. and Iwo other crowd, hers of thc Newport Artillery! Officials marching or riding Company color guard were i behind the governor included in" a salute with Kelly, parade a War firearms when with Ihe Rev. James flinllock musket exploded iniFilz Simon, St.

Auguslin's his face. The stock splinlered paslor and parade hosl: and he sustained powder llambly, and Mayors over his face but no one of Cranston, Hobbs of; of thc hundreds al the end of-vVarwick and Doorley of Provi- the parade route was hurl, I.t. Tony Napolitano. The salute was fired dirccllyF? was ara(le ad i in front the reviewing march. werc 5C 1 cnc ra II.

stalc TM 3 on which were Governor fee; the Mosl Rev. Bernard Kelly, auxiliary i of Providence; thc mayors of of the slate's largest cities and Gen Leonard Holland, state other and local politicai; a ulan eenoral; i and military figures. a A a president of cst did nol break stride unlil he Greenwich Town Council; or- and lhe three other members mcr Rpvernor John A. Nolle; of lhc company had passed lhe a formcr en Mr blalc Chairman John G. McWccncy.

'officials included Sen. Brady was driven lo Newport Jo Savagc Representatives Hospital in a police ciuiscr. He Tom E( war ds, Jeremiah C. was treated for the am 0 iricn and City Solicitor James S. 0'- burns and released.

Maj. John P. Laulh, who was marchine Brady, Sgl. James Douglas and Sgt. Maj.

Brien. Following in cars were Police Gc'rald Morrisonr'saidlhat'the Chief Joseph A Radice, Fire explosion could have resulted Cnlef Jol)11 Patterson and from one of Iwo things, lie marching delegation of police. The CruDesI.ant Navy Band fol- said the slcel could have be- lowed and Ihcn came the color come weak and brittle, noting guard of Ihe Newport Artillery that the rifles are almost 200 Company. After another group of cars came the Middlelown i years old. Or, he said, the charges were rammed in hard yesterday and maybe (ion and providing plenty explosion could not move Ior-j marc mvs st.

Catherine ward Ihrough the barrel. Academy girls, followed by sev- Laulh said that the other cra i Bov scout and Cub Scout flinllock and pistol fired marc hcd to the.music. 1 been fired many times before. He said that the company was go-' there are any weak spols but City Rejects Plea To Hold Back Award ibivK, 817-'i7Jl Raymond Mcllrrmolli Spring's Activities SPRING IS Till: SKASON OF THE YEAK when U'liurc A request to defer for a week the award of a contract for liquid chlorine for thc Water Department, lo consider rejected 5 thoughts turn to many new activities. Winter seems lhe Council last night.

It was said thai in New Hampshire, where lhe low bidder is lo-i cated, low bidders, are often passed over lo give lhe con- Irads to a New Hampshire firm. Jeremiah C. Lynch of Virgadamo, Boyle. Lynch, spoke to the cpuncilmeni in the city clerk's office before the meeting. Representing Ihe Fields Point Manufacturing Co.

of Providence, he asked the- ontinuance so that he could earn the facls in the case. He 'j aid his company, in bidding neverending, and spring, long awaited, is most welcome. Spring means more outdoor fun. It means a beautiful atmosphere with Nature in its full glory, Planters help lo supplement Nature's bright colors with the many and varied flowers and bushes. The gentle breezes of spring are pleasing not only to these home gardeners but also to New Hampshire, had of sportsmen or sportswomen, to playing children and to ccn passed over, the awardji ccna C1 Si any arc already preparing their boats for pany! S'SrtVlru" water travel and fun.

Newporters turn their 'thoughts to yacht races and other water sports which 3 said, similar action should be akcn here. City Manager Fred E. irod said induce tourists to come here. Children enjoy their id the same concern bi i( ing aml olhcr an ROTC uniform. If you gS fn the spring time see the uniform, look for report to him from Finance Director John.

E. Murray, urod said (he representative of the company had offered to cut its prices down to the level of the low bidder. He said Murray was "boiling" Weisbrod. when he told Teenagers are especially happy at this time. It means that they can participate in activities such as tennis, baseball, and other warm, weather sports.

To all students, spring means, that vacation time is drawing near. To seniors, it means grad- for someone wearing blue. Blue is John's special color. NF.WS FOR OUR FEMALE readers. Hair styles tend to he short with soft, springy curls and waves.

There will be no Department's a Iwirlcrs, lhc Aquidneck Hut Twirlers, preceded the Thompson Junior High band by marching students from St. Auguslin's, and St. Schools. The Iliat they wouldn't hesitate fire them again. color guard carried flags The explosion depleted he representing many religious company's stock of fireablcl a otnnic groups i or ically flinllocks.

It has been rertiiccd; with ewporl and to three working rifles and four operable pistols. The ninth annual SI. Pal- the club's drum and bugle corps followed. Members of the Shamrocks rick's Day parade was said by a shillelaghs of Thompson many to be the most success- i nigh were followed by ful. An estimated 10,000 young thc can( ij da i C5 for lhc Mi ss people and those people young! iN ewport til lo he gelded at heart lined lhc route from Broadwav lo Thames Street lo 7: i Ihe renewing stand at Au- gustms Cnurch on Carroll DAZDU BY MUSKET EXPLOSION' Sjl.

James Brady of Newport Arlillcry Company was badly shaken when his ancient musket blew up in his face, but he didn't even break stride in St. Patrick's Day Parade yesterday. His face is covered with burned powder and his breeches leg is torn from Ihe blast. His hat and bult of musket arc on ground and barrel dangles from bis right wrisl. Colorbcarcr, Sgt.

James Douglas, closes his eyes lo cloud of smoke and parade watchers flinch. (Diily News Photo) Councilman Patrick 0'Kcill aliofntwilh plans and hop03 for jfussin wilh leasing and twist- Hayes said that the same Ihingj" 10 lmure II will need very lilllc care could happen on any bid and QF )f season. The secret Is in the ruS i iHm 0 Vouns people of loday are Wilh lhe proper cut, will fall softly and 100 MPH Driver Is Fined $100 Newport motorist clockcdlcharges of driving without ai Our belle this week is QUESTION OF T1IE WEEK JL st ch a "i dual sl Give a reason for doing Rogers High next month. The Rogers Band in the final was followed by girl drill learn and fir.l marchers in ROTC dri lcam wh who were to take Ihe re 1 jr al over 100 miles an hour on he Expressway yesterday was fined $100 Districl Court by Jiidgc Arthur J. Sullivan today.

State police clocked John P. Ribera. 19, of 90 Roscneath for one mile south of Boyd's Lane. The reported that they saw him driving at an excessive rate of speed and when they gave chase he accelerated. Robert S.

Blomquist 20, of des.troyer Purdy pleaded innocent lo a while under alcohol and alid driver's license and charged der at George Coile, 42 of 3a Cannoni PoirU ))i( ing lhe alp'ted 5 TT 1 wilh TM any discussion jbe a contributor lo the dcvclop-i yssong "By the The M. E. Chemical Co. 1 "I 1 I of homework, New Hampshire was low bid- a ton. Fields Ilic larceny out valid registration plates, of $3 from a coin machine in State police said that he had a coin-operated laundry ycstcr- registcrcd his car in Rhode.

Is- day. was placed on probation, land and had given a false! Elizabeth G. Johnson, 23, and Providence address, because' lia Andcrs 21 jol ot registration is cheaper in 111" jno permanent address, pleacbd Tile cases were, continued to stale than in City, Police Talk Again The. meetings between City 01 at Aracl i um or a l'gent teachers wouldn't have to aven the bright stu- jdcnts wouldn't have to reilcr- iate that same line every day." JMike Sharpc "Homework?" ogy will be her major. JNoric Dottcrcr "By the eUm- Sheila i'.

involved in a aa tion of homework, I would civ of- school activities. a more (,, spcnd on belle is an assistant cdilor of my life maybe, even lhe Ring and Cross, secretaryJT Sharon "Arthur -of the Lalin Club and a m-m-; 5t. Calherine Academy, has the line as her goal a career in donc and the work. Boston University, she; feels, will prepare her more lhan adequately. Here do away with home- being idle persons.l.Managcr Fred E.

Wcisbrod, her of the Alliance Francahc. wov H's lhe only means of n-xt Friday wilh bail set was continued to'represcnling the Council, and Th- Glee Club, Malh Club and.learning by yourself." S250 in each case. ext Friday with bail set at'i lhe representatives, ot thc In- DLS Pep Club also find her a wi liams why do nua, LMU sci ai of Po-active participant. English is' awav wjlh nDtm work 7 hc pco- licc Officers was resumed number one interest in thc! car( ii na jt Sarah C. Thomas, 23, of DZ 1 Modcna Providence, was 15 for speeding on Kast ew in fronl of the stand.

A These included of who called them- fee, who, near the end of the parade route, was approached by a young girl who wanted the governor's autograph. Win. Thompson, Tinsmith, 78 selves the Boys Animal Rescue Kh'b A carried placards and a bird cage lo hring up the rear of the parade. At the close of lhe days fcs- livilics several awards lo thc units in thc parade were, announced by Erich A. O'D.

Taylor of the parade and awards committees. afler his license had been sus- jended Both cases were con- iinued to next Friday and bail St. Mary's School, which was of the influence ofj guilty to driving! Main Koad in Portsmouth on Jan. 8. Stale police said shcj sent four notices loj in court.

Anna Kelly, 51, of 11 Chestnut St. was fined S10 for Wan Foo Estate Court -ubjects. she is currenUy hemsc i vc and the people who care would do it any way." toialcd S350. Newport police said manager as did Police Chief Joseph Itadicc. Raclicc is nol lo be James Vvan of Ibis city was: considcrcd in hc i( a SS; Manuel A.Tcn'a'a", of 14 South Ba Blom- assessed costs, for (tuisl was driving north on Gib-! out vallj registration son Park Place yesterday ali a Ircllc Svaasand, 42.

of; 5:09 p.m. when his car 15SG Purchase Mew Bcd- cd thc lawn at the property ofl Mass Pleaded innocent Alfred N. Potter of 128 failin lo slow al an mlcr- William Miller rhompson, cc i cb raling both St. Palrick's'for speedin oi 5 Albro SI, a retired a and loolh annivcr smith who had been won (hc cHcf for years by J. Irving bhcplcy, a i i died today at Hospital.

i Trophy He was born in Scotland, School the July 6, 18SO, a son of A exandcr dc whjch was and i Hydcmanl, dmalcd )y Thompson. He came lo Con-i, andsc gardcn er. neclicul at lhc age ot one and! Mcn(1cs am hjs lo Newport at the age of 4. He hc (f was a member ot the United co ors Baptist Church. I Another Irophy for excellence Mr.

Thompson was a pasl and dri raarchingr lhc master of Sl. Johns Lodge er Emmell Cun. went tothc Masons, past commander oi; ISO I Tj. Road. Fifteen feel of hedge section and her case was con-j a appraiser.

Iinued to next Friday with bail 1 s.ct at oiler Salamonie fined S25 Yesterday before Associate Itrday in City Hall after a three-weeks break. iuu City Solicilor James S. 1 A aiS whlch 9 Y. al 'iAnnc Lindh "Bv lhe elimin- nricn sat with the cilv mana- hcr Iuturcl r1 lsIn "iatfon of homework, I'll nave -ase t). conversation.

Us Iioth; no to out ot i and enjoyable Like (hc dishcs Dan Boonc Dy jail jrirls sh-s at rrr best when lhe plhrinalion of homework, I he family phone If! cmill nlorc of (i hin to li'tcn to niphl nat wo jld likc Drew Anderson "Man! I haven't done homework in' ureliminarv review of gl 1 oh ilhe last six years, so it won't iiiov-d con net was Tllc siib.iecl nf much difference." Jim- vesl-rday's in-ctin-' i i comc fnrcnlocl in t1l1 my Ray "First of all. how wo-ltl he you spell? 1 don't comc to ard h's latest movie "Shof srnoo to learn. 1 comc to see' hi Vali talc of William Foo Wan, known lion lo him sittin" in on thej tcn to driving a a Foo to those who for was withdrawn you wouVl, tration phtcs; were patrons of his res- 1 mo or Bob, yesterday in Probate. by Judge John F. Phclan.i wassctalS5.060and hc ncg() reach ai, was damaged.

Jerry D. Smith. 21, of fleel will Iry on iiny poinls in On lhc estate of Frank B. wn i there has been a diffcr- Medciros, Albert L. Grccnbcrghnt noint of view.

.,..,5 namc( and $25 for driv-jJudge Paul J. Del Xcro, I.usi| of in Ihe Dork." a ll the pretty girls." Sheila is as Rood a listener Diane Beck "So one won't she is convrsalinnalist. avc to rush through it in five i'. most attentive, when in. helwccn classes.

It's was lll? a of a ynun" map terribly sloppy and tends lo iiiaid overtime for these assign- a i i a Karolik Will Contest Barred 0 eslalc of Eli Commandcry; a Washington member of Arch Chapter, DcBlois Council, Anderson, a Thc police says the arrangc- iMrs. Elizabeth Van Biyan, rcnuires a policfman to adminiilral-jr with pvci-iim" when is iP.ogers High School division, 'yesterday refused to permit.brother on Jan. 16 and learned SI and enoi-h voLmir-cr'. The city 'Tha Cll-ont Qina. I llCr dCCCBSCd The slalc Supreme went to Boslon to visit 'The Thomas Moore, Sweet I.

I cr of Krin, Trophy (Jack Slew- Hanan Karolik, 74, of Haifa, Maxim's death. Hanan cn: mother. dissatisfaction lirolher, Jesse A. Coclho or'hat il anpoar-; lhe po- art Memorial! for bands went rae 'r to conlcsl lhe will of allorneys 0 uth, was named 1'C" in the o' a past sachem ot Midd i e(own jgn ibrother, Maxim a i of and Boston who obtained copiesMstrator of the estate of Alfred and h- motioned trn nronri-U silt Tribe of Red Men aud Th hi it Bellevuc Avenue TI 50-vear member of all nrn I oi.iie»uc organizations. He was a former member of the Newport Artillery Company.

Surviving arc his wife, and Thomp a 7 The the will. Hanan then left J. Coclho, a Kcwporl a i i cly of an his CUP. ad 40 whieh lo son Junior High band a 'he will prohaled Jan. notice Marcn C.1SG4 for Lima where he received con lractor, with bond nf si.i.'CO uniform for such and surety.

Beth Sullivan was nurpose. thc Ar W. a son, lhc Rev. William M. I I I C.l9W, in Proba.e Court here.

Ieg and the court rejected his of Last a iun, inn line CUinv School was awarclcd rtt'tttn IIHUM. Thompson Jr. of o'Donovan Ilosa Tronhv lo a h(llatwJ conlestjlQ, Hanan lo an executor! Artillery Company "col-1 Maxim Karolik. who dic a "2 an and named appraiser. A petition lo invest funds of Ihe ward was granted on the of Maiy Elizabeth Ilcnsscbcr Cruger.

gational Con fcrencc of aine or gl arrt as given the in New York on Dec. Ur Markicw! lr Sl city, Gilbert Thompson of Middletown and Robcil Thompson of Providence, and two grandchildren. tin's School was a Scann Bann Trophy and Catherine Academy was award-' Sl 1963. left no provision for 1 Alexander G. TciU reprcsen- warded the hi brother in a will disposing, Karolik and W.

the his brother in a will disposing, cru la an KaroiiK and u. St.lot a S650.000 personal estate. Harvey represented thc 4 rd 'executors of thc Maxim Karo- JJItl i Associate Justice E. 1:1. 1 fir former comn Hoiisins Cr i cr I)cstrnv i- David I "I can'l slop lo i'.

Iheir mystic I arwe this question I'm too slill loo youn; for diing my homework." jive, iJoanne Janaros "There's nn Vet old to reason just that has taken up thc best part OF THE WEEK -jot my life." ce.T ScTn'f in Ih" piy afa all ANOTHER QUESTION For is Johnlrol having your homework ROTH com-'dore? inlander. A FPnior. tf'p'. Failv Donilon "I dreamed "nd mcnibf Itrjl had done il, but when I looked jti, at mv vvafn 'i th- 1 Sheila Kcnrrcdv n'f i- work?" Mike Jcnkin 1 flu'si'i" of nl at the avnidin? in slate Jane a "I Rear Adm. Edmun'1 R.

jweavcd it" (Into what did you forniri- commaniler of the. fr om i 1 a excuse, we ivcr Force "i'l 0 alt-id Mike Donilcn "I'm nf Fifihi Vir'- so cre.il I don't need Ailin.Tavlnr Gets Of Merit I m. a J'," V'. inl Powers, who wrote the court's Thc Public Works Depart-L pinion said anan Karo i ik lik estate. District in rfpilv was awaid-vl lhe if Merit al a ceremony in Wash- lopinion.

ndiidii rw -i -i -i on hi, rights." RolarUlllS I old Hawthorne Villa Deed Recorded A deed for lhe sale of "Hawthorne the former Stev- was a vardcd to lhc cslale, at Carroll and A a i CSCUC Klub and Trophy for its hrighl green fire engine and the Recreation Department's unit of twirlcrs and flutists won the PanicI O'Connell award. The Charles Stewart Parnell The court had reviewed cvi-i dcnce of Hanan's travels and Of activities from the time of his, A I Thc Housing Author-; Admiral Taylor's honor ity last night, at its meeting his performance ia awarded a contractI'oi lo the Phoenix Insurance brother's death. It denied the latcd appeal "because of acci dent, mistake or 'OWC1' "'c I'hocnix Insurance 1 im forre rank of Hartford, a vjce admi tok over 3,, A 10r Capl. Forest W. Pease, as- Braman A ncy of Newport, on awoinlnicnl of Presi- or Bowman "Mv it (we hear als.i has dc- 'veloced lasle for cocktails), i- i i Calibani "non compus (lonk it nn, we're nol i qtiirg to lell).

Little Drew "Dnn'l blame me. It's Tery's 1" ha- fa-It' 1 L. "Don't blame In his request to make a tar to the chief of slaff (or S1D.453.50 for a Kisnihowcr when nc 'commander, Fleet Air, Quon-'prchcnsive policy. lc Newport command in a i set, was guest speaker at thc; service a-mclr-; ivi-n 21 1C6 mn 5( rl 'ce agencies ni.o. jH--.

r'nsi-n- me. it's Litllc fault." 11 Kathv Martin "Well, you see, il's likc Ibis: Mike Ford came and wo pot lo talking. Ford "1 lo Kathy's and she got to talking' 1 Thc Triumvirate "We were cnson cslale, al tarron ami Animal Rescue Klub and Ihe I Batcman Avenues, was filcd' Sir Ko cr casement a a i nri yesterday in the cily clerks of-, a mat 0 TI, apP 1 ficc. It transfers lhe lille the'j un or two Connecticut developers who.Caylcy Cup plan a multi-apartmcnl house Ancient Order project. "their grand showing and wear- According to the slampi on ing of lhe green." Ihe deed, from Mrs.

Robcrfj R. Young to Richard Shlombcr? m'A A and Lester P. Rolh, both of Wcsl Harlford, the purchase price is indicated as aboul SD5 hCrrCPCrlyiSaSSCSSC1 Tnc rx)ard of Bcrkc-'it 1 sl uu at jley-Pcckham School PTA j'vas called lo thc need lo 1 WCCK between Coddinglon Hifihway.vilh ihemse''--'" niri'l ants a Shlomberg and Roth were Tuesday night al the home ofj MIDDI tTOWTV DEEDS ct lhc frcc WOTltI alxl lhc i a Donovan. cxccu-j a Chase's Lane early lo-lay Inovir- lo John: he admires il's a way of Gerry Tlon- Icrcstcd parlies lo lhe Thomas Sherman of 3i riches of lhe sea iron. cop-j" secretary, reported thati 0 lcr cmr i action.

Wayne ili( and common sense in ovan "Bcp! Mari- lion of Mrs. Youni; to pcrmit.Grenada Middletown, loj Deeds filed in lhc office of pcr, fcc.l; thc distillation of;" 10 agency was able lo collccljn. 24, of Hie iTSS.int: -i''iials. lyn D. "That's all Nan- thc building of apartment hotscsjplan a program for an open the Middletown lown clerk waler; oil from the sea.

which a one month's rent llr i as placed on probition When akc-l whal dance a cy Hart "I was waiting (or on the site. Nearby al lhc school on April property from three quarters of lhe! lnc 30 families livinq in city'f defacing a Hc rrst so far. our liea" answerM Mike I), to call" Bull Paltillo-- rih's surface since our fu-'housing. The $6S which with kicking in a lhc waltz, because hc can do "I was down testing: thc ice at may depend on ocean re-," 01 co.lcctcd represents only door Kitchen on it. a Hanan a ol i k.jamestown Rolary Club meet- pl Qp HoiISC site.

Nearby al lhc school on April property from Carmclo'covers opposed the plan, appealed John T. Gilfillan, stale super- Coppolino lo Ida M. Inzcrillo.jcorih's Board of Review decision granl-jvisor of civil defense adult cdu-N" ing lhc i i The Su-jcalion, will speak at (tic opcnlorccVbcrg lo Frank shown were pic-; a sma anwunl in lhc lotal Thames'Slrcci. prcme Court upheld the except that il required the Classrooms will he open, wilh West Main Road; Mr. and Mrs.iturcs of thc latest ships, planes rent roll of $600,000.

If Jnhn had lhc "I spent too much linv call- Ricardo J. Jose, 32, of 3 Kacc to design a device, he would ing at Ihe wrong Nancy Fred Hunton to Mr. and Mrs. and nuclear powered subma-l William S. H.

Dawley, Middletown, pleaded imKKplan a nocket-siied computer.Barbara 'I've oocn loo busy board lo make specific, instead an art exhibit and sewing and James M. Bcatlic, West Main rines. of general, provisions for demonstrations. The school Road: and Mr. and Mrs.

Malcolm Berrcll and A i cct managor, who has passed to a charge of rcfusins; tojthit wwld wiitc esssvs. a T)mk' whom I retirement age, was given.move for a police officer. Th; otw field in haven't as yet met" (meet him viding slorm and sanitary will perform as will Ihe.lone Ssnlos Jr. lo J. T.

Rotariat.sja year's cxlcnsion of employ-lease was to March When lookim: for our h.Mtal-A'ancy, he's even worse than er systems. beginning and advanced bands.Inell, Harvey Road. iwcre gucsls. imcnl. 'with bail at $M).

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