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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1934
Page
4
A fragmentary postal notice from Marlboro Massachusetts notes Second Class Matter status and references the Enterprise publication. It mentions Bedford and a 1879 act related to postage, with scattered fragments of postal and office information.
A heated analysis of the Duck Stamp Bill 5632 shows broad support from American Game sponsors and urged passage to President Roosevelt. The bill would require every waterfowl hunter to purchase a duck stamp, with proceeds funding breeding ponds refuges and waterfowl protection, estimated to raise about $1,000,000.
The editorial argues naval construction is essential to counter uncertain contingencies as treaty limits expire, warning against a small aging fleet facing open competition. It urges Congress and the administration to accept orderly annual programs as a prudent safeguard.
The Washington 1922 and London 1930 naval treaties still form a main achievement in arms reduction. British and American fleets are smaller now, with 15 capital ships each, and maintenance costs lower. Japan’s fleet rank rises while capital ships shrink, challenging claims that naval limitation has failed.
State leaders Lummus and Governor Ely push for centralized police authority in Massachusetts. They criticize 19th century methods and argue regional coordination is needed to curb growing crime while addressing underlying economic and moral causes.
The text argues that U S crime fighting is hindered by state sovereignty and extradition limits. It proposes interstate compacts to centralize police power across regions such as New England New York and New Jersey or eight to nine states including Pennsylvania to speed prosecutions and remove border barriers.
In severe weather the Army air pilots carry US mails at a record pace with only one fatal accident reported on a scheduled run. Critics question the timing of contract cancellations and warn against legal judgments on the army’s performance while noting a deadly crash tied to commercial flight.
The article discusses the Uniform Sales Contract within the Planers Code and its impact on shoe manufacturers. It notes the need for easing terms, shorter coverage periods, and faster payments to avoid harming production and credit. A compromise and conference are urged to harmonize tanning and manufacturing interests.
Zoppot a famed coast resort in the Free City of Danzig with a population around 20 000 markets itself as the Pearl of the Eastern Sea. It features a casino that attracts travelers from many nations and summer crowds of about 2000 visitors daily. Aeroplane services from Berlin link the resort to a forested mountainous hinterland and offer excursions to medieval Danzig near the beaches and strand promenade. The Goddess of Chance reigns in its casino while tourists enjoy the seaside resort ambience.
Elizabeth McManus urges Sudbury residents to elect welfare workers who will ensure equal aid, proper food distribution, and timely employment support, criticizing the Welfare Board and CWA oversight while calling for accountability and action.
The piece calls for immediate action toward better roads that can be used year round. It warns bad roads waste money and notes objections from those fearing higher taxes. It urges every citizen and public official to take an active role in public improvements and road maintenance.
Peterboro New Hampshire Julia 229257 named queen of all five year old Massachusetts Guernseys in clays AAA in the American Guernsey Cattle Club. Bred by C H Tyler Sanbornton NH and owned by C P Beebe Framingham MA, she produced 11251.8 pounds of milk and 621.3 pounds of butter fat in ten months.
A Home Economics piece traces vanilla from Spanish explorers to extracting its essence, contrasts imitation and pure vanilla, and links vanilla to ice cream and baking. It notes vanilla’s history and warns against artificial extracts while detailing a vanilla cake and coconut almond souffle recipe.
Readers are invited to send cookery problems or recipe requests to Miss Feeney care of the newspaper. She will answer through the column or by a personal letter.
Practical advice on maintaining even home heat using dampers with steps to place the check and ashpit dampers between the chimney and turn damper. guidance includes how to adjust dampers for upstairs heat and how to locate them for steady temperatures.
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