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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1937
Page
4
The article notes a new federal building housing the Nine Old Men and doubts expansion to add six more justices. It critiques the cost to taxpayers for remodeling and salaries, suggesting the President avoided mentioning expansion during campaigns.
The South Carolina House adopts a resolution seeking removal of Gen William Sherman from the current army and navy stamp series, accusing his career of rapine and murder. The issue follows a broader debate as Post Office officials defend the stamp design while other remarks touch on Congress and age limits for judges.
A 1937 survey shows 911 million dollars in aircraft purchases with about 813 million for military planes. Europe leads rearmament as nations prepare 28 500 new aircraft, four fifths military, while the US adds mostly commercial craft. The output highlights a rising pace of global aviation tied to fear and potential conflict.
The article defines industrial paints as coatings for varied industrial products from autos to agricultural machinery. It notes a wide range of applications and emphasizes durability and specialized formulations suited to harsh working environments.
The article warns that intensifying droughts may hit hardest in coming summers as ground water levels fall due to heavy winter run off on frozen ground. It explains wells deepen yearly, springs dry, rivers shrink, and vegetation suffers, potentially amplifying future heat and dryness. It also discusses Maine’s election date proposal and its impact on political weather vane status.
Marlboro Paul Lassus has concluded his services at the Marlboro Daily Enterprise. Mr and Mrs Paul Oulahojian of Worcester move to 63 Essex Street in the city. Mr and Mrs Lewis W Worth of Hudson Street recently relocate to Wellesley. Harold Blake of Warren Avenue recovers from pneumonia enough to sit up daily. Dr Oliver Gaudette of Main Street and Karl Bill of East Main Street attended a Boston Garden hockey game. Mrs Roy Boyle returns home from Worcester hospital. Mrs George Broughton of Newton visits her son Francis Broughton in the city. Robert Dolan of Francis Street resumes teaching at Acton High School after a week's vacation at home. Kenneth E Picard, manager of the local New England Telephone Co, spoke at Magdalene Chapter, OES, meeting in Maynard. Russ Norton of Framingham Kiwanis attended Marlboro Kiwanis at Pine Grove Inn. guest Kenneth Picard. Mrs Frederick Mushrall of Lincoln Street ends duties at National Shoe factory. The independent business men bowling team of the city defeats Central Falls French Businessmen's team at German Alleys in Central Falls.
At a Legislative Labor hearing on the Baby Wagner bill Juices H. Stone of the New England Shoe and Leather Association warned at least four shoe factories may leave the state due to recent wage hikes and alleged worker disruptions. He blamed outlaw unions for plant migrations and urged a state labor relations board with power to enforce findings and curb espionage and coercive tactics.
The origin of the name Alaska traces to an Eskimo word meaning great country. The phrase reflects a long held linguistic note about the territory's designation.
The greatest homage we can pay to truth is to use it. This maxim frames a call for honest action and principled living in everyday choices. It urges alignment of belief, speech, and conduct with factual integrity.
The Matterhorn now features a 37 passenger cage on a steel cable to haul climbers part way up the Italian side. Since 1865 the peak has claimed many lives, though improved travel to Zermatt and Breuil and a forthcoming cable link promise easier access for both seasoned and amateur climbers, with huts and tea awaiting those who go higher.
Poemized maxim urging steadfast posture and courage. A fatherly refrain encourages facing tasks with alertness and bold resolve, advising erect bearing in school and in movement to meet whatever fortune or fate may bring.
Broken glass old newspapers worn tires and other mixed cargo from American junk heaps are repurposed in Shanghai. Each year hundreds of tons of such so called useless materials are shipped to China for reuse in local industries and construction.
Boston March 2 State Insurance Commissioner Francis J DeCelles urges local voters to choose how motor vehicle liability insurance should be handled. A referendum on the 1938 ballot proposed by Rep Charles W Hedges would present three options including strengthening repealing or establishing a financial plan.
A public official labeled the current statute as meaningless while calling for reform. The remarks framed the law as ineffective and urged a replacement that would better address prevailing responsibilities and oversight.
The Spanish settlement of St Augustine, Fla, noted as the first Catholic foundation in U S territory, is cited by the Philadelphia Inquirer. Missionary visits began about 1512 and in 1521 the first church services were held in temporary buildings by Spanish monks.
A concise note asserts that only one proof exists for ability action. The statement highlights a single demonstration or instance as definitive, emphasizing exclusivity or sufficiency in validating capability through a concrete example.
A description of how body warmth enhances the opal’s glow, bringing out its fiery play of color as heat affects the gemstone’s appearance.
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