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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1934
Page
4
Community notice from Marlboro Mass printed by the Enterprise incorporates third class matter details. It lists post office handling and distribution regions including Concord Sudbury Acton and Needham with postage information and dates referenced.
A voice extols the United States as a young nation with 90 years of progress. It emphasizes guiding principles of liberty property and happiness and warns against jeopardizing freedoms in solving present troubles. It asserts the Constitution and Declaration of Independence as enduring libertarian guides for the future.
The Financial Post compares Canada’s economic approach with the United States New Deal. It notes Canada not departing from orthodox economics while the U S shows a deeper downturn, yet Canada has advanced more rapidly. It discusses the delayed Housing Administration program and concerns over artificial wage boosts and housing demand.
The article argues that securing old age through prudent savings and life insurance is essential, noting many once well off men end up penniless. It critiques risky investments and praises safe plans, including small monthly contributions. It also mentions the failed tree belt drought program and rapid shifts in New Deal policy.
Ed ward A. Hayes national commander of the American Legion spoke in Philadelphia praising defense of constitutional principles above politics. He said serious men are guided by purpose not party, and that eligibility for partisan membership requires American citizenship. He warned that some Senators seek re election by slipping through the capital without interviews.
The forecast calls for a day with partly cloudy skies and a chance of rain. Expect warmer conditions on Wednesday, followed by cooler temperatures tonight.
The piece argues fall planting of business ventures may face government competition and asserts work relief should not become a political machine. It claims manufacturers’ arguments rest on experience and common sense and warns ignoring them would erode public trust in the relief program.
David Clark of the Southern Textile Bulletin quotes Francis J. Gorman on destroying the NRA and its textile code. He warns that even if codes are amended by intimidation, the end of codes is near and outlines possible paths back to constitutional government.
The National Association of Manufacturers protests government expansion into manufacturing via the Public Works Administration and related agencies. It argues government plants raise costs, divert workers, and waste taxpayer money, urging limits on such interference while noting officials privately question public works as unrestricted aid to private industry.
The article outlines the Better Homes campaign in Marlboro Massachusetts as one of 1400 nationwide efforts under the FHA. Local committees lead the work with federal supplies, while ongoing projects and estimates help homeowners access modernization loans, with labor receiving most of the spending.
Of 3098 houses listed, 3079 owners planned modernization or new construction. Sixty one percent would finance with their own resources while 39 percent needed credit. Repainting and repairing topped the improvements, with roof work and carpentry close behind.
Ernest P. Carr superintendent of ERA Recreational program announces opening of the ERA preschool center at Bigelow school with morning and afternoon sessions directed by Caroline Staglemann Mary Werner and Mary Murphy. The physical program starts tonight at the high school gym under ERA instructor Joseph P. Dummey.
A large turnout attended the weekly whist party Tuesday evening in St Mary’s Assembly Hall. The event lasted two hours and was followed by Bingo. Prize winners included William Deshays $20 Worcester Arthur Fearing $8 Hudson Mrs J Howe Worcester silk puff Mrs Ida Leduc blanket James Curley card table Mr Boothby suitcase Roy Seaver pans F H Lane pillow cases H Claflin rug Mrs J Rougeau lemonade set Mrs Bourgeois toaster Florence Josephson handkerchiefs Louise Boyle cigarette box Mrs Markey soap Mrs Dacier stand Mrs A Cote and others.
Public Welfare commission requires all recipients to call at ERA headquarters for supplies. A town truck will deliver once a week to homes. ERA volunteers and a helper will drive the truck and gather wood for delivery. No notice has been given of coal distribution by Federal authorities this year.
In Papeete Tahiti plans move forward to search for a legendary Peruvian hoard believed buried on Penach Tuamotus and nearby Hiti. A four Englishmen group claims to have located treasure by soundings, awaiting diving gear with two French officials present. Authorities reputedly would claim half of any recovered riches, valued up to 70 million dollars in gold plus jewels.
Rome reports over 20 million Italians are insured against consumption and 5 000 beds are set aside. A new drive will raise hospital beds for tuberculosis to 20 000 this year and next. Fascist organizations claim bold, nationwide effort with compulsory insurance guiding care and early removal of advanced cases.
Kentucky keeps honorary colonel commissions on record since 1931 under Gov. Ruby Laffoon. State records show more than half a mile of blue ribbon used on 2,764 commission certificates, each carrying a foot of ribbon.
Seattle starts construction of what is billed as one of the world’s largest arboreta a 200 acre municipal project designed to house nearly all Puget Sound tree and plant varieties for regional use and display.
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