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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1951
Page
2
Defense budget must be balanced with cuts not higher taxes
Seaton of Wyoming argues that deficit spending cannot be justified even for defense and calls for pay-as-you-go budgeting. He warns that higher taxes risk a crash of the American system and urges sharp government spending cuts to balance the budget without tax hikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’mahoney
Overloaded Trucks Ruining Highways Say Officials
A December 1949 summary notes statements by the American Association of State Highway Officials the American Automobile Association and U S Public Roads officials. They warn heavy truck traffic damages primary highways faster than they can be repaired and call for strict penalties and enforceable load limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association of State Highway Officials
American Automobile Association
Road upkeep lags for heavy loads across the state
Citizens warn that the state fails to fund road building and maintenance necessary for heavy loads. Officials acknowledge neglect and call for immediate action to address deteriorating infrastructure.
High defense push sparks near record 1951 production
Industry eyes a sustained peak in 1951 if defense programs proceed. Seven of ten surveyed firms run at or near capacity while others foresee improved demand. Executives expect plant conversions to defense work to boost inventories and sustain high employment and payrolls, supporting farm product demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Annual Morse Family Reunion at Brunswick gathering
The Morse family met July 22 in Brunswick at the Jarvis ordina venue for noon, then visited Dr. and Mrs. E. G. A. Stetson at 17 Berry Street. Attendees included Rose Leavitt, Bert Morse, Thomas Morse and Eleanor, Harry Parker and family, Charles Carberry and Marilyn, Olive Clark, Angus Burnham, and other relatives from Harpswell, Staten Island, and Dover. The event continues as an annual home gathering with reminiscing and plans for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morsere
Brunswick
Jarvis Tordina Einer
E. G. A. Stetson
Berry Street
Morse
Harpswell
Maine
Yone
Suny
Rose Leavitt
Bert Morse
Thomas Morse
Eleanor
Staten Island
N. Y
Harry Parker
Charles Carberry
Marilyn
Dover
N. H
Olive Clark
Angus Burnham
Bathman appeals from court decision
J Maurice Haynes of Bath appealed two fines of 50 dollars each imposed by Judge Ralph A Gallagher in Lincoln County municipal court at Wiscasset after hearings on charges arising from a road accident the week before. A nine year old Boothbay Harbor girl, Sandra Giles, was injured when Haynes allegedly struck her on Route 27 near her home. Giles remains in treatment at St Andrews hospital Boothbay Harbor. Haynes, with a Summer home in Southport, pleaded innocent to reckless driving and failing to stop and identify. He was found guilty on both counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Maurice Haynes
Bath
Ralph A. Gallagher
Damariscotta
Lincoln County
Wiscasset
Boothbay
Harbor
Haynes
Herbert L. Pinkham
Sandra Giles
Paul Giles
Picnic plans for Winter Street church ladies aid
The Ladies Aid of Winter Street Congregational church will hold a picnic on Thursday at Mrs. Elmer Williams home in Foster Point. Attendees should meet at the church at 9 30 a.m. A bus will transport them to the picnic site where each person brings a lunch. cold drinks will be served. If Thursday rains the event moves to Friday with the same plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Winter Street
Health report shows chickenpox, measles and mumps in Sagadahoc
The Sagadahoc county health report for the week ending July 21 from the Maine Department of Health and Welfare lists three chickenpox cases, one encephalitis case unspecified, one German measles case, and two mumps cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc County
State of Maine Department of Health and Welfare
Kansas Relief Fund Sets 650 Dollar Goal
Bath Red Cross chapter secretary Mrs. Julia Musk announced a relief quota of 650 dollars for Kansas flood victims. Donations may be mailed or delivered to Red Cross headquarters at 15 Center Street, Bath, via the Bath Trust Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Kansas
Julia Musk
Red Cross
Center Street
Bath Trust Co
Eleven 1950 U.S. Disasters Each Killing Over Twenty Five
In 1950 the United States endured eleven disasters, each claiming more than 25 lives, collectively totaling over 500 fatalities. The events reflect severe natural and man made catastrophes across multiple states and communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Legion Field Day at St George planned by Maine Legion leader
Gardiner D. Rogers, Maine third district commander of the American Legion, announced a Legion Field Day at St George. Activities include a 2:30 p.m. Knox-Lincoln Twilight League baseball game Thomaston vs St George, a 4:30 p.m. council meeting at Martinville Grange, and a Rockland drum corps exhibition. A large turnout is hoped for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner D. Rogers
Maine
American Legion
Smith-Tobey Post
Aux
Gram
World George
North Haven
Vinalhaven
Waldoboro
Damariscotta
Harbor Ball Field
Thomaston
St. George
Martinville Grange Hall
Knox County Council of the American Legion
Rockland Drum Corps
Rogers
County Attorney Rubin Praised for Gambling Carnival Stance
Arthur J. Dunton commends County Attorney Rubin for tackling gambling at a carnival. He warns officials against evading duties and urges citizens to oppose graft and corruption that reach into schools and colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Rubin
Arthur J. Dunton
Sea Moss Gathering Not New Industry
Announcement that Phoenix- Pabstett Co. a Kraft Foods subsidiary will enter the sea moss market with a new South Portland plant may boost earnings for local fishermen. Maine moss is long gathered at Small Point beach with processing and bleaching ongoing for years. The industry has fluctuated with market conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix- Pabstett Co
Kraft Foods Co
Portland
Maine
Small Point Beach
Two Cars Collide on Front Street
Early Saturday evening a 1951 Chevrolet driven by Perley E. Baker collided with a 1941 Plymouth driven by Holden C. Wright near Woolworths on Front Street. Both cars headed north, Baker pulling into traffic. Plymouth damage estimated at 135 dollars. investigation by special officer Irvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perley E. Baker
Woolworth’s
Front Street
Holden C. Wright
Middle Street
Baker
Irvine
United States Faces High Accident Rate Concerns
A fragmented report notes the United States has among the world’s highest accident rates with fatalities per 100 000 people and calls for review of safety measures amid ongoing scrutiny of causes and prevention efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Eight Youths Earn Y.M.C.A Life Saver Certificates
The Y M C A held its third annual life saving and water safety course with eight young men finishing as Y M C A life savers. Under Bath Iron Works Fire Chief Stanley Turner they learned to use plant resuscitators and manual resuscitation. They will be registered with the National Y M C A Aquatic Board in New York and will receive certificates and badges from the national headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C.A
Bath Iron Works
Stanley Turner
Y.M.C.A. Aquatic Board
New York
Car Left At Curb Rolls Driverless On Front Street
An unidentified Ford sedan rolled away as its driver left Shaw's Book Store. Clerk Richard Hinds alerted the street, and the car struck the curb before the driver fled the scene. The piece contrasts a prior incident where a woman used a brick to stop a runaway vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Street
Shaw’s
Richard Hinds
Richard
Times
Baby Robin Becomes Real Pet In Washington Yard
Carl T. Meister of Washington Street found a two day old baby robin in his yard named Chippy. The bird now flies and lands on Carl's finger when summoned. The robin's mother returned with food, but Chippy refused the offering, prompting a gentle parental nudge before leaving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl T. Meister
Washington Street
Carl
Chippy
Mama Robin
Aerial Ladder Repairs HalYards on Custom House Flagpole
Bath Fire Department used an aerial ladder Thursday morning to restore pulleys and halyards on the 60-foot flagpole at the custom house grounds. A pulley side came loose and dropped near Stephen Crosby, a post office janitor, while he lowered the flag. Sam Lakin Jr, another janitor, extended the ladder to reach the top and replaced the pulley and rope. Rockefeller Center employed seventy five thousand men in its construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Fire Department
Custom House
Stephen Crosby
Sam Lakin, Jr
Minoso Joins Chicago White Sox From Cuba
Orestes Minoso arrives as a new addition to the Chicago White Sox and is noted as residing in Matanza Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orestes Minoso
Chicago White Sox
Matanza
Cuba
Constitutional Amendments Considered by 95th Legislature
In September election discussion centers on multiple proposed amendments to the state constitution. Amendment No. 2 targets municipal debt limits and provision for incapacitated voters, while Amendment No. 7 proposes a bond issue with proceeds directed to designated state projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montecc Mnie
95Th
Legisence
Rita Anee
Canasta Club of Day's Ferry News Highlights
Canasta Club of Day's Ferry met Thursday evening with Mrs Hazel Crockett. The program featured beano instead of canasta. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The club plans to meet August 9 with members Stinson Brown and Gertrude Brown among those noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Day's Ferry
Hazel Crockett
Stinson
Grace
Board choice for mood gear avoids cracks and failure
A decision on selecting a board for mood gear emphasizes durability and crack resistance. Experts advise checking material quality and testing under stress to prevent breakage.
Hale Says No Change at Brunswick Airport
Despite reports that the House Armed Services committee backed cuts to Brunswick Naval Air Station and Casco bay fuel facilities, Independent findings show no change in the original Navy installation plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale
Brunswick
Washington
House
Armed Services Committee
Brunswick Naval Air Station
Casco Bay
Independent
Driver Fined for Passing on Hill Plea Guilty in Court
Albert R. Blond, 59, of South [truncated OCR], pleaded guilty and was fined 10 dollars plus costs by Judge Gardiner R. Deering for passing on a hill. The notice records a traffic offense with a small monetary penalty and a formal court judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner R. Deering
Albert R. Blond
South
Lions to Transport Old Timers Club to Waterville
Three quarters of the Bath Old Timers Club plan to attend a Fe a necen tion in Waterville and members are asked to notify Bath Daily Times or Harold P. Small at Small's Garage Washington Street by written note or in person as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterville
Cone
Bath
Bath Man Elected to Board by Cost Accountants Group
At a Portland meeting of the Les Maine Chapter of the National Association of Cost Accountants Herman G. Charles a bookkeeper for Yale Scarey Inc was elected to membership. The group met to plan the executive program for the 1951 52 season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Maine
National Association of Cost Accountants
Portland
Herman G.charles
A. Yale Scarey Inc
Yates Family Celebrate Birthday at Danvers Summer Home
Mrs. Hazel Yates of Danvers entertained last week at the Yates Summer home on the New Meadows to mark her birthday. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wight of Woolwich and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rose of West Bath and Mr. and Mrs. Yates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Yates
Danvers
Mass
Yates
New Meadows
Charles Wight
Woolwich
Fred Rose
West Bath
Cryptic crossword and codeword puzzle page
A page features a crossword with clues including Great Lakes and Irish place names, plus a Cryptoquote explaining substitution ciphers. It includes a sample coded line AXYDLBAAXR and a puzzle note about daily code variations.
Bath group plans memorial for veterans of all wars
A Bath civic effort seeks to erect a lasting monument to veterans of all wars. The TL. L. Hyde Camp, Sons of Union Veterans urges city and local groups to collaborate. They hope funds are ready by next year’s Day of Remembrance to complete the memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Eours
TL. W. Hyde
Sons of Union
Maurice J. Warner
Cow Moose Delays Roof Shingling On Narrow Road
A cow moose halted work on a roof project as a delivery truck waited on a narrow road. The animal lingered near the hood while the driver weighed backing up but stayed in place, delaying the shingle truck until the moose moved or left the approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ming
Playgrounds Contest Friday Across City Parks
The city hosts a series of playground contests this Friday at Hyde and Lambert Parks at 1 00 p m. Goddard's starts at 1 45 p m then South 2 p m Huse 2 15 p m and Dike 2 30 p m. Mothers must accompany their children for the parent child likeness event with awards for top three resemble mother. Nevada is noted as the 36th state to join the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde and Lambert Parks
Goddard’s
South
Huse
Dike
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eee Ree Ans Sree
Mrs. E. . A. Stetson
Bathman
Health Report
Legion Field
Arthur J. Eer
Eee Hrekorent
Wales
Robin
Rockefeller Center
Canasta Club
Prawer
Sentty the and Mrs Prawer
LIONS
Cost Accountants
Great Lakes
Czech
Ireland
Ayer
Mma
Axydlbaaxr &Longfellow
Uyyl Htoc
Wfyp
Tar
Moore
King Features
Yndicete
T. W. Hyde
Grand Army
City of
Truck
Nevada
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