Revision Upward in War Industry Sparks National Drive
The article notes industry’s rallying cry Revision Upward as war production surges since Pearl Harbor. It highlights General Motors increasing war material deliveries fivefold in a year and Aluminum Company of America’s Arkansa plant using gas engines to produce direct current, cutting delays and speeding the aluminum program.
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United Nations
Pearl Harbor
America
General Motors
General Motor
Aluminum Company of America
Arkansas
Tax Trends Prompt Reform Talks on Revenue and Collection
Congress debates a new federal tax bill for 1943 with projected revenue over 23 billion dollars, while reform ideas include year earned taxation and weekly collections to ease payments. Proposals also consider deductions for life insurance, debt repayment, and government bonds, praised as sensible by Senator George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Beardsley Ruml
R H. Macy & Co
George
Senate Finance Comittee
Speeding Production in War Era Industry Tactics
Speeding production in wartime industry shows improvisation to meet demand. Aluminum plants strain for cheap power and steam-generating equipment, delaying progress as planners seek available hydro power and machinery.
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America
Bath Victory Show For U S O At Morse High
Rehearsals underway for a two night Victory Variety Show at Morse high school auditorium. Proceeds go to the U S O with tickets from cast or at the door. Sylvia Petlock leads with Andrew J Danielson and Katrina Moffat assisting.
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Morse High School
U.S.O
Sylvia Petlock
Andrew J. Danielson
Katrina Moffat
Robert Rice
Donald Povich
Bruce Fulton
Cliff Leeman
James Knight
Marion Wagner Mawyer
Lorna Dingley
Louise Babine
Barbara Genthner
Diana and
Claire Greenlaw
Mary McDonald
Dorothy Gilchrist
August quota 128 for selective service
Forty two county men reported at Portland for physicals ahead of induction into the U S armed forces with a total August quota of 128 the largest to date. Of those examined most were accepted for service and granted a 14 day furlough before reporting to Camp Devens Massachusetts on August 20. Local board members met in Augusta with the army area chief clerk at the Elks club rooms.
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Portland
Armed Forces of
United States
Selective Service Board
Bath
Camp Devens
Ayer
Mass
Front Street
Augusta
Selective Service Army
Elks Club
Star Sara Strengell Leads Farce at Boothbay Playhouse
Sara Strengell headlines this week in the riotous farce Springtime for Henry at Boothbay Playhouse, opening last night and running through the week.
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Boothbay, Playhouse
Sara Strengell
Henry
Boy Scout Master John Hayward Heads Two Week Camp Outing
Master John Hayward of Camp Hinds Panther Pond Raymond will enjoy a two weeks outing at the Boy Scout Camp.
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John Hayward
Fred Hayward
Hinds
Panther Pond
Raymond
Maine tuna tournament canceled due to war effort and boat shortages
Fishing reports show strong sport activity with 15 plus anglers at Bailey Island and Mark Island Gully production above expectations. Notable catches include a 534 pound bass at Pocaset Lake and multiple large white perch at Lake Maranacook, while warden Arthur Rogers prepares for officer training.
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Maine
Bailey's Island
Bailey Island
Mark Island
Lake Maranacook
David Lemeaux
Lewiston
Ruth Frantz Returns Home After Island Visit
Miss Ruth Frantz returns to Philadelphia after spending ten days at Five Islands.
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Ruth Frantz
Philadelphia
Five Islands
September Fishing Advantage Highlights Fast Strikes
The note favors September fishing over other months, avoids flies and mosquitoes, and notes that when conditions are right the fish strike quickly and frequently.
Christmas Plans Mark First Baptist Ladies Circle
The Ladies' Circle of First Baptist met in the vestry last Wednesday to plan a Christmas supper and sale. They will send flowers and fruit to sick members and honored two women with gifts, Mrs. Goodwin and Mrs. Dauphin, and shared a luncheon after singing. The next circle meeting is Sept. 2.
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First Baptist Church
L. L. Hooker
Harry Moulton
James Goodwin
Charles R. Sims
Goodwin
Joseph Dauphin
Melvin Pratt
Dauphin
Simon Moore
Ernest Wade
Wilfrid Hall
Mabel Lake
Aldermen Clash Over City Playground Funds
City council debates ongoing playground project now four weeks in operation. Mayor Rogers urges orderly discussion while Alderman Oliver urges action for the children, contrasting past purchases with current funding constraints and requiring signed requisitions.
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McMann
Oliver
Rogers
Charles A. Shepard
Alderman Newell
Girl Scouts Work On Photographer Badge At Camp Pine Haven
The Girl Scouts who began work on their photographer's badge at Camp Pine Haven met last Thursday to develop their own film under Mrs William Sanders. They met again Thursday to print the negatives and will be eligible for the badge once prints are pasted in books and negatives filed. The participants are Gloria Brown Annette Godfrey Frances Young Carolyn Carpenter Selma Cummings Cynthia Moses Barbara Robinson Betty Chadbourne and Ann Wilson.
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Camp Pine Haven
William Sanders
Gloria Brown
Annette Godfrey
Frances Young
Carolyn Carpenter
Selma Cummings
Cynthia Moses
Barbara Robinson
Betty Chadbourne
Ann Wilson
Coast Guard Aide Returns After Furlough at Brooklyn Home
Rederiall of the U S Coast Guard stationed at Manhattan Beach Brooklyn has returned to his post after a several day furlough spent with his parents Mr and Mrs George Hall of 1239 Washington street He recently recovered from influenza following hospitalization at the naval hospital.
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Rederiall
U. S. Coast Guard
Manhattan Beach
Brooklyn
N. Y
George Hall
Washington Street
Naval Hospital
Maine Governor Sees Cargo Planes as Long Range Solution
Maine Governor Sumner Sewall, a WWI flying ace and United Airlines director, advocates large cargo planes to counter the submarine threat. He favors land planes over seaplanes, notes the long build time for fleets, and envisions a freight air route from New England to Europe via Labrador Greenland and Iceland.
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Maine
Sumner Sewall
Airlines
United Airlines
Down East
Sewall
Europe
New England
Labrador
Greenland
Iceland
Aero Club of America
Duck Hunters Told They Can Hunt This Year
Local sportsmen enjoy optimism as Coast Guard signals possible permission to carry guns in boats for the open season. Senator Wallace H. White notes word from the commandant and says rules may be worked out in coming weeks. Maine waters regulations likely to be discussed by the First Naval District in Boston and released in time for plans.
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Wallace H. White
Coast Guard
White
Maine
First Naval District
Boston
Assumption Society Plans August Outing and Meetings
The Assumption Society met Friday at the D A R hall with strong attendance. A Sunday picnic is set for August 16 and a Thursday gathering on August 13 at 9 p.m. at 131 Center Street to arrange transport and select the outing location.
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Assumption Society
D. A. R. Hall
Gilbert Arsenault
Center Street
St. Mary's Church
Alliquippa Cottage Stay for Oliver Nugent Party
Clarence Oliver and daughters Mildred Barbara and Mr and Mrs George Nugent with son Patrick of Union Street are spending two weeks at the Alliquippa cottage on Small Point. Oliver and Nugent will commute daily during the remainder of the outing.
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Ruth Jordan
West Roxbury
Mass
Anniebelle Cutting
Brookline
Boothbay Harbor
Miss Jordan
Alfie Jacobs
Emma Lockery
Florence Wiggin
York Street
R. Ands
Clarence Oliver
Mildred
Barbara
George Nugent
Patrick
Union Street
Alliquippa Cottage
Small Point
Mr. Oliver
Mr. Nugent
Free Will Workers Meet On Wednesday
The Free Will Workers held a monthly meeting at Mrs. Robert Mitchell’s home in Weeks street. President Mrs Harold Walker led the session. The next meeting is Sept. 9 at Mrs. Ruby A Preble’s 68 High Street.
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Free Will
Robert Mitchell
Weeks Street
Wedpete
Arold Walker
Ruby A. Preble
High Street
Wilfred W. Chaney
Warren McIntire
Walker
John Hunt
McIntire
Ira Boyden
Libby Completes Navy Gunner's Mate Course
Eugene G Libby son of Mrs Adeline Z Jones Bath finishes a 16 week course at the Great Lakes Service schools for gunner mates. Graduates may take the petty officer exam and are sent to fleets or stations for further instruction under veteran petty officers. Great Lakes offers 17 trades from about 50 in the Navy with selections based on aptitude tests given to all recruits.
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Eugene G. Libby
Adeline Z. Jones
Bath
Great Lakes
Ill
United States
U.S. Navy
Taxi license debate stalls on Front and Center streets
The city board granted Earl Freeman a taxi license with a stand away from Front and Center streets after debate on street congestion and parking. Richard Moran sought a stand at 770 Washington near Center, and a 4-3 vote approved. The session also tabled Bartlett Smith’s license, confirmed Merle Christie and Delmar House for roles, allowed a banner across Center and Washington, and noted 105 arrests by City Marshal Kingsbury.
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Richard A. Moran
Washington Street
Center
Bartlett O. Smith
Kennebec Wharf and Coal Co
Merle Christie
Bath Iron Works
Delmar House
Center Street
Washington
Charles Morrill
Royal A. Johnson
Front Street
Committee On Public Safety
Alvah Morse
Board of Health
Percy W. Kingsbury
Cyrus W. Longcilman
Edmund A. Rothwell
Knight
Benson and Anderson
Longley and Small
Eaton
Osborne
McCabe
Jewett and Plummer
Rogers and Povich
Plans Completed for Flower Show Entries and Rules
Beta Sigma Phi Theta Chapter of the sorority invites entries for a flower show at Central church parish house to benefit the Emergency Relief fund. Entrants must register with Mrs. Turpie by 6 p.m. Aug. 13 and submit entries by 10:30 a.m. Aug. 14. Judging begins at 11 with a panel including Mrs. Raymond Brown and others. flowers, corsages, punch, and cookies will be provided by local volunteers.
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Beta Sigma i Sorority Theta Chapter
Central Church
Beta Sigma Phi
International Council
William Turpie
Turie
Lois Swett
Elen Hayes
Mary Carroll
Turpie
Raymond Brown
Newcastle
Bath
Old Bristol Garden Club
Edmund A. Rothwell
Boothbay Garden Club
Maine Federation of Garden Clubs
Maurice A. Libby
Cosmopolitan Garden Club
Brown
Longfellow Garden Club
Portland
Leonard Wetherbee
Richard Haskell
Edwin R. Andrews
Arthur Sewall
Witch Spring Water Sought By Many
A good Samaritan added a valve to the Witch Spring pipe to prevent waste in warm months. In winter the valve must be removed to avoid freezing, but in hot weather hundreds of regulars and summer visitors line up for five gallon carboys and larger containers for drinking water.
Drinking Fountain Installed at Goddard Field Playground
The new bubble type drinking fountain at Goddard Field playground was installed Thursday evening by Chester H. McCabe, plumbing inspector and board of health member, at no charge. The project ends the need to fetch water from nearby homes, improving sanitation and convenience for children and staff.
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Goddard's Field Playground
Chester H. McCabe
Board of Health
McCabe
City Water Service
Bath Pants Factory Out of Business
Acquisition by Bath Iron Works of the three story Washington Street building provides storage space. Bath Pants Co will discontinue operations after completing a government army contract for officers pants. About 56 workers, mostly women, left unemployed. Many found work at Congress Shirt factory. Lease to Bath Iron Works runs three years with extension option.
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Bath Iron Works
Washington and
School Streets
Bath Pants Co
Congress Shirt
Sugar Rationing for Industries and Institutions
The War Price and Rationing Board announces registration for September and October. Industrial users receive a 10 percent sugar increase and institutional users a 25 percent increase, valid only for August through October. New businesses may register at 15 Broad Street after Aug 10.
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War Price and Rationing Board
War Price and Ration Board
Broad Street
WEEKLY CROSS WORD PUZZLE S ACROSS
Crossword clues list with across and down entries from a vintage puzzle page. A cryptogram quote by Pascal appears, reading The heart has reasons of which reason has no knowledge. distributed by King Features Syndicate.
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King Features Syndicate, Inc
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Alexander Greenberg
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Fort Monmouth
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