Public Ownership Best Advocated to Cut Debt and Taxes
The Cleveland Chamber argues government business assets should be privatized to balance the budget reduce debt and enable future tax cuts. It cites federal taxes inflation and the high cost of keeping government plants including power aluminum plants synthetic rubber railroads and sugar facilities now valued at about 30 billion dollars. It envisions selling many enterprises to private buyers within six to seven years with proceeds aiding debt reduction and tax relief while ensuring remaining operations run on self funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense
Wilson
Herbert Hoover
Congress
House
Clevelander of Commerce
U. S
Chamber
Treasury
Cleveland Chamber
Hoover to lead new Government Reorganization Commission
Former President Hoover accepts a new post heading a government reorganization commission. He expects the body to be formed within 48 hours and to deliver a more effective federal structure, while cautioning that progress may be gradual due to resistant interests.
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Commission On
Hoover Commission On
Drunken driving costs Yarmouth man $121.86
Francis L. Sullivan, 50, of Yarmouth, was fined 100 and costs of 21.86 after pleading guilty to drunken driving. He caused a three car crash on Route 196 near Topsham injuring two, with Eliza beth Roberts and Vivian Beebe treated for injuries. Police noted high speed and loss of control before the collision at the Pejepscot station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis L. Sullivan
Yarmouth
Gardiner R. Deering
Topsham
Lisbon Falls
Elizabeth Roberts
Brunswick Naval Air Station
Vivian Beebe
Brunswick Base
Beebe
Bernard Holdsworth
Sullivan
Brunswick
Lewiston
College Town
Pejepscot Filling Station
Theodore Roberts
Louis Cloutier
Roberts
Cloutier
Holdsworth
Deering
Hoover Pays A Visit To President Eisenhower At White House
Former President Herbert Hoover was photographed at the President's desk in the White House during a chat with his Republican successor Dwight D. Eisenhower. Hoover dropped in for a cordial visit and conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
White House
Dwight DB. Eisenhower
Hoover
Drunken Driving Case Heard At Municipal Court
Clyde E. Langley 24 of Brunswick NAS pleaded guilty to drunken driving. A $100 fine plus $10.07 costs or 30 days jail were imposed. He was arrested in the Five Islands dance hall parking lot Georgetown Friday night. A second intoxication and parole violation case ended with probation ended and a $10 fine plus $5.60 costs or 15 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde E. Langley
Brunswick Naval Air Station
Edward Belanger
Topsham
Langley
Arthur D. Dolloff
Five Islands
Georgetown
Dolloff
Bath Municipal Court Adjusts Start Time to 9 A.M.
Judge Gardiner R. Deering announced that Bath municipal court sessions begin at 9 a.m. effective this Saturday replacing the former 10 a.m. start. The change, enacted by the 96th Maine Legislature, aims to increase efficiency on days with hearings or crowded dockets.
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Bath Municipal Court
Gardiner R. Deering
Bath
First diesel electric cage engines used in 1
The fragment notes the initial use of diesel electric cages engines in a single instance, indicating an early adoption phase and signaling a transition in locomotive or machinery design. It points to technological shift without detailing locations or dates.
City Manager Reports July 1953 Municipal Activities
City Manager outlines July 1953 work across departments. Police logged 37 arrests and 8 accidents with 279 complaints. meters yielded 49 dollars. Fire answered 19 alarms. insurance rating survey may keep Class C rates. Highway and Sewer notes detail paving prep, asphalt/sand surface treatment, new air compressor, and a planned replaced loader. Tarbox Hill sewer bids opened with Don Leavitt Inc the low bidder at 15290. Cemetery notes 15 burials and 8 foundations. new brush killer trial. Public Welfare aided 53 cases. parking meters netted 1146.79.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
New England Fire Insurance Rating Association
Highway & Sewer Department
Baker-Lull Corporation
Tarbox Hill
Don Leavitt, Inc
Woolwich
Oak Grove
Maple Grove
Kelley Field
Dummer Street
Public Welfare Department
Highway Department
Health and School Work Highlights From City Manager Report
Health notes include measles mumps German measles and tuberculosis counts with 24 additional suspected cases investigated. Inspections and health certificates issued, plus hours of dozer work at the disposal area and material handling. Fisher School grading progresses with loam spread, upcoming gravel and paving. Junior High work advances with rock excavation and brick foundation. City Hall heating installation bid awarded to Harry E. Nason for 6675 with $814 tank bid plus a change order. oil tank materials increased but within budget. Annual audit completed July 31 totaling 1319.75, under budget. Nathan C. White City Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Office
Fisher School
James Gardiner
City Hall
Harry E. Nason
Auburn
Shorey Welding Co
North Edgecomb
State of Maine Department of Audit
Nathan C. White
American Legion Junior Drum Corps to Belfast Parade
The American Legion Junior Drum and Bugle Corps, 53 members strong, will travel to Belfast on Saturday, Aug. 15, to participate in the centennial parade at 10.30 am. This marks their second out-of-town appearance following the Rockland lobster festival parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Belfast
Rockland
Wayne Perry
Joe Fullerton
Jack MacDonald
Bath
Fullerton
Bean Bag Tourney Winners Named at Huse Grounds
Peter Knight of Huse Wayne Snell of Lambert Park and David Comeau of Huse won the playgrounds bean bag tournament conducted Friday morning at the Huse grounds. Other contestants include Paul Avery Mildred Fletcher Dorothy Staples Sheredith Waters Henrikson Joe Robinson Gregory Douglas and Arlene King in various age groups. Jockey Bobby Permane plans to accept mounts on New Jersey tracks for the balance of the Summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Knight
Huse
Wayne Snell
Lambert Park
David Comeau
Huse Grounds
Paul Avery
Brian King
Fisher
Mildred Fletcher
Goddard's
Dorothy Staples
Sheredith Waters
Marie “Henrikson
Dike
Joe Robinson
Lambert” Park
Gregory Douglas
Arlene King
Bobby Permane
New Jersey
Maine Writers Conference at Great Island
Mrs H Kenneth Smith of High Street and Mrs H Lester Haws of Harpswell attended the 18th annual State of Maine Writers Conference at Temple Grove Ocean Park Old Orchard. Prof Eric Kelley of Dartmouth spoke on how to write a book. Betty Finnin of Woman's Day spoke on marketable short stories. Tea, book displays, and discussions followed with poetry writers showing notable work.
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H. Kenneth Smith
High Street
H. Lester Haws
Great Island
Harpswell
State of
Little Black Bear
Red Road
Maine Street
Brunswick
Eric Kelley
Dartmouth College
Krakow
David Ingram
Kelley
Chebeague Island
Betty Finnin
Woman’s Day
San Dieta
Congress Sportswear Holds First Company Clambake at Small Point Beach
Ninety women employees from Congress Sportswear and partners were treated to an old fashioned clambake at Small Point Beach. Joseph W. Larrabee prepared the feast with lobsters, clams and corn. The group traveled by private cars after work and enjoyed swimming dancing and community singing before returning home at about 10 pm.
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Congress Sportswear Co
Small Point Beach
Joseph W. Larrabee
West Bath
Grace Costain
Doris George
Congress Sportswear
Norman Grossman
Ronald Buffum
Kurt Diamant
Grace Waterman
New Manager Comes to Woolworth Store in Bath
John S. Hazen, longtime manager of the F. W. Woolworth Co. Bath store, was transferred to Dorchester Massachusetts to serve as manager there. Beverly Kitchen succeeds Hazen, arriving from Pawtucket Rhode Island. Kitchen is married with a son. Hazen resided on Goddard Street with his wife and three children.
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John S. Hazen
F. W. Woolworth Co
Dorchester
Mass
Hazen
Beverly Kitchen
Bath
Woolworth
Pawtucket
R.I
Kitchen
Goddard Street
Communicable disease report for Sagadahoc County
The Maine Department of Health and Welfare week ending Aug 1 shows Bothree cases of measles and four cases of mumps in Sagadahoc. In Richmond there is one case of diphtheria one case of German measles five cases measles and two cases of mumps.
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Sag
Fahoe County
Maine Department of Earth and Welfare
Richmond
Pemaquid Draws Maine Visitors by Thousands Yearly
Damariscotta region including Pemaquid and New Harbor attracts many visitors by mid afternoon with cars from several states. Boat trips are popular and shore dinners at lobster pounds draw crowds. The Down East Log and regional guide promote tourism as July surpasses last year and business stays strong.
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Pemaquid
Atlantic
Maine
Damariscotta
New Harbor
Pemaquid Point
Lighthouse
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Perania
Gravis Melville
Damariscatta Information Bureau
Melville
Information Bureau
Atlantic Ocean
Rev Dr Holton to Speak at Central Church
Members and friends of Central Congregational church will hear Rev Dr Horace F Holton preside for the day replacing pastor Rev Laforest E Hodgkins. His sermon titled What Is Your Name will be delivered as he shares his distinguished ministry and past roles with Congregational Christian churches. He serves as secretary of the Board of Pastoral Supply. His summer home is at Brightwater near Phippsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Congregational Church
Horace F. Holton
Laforest E. Hodgkins
Holton
Massachusetts
Board of Pastoral Supply
Congregational Christian Churches
Brightwater
Phippsburg
Six Dog Bite Incidents Reported in Ten Days
City Health Officer R Clinton McFadden reports six dog bite cases in ten days. He asks owners to guard pets during the hot days and warns Bath residents to avoid unfamiliar dogs. He says there is no alarm, but bites can be severe and susceptible to infection.
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R. Clinton McFadden
McFadden
Bath
Sebasco Lodge Brings Pleasure to All in Maine Coast
The Cushman family created Sebasco Lodge on the Maine coast as a year round vacation spot for people in modest means. About 275 guests enjoy tennis, bowling, swimming, canoeing, golf, games, boating, nature walks, dances, plays, films, church services and lobster bakes while staff mingle with guests. Some guests first visited Sebasco in 1934 1935.
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Nathan A. Cushman
Portland
Maine
Sebasco
Richard D. Cushman
Ennis
Hyde Windlass Co Girls Enjoy Outing to Lobster Pot
The Hyde Windlass Company office force spent an after hours trip to Friendship for a lobster dinner at the Lobster Pot. The private car ride there and back added to the pleasure of the outing with a long list of attendees including Miss Alma Genthner Miss Eleanor Wilson Mrs Albert Desmond Miss Frances Grainger and many others. The note about reindeer mentions it as the only deer with antlers on both sexes.
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Hyde Windlass Co
Friendship
Almena Genthner
Eleanor Wilson
Albert Desmond
Frances Grainger
Catharine Legard
Edith Small
Gail Foster
Kemp
Maine Merchants Call for Tax Reform and Fair Shares
Maine merchants urge the Legislature to retain a portion of sales tax revenue for merchants' services, noting receipts exceeded estimates and advocating a reasonable collection retention. The letter argues against automatic rate increases and highlights the burden on local businesses while praising merchants’ role in tax administration. Joe Leavitt returns to work at the Times Co business office after a two week Eagle Lake trip.
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Harris
Maine
Eva Leavitt
Joe
Richardson Street
Eagle Lake
Times Co
Pine Garments Across and Across Down Puzzle
A dense word puzzle list featuring numbered clues for across and down entries. Includes diverse hints such as gods, fruits, and materials, with answers likely forming a crossword grid. Clues span languages, mythologies, geography, and common objects, inviting solution through cross-checking letters.
Cryptoquote decoding tips for solving daily puzzles
Each day a new substitution cipher hides phrases. A maps to a single letter, here A stands for L and X for O among others. Observe letter patterns, single letter words, and punctuation to break the code and reveal the quote from Longfellow or similar.
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the Times Company
Front Street
Beth, Maine
B. Nichols
Pres
Treas
Barry C. Webber
Sir Zestas
Public
Legion Drum Corps
Real Clambake
Damariscotta Information Bureau
Community Center
Andy Knight
Judy
Mabel Ashe
Bunny Knight
Betsy Goldstein
Merline Osborne
Kathleen Stewart
Ruth Doughty
Carol Ann Doyle
Cynthia Staples
Donald McElman
Germaine Bonney
Lillian Donaco
Audrey LeVasseur
DR. Holton
Central Church
Brightwater Colony
Eae
Ae Sebasco Lodge
Lake
Nathan Cushman
Dom. Republic
Assam
City
ORD
Charles Lamb
Pruss
Her
Water God
Babyl
Mindanao
Blongfellow
Gajor
Horace
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