Drought Dries Crops Across New England States
State officials report heavy drought damage with eight and a half million dollars losses for all Maine farmers excluding potatoes. Massachusetts estimates exceed $15 million, New Hampshire about $500 thousand, while Connecticut Rhode Island and Vermont have not yet estimated dollar losses. Potato losses are considered almost impossible to calculate and a U S Department of Agriculture report is awaited.
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Maine
Ma Department of Agriculture
U.S
Massachusetts
Henry T. Broderick
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Vermont
Uranium Rush Sparks Canadian Wilderness Trek
At eight o'clock on August 4 the first uranium rush in history began in the Lake Athabasca region of Canada. Prospects powered by Geiger counters attract prospectors into the bush, with ore going to the Canadian government as the U S Atomic Energy Commission seeks massive new supplies in a high stakes international race. The lone bush prospector becomes a pawn in a tense global chess game between Death and Peace.
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Lake Athabasca
Canada
Destiny
Jack Pine
Lakes
North America
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Armistice Talks Stall Over Prisoner Repatriation
After thirteen months of truce negotiations UN and Red staff officers issued a new draft but prisoner repatriation remains the central dispute. Reds demand prisoner return under Paragraph 51 while the UN insists no forced repatriation. The stalemate prompts calls to consider U S soldiers' sacrifices and the broader aim beyond a military victory.
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Red
Korea
Fragmentary wartime note on strategy and peace terms
A clipped wartime briefing fragment debates enemy protection and the outcome of peace talks. It hints at tension over alliance goals and the limits of a forceful settlement, with no clear policy stance outlined.
Costs Rise On Wage Talks and Drought Bite Prices
The article notes rising wages and price pressures as the Bureau of Labor Statistics tracks the cost of living index. Coal and steel workers demand higher pay, triggering possible raises across salaries tied to the index, while drought in New England and the South threatens higher food costs and broader inflation.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
New England
South
Forget Gymnasiums Build Fire Stations in Bath Says Vaughan
Edward W. Vaughan urges Bath editors to replace gymnasium plans with two new fire stations. He advocates a four door control fire station on Front street and a South End station near Shepard and Marshall streets, totaling about sixty thousand dollars plus sale of old stations.
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the Times
Front Street
Linden Street
Center Street
Washington Street
Elm Street
South End
Shepard Street
Marshall Street
Central
North End
Bath
Edward W. Vaughan
Summer cottage auto horn draws bull moose in coastal tale
A Bath business man at Birch Point honked his horn en route to work and a bull moose emerged from the woods charging the car. He sped away, later considering a horn change to a “moose cat” horn. The piece notes lingering questions about the moose motive and recalls market chatter on egg prices.
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Birch Point
BIW
Blueberry Harvest in Horatio L Baker Patch Delights Press
Drought months did not deter Horatio L Baker’s blueberry crops. Pickers gathered 120 pints with a crew bending into pies and shipments. The 1950 season saw a strong crop as hundreds of boxes headed to out of state markets. Baker shipped thousands of berries, and many homes welcomed fresh fruit.
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Horatio
L. Baker
Boston
Baker
Agriculture Workers in Greater Demand in Bath
The Bath Maine Employment Security Commission reports heavy July demand for agricultural labor with 1655 agricultural placements. Overall Bath area employment remains high with 70 percent nonagricultural placements. July placements total 1833, up from 290 in the prior 30 days. active applications drop from 365 to 254. Thirteen physically handicapped applicants, including two women and five veterans, are on file. Seven handicapped workers, including three veterans, were placed in July. The month shows continued strong demand for nonagricultural work.
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Bath
Maine Employment Security Commission
Seth W. Thornton
Thornton
Maine crafts shop opens at Montsweag Nurseries
The Maine Farm and Garden Association now runs a permanent shop in the Montsweag Nurseries office building owned by Mr and Mrs Sumner Sewall of Bath on Route 1 toward Wiscasset. The shop showcases Maine women’s handcrafts including ceramic dolls hooked rugs children’s clothing and toys baskets and flower arranging supplies. The association, affiliated with the National Farm and Garden, has over 100 consignors and about 100 active members in its first year.
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Maine Farm and Garden Association
Montsweag
Sewall
Harrison Warner
Freeport
The
National Farm and Garden
United States
Information for Veterans at the State Armory
Veterans receive details on the new GI Bill enacted after June 27 1950. It covers education and training, guaranteed loans for homes farms and businesses, unemployment compensation, wage support and job finding aid. Eligibility requires discharge under honorable conditions, service since 27 June 1950, and at least 90 days total service.
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t.Ralph McIinnes
Federat
Bath
Korea
Veterans’ Administration Office
United States
Savings and Loan
Court actions in six cases include fines and probation
A series of local court actions saw several individuals plead guilty to offenses or face fines. Patrick Brun wick paid a $5 fine and $4.70 costs for a sign violation. Leeman highway case involved Patrolman Edward Aug. 6. Herbert M. Marlow pleaded guilty to operating an unregistered vehicle with $5 fine and $4.70 costs. Additional youths received six months probation after larceny charges. State Trooper Powers and Trooper Buzzell led arrests in multiple incidents.
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Rae Uapd
Lars Trolman
Washington
Trolman
Wi Brunwick
de Wick
Eer Tee
Edward
Leeman Highway
Washington Street
Newell
Herbert M. Marlow
Arrowsic
Arlow
Frank Powers
Georgetown
Powers
Miller Greer
Vandalia
Ill
Woolwich
Bowdoin
Bowdoinham
Grandson of Bath Born in Navy Hospital
A baby boy named John William Voorhees was born July 20 at the U. S. Naval Hospital Chelsea to Mrs. Mary E. Voorhees and William H. Voorhees. He weighs 6 pounds 6 1 2 ounces and is the first child for the Bath family residing at 7 Jarvis Place, Roxbury, Massachusetts. He is the son of a boatswain's mate third class serving aboard the USS Colloton with the Atlantic Fleet.
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U. S. Naval Hospital
Chelsea
Massf
Mary E. Voorhees
Wiliam H. Voorhees
Sieey Usn
Naval Hospital
Te Voorhees
Colloton
Wilmer I. Voorhees
Bath
John William
Voorhees
Jarvis Pl
Roxbury, Mass
Hot rod drivers urged to slow down
Local authorities warn hot rod drivers to reduce speed to avoid traffic jams and frequent court appearances. Police vigilance continues as enforcement of motor laws persists and drivers face possible embarrassment when appearing before the judge.
State Approved On The Job Training For Veterans
Veterans may enroll in state approved on the job training or apprenticeship with standards ensuring job qualification and post training employment. Wages must not be less than non veterans in the same job and training duration ranges from three months to two years except for apprentices. For more details contact Captain Arston at the Armory.
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Ba J
Pastime Horse Show Promises Big Weekend Event
Preparations are underway for the 21st annual Pastime Horse Show in Bath with numerous entries from Laddie Batm and others. Notable participants include Beaumont's Treasure, Major Pal, Tony Ellen, Mansper and several entries in equitation and gaited classes. Local sponsors and trophy contributors line a long list as the show, recognized by the American Horse Show Association, offers refreshments and ample parking.
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Bath
Sen
Arthur J. Dunning
Beaumont
Robert A. Barry
Winthrop
Mass
Eleanor
Leolages
Kingfield
W. D. Mazzacane
Pal
Mae
Walter
Frank Linnell
Morgan
Mary Ember Wilson
Tony Ellen
Larry Felt
Whitefield
Sidney L. Eaton
Carl Albee
Elmer Blackwell
South Portland
Edward W. Bridgham
Bath Department Store
Bath Laundry, Inc
Earl Burgess
John P. Carey
Carlson’s
James B. Drake & Sons
Randall Daley
Charles P. Doyle
Arthur J. Dunton
Emery Freeman
James A. Gillies, Jr
First National Bank
Hudson G. Fowles
Richard J. Frates
Air Station Man Fin ed 25 and Costs
Donald Winter of the Brunswick Naval Air Station pled nolo contendere to larceny as charged. Judge Gardiner R. Deering ordered him to pay 25 and 16.30 costs. Police Chief Moriarty arrested Winter July 31 after a theft from Mrs. Bessie Goding on North Street. restitution to the Mitton woman was discussed.
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Donald Winter
Brunswick Naval Air Station
Gardiner R. Deering
Winter
Ne Baresce
Frank L. Moriarty
Bessie Goding
North Street
Mitton
Moriarty
Razing of Old Swett Building Prepares Front Street Parking
Work began Friday to raze the old Swett building south of Ion's on Front Street. The site, once home to the Gift Stall and Mike Zoome's hot dog stand, will become a parking lot for the new Red & White store adjacent to the city. Historical note: Morris S Povich started a shoe business there in 1910 and ran it five years before moving to 143 Front Street.
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Swett
Ion’s
Front Street
Mike Zoome
Red & White
Morris 5. Povich
Bath Parking Meters Stolen Nightly. Mysterious Losses Rise
Bath reports repeated thefts of parking meters with unknown suspects. A meter fragment was found in the era shack, suggesting property was moved and buildings may have been tampered with or removed amid ongoing losses.
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Bath
Kinkajou Supie At World of Mirth Milieu Captive Escape
Susie the kinkajou, nicknamed Supie, escaped at the Presque Isle carnival as World of Mirth officials hunted it down. A local restaurateur misidentified the creature, and police confirmed the kinkajou’s presence yet decided to feed it bananas while it rested at the fire station. Susie was later returned to the show with $25 paid in her place.
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Peesi
Pecci
Susie
Kinkajou
Presque Isle
Supie
Mexico
Central
South America
Central Fire Station
Little Susie
Brunswick Naval Akrtion Pleads Guilty in Lewd Court Case
A court records plea shows defendants Rae 5 in Ay sentence Was and others facing penalties. Akrtion and Smith from West Bath and Small Point areas pled guilty to charges with fines set at $10 and costs around $470. Patrolman Merle Niles reported arrests on Aug 2 for several violations including a stop sign offense at Vine and Washington. Officer Kenneth Coombs led arrests and the complainant was F Henrin of West Bath.
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Runswick Naval
Akrtion
Rae
Kl Mors Mnarty
Aus
Moriarty
Ickhmond
As Smith
Prain Washington Street
Jones
Small Point
Chaplain Anderson Assigned Overseas Duty
Chaplain L. Anderson, former Corliss Street Baptist pastor, has been stationed at Fort Devens since April 30 and is ordered to report for overseas duty in September in Seattle. He will be stationed with the Far Eastern Command, while his family relocates to East Bridgewater Massachusetts. Address: 84 North Central Street East Bridgewater MA.
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Aea L. An Anderson
Corliss Street Baptist Easeh
Fort Devens
Seattle
Wash
Far Eastern Command
Anderson
East Bridgewater
Mass
Bridges for bid opening set across five Maine sites
The Highway Commission will open bids on Aug 20 for five bridge structures. Hoyt Bridge over Hoyt Stream in Argyle Township Penobscot County Davis Bridge over Pleasant River in Gray Cumberland County Emerson Bridge in Levant Penobscot County Sokokis Lake Bridge over outlet to Sokokis Lake in Limerick York County Blaine Bridge over Limestone Stream in Limestone Aroostook County. New Zealand has 17 percent sheep per person.
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Brartletty Repeatee
Highway Commission
Hoyt
Hoyt Stream
Argyle Township
Penobscot County
Davis
Pleasant River
Gray
Cumberland County
Emerson
Levant
Sokokis Lake
Limerick
York County
Blaine
Limestone Stream
Limestone
Aroostook County
Crossword Clues From Nevada City Page
Crossword fragment lists clues for beverage 23 city Nev Fish 27 constellation 28 Begone Norse god 32 Rip 38 Gasoline in headline fashion with partial entries preserved.
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Beverage
City
Fish
Constellation
Rip
Gasoline
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Made Bath Employment Office
U. S. Navy
State Armory
Ralph
Wee Court
Navy Hospital
MAN
Todge
Cop Todas
Chaplain Anderson
New Zealand
Hermit
Lorett
LBWU
Dinslu
King Features Syndicate
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