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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1948
Page
1
Lesley Tigre cites prices showing a bicycle at 1120 rubles and explains American workers can afford daily food and goods while maintaining low costs through competition. He argues free enterprise keeps costs down for producers and retailers, aiding American affordability.
The dispute surfaced as Peru canceled a subsidy for Braniff Air Line amid claims of delayed reciprocity for international routes since 1929. Panagra opposed Braniff’s CAB permit, arguing traffic was insufficient. Talks in Lima with a State Department mission could reshape regional air transport and the good neighbor policy.
A terse reform era item notes that President Truman and Congress began their session amid stalled agenda and limited action. The piece highlights early clashes over policy and control, signaling a difficult start with few concrete advances.
An expanding list of donors includes Bank Small's Thompson's Automotive Store Thomas' Lunch Bar Burnham's Supply and Buddy's Barber. More contributors will be published as added to the Bath community roll.
Judge Gardiner R. Deering presided Saturday as Olive D. Jones pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident. She paid a $25 fine and $4.70 in costs. Patrolman John Kelliher reported damage to a parked vehicle on that street.
History notes detail Henry W. Owen Jr selling the lot for the Ledyard Block in 1801 to Rhendore Canesig who built a dwelling later, Bath streets naming evolving in 1805. Water fires and execution costs totaled 1118.40. Ledyard family long held business real estate in Bath, with 1851 conveyances and descendants connected to Ledyard interests.
James C. Ledyard, lifelong resident and civic leader, served as mayor for two terms and held roles in the Old Ladies’ Home, Board of Trade, School Board, and Morse High School building committee. He inherited a family business, later shifting focus to other ventures, with Alfred Stetson succeeding in the store.
Frantic whispers and superstitious dread sweep streets as Friday the 13th arrives. Many avoid going out and seek talismans while elders caution against doom and gloom foretold by omens and legends.
Nathaniel J. Hasenfus recalls meeting Babe Ruth in 1914 as Ruth aided the Providence Grays’ pennant bid. He describes Ruth’s early days, a long ball at Providence, and a lasting memory of Ruth’s friendship with younger players while connections to Cooper and Jack Onslow are noted.
North Knox Fair officials announce the annual Union Fair will begin August 24 at the fair grounds in Union. The event will be shortened by one day from last year with a six foot pull for horse and oxen classes noted among attractions.
A missing dog tag Results in the canine being reunited with its owners though the owner’s name remains unknown. Local responders facilitated the reunion after the pet wandered away.
The text describes goldenrod flowering along a park street with birds such as goldfinch and bluebirds visible. It reads like a fragmented observation of nature and seasonal color.
A fragmented report notes a stream of 166 feet six and a quarter and 159 feet 2 and three quarters with a cross wind hindering machines. It lists Essex Massachusetts finishes third and fourth with 183 feet and 178 feet while Torrent shows five master appearances this year with multiple firsts and other top placements.
Estate Annie R Law late of Bath presented by Allan Spear executor. Estate Alfred R Pratt late of Bath first and final account seated by Percy Pratt administrator. Estate Rachel E late of Richmond amended 31st account of Bath National Bank trustee. License to Sell Real Estate Granted Beatrice H Avery late of Bath license granted to Donald L Avery administrator.
West Wes Grange held a Monday meeting with the master announcing a brave completion and committees aiming to please all ages. The program included piano pieces and Glow Worm by Mrs Esther Andrews and a film program featuring Meet North Carolina and New Jersey Keeney with Rausch operating the projection.
One puzzle asks how to map routes in migration patterns. Researchers note gaps in data and seek methods to trace movement across regions, linking populations to environmental shifts and policy changes.
officials say isolation duration extended from two weeks to three weeks after onset of polio symptoms and quarantine of contacts is deemed less critical when virus spreads widely. authorities cite longer incubation and persistence of the virus in contacts during outbreaks.
Randall N. Club of Union pleaded guilty to a charge and paid a $4.70 tax fine. Trooper Frank W. Powers testified in a case where defendants pled guilty in Isweag Woolwich paying fines and costs totaling $6.50. Other sentences included fines of $10 and costs $6.15 with probation and a 10 day jail term for Roland Lagasse of West Bath.
A business district reshapes its economy with new investments and friendly renovations. A Christian Science Reading Room opens amid renewed storefronts, signaling confidence and community engagement in the area.
A seven year old boy Donald W Kelley and a woman Mrs Laura B were injured when a car struck a pedestrian on Park Street shortly after noon. The boy was taken to the hospital with a broken leg and other injuries.
A garbled OCR snippet references noon and gardens with scattered words about a scene and shoes, suggesting a weather or street scene note. Filled text is unreadable. no clear names, places, or actions emerge to confirm a full incident.
Puzzle page item notes a cryptic instruction where letters stand for others like A for I and L for three Ls. It mentions single apom trophea and word length hints with King Features Syndicate attribution to Ince.
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