Human Rights Day Reflections On Universal Declaration
The passage discusses the December 10 1948 adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations. It highlights aims to secure liberty and rights for all, referencing the Bill of Rights and Declaration of the Rights of Man, noting a world of tyranny and poverty, and urging education to promote respect for human rights as a beacon for peace.
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United Nations
United States
Great Britain
France
Stevens Accepted as Sagadahoc County Register of Deeds
Mrs Harriet Stevens widow of the late Hiram T Stevens is appointed and confirmed as register of deeds for Sagadahoc County. She has served as office clerk for years and is praised for efficiency courtesy and helpfulness. Four women already hold top county offices.
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Harriet Stevens
Sagadahoc
Stevens
No Sissy Winter Warns of Tough New England Weather
The New England Anthracite Industry Council issues a stark forecast from forecaster E B Rideout. Extreme cold is expected late December into January with a mid January thaw followed by persistent polar temperatures. February is projected colder than normal with storms bringing snow and sleet.
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N. E. Anthracite Industry Council
New England
E. B. Rideout
Rideout
Grandpa
Inflation Halted By Budget Cuts And Fed Power Restore
The administration cut almost thirteen billion dollars from the Truman budget and restored to the Federal Reserve System its powers over money and credit, halting the inflationary trend.
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Federal Reserve System
Sound dollar and public savings drive of 1960s fiscal plan
Inflation ease and a stronger monetary base are noted as goals. About 105000 federal payroll cuts and 75000 more jobs to be abolished by year end promise roughly 600 million dollars annual savings, while moves to extend national debt refunds continue. Defense spending complicates balance but progress fuels confidence, needing further economies.
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Young
Civil Service Commission
Bath merchants urged council to plan large off street parking
Bath business leaders and the chamber of commerce call for the city council to join in creating a spacious off street parking lot. They warn the issue is vital to Bath’s prosperity and must be acted on promptly to attract and retain business.
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Bath
Chamber of Commerce
Municipal Court Hears Two Cases and Continues Three
Two cases were heard before Judge Gardiner R. Deering in Monday's Municipal Court and three others were continued for hearings. Barbara Harrington pleaded guilty through her attorney Lynn Bussey to driving without a license and driving an unregistered car. she received $10 fine and $5.70 costs and 60 days probation to pay before Dec. 31. One charge was filed away. Another intoxication case resulted in a suspended $5 fine and $7.50 costs on promise to return to Portland. Kenneth A. Crafts of Georgetown had a charge for driving under liquor influence on Water Street continued to Dec. 16 with $200 sureties posted. Vernon E. Koehling and Warren Pye of Phippsburg faced possession of short clams. both cases continued to Dec. 10 for hearing.
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Gardiner R. Deering
Barbara Harrington
Upper Washington Street
Attroney
Lynn Bussey
Parker Head
Phippsburg
Portland
Water Street
Bath
Edward Newell
Kenneth A. Crafts
Georgetown
Crafts
Swansea G. Burns
Vernon E. Koehling
West Bath
Koehling
Warren Pye
Illegal deer meat possession leads to fine appeal in Georgetown
Maurice Hinkley Jr of Georgetown appealed a $100 fine and $8.90 costs after pleadin innocent to illegal possession of deer meat on September 16. His attorney waived a hearing and $200 in sureties was set for January term of Sagadahoc Superior Court. Other cases: Robert R. Blackwell, 18, Brunswick, guilty for failing to stop. $5 fine and $5.70 costs. Benjamin D. Gilbert, 52, Boston, guilty to speeding 45 in a 25 zone on Leeman Highway. $5.70 costs and discharge, plus 30 days to pay se and costs by December 18.
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Maurice Hinkley, Jr
Georgetown
Hinkley
Edward W. Bridgham
Sagadahoc
Gardiner R. Deering
Robert R. Blackwell
Brunswick
Leeman Highway
Benjamin D. Gilbert
Boston
Lynn M. Bussey
Drive in Sunday School at Highland Baptist Church Hickory NC
When an epidemic closed Catawba County Sunday schools the Highland Baptist Church found a workaround. Rev. Roger R. Williams Jr. had a local drive in theater host Sunday School and preaching services using the roof as a pulpit. Lessons and sermons were broadcast to cars via the theater PA system. Attendance averaged about 300, higher than usual.
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Hickory
N.C
Catawba County
Highland Baptist Church
Roger R. Williams Jr
Williams
Joe Black Is Dodgers Heaviest Player At 215 Pounds
Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Joe Black weighs 215 pounds making him the heaviest on the team. The detail highlights his size among teammates and adds a note on his physical presence.
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Joe Black
Brooklyn Dodgers
Morse High opens season with decisive 68 34 win over Boothbay Harbor
Morse High Shipbuilders beat Boothbay Harbor 68 to 34 in the season opener at Morse gym. Chick Marchetti led Morse with 16 points before halftime as Bob Arsenault added 13 in a strong team performance. The win capped a standout debut for new coach Gene Hunter with a large home crowd watching.
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Morse
Boothbay Harbor
Joe
Chick” Marchetti
Bob Arsenault
Morse High
Boothbay Harbor High
Morse Gym
Boothbay
Gene Hunter
Hunter
Duncan Farrell
Huntermen
Marchetti
Aud McCole
Eddie Marchetti
Abbot
Billington
Bishop
Ed Marchetti
Sirois
Benner
Latter
Harrington
F P Arsenault
J. Marchetti
Berquist
Kendrick
McLellan
Abbott
Phillips
Walsh
Lewis
Callahan
Parks
Desmond
Scout Troops Celebrate Birthdays and Investitures
Girl Scout Troop 1 marked a birthday at Lambert Park with a horseshoe formation, color guard, and a service including the Promise and badge awards. Leaders and helpers joined in as members received proficiency, safety, and special honors anchored by camp fellowship and Hostess duties.
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Girl Scouts of
Pine Tree
Lambert Park
Jill Olsen
Susan Robinson
Nancy Temple
Pine Haven Day Camp
Frances Butcher
Jane Footer
Sandra McIntosh
Judith Faile
Joan Fogg
Barbara Lawrence
Edna McPhee
Loretta Morse
Maddie Norton
Jul Olsen
Joyce Ring
Jane Robinson
Joyce Scanlin
Betsy Bertrand
Judith Commeau
Donna Crocker
Joan Robinson
Rambler
Margaret Mitchell
Wild Plant
United States
Germany
Frank Butcher
Everett Fraser
Harold Graffam
Frank McIntosh
Albert Robinson
Roy Lawrence
Graffam
Robinson
Lawrence Wyman
Parking Is Hazardous Claremont Vehicle Theft
Olney Quimby reported the front end of his automobile was stolen from an overnight parking spot a few hundred feet from Claremont New Hampshire police station. He notes a year earlier a wheel was taken from a different car at the same location.
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Claremont
N. H
Olney Quimby
Jackie Gordon joins 100 goal club for Cleveland Barons
Jackie Gordon became the 71st player in the American Hockey League to reach 100 goals with the Cleveland Barons. He achieved the milestone during a recent season, marking a historic scoring feat for the franchise.
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Jackie Gordon
Cleveland Barons
Festival of Nations draws large crowd at Wesley
The annual Festival of Nations sponsored by the Women’s Society of Christian Service at Wesley Church drew a large afternoon and evening crowd. Booths representing different countries featured decorations while a snow fairy costume brightened the scene. Free balloons for children accompanied a chicken short cake meal served from 5:30 to 7:30 for over 125 attendees. Co chairmen Mrs. Stanley R. Hunter and Mrs. Mare N. King led the event with society members assisting.
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Wesley
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Corktie Muth
Ellen Hunter
Stanley R. Hunter
Mare N. King
Women's Society of Christian Service
Dunlap Commandery to Install Officers on December 15
Alton L. Johnson grand commander of the Grand Commandery of Maine Knights Secular will install the officers of Dunlap Commandery No. 5 KT at Masonic Temple on December 15. He will be aided by his aides. Installed officers include Robert E. Rice commander and Herbert T. Caverly generalissimo among others with a full slate listed.
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Alton L. Johnson
Chester Kelsea
Herbert Morse
Clyde Baker
Recorder
F. Ward Norton
Lauriston Trott
Richard Carlson
Robert Mitchell
Sentinel
Michael White Hosts Ninth Birthday Party at Meadow Way
Michael Joseph White son of Mr and Mrs Walter P White celebrated his ninth birthday at home on 46 Meadow Way Friday afternoon from 3 30 to 5. pastel decorations and a decorated cake with candles served as a centerpiece guests included Dewey Mitchell Robert Coombs Danny Sharkey Lionel Pert Johnny ee Earl Davis and Phyllis te with sandwiches ice cream cake cookies and nuts among the treats.
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Michael Joseph White
Walter P. White
Meadow Way
Dewey Mitchell
Robert Coombs
Danny Sharkey
Lionel Pert
Johnny Ee
Earl Davis
Phyllis Te
Stork Shower Honoring Mrs. Donald Hanscom Held Saturday
Mrs. Donald Hanscom was guest of honor at a surprise stork shower hosted by Mrs. Andrew Gemellaro at the Hanscom home. Gifts centered a baby motif under a large stork with two bassinet shaped cakes and refreshments. Attendees included Mrs. Maurice Pye and others related to the Hanscom circle.
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Donald Hanscom
Andrew Gemellaro
Rowland Hanscom
Hanscom
Maurice Pye
Clyde Pye
Fay
Clifford Pye
Raymond Pye
William Hill
Maurice Owen
Arnold Lavasseur
Jane Gowan
Sandra Johnson
Sylvia Green
Ellen Blair
Ethel Knight
Genesta Winthrop Blair
Charles Pye
Diane
Newell Reveals Plant Will Bid Bid to BIW and Schulze
Newell states the plant will bid with BIW and J William Schulze, treasurer of Refreshments, served at the close of exercises.
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Newell
PLANT
BIW
J. William Schulze
Ia Chnemah
Couture Named Grievance Committee Chair in City Council
Council Chairman Stanley R. Hunter appoints Louis O. Couture as chair of the city council grievance committee. Members include Melvin L. Comeau Harry E. Cooke and Hunter. The panel will work with the City Manager to hear grievances filed by police and fire department personnel.
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Louis O. Couture
Stanley R. Hunter
Couture
Melvin L. Comeau
Harry E. Cooke
Hunter
Telegraph Operator Norman Scott Holds Quiet At Rail Station
Telegraph operator Norman Scott remained still at the railway station as a punitive skunk incident occurred and we parted without further incident.
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Norman Scott
Wills Filed and Administrations In Probate
Probate notices list numerous estates in Bath Topsham and surrounding areas. Appointments include executors and administrators such as Harriet C. ns Nellie R. Trask and Gwen de Vv. Caverly with inventories and final accounts, plus an inheritance tax bond and petitions to sell.
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Ida ‘Tae Mince
Bowe Othe
Hey, Batt
Pauline Co Fhoutton
o*Ptultion
Hiram T. Stevens
Bath
Harriet C. Ns
Nellie R. Trask
Ted Helen R. Kane
J. ‘Unnewell
Piora O. Dow Bane
Sneserna Rain Mitchell
T. Charles T
Clarence B. Sealth
Topsham
Elizabeth C. White
Erle R. Browne
Erle L. Browne
Andrew F. Heath
A. Frank Oe
Edward W. Vaughan
Gwende Vv. Caverly
Administrax
Julie Harvey
Jeannette H. Ginn
Charlotte Ann Southard
Groton
Conn
Edith M. Cornish
William C. Perkins
Leah P. Bowie
Ippsburg
Helena
Luis F. Hunt
Ln Te Sieraduan’ Wael
Rogers I. Moulton
Lilian Saker
Herbert B. Luce
Bat
Starrett of
Airman Dunton Assigned to Gulfport Training Base
Airman Third Class June M. Dunton of Mr. and Mrs. James F. Dunton Wiscasset has been assigned to Technical Training at Air Force Headquarters Gulfport Mississippi. Dunton serves in the Installations Division and is a Morse High School Fay Secretarial School Boston graduate who entered the Air Force in January 1953.
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June M. Dunton
James F. Dunton
Wiscasset
Air Force
Gulfport
Miss. T
Health report lists county mumps, chickenpox cases
Maine Department of Health and Welfare updates for the week ending November 28 shows Bath with one mumps case and one measles or cough-related illness, Woolwich with one chickenpox case.
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State of Maine Department of Health and Welfare
Bath
Woolwich
Public PTA meeting on highway safety and traffic
A 1952 report notes total US traffic fatalities fell to a record low despite rising vehicle miles. Parents and teachers including Reid Perkins Mrs John McCole and Dr event discuss safety measures at a high school PTA meeting scheduled for January 1 at 8 o clock.
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Yder
Wiest
Christuy
Reid Perkins
John McCole
Aber G
Maine
Morse High Notes and Girls' Athletic Supper Ad
Morse High reports on a film show of Morse-Brunswick football, student activities, and the Girls' Athletic Association casserole supper at Central Church parish house from 5:30 to 7. The event features a Girls' Friend chorus, student speeches on ticket sales, and coronation secrecy for the queen.
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Morse- Brunswick
Judy
Shirley Beals
Joan Hawkes
Seennie Ty
Dottie Ro
Girls’ Athletic Association
Central Church Parish House
Pauline Kelley
Julie Cummings
Pattid Henderson
Ne Giltnetes
Browneé
Mohiba Show Committee
Beverly Austin
Kateri Costain
Sue Hagerthy
Amirault
Gay Bonney
Pattie MacFarland
Carole Fitzgerald
Peggy Hanson
Coey Eperpek
Margie Hanscom Day
Dick Thompson
Carl Norton
Leon Rouillard
Paul Fanage
Tba
Mickey Sonia
Haggett
Tommy Wing
Jacki Watellonne
Chick Marchetti
Thaxter Trafton
Joe McCole
Bob Carmichael
Carl Black
Bill Longley
David Newcomb
Dan Hawkes
Marilyn Brown
Judy Boyce
Hunters Across Maine Stage Open Season Notes
Rabbit and fox hunting may proceed with no deer danger as Oct 1 to Feb 28 is the season in all counties. Duck hunting ends Dec 7 except for sea coots elders and old squaws. later three species extend to Dec 31. Maine sportsmen praise cautious hunting, citing few accidents and improved safety versus last year.
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Ol’ Reynard
Maine
Whistler
Spanish crossword clues and cryptic word list puzzle
A dated puzzle page featuring crossword clues from 5 to 96 across with hints on word lengths and letters. The block includes solvers notes about code letters changing daily and a stray quote fragment about never sparring and regret, plus garbled end text.
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the Times Company
Front Strest
Beth
B. Michols
Pres
Tress
C. Webber
Baitor
Numan Brights
Bud” Abbott
Morse Club
South Portland
Exposition Building
Trafton
Arsenault
Orange
Blue
Chick" Marchetti
Johnny Trafton
Troop 17
Dike School
Ferralyn Robbins
Linda Davis
Judy Conley
Rita K. Roberson
Sharon Pert
Pamela Norton
Patty Fagan
Nona Carty
Belynda Pleasants
Karlene Soucier
Nancy Fickett
Karen Hanna
Sharon Curran
Gail Robbins
Scout Troop
Scout Troop 52
Corliss Street Church
Scoutland
James Haley
Lawrence Brown
Richard Moody
Donald Nadine
John Haley
Mitchell School
Haley
Central Church
Barbara Brown
Allison Turpie
Judy Libby
Sharon Haines
Jean McMann
Barbara Kenney
Pamela Litchfield
Jean Diamond
Sharon Milliken
Carol Norton
Margaret Wetherington
Anne Bailey
Nancy Kocha
Pesuenet
Dunlap Commandery
Arthur J. Dunton
Lilian H. Heal
Edith H. Rowe
Mare
Woke
Health Report
Ba Levine
Roland McIntosh
Anne
Day
Carroll Denbow
Mr. Farnham
Morse-Brunswick
Bob Percy
Donald White
Donald MacKenzie
Bob Champagne
Glee Club
Bob
Desert
Great Lakes
Ocean
Austral
Blongfellow
AC Sgy
Gcyagn
Ren
Lady Jane
Pss
Cesta
Avi
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