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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1955

Page

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Seeing Red at UN tenth session ends in Red world glory

The article critiques the UN General Assembly's tenth session, arguing Communist bloc dominance and Western weakness. It notes Nationalist China vetoing Outer Mongolia's admission, the Philippines Yugoslavia security council seat split, and outgoing Ambassador Lodge's past call for moral authority. It laments the package deal admitting sixteen nations with Red satellites and questions the Assembly chair Jose Maza's farewell remarks.

General Assembly of the United Nations China Outer Mongolia Philippines Yugoslavia Security Council Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr General Assembly Red Russia Assembly Chile Jose Maza

Upgrading Railroads Boosts Service and Keeps Costs Low

The article argues rail service is faster safer and more dependable than decades ago while remaining inexpensive. Since 1921 wages taxes and costs rose, yet freight charges per ton mile and passenger rates stayed modest as railroads invested over 1 billion dollars yearly since 1946 to modernize plant and improve service for investors and customers.

Mystery in Ford Stock Rise and the Unreconstructed Individualist

A financial sketch ties the Ford Motor Company to mass production breakthroughs after Henry Ford set wage standards and colored Model Ts. It notes Ford’s private business legacy, a planned stock sale of ten million shares around seventy five dollars, and the enduring image of Ford as a pioneering industrial icon amid market speculation.

Henry Ford Jim Cousins Cousins Ford Motor Company America Europe

Four minor cases heard in Municipal Court session

Judge Gardiner Deering presided Tuesday over four cases. Arthur Bennett, 46, Woolwich, was found guilty of driving without a license and fined 10 dollars plus 5.70 costs with Patrolman Haines as complainant. Donald Paradis, 17, Lewiston, paid 10 dollars plus 5.70 costs after pleading to left turn without signaling on Route 201 at Richmond, with Trooper Bartlett as complainant. A charge against Langdon Green for an uncovered load on a rubbish truck was placed on file with no plea. One intoxication case resulted in a guilty plea and 8.85 costs plus 15 days in jail.

Gardiner R. Deering Arthur J. Bennett Woolwich Earl Haines Donald Paradis Lewis

Moon Game Radio Coverage Planned In Bangor

Morse-Bangor basketball clash set for Thursday night at Bangor Municipal Auditorium with 8 30 p m tipoff. Radio coverage will come from two of WLBZ WABI or WGUY with 75 cent adults and 50 cent students tickets. Attendance expected at 7000 as Bath fans plan long trek to watch the 100 mile journey.

Bangor Radio Queen City WLBZ WABI WGUY Bangor Municipal Auditorium

Drunk driving case heard in Sagadahoc Municipal Court

Francis S. Cunningham, 31, of North Edgecomb, pleaded innocent but was found guilty of intoxicated driving on Water Street in a hearing before Recorder Ar thur D. Dolloff. He was fined 100 dollars and 10.85 dollars in costs, appealed, and posted 200 dollars in sureties for January Sagadahoc Superior Court. Patrolman William Boyland was the complainant.

Water Street Arthur D. Dolloff Francis S. Cunningham North Edgecomb Lynn M. Bussey Cunningham Sagadahoc Superior Court William Boyland

Christmas Spirit Shines in Nursery Window Display

A nursery department showcased a glass wall greeting reading Merry Christmas Mom and Dad, highlighting festive preparations for pre and post holiday arrivals. The display captured seasonal cheer and emphasized family moments during the season.

Mom and Dad

Navy Recruiting extends Bath hours and outreach efforts

The Bath Navy Recruiting Station will be open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Bath Post Office building. Rankin said recruiters can attend and speak before groups in or around Bath. Enlistments or appointments can be arranged via the Traveling Navy Recruiter at the Bath Post Office or by mailing to the Augusta Navy Recruiting Station in the Post Office Building.

Bath Rankin Navy Recruiting Service Navy Post Office Augusta

Little Blue Crutch drives March of Dimes drive on streets

The Little Blue Crutch symbol marks giving for the March of Dimes. Mrs. Leavitt promotes the campaign with Smith Tobey Auxiliary members assisting. Columbia’s Chet Forte, 5 feet 9 0, leads Ivy League scoring. A national poll notes 19 million Americans faced hunger. Buy U S Savings Bonds each payday.

Leavitt Smith-Tobey Auxiliary Lucy Desmond Cedric French Karcher S. Jackson Chet Forte Hackensack N. J Columbia U. S

Adornment Restricted to Head-Hunters in New Guinea

Report notes that male New Guinea natives may wear a waistband or fur from the flying fox, an ornament allowed only to those who have achieved the status of successful head-hunter.

New Guinea

Maine Fish And Game Roundup By Ron Speers

Maine's ice fishing season is active as ponds reopen under new regulations. Warnings to check local wardens, obtain ice laws, and avoid embarrassment. Deer harvesting reports show 35,656 official kills with over 200 pounds, indicating a strong Maine herd. Pheasant care tips and seasonal notes accompany a holiday greeting.

Maine Ron Speers Fish and Game Department Man New Ponds Augusta Big Buck Club Bob Elliot

John G Morse Jr Named Director of First National Bath

John G. Morse Jr of Winnegance was named director to fill the unexpired term of Ralph G. Stetson who died on September 20. Morse, in the lumber business with his father, John G. Morse, is a member of the Republican State committee from Sagadahoc county and was announced by Daniel Williams, cashier of the First National Bank of Bath.

John G. Morse, Jr Winnegance First National Bank of Bath Daniel Williams Morse Ralph G. Stetson John G. Morse Republican State Committee Sagadahoc County

Fish Truck Wreck Closes Little Darby Creek Reach

A truck carrying live fish overturned in Lit tle Darby Creek near Marysville Ohio causing a blockage and fish escape. Emergency crews responded to the scene as rescuers worked to recover the catch and clear the waterway.

Little Darby Creek Marysville Ohio

Madelyn Wetherbee Dance Pupils Entertained With Christmas Party

Students of the Madelyn Wetherbee School of the Dance enjoyed a formal Christmas party at Central church parish house on December 21. Patron and patroness duties were handled by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Raven and Mr. and Mrs. Francis McLaughlin. The event featured a grand march led by Caroline Shaw and Peter Rubin, with prizes for novelty dances awarded to Barbara Brown, Peter Roberts, Nancy McInnes, and Robert Bussey.

Madelyn Wetherbee Central Church Parish House Richard Raven Francis McLaughlin Caroline Shaw Peter Rubin Barbara Brown Peter Roberts Nancy McInnes Robert Bussey Lindsey Dauphinee Clifton Gainsley Paul Akeley Earl P Cahoon Edward McCormick George Perry Stanley Morse Andrew Footer Michael Conley Richard Woods Joseph Lee Charles H. Cahill Robert Milliken W. Linwood Haynes Robert Mason Russell Kenney Clinton Turner John Rogers Paul Kinder James Cooper Eugene Stanton Wayne Snell James Day Kirk Kondos Patricia Hill Jon Day Donna Blanchard Wayne Robbins Nancy Dearborn

Man Injured By Car On Front Street

A 64 year old Bath man, William Long of 63 Commercial Street, was rushed to the hospital after being struck by a car driven by James B McPhee of 42 Edward Street as he crossed Front Street near Center Street. Long suffered a head cut and possible pelvic fracture. McPhee said sun glare blinded him. Police investigated the incident.

Front Street Center Street William Long Commercial Street James B McPhee Edward Street McPhee Long Paul Avery Robert Starling

Scouting and Scout Tea Highlight Holiday Activities

Ned Robbins won the December wreath making contest at Woolwich Scout Troop 93. January contest favors place card holders for the Father and Son banquet. Commander Waldron from Brunswick NAS tutored Aviation Merit badge, while Morse code practice continued. Wild Rose Troop No.1 hosted a Christmas tea December 20 at the parish house with gifts, decorations, and carol singing. Cub Pack 53 at St Mary's Parish awarded Bear Bobcat and Webelos honors, charter presented, and a Christmas party followed with gifts and refreshments. A note contrasts rice farming efficiency and a tip to enrich creamed tuna with egg yolk.

Ned Robbins Woolwich Ferry Waldron Brunswick Naval Air Station Robert Milliken E. O. Tukey Burt S. Osgood Russell Kenney Leonard Litchfield St. Mary’s Parish Lambert Park Community Hall John J. Keegan, Jr Richard Marco Charles Pearce Webelos Andrew Footer Eugene P. Eberhard Harold Footer Eberhard Arthur Bourque

Island contrasts of Tahiti and Romania’s chestnut wine

In Tahiti, rain winds flood the south leaving a half flooded garden and a withered north as central mountains divide the island. In Bucharest, Romania, Steagul Rosu reports using wild horse chestnuts to produce industrial alcohol as a substitute for corn and potatoes. A million certificates were issued for Red Cross Water Safety participation over the past year.

Papeete Tahiti Bucharest Romania Steagul Rosu Red Cross

Daily Cros Across Puzzle Clues Turbulent Grid

A compact listing of across and down crossword clues with answers hinted by numbered positions. The grid includes terms like Competent Stop Marsh bird On the ocean Affirmative 43 14 15 17 20 21 Blunder Prairie Past A constell ation Pound Fatherland Gazelle Half anem Mandates wolves Thin Opposite of no Tantalum Abounding in ore Chin whiskers Italian river Man's nickname Writing fluid Apportion as cards Undeveloped flowers Man's name Toward the lee Exposes to sun s rays Prickly envelopes of fruit DOWN An old Spanish kingdom Outlet of a lake Recline Elevate trains shortened Annoy Largest continent Marshy meadow Candle ingredients One spot card Deep dry gullies A bet in roulette.

Fatherland Gazelle Tibet Tantalum Sym Lee South U.S

Daily Cryptogram Puzzle and Quote Hint

A cryptogram page offers a puzzle with letter substitutions and a sample quotation. It shows a long form quote IGNORANCE IS NOT INNOCENCE BUT SIN-BROWNING and hints at solving methods, plus a sample cryptogram CNPP VLFVDJ QLEEN and the Gulf of Mexico reference.

Xeovrusys Browning King Featurey Syndicate

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