Economy a necessity to curb federal nonessential expenditures
The Joint Committee on Reduction of Non Essential Federal Expenditures reports the US faces a heavy wartime burden with debt rising from 61 to 170 billion dollars and per capita debt over 3 500 dollars. It calls for streamlining government and cutting nonessential spending to sustain the war effort and maintain public confidence in finances.
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Joint Committee
Congress of
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
War era budget cuts urged to curb nonessential spending
A committee urges drastic trimming of nonwar activities and bureaucratic waste. It calls for abolishing entrenched agencies, consolidating offices, and weighing every dollar against national welfare to ensure an economically sound postwar nation. Congress is urged to maintain strict oversight of wasteful appropriations.
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Congress of the United States
Congress
New Year Greeting from The Independent Hopes for 1944 Happiness
The Independent wishes readers a happier 1944 than 1943. It notes wartime clouds lifting with expectations of a European invasion soon and Eisenhower’s leadership, asserting victory in Europe in 1944 if everyone contributes on battle fronts and at home. It urges a New Year’s resolution to avoid shirking any effort to win the war and to spread happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Independent
1944
Europe
Eisenhower
Pedestrians Battle Slush On Bath Woolwich Bridge
Bath and Woolwich residents complained of flooding and deep slush as scuppers on the Carlton bridge failed to open leaving pedestrians drenched. Cars splash water as walkers brave a nearly mile long trek with many injured by spray from passing vehicles.
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Bath
Woolwich
Carlton Bridge
Mrs Harriet Pratt Patient at Memorial Hospital
Mrs Harriet Pratt of 60 Chestnut Street is listed as a patient at Memorial Hospital.
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Harriet Pratt
Chestnut Street
The
Memorial Hospital
Winter Street Sunday School Observes Christmas Season
Winter Street Sunday school held a Christmas party in the ladies parlor with a decorated tree. Superintendent John Parker led assisted by Miss Linna Marie Purdue as pupils performed carols and solos. Santa arrived with gifts for kindergarten and primary children. refreshments were provided by the Ladies Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street
John, Parker
Linna Marie Purdue
Kris Kringle
Santa Claus
Buzzy Fitzgerald
Marion Smith
Gerry Parker
Nancy Newell
Frank Young
Carol G. Fitzgerald
Christmas Backfire for State Police In Woolwich
A man speeding on Route One was stopped by two State Troopers who sent him to Brunswick Municipal Court. Back at the Toll House in Woolwich the troopers found three cartons of cigarettes left by the arrestee, a Christmas gift exchange that left the man feeling he came out second best.
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Brunswick
Woolwich
Coldest Morning Of The Season Across Region
Friday brought record low readings with 20 below at several towns and rivers freezing. Winnegance hit nine below by midmorning while Carlton Bridge showed ten below then rising to zero by late morning. Central Fire Station logged 12 below at six, easing to two below at ten. Snowbound travel disrupted rail and bus service as winter set in.
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Winne Bance
East Brunswick
Winnegance
North End
Carlton Bridge
Central Fire Station
Kennebec River
Topsham Man Volunteers to Feed Pheasants This Winter
In Topsham a resident, John L. Jack of Main street, offers to feed pheasants seen in the community through winter. He asks locals to notify him at 1041-M and will place out food to encourage birds to return. The note recalls a past pheasant death on Sagadahoe Ferry, where a gunner killed a bird after feeding it.
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Topsham
John L. Jack
Main Street
Jack
Harvey P. Hathorne
Sagadahoe Ferry
Mr. Hathorne
Miss Cunningham's Pupils Have Party at Masonic Temple
Miss Mary Cunningham's Modern School of Dancing held a Christmas tree and party at the Masonic Temple last week after classes. Gifts were exchanged among pupils and Barbara Robinson received a sunshine basket after an appendectomy. Next week classes move to Tuesday at the temple due to the New Year holiday.
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Mary Cunningham
Modern School of Dancing
Masonic Temple
Barbara Robinson
Reuland Robinson
Dummerstreet
Memorial Hospital
Grammar School
Fireside Club Sings Christmas Carols
Fireside Club of Winter Street Congregational church inciuded about 15 members who braved cold on Christmas Eve to sing carols at shut in homes and were served after returning to Mrs. Joseph O Purdue’s home on Washington Street. Five people died in Maine during the holidays including George Potter 56 of Portland from head injuries and pneumonia and Daniel W Kerwin 51 and his grandson Donald H Jones 6 both perishing in a house fire. Tell Howland 65 of Limestone and Lawrence Curtt 36 of Gorham were killed in automobile accidents on the highway.
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Winter Street
Joseph O. Purdue
Washington Street
Maine
George Potter
Portland
Joseph E. Porter
Daniel W. Kerwin
Donald H. Jones
Tell Howland
Limestone
Lawrence Curtt
Gorham
Tax Returns Due March 15 1944 for 1943 Income
Taxpayers must file calendar year 1943 returns by March 15 1944 with the Collector of Internal Revenue for their district. Deputy collectors will offer free help at Boothbay Harbor Damariscotta Wiscasset with dates in January February and late February.
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Internal Revenue
Boothbay Harbor
Customs Office
Damariscotta
First National Bank
Wiscasset
Post Office
Community Gathers For Scout Drive And Festive Parties
Lambert Park reports a busy week with Boy Scout salvage efforts yielding over one ton of paper under William Barter for a Wednesday salvage party. Girl Scouts held a Dec 15 Christmas party at the Community hall with a full turnout, cake decorated by Mrs. John Milton, and gifts exchanged. No meetings until Jan 5. A children's Christmas party drew about 100 attendees, directed by Miss Dena London, with cookies and punch. Various residents spent Christmas with relatives in Augusta or Portland as winter holidays continue.
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William Barter
John Milton
Wass
Thomas Webber
Jimmy
Dunton Road
Augusta
Harry Gray
Adams Court
Portland
Saunders L. Patterson
Crawford Drive
Patterson
Carroll Hunt
Walter
Allendale
Billy Main
James Main
Memorial Hospital
John W. Milton
Northeastern University
Oak Grove Avenue
Samuel Oakes
Herman Prue
Local Bath Bus Engine Bursts Into Flames on Hill
The Bath Bus Service Co. engine on a bus near Center street hill burst into flames around 8 p.m. last Wednesday. Fifteen passengers exited unharmed as flames were subdued with chemicals after the tank ran dry. Driver Charles Mitchell had parked at the soldiers' monument lot when Stanley Prest supplied gasoline and the fire spread to the windshield area.
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Bath Bus Service Co
Center Street Hill
Box 35
Charles Mitchell
Soldiers’ Monument
Stanley Prest
Mitchell
Cosmopolitan Club Meeting Features Esther Jakesy Talk
The Cosmopolitan Club will meet Wednesday evening January 5 with Esther Jakesy of the Maine Council of Churches to discuss her project work with local communities. Mrs Raymond Chubbuck chairs the program and a white elephant sale will be held in the afternoon. members should bring items for the sale.
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Cosmopolitan Club
Esther Jakesy
Maine Council of Churches
Raymond Chubbuck
Bridgton Lions host welcome home for Rankin couple
The Bridgton Lions Club held a welcome home reception for State Department officer Karl Rankin and Mrs Rankin after 21 months of internment by Japan in Manila. Guest speaker Ralph A Leavitt of Portland and Maine Maritime Academy spoke about the school.
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Bridgton Lions’ Club
Karl Rankin
State Department
Breton Family Spends Holiday with Hinckley Street Relatives
Mrs. Roland Breton and her children Jane and Jimmie of Kittery visited Mrs. Breton’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Stillman Duprey on Hinckley Street for the holiday.
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Roland Breton
Jane
Jimmie
Kittery
Christmas Party at G. A. R. Hall for Charlotte School of Dancing
Charlotte's School of Dancing held a Christmas party at G. A. R. hall with a decorated tree and gifts. Madeline Oliver, Chloe Deraps, the Cressey sisters, and Eveleth Regan performed, with Frank Hasset on piano. Eveleth Regan, 12, a Boston child star now with Charlotte, has moved with her parents to Bath.
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Charlotte
G. A. R. Hall
Madeline Oliver
Chloe Deraps
Frank Hasset
Cressey Sisters
Jean Briggs
Jane Mitchell
Virginia Moran
Pauline Colby
Priscilla Witham
Patricia Crocker
Eveleth Regan
Boone School of Dancing
Boston
Charlotte School of Dancing
Bath
Quilting Club Christmas Meeting at Mrs St Pierre Home
The Quilty club held a Christmas tree at 188 Center Street for Mrs Rose St Pierre who shares a birthdate with Christmas. Guests enjoyed a chicken dinner, gifts, jokes, games, and a brief business report on a recent Hotel Eagle supper. Attendees included Annie Arsenault Josie Lebel Ida Norton Daisy Talbot Grace Brewer Bertha Hagan and others.
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Quilty Club
Rose St. Pierre
Center Street
Hotel Eagle
Brunswick
Annie Arsenault
Josie Lebel
Ida Norton
Daisy Talbot
Rose Talbot
Josephine Bennett
Grace Brewer
Bertha Hagan
Gift of Chilean Navy to Dr. J. C. Geiger
At a December 22, 1943 luncheon on the Chilean Navy Train ing Ship Lautaro Fier 35 a bronze figure titled Cheilean House was presented to Dr. J. C. Geiger San Francisco Public Health Director. Commander Wilhelm delivered the gift on behalf of Rear Admiral Marino Surgeon General Chilean Navy and its medical corps. Chile has twice decorated Geiger with the Order of Merit founded by O Higgins in 1817. He is married to the former Miss Anna Morse of
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Lautaro
Fier
Cheilean House
J. C. Geiger
Public Health
San Francisco
Wilhelm
Marino
Chile
Dr. Geiger
O'Higgins
Christmas Party at LaVerdiere’s Drug Store
Friday evening after closing, LaVerdiere’s Drug Store staff held its Christmas party with Frojoy Ice Cream, cake from Nissen's, and coffee from Silver Diner. Manager Harry Green presided. Jennie Belanger assisted, along with clerks Mary Caswell Edna Staples Richard Parent Teresa Gramond Kathleen King Lewis Vachon and extras Martha Williams Nellie Richards Theresa Libby Pearl Stimpson and Phyllis Alexander. The event ended with bowling at the Arcade.
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LaVerdeiere’s Drug Store
Nissen
Silver
Harry Green
Jennie Belanger
Mary Caswell
Edna Staples
Richard Parent
Teresa Gramond
Kathleen King
Lewis Vachon
Purinton Named Brunswick Chief of Police
Warren A. Purinton, who has acted as Brunswick Chief since September 1 after Robert L. Abcott’s resignation, is appointed Chief by the selectmen. He trained in Hartford police school and has 13 years of service. He rejoined Brunswick Police in November 1942.
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Warren A. Purinton
Brunswick
Robert L. Abcott
Mr. Purinton
Hartford
Conn
Police Ees
Police Department
Washington couple hosts Christmas party with joke tree
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Moses of Washington street entertained Christmas night with neighbors and friends. A joke tree featured in the evening. Mrs. Moses was helped by daughter Mrs. Helen Shaughnessy in serving.
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Oliver Moses
Washington Street
Preventing the influenza threat urges physician guidance
New York report notes mild influenza has caused few deaths but cut man hours, hindering war effort. Dr. Donald Armstrong of Metropolitan Life urges prevention through strong nutrition, sleep, activity, and avoiding exposure as the illness spreads via coughing and sneezing.
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New York
Donald B. Armstrong
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Armstrong
Service class of First Baptist church holds tree and supper
The recently organized Service class met at 26 Liberty Street with teacher Mrs J Russell Grant for a tree and supper party. Christmas decorations brightened the home as members filled over 100 candy boxes for the Sunday school tree to be distributed in the vestry Saturday night.
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First Baptist Church
J. Russell Grant
Liberty Street
Little Hudene Grant
Sally Match
Arline Kittridge
Carol Stover
Barbara Jean Dunton
Thelma Cummings
Barbara Legard
Patricia Cowen
Health officer notes rapid spread of mild influenza
Health Officer Arthur R. Daviau of Waterville said mild influenza, thought under control last week, is now spreading quickly. He cited a closed business and many employees out sick, with stores and industries reporting widespread illness among workers.
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Arthur R. Daviau
Waterville
Local stoves rationed seek purchase certificates
Heating and cooking stoves fueled by coal wood gas or oil are now rationed. Apply to the local ration board for a purchase certificate to obtain supplies.
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Local Ration Board
Two Maine Shipyards Schedule Small Craft Launches This Week
The first naval district headquarters announces two small craft launches in Maine yards this week. An ocean going rescue tug is launched at Camden Shipbuilding and Marine Railways Co sponsored by Mrs. Florice Q Pitcher of Camden. On Friday Rice Brothers Corporation at East Boothbay will launch a motor minesweeper sponsored by Ensign Ve Lora E Reed of Brunswick. The officer serves in the office of Supervisor of Shipbuilding USN Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval District
Maine
Camden Shipbuilding and Marine Railways Co
Florice Q. Pitcher
Camden
Rice Brothers Corporation
East Boothbay
Ensign Ve Lora E. Reed
USNR
Brunswick
USN
Bath
Lewiston Lobsterman Plunges From Main Street Bridge
Fred Nickerson, 62, an Orr's Island lobsterman and Tavern hotel roomer, died by his own action when he leaped into the river from the Main Street bridge around 8 15 p m Monday. Police recovered his body about two hours later from the Hill Mill gates.
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Lewiston Upper Canal
Fred Nickerson
Orr's Island
Tavern Hotel
Main Street
Lewiston
Hill Mill Gates
Weekly Crossword Puzzle Clues and Cryptoquote
A listing of across and down crossword clues with a cryptoquote quotation “THE PRESENT IS THE LIVING SUM TOTAL OF THE WHOLE PAST” attributed to CARLYLE. Includes puzzle instruction notes and a distribution credit line.
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Carlyle
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