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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1952

Page

2

Conflicting Views On Rapid Military Reductions

The piece contrasts Defense Secretary Wilson and Secretary Dulles over a accelerated downsizing plan. It details cuts to Army Navy Marine Corps and draft calls while expanding Air Force. It suggests the move may aim to divert attention from a new reserve training program to be proposed to Congress.

Defense Charles’ E. Wilson Navy Marine Corps Air Force Wilson Secretary of State Kremlin Dulles Techno

Dulles Outlines Atomic War Rules For Europe

In his return from the NATO Paris council, Secretary Dulles signals that any future European war would involve atomic weapons. Tactical use may be authorized quickly in emergencies, but Washington must grant final permission. Strategic, mass destruction use would require new circumstances and decisions.

NATO Council Paris John Foster Dullés Europe Washington

Dulles Warns of Frightful Frankenstein of Civilization

The passage asserts that Dulles’ report to the people hints that civilization has created a Frankenstein feared by responsible governments. It suggests a belief that NATO rules might be misapplied and that aggression would be met with a threshold defense.

NATO Mr. Dulles

Maine fishermen land 15 percent more fish in 1954

Preliminary estimates by the U S Fish and Wildlife Service and the Maine Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries show a 15 percent rise in Maine landings from 1953 to 1954 due to larger herring and ocean perch catches. Despite higher pounds, cash returns fell slightly as lobster and clam yields declined and tuna fell off.

Maine U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service State Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries Bath Sebasco Cundy’s Harbor Boohtbay Interior Department Commerce Department New England Congress Washington

Maine Group Attacks State Highway Plan Over Coastal Bias

The Maine Mid-Coast Route One Association denounces the 1955-57 highway schedule as biased against coastal towns and underfunding the region while favoring Aroostook County. The group plans to mobilize voters to protest the plan amid concerns over lost revenue and deteriorating local road facilities.

Maine Mid-Coast Route One Association State Highway Commission Augusta Aroostook County

City Hall Repaint Brightens Lobby and Corridors

The main lobby and basement corridors of city hall have been repainted with soft pastel walls in two tone effects. The updated appearance enhances cleanliness and appeal for staff and visitors, though questions arise about how long the gleaming surfaces will stay unmarked.

City Hall

Local Happenings Show Holiday Visits and Travels Across Town

A crowded list of Christmas and holiday visits fills the page. Robert Quirk returns to the Brooklyn Navy Yard after leave. many families in Bath and Woolwich, including the Wing, Chamberlain, Tardiff, and Haines households, hosted relatives and friends. Private Clarence A. Moore Jr. returns to Camp Lejeune after leave. Corporal Edmund St Peter completes a 30 week electronics course in Memphis and plans studies in Hawaii.

Robert Quirk Brooklyn Navy Yard Ery Johnson Marie Johnson Harvey Rockland Carl Johnson Paul Perreault Amesbury Mass Frank Ward Charles Temple Cumberland Center Charles Temple, Jr Edwin Hemingway Lewiston E. N. Cole Central Maine Hospital Henry G. Root Jeffrey Auburn Carroll Wing Burton Wing Elliot Chester Wright Pamela Bath Calvin Wing Hollis Leeman Woolwich Earle Wing Graydon Smith Karen Cleon Wing Cook’s Corner J. Carroll Wing H. W. Rogers Virginia Ingalls Portland Clarence Moore Edwin Rogers Thomas Dorr Boothbay Harbor Frank Cutting Dromore Elmer Rogers Phyllis Tardiff Mildred Young Warren Philip Tardiff Anne Tardiff Philip Tardif Royden Haines Royden Haines, Jr Royden Charlotte Dora Ardenne Haines Sarah Jean and Ardenne Sewall Pearson James, Michael Sewall Russell Pearson Arthur Temple Eulalia Haines Margaret Rooke Earl Haines Sadie Fogg Raymond Foster Charles Ambrose Harmon Kneeland Kneeland Bath Memorial Hospital William Nadeau Raymond Nadeau Wiscasset Francis Nadeau Massachusetts Carroll Morse Samuel Morse Clyde Pinkham Everett Pinkham Worcester Alton Pinkham Earl Livingston Freeport Elwin Farrar Ridge Road Lambert Park Harold McDonald Claude Clark Topsham David Lee Lowery Air Base Denver Colo David Henderson Edmund St. Peter U.S.M.C RFD 1 North Bath Memphis Tenn Kanoe Hawaii University of Hawaii Opportunity Unlimited

Morse Shipbuilders Upset Westbrook 52 50 In OT

Dick Bishop sparked Morse with a second half surge and a late game tying shot. Wes DeCapua followed with a game winning rebound as Morse defeated Westbrook 52 50 in overtime at Morse High gym. Bishop and DeCapua led scoring while Thaxter Trafton and Eddie Maragetti boosted Morse with key plays. It was Morse fourth straight win and Westbrook's second loss of the season.

Dick Bishop Morse High Gym Gene Hunter Westbrook High School Bishop Big Wes DeCapua Huntermen Thaxter Trafton Bob Billington Eddie Marchetti Westbrook Bill Bragdon Billy Hamilton Dick Leighton Blazes Bragdon Hamilton Levesque Morse de Capua Trafton Marchetti Billington Paddy Daven Westbrookian DeCapua Eddie Maraghetti Lewiston

Haiga Pat ient at Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Ardenne Ha kept a medical patient at Memorial hospital according to a brief items notice.

Mrs. Ardenne Haig the Memorial Hospital

Rod and Gun to Elect Officers in Sagadahoc Club

The Sagadahoc Rod and Gun Skeet Association will elect officers at its Thursday 7 30 p m meeting in the North Bath clubhouse. Howard L Mendall of the Maine Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit at the University of Maine will speak with colored slides on the Merrymeeting Bay duck food survey. A buffet lunch follows and members are urged to attend.

Sagadahoc North Bath Howard L.mendall Maine Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit University of Maine Merrymeeting Bay

Family Party at Russell Street Reunion

Mr and Mrs J T Smith and their son Joey hosted a Christmas Day family reunion at their Russell Street home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Charles O Spear and son Charles Jr of Suffield Connecticut Mr and Mrs F X Lucey and daughter Dianne of Portland and Mr and Mrs John P Brimecombe and daughters Jolene Karin and Denise of Portland Names reflect former family links as Spear Lucey and Brimecombe are formerly Smith.

J. T. Smith Joey Russell Street Charles O. Spear Charles, Jr Suffield Lucey Norma Jean Smith Brimecombe Constance Smith

Christmas Observed at Gowen Nursing Home

Yuletide decorations brightened Gowen Nursing home at 625 Washington Street. Patients received many visitors over the weekend plus gifts cards and telegrams. Mr and Mrs John Gowen proprietors gave gifts to each patient. Wesley Methodist church choir sang carols, and Christmas Day dinner was served in rooms.

Gowen Nursing Home 625 Washington Street John Gowen Wesley Methodist Church

All A Mistake Park Ridge Car Mix Up

In Park Ridge Illinois a borrowed car led to a cold night mishap as Earl Aykroid and bystanders tried fire and ventilation hacks to start a car only to find it was the wrong vehicle. The owner’s heart is described with a sharp remark about forceful actions.

Park Ridge, Ill Earl Aykroid Passdersby

Miss Cunningham’s Pupils Enjoy Christmas Party

Miss Mary Cunningham of Modern School of Dancing hosted a Christmas party December 19 at 72 Front Street. The event featured a grand march, songs, gifts, prizes, and refreshments with many pupils and parents in attendance.

Mary Cunningham Modern School of Dancing Front Street Marjorie York Nancy Senecal Virginia McDaniels Iss Cunningham Miss Cunningham Marilyn Rea Vivian Coggeshall Ora Fournier Roberta McLeod Jean Fitzgerald Joan Arsenault Barbara Orr Martha Hederman Scotchy Doyle Robert McDaniels Richard Johnson Arthur Swan Russell Merchant George Cyr Oliver Foster Grace Cunningham Gordon Howe

American Legion Adds Six New Members At Meeting

Six candidates joined the Smith-Tobey Post during a Thursday meeting led by William C. Wagner. Dr. Victor R. E. Carey administered the obligation to Russell P. Irish Richard MacDonald Allen Elwell Raymond E. Robson Harold L. Tasker and Edward S. Thompson. Contest winners were Randall Orr first, with Roland Pouliot and Robert Wagner tied for second. The Savannah River project was noted with a large electric power system and water supply aspect comparable to Delaware and Philadelphia.

Smith-Tobey American Legion William C. Wagner Victor R. E. Carey Russell P. Irish Richard MacDonald Allen Elwell Raymond E. Robson Harold L. Tasker Edward S. Thompson Air Drive Randall Orr Roland Pouliot Robert Wagner

First Birthday of This Is Cinerama at Boston Theatre

A gala First Birthday celebration for This Is Cinerama at the Boston Theatre on Tuesday evening January 4 features Mayor John B. Hynes and Donald J. Hurley of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce among invited civic and social leaders from New England. Reporters, photographers, radio and newsreel announcers will cover interviews and public comment as Kleig lights lit the venue, while St Joseph's Championship Bagpipe Band from Quincy provides music and drill. A giant birthday cake plus models and decorations complete the festive scene.

Boston John B. Hynes Donald J. Hurley Greater Kleig St. Joseph's Championship Quincy Mass

Girl Scouts Sing Christmas Carols at City Hall

About 30 to 40 Girl Scouts gathered outside City Hall for a four o clock Christmas carol concert led by Mrs W Percy Marks. Chaperones included Donald Freeman Mrs Mary Boudreau Mrs Florence Fullerton and Mrs Edward Harris. The program chaired by Mrs Louise Graustuck was an annual Scout project with a rehearsal inside City Hall before the performance.

W. Percy Marks Girl Scout Council Donald Freeman Mary Boudreau Florence Fullerton Edward Harris Louise Graustuck

Engagements announced in Bath and Woolwich

Miss Freeman and Edward J. Lee, Morse High graduates, announce engagement while Lee serves in Denver. Mary Elizabeth Leeman and Robert King plan a July wedding. Miss Leeman is Morse High senior and King works at Randy's Texaco. Sandra Ellen Thurston and Cpl. Richard H. Gross announce engagement with a February wedding planned. Thurston is Morse High graduate and Memorial hospital staff. Gross is a U S Army corporal stationed at Fort Carson Colorado.

Edward J. Lee Pearl Street Bath Freeman Morse High School Bath Iron Works Corp Lee Morse High U. S. Air Force Denver Colo Hollis Leeman Woolwich Mary Elizabeth Robert King Jdy Highland Street Miss Leeman Mr. King Randy Texaco Leeman Highway Walter D. Thurston Washington Street Sandra Ellen Richard H. Gross Emerton C. Gross Floral Street Miss Thurston Central Supply Memorial Hospital Cpl Gross Springfield College Springfield Mass U. S. Army

Christmas Assembly at Huse School Honors Volleyball Champs

Huse School pupils held their annual Christmas assembly on December 22 in the auditorium. A highlight was awarding a Volleyball plaque to the girls volleyball champions, accepted by coach Mrs Olive Crabtree and presented to the team captain. Each class performed a song or poem followed by carol singing.

Huse Olive Crabtree

Intramural Night Features Three Games at Morse High Gym

Bath Junior High intramural basketball schedule lists three evening games at Morse High School gym. At 6 p.m. Red Devils vs Hoboes, 7 p.m. Wildcats vs Rams, and 8 p.m. Mohawks vs Trojans. Spectators urged to use the rear entrance.

Bath Junior High Morse High School Red Devils Hoboes Wildcats Rams Mohawks Trojans

Michigan Becomes 100-Year Institution Ahead of 1955 Plates

Michigan State College marks its upcoming 100th anniversary in 1955 as it issues green and white auto license plates. The Bee tags in maize and blue reflect the University of Michigan’s colors and leadership in state education.

Michigan Michigan State College University of * Fee

Presque Isle Downs Morse High 62 60 In Narrow Victory

Presque Isle Indians edged Morse High Shipbuilders 62 to 60 on a Monday night at the Presque Isle Junior High gym. Wayne Hunter led the winners with 14 points as Morse fouls decided the outcome 28 of 43 from the line against Morse 16 personals.

Presque Isle Indians Morse High Présqu Isle Junior High School Wayne Hunter Morse Gene Hunter Ralph Day Hunter Aera E ‘Isle Ane Denen Sapanaeattee Wes DeCapua Apun Thaxter Trafton Dick Bishop Swans Inter Wescotti Ton All Tang Ort Fairfie Mukaddies Usk Rf Sirois Marchetti DeCapua Billington Knight Griffiths Smith Brewer

Energy cost comparison from historical light bills

When light bills run about three cents a kilowatt hour, a pound of coal can produce 13 cents worth of energy.

Flowers with strong odors lack nectar for bees

Many flowers emitting strong scents do not provide nectar that bees need to make honey, a distinction noted in plant and pollinator studies.

Crossword Cryptoquote Clue Guide Emerges

A reader's puzzle note outlines a cryptoquote method using LONGFELLOW letters and themed substitutions. The article hints at the three L's and two O's as key clues while explaining trophy word formations and oo patterns in the puzzle.

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