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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1948
Page
2
A 1947 year-end editorial expresses optimism for 1948 noting prosperity and rising wages while urging anti inflation measures. It mentions war avoidance and urges circulation of petitions carrying at least 25 voters to appear on the ward ballot with Monday looming for filing deadlines.
Early January signals the start of nominating events to place names on the ballot for city council seats. Voters will see candidates for the new city and ward races as filings proceed through the month.
A commentary urges Congress to craft a long range national transportation policy. It highlights railroads needing city relocation, subsidies in the tens of millions, airport infrastructure costs for cities, and the need to coordinate rail highway air and water systems rather than keep them separate.
A Bath planning committee visits several school buildings to assess severe overcrowding and design flaws. They note a corridor-less layout, circular stairs, constant electric lighting, and a condemned third floor. The 1917 Dike School is highlighted as overcrowded with proposed additions to ease north end housing pressures.
Eddie Newell, son of Bath Patrolman Edward Newell, misplaced a new pair of hockey skates bought from earnings from the Times. He left the skates on the Wesley Methodist church lawn Tuesday night and returned home briefly. Anyone who knows their whereabouts is asked to return them to the owner.
A dense list of 1947 events and notices from Bath Maine, including political moves, public meetings, accidents, and local developments. Entries mention city charter discussions, state and federal actions, street projects, school updates, plane crashes, and community events with dates ranging from January to June.
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