Giveaways or Government Rights in Atomic Energy Program
Gordon Dean argues against the claim that the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 hands plants or materials to private firms. He notes the act maintains government title to plants and requires private firms to pay for materials from government plants. The act broadens private access for public good, urging open competition for overall economic growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Gordon Dean
The
Atomic Energy Commission
The Phony Prophets
An optimistic piece argues against doom predictions, noting a growing economy, strong national defense, and the largest tax cut in history. It cites 62 million employed, high wage rates and personal income, with 7.4 billion dollars in annual tax savings benefiting individuals.
Maine Sets Record With Construction Awards in 1954
Maine joins three New England states with record construction awards in 1954 nine months. Dodge Reports show nine month total of $7,795,000, up 97 percent from 1953. Non-residential 24,396,000 up 23 percent. residential 9,340,000 up 26 percent. heavy engineering 54,059,000 up 212 percent. September totals: non-residential 5,558,000. residential 690,000. heavy engineering 1,308,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
New England
Dodge
Old Halloween Custom Traced to Ireland Traditions
The article describes Halloween origins in 17th century Ireland with peasants seeking feasts at the homes of the wealthy. It notes the householder tradition of giving a "treat" and the practice of trickery evolving into modern celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
All Hallows Eve and All Saints Day Tradition
The text notes how autumn rituals morphed into Christian observances as pagan Halloween customs merged with the Christian naming of All Hallows Eve and the following All Saints Day. It reflects on the shift from witch and demon imagery to a church calendar.
New Traffic Light Installed at Washington Street Intersection
A flashing red light at the Leeman highway Washington street intersection requires a full stop for traffic on Leeman highway. A flashing yellow light warns drivers on Washington street to proceed with caution as cars may approach from Leeman highway. Chief Edward L. Gaudreau said drivers must stop at the intersection and those who ignore the signals will be ordered into court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Leeman Highway
Edward L. Gaudreau
Wyman Roy Wedding Saturday Morning
Miss Janice Roy daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward J Roy of Harpswell became the bride of Martin J Wyman son of Mr and Mrs Swanton Wyman of Small Point Saturday morning at St Johns rectory in Brunswick The couple were attended by Miss Elaine Bibber and Ralph McInnis The bride wore a grey suit with red accessories and a white chrysanthemum corsage Mrs Wyman a Brunswick High school graduate and former head cheerleader Mr Wyman attended Morse High then joined the U S Army in 1950 and now serves in the local National Guard They will reside at Small Point after a wedding trip through Northern Maine
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Roy
Edward J. Roy
Harpswell
Martin J. Wyman
Swanton Wyman
Small Point
St. John's Rectory
Brunswick
Elaine Bibber
Harpsne
Ralph McInnis
Bath
Wyman
Brunswick High School
Raymond W Farley Celebrates Surprise Birthday Party
Raymond W Farley was surprised with a birthday party Monday evening at his home 487 High Street A dramatic reading by Rev Reginal Cheney poems readings and music enlivened the event He received a purse of money personal gifts and cards A decorated cake ice cream cookies and coffee were served by Mrs Farley and Mrs Alfred Barter Guests included Mrs Alice Colby Mrs Eva Atwood Mrs Annie Hooper Mrs Annie MacNeil Rev Reginal Cheney and Mr and Mrs Russell Farley and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond W. Farley
High Street
Seventh Day Advent Church
Reginal Cheney
Farley
Alfred Barter
Alice Colby
Eva Atwood
Annie Hooper
Annie MacNeil
Allen
Russell Farley
Joyce Wetherington Ninth Birthday Party Celebrated
Miss Joyce Wetherington daughter of Mr and Mrs Norman Wetherington was surprised by playmates at her Washington street home for a ninth birthday party A large cake ample gifts and refreshments followed opening of each gift package Attending were Sandra and Nancy Grace Sandra Condon Carol Black Judy Jenkins Paula Henderson and Joyce's sister Margaret Wetherington who planned the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Wetherington
Norman Wetherington
Washington Street
Miss Joyce
Joyce
Sandra
Nancy Grace
Sandra Condon
Carol Black
Judy Jenkins
Paula Henderson
Margaret Wetherington
Municipal Court Records From Saturday Sessions
Recorder Arthur D. Dolloff heard three cases. One man pleading guilty to intoxication was fined 5 dollars and costs 6.15 or 15 days in jail. Two others guilty of probation violation received the original sentences: each fined 5 dollars and costs 6.60 or 10 days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur D. Dolloff
Montsweag Extension Group Holds All-Day Session at Good Will Club
The Montsweag Extension Group met at the Good Will Club for an all-day session opening at 1:30 PM with strong attendance. Volunteers prepared an emergency feeding menu and discussed service for Togus patients, including 54 gifts of toilet articles and 12 pairs of socks, plus plans for sport jackets. The group announced the November meeting and named a slate of officers, with arrangements for a display at Newcastle Orange on November 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montsweag
Good Will Club
Boston
Ruth Libby
Seminntrerson
Rockland
Aes
Ruth Leavitt
Shirley Hemingway
Edith Rice
Newcastle Orange
Muriel Preble
Ruth Laeeschner
Helen Hill
Ruth Loeschner
Carol Ainsworth
Katherine Pert
Greta Gower
Evelyn Ater
Libby
Good Will
Bath Men Elected to Golf Offices at State Meeting
Two Bath men and the Bath Country Club played key roles at the Maine State Golf Association annual meeting in Augusta. Dr. Leon Buck was reelected secretary treasurer, Howard Mayo joined the Board of Directors, and Dr. Stephen Polackwich of Saco was elected president. Other officers included Frank Sample Jr of Boothbay as first VP, William Lever of Auburn as second VP, Fred Rice of Bangor as third VP, Donald A. Leadbetter of Portland as legal advisor, and Blaine Davis of Cape Elizabeth as handicapper. The Board of Directors also includes Jack Mansur Fryeburg, Donald O. Butler Portland, Saul Gerber Riverside, Dr. Ray Lebel Portland, Phillip McCalum Biddeford Saco, and Stanley Plummer Augusta. The Maine Amateur Journey was assigned to Augusta Country Club, with the Bath Country Club hosting the Maine Schoolboy and Junior tourneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Bath Country Club
Maine State Golf Association
Augusta
Leon Buck
Association
Howard Mayo
Stephen Polackwich
Saco
Frank Sample, Jr
Boothbay
William Lever
Auburn
Fred Rice
Bangor
Donald A. Leadbetter
Maine Seacoast Sea Coot Duck Season In Long Open Period
The Maine seacoast hosts offshore duck shooting for sea coot surf scoter with seven birds per day and 14 in possession. Blue bills and black ducks appear in some areas, extending the hunting window from Sept 16 to Dec 31, bridging inland season gaps and boosting overall hunting activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine
New
Bath Junior High Falls 12-0 to Brunswick in Openers
Brunswick Junior High opened the game with a six-play drive capped by a 12 yard Merrill run and a 27 yard TD by Carone. Bath fought hard but fumbled seven times and could not generate an offense as Brunswick added a late scoring plunge by Toothaker. Drinkwater and Proctor starred for Bath on defense and offense as 300 fans watched the season debut at McMann Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick Junior High
Bath Junior High
McMann Field
Brunswick
Merrill
Carone
Proctor
Drinkwater
Bath
Toothaker
Harrington
Drinksater
Destroyers
Lake
Caron
Gregg
Murry
Perry
Warren
Luke
South Portland Junior High
Torrent's Sister Seen on Television
Bath handtub enthusiasts watched a Death Valley Days program featuring the Papeete handtub, sister to Torrent No 1 of Bath. The 578 inch Hunterman engine from 1852, built the same year as Torrent No 1, was shown revived from Columbia Calif during 1859 fires, with talks of a west coast versus east coast muster to save travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Papeete
Torrent No. 1
Torrent No. 1 Handtub Association
Columbia
Calif
San Francisco
Pacific Island
Columbts
Can. i
Maine waterfowler clears limit near Small Point Beach
A Maine hunter named Martin Wyman shot his limit in half an hour at Small Point Beach, taking both scaup and sea coots as the season remains brisk along roughly 2500 miles of Maine coastline. The note emphasizes fast shooting expected through Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Small Point Beach
Martin Wyman
Guidance program for handicapped youth in Portland event
A statewide institute on guidance for handicapped children is set for Saturday at the Eastland Hotel in Portland. Speakers include Verna Gilson, Katharine Miles, Margaret Simpson, and local professionals from Hyde Memorial Hospital and the Pine Tree Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Tree Society
Eastland Hotel
Portland
Verna Carlisle Gilson
National Society For Crippled Children and Adults
Gilson
National Association For Nursery Education
Association For Childhood Education
Child Study Association of America
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
International Council For Exceptional Children
Katherine A. Miles
University of Maine
Margaret R. Simpson
State Department of Health and Welfare
Francis DeGrachy
South Portland
Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital
Thomas A. Foster
Joseph I. Smith
Bath
Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers
Ella Langer
State Department of Education
Eleanor G. Powers
Gray H. Curtis
Marie I. Preston
Youth Workshop Highlights State Y M C A Plan
A Maine State YMCA youth workshop opened at Worcester House in Hallowell for boys secretaries. George B. Corwin led sessions on engaging high school youths, Hi Y and Tri Hi Y programs, and guiding youth to ethical values and civic readiness. The event, directed by Arthur D. Warner, marks the first in a series of YMCA secretary training programs across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Worcester House
Hallowell
Arthur D. Warner
Y” Boys
Bath Association
George B. Corwin
New York City
National Y. M. C. A
Corwin
Y.M.C. A
Plan third well for Reid State Park
The plan calls for a third well at Reid State Park in Georgetown to assure 12 gallons per minute of fresh water for visitors. Gov Cross and his Council on October 20 authorized the Commission to drill the well, after two wells cost a little over $4 200 and produce about nine gallons per minute.
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Augusta
Reid State Park
Georgetown
State Park Commission
Cross
Pitcher Bob Grim Turns Courageous After Camp Lejeune Draft
Bob Grim, once a shy pitcher, gains confidence after military service at Camp Lejeune in 1953. He compiles a 28 win and 4 loss record, marking a dramatic turnaround in his baseball career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Grim
Camp Lejeune
Real estate transfers listed by Sagadahoc County Registry
Recent transfers recorded by the Sagadahoc County Registry of Deeds show numerous property moves across towns including Bowdoinham, Georgetown, Phippsburg, Topsham, West Bath, and Woolwich. Names such as York Desmond, Knight, Poole, Maschino, Cooke, Spinney, and Proctor appear among buyers and sellers with parcels of land and buildings changing hands.
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Recen Sagadahoc
Frank C. Russell W.thompron
Old Brunswick Road
Chester N. Forman
Horace W. Pottle
Washington Street
Herbert P. Bates
Lyman C. Poole
Ti A. Er
Alma Strout
Annie B Tourtillotte
Llo
Gerald W. Hughes
Gus Ie
Walter P. Iilman
Bowdoinham
Chester R. Burleigh
Robert C. Love
Alonzo H. Garcelon
H. R. Henege, Jr
Raymond E. Libby
Nellie McCormick
Josie Baker
George Maschino
Emil Maschino
Hilden Michaud
Harokd E. Cooke
Louis F. Footer
William N. Footer
Edwin S. Rogers
Ottis Chase
W. K. Poushental
Georgetown
Ethelyn I. Davis
Farber W. Davis
Mary H. Lee
Joseph A. Lee, Jr
Ethel M. Flanders
Reginald Spinney
Andrew E. Rowe
Alfred M. Proctor
Roland E. Peterson
Merton G. Merry
Phippsburg
Josephine H. Baker
Donald L. Logan
William T. Wyman
Leo E. Henderson
Raymond A. Freeman
Linwood B. Rideout
Joseph H. Torrey, Jr
A. Maude Bowker
Clifford L. Moir
Thomas H. Williams
George J. Pelletier
Rolande Jeanne Lachance
Elden Irish
Enland Joslyn
West Bath
Fred J. Rose
Philip R. Burns
Florence G. Farnham
Anthony J. Ouellette
Woolwich
Alma M. Strout
Marietta
Payne Presidential Backer Praises Eisenhower Policy Record
Congressional Quarterly notes Payne as a leading supporter praising Eisenhower's administration. He highlights fiscal stability and cabinet integrity while framing his votes as in the national interest. The piece lists U S sugar refining plants in Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Savannah Louisiana Galveston and San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressional Quarterly
Aden
Payne
Eisenhower
Preyne Ower
U. S.S
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Savannah
Louisiana
Galveston
San Francisco
Sagadahoc Republicans Meet in City Hall
The Sagadahoc County Republican committee met in City Hall with broad attendance from all towns. State members Mrs. Sumner Sewall and John G. Morse Jr. attended. Reported payment of most campaign bills left a small treasury balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc County
Republican Committee
Sumner Sewall
Bath
John G. Morse, Jr
Phippsburg
Health report lists bowel, various infections in Sagadahoc county
The Maine Department of Health and Welfare reports infectious disease cases in Sagadahoc county. Four chickenpox cases in Bath, one hepatitis infectious case in Phippsburg, one Bath salmonellosis case, with an August confirmation.
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Ttment of Health and Welfare For
Maine
Bureau of Health
Sagadahoc County
Bath
Phippsburg
Tar Heels 1898 Undefeated Football Streak
The University of North Carolina fielded an undefeated untied Tar Heels team in 1898 winning nine straight games.
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University of North Carolina
Tar Heels
Chain saw theft probe targets Arrowsic burglary
Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Department investigates a break in at Arrowsic between 7 and 10:30 p.m. Friday from Chester Whittaker’s Old Stage road residence. A screwdriver pry opened the door. thieves took a McCulloch gasoline chain saw valued at 190 dollars. A second saw, two new truck tires, and two rifles were left behind. Authorities continue the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc County
Auto Fire Damages Car On High Street Front Of Sedgewick Hotel
A car on High street in front of the Sedgewick hotel caught fire Wednesday around 9 15 and caused slight damage. Wiring near the motor had become tied but was quickly extinguished with little damage.
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High Street
Sedgewick Hotel
Prolific Origins of the Protestant Episcopal Church
A terse note recalls the church’s American beginnings around 1783 with early formation linked to Episcopal leadership, marking a pivotal stage in church history and religious establishment in the new nation.
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Protestant Episcopal Church In
America
Past Masters Meet With Dance and Readings
The Past Masters gathering included a Dittnenn quiz and a humorous Shirley Scott skit. Nellie and Virginia Semarer read poems while Lucy Armstrong recited, as Mel Gale Florence White and Mr Geo led music for a three piece orchestra. Attendees from West Bath included Mr and Mrs Jo Seph Larrabee and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Scott
Nellie
Ae Forse
Hin Woo
Lucy Armstrong
Weat
William Armstrong
Edwin W. Hat
Harry Peterson
William Small, Jr
Estella Doughty
Doris Doughty
James Royal
Big Diesel Engine Delivered to Castine Academy
Castine Maine Firme Academy installed a 400 horsepower SJ-6 Cooper Bes semer diesel in its Engineering Laboratory. Officials estimate total cost including installation above 35000 dollars, but the lab operates it now for under 700 dollars. The engine, from United States Maritime Service surplus, powers two cycle and four cycle diesel demonstrations for midshipmen and crews aboard local vessels.
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Maine Firme Academy
Castine
Academy
United States Maritime Service
Cooper Bessemer
St. George
Rockland
W. W. Warlick
The
Warlick
Opposition to Toll Increases for Robinhood Bridge
Commuters object to higher tolls on the Westport-Wiscasset span linking Georgetown and Arrowsie. They cite a free bridge provided by the State and ticket limitations. The $300000 1950 bridge, financed by a bridge district bond issue, replaced ferry service.
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Robinhood
Georgetown
Arrowsie
Westport-Wiscasset
Crossword clues and keying example from a puzzle page
A dense list of crossword prompts with numbered clues ranging from 10 across to 46 across and including a note on a letter substitution code. The entry explains single-letter substitutions and that A stands for multiple Ls and X for Os, with varying puzzle lengths and formations across daily codes.
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Times Company
88 Cent Street
B. Nichols
Pres
Tress
Barry C. Webber
St. John’s Rectory
Hunters
Bob Sinter
Brunswick Grid
Bathora
Torrent
Death Valley Days
Sagadahoc
Health Report
Power Chain
Arrowsic
New York Harbor
Mark
Diocesan
Prans
Longfellow
Asiizic
Carew
Festures
Comlete
Abulous Bird
Serene
Distrust
High
Pig
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