Glosters stand at hill in Korea hailed as legendary action
The Glosters arrived in Korea in November 1950 with 120 officers and men returning from the division’s stand on a hill against waves of Chinese attackers. Combat Teams backed by U S tanks helped maintain a heroic defense praised by the War Office and Army as one of the finest single actions of the Korean War. The battalion’s courage is celebrated as a symbol of freedom and determination.
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Korea
War Office of Infantry
Warmin
Wiltshire
Glosters
U. S. 15Th Infantry
Accident deaths rise notably in 1951 United States
Statisticians report total accident fatalities in 1951 rose about 95 000, up 5 000 from 1950. Motor vehicle deaths reached 37 500, the highest in ten years, while employment related deaths climbed to 16 500 and nonvehicle public accidents to 16 000. Home injuries held near 27 500 as overall fatalities increase during a critical production period.
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United States
Reexamination of 300000 Draftees Ordered by Services
From July to November 1,828,000 draftees were examined by the armed services and 300,000 are now slated for re examination to confirm eligibility. Officials say the review targets those with incomplete records or unclear classifications. This action follows a broader effort to ensure accurate placement and readiness as manpower needs shift.
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Armed Services
Military rejects spur better wartime manpower
The author argues that excluding millions of young men in wartime reveals officials’ callousness yet shows a positive shift. He notes the military will weigh human aptitudes and variations beyond normal to assign roles, expecting improved fighting forces despite 300000 initial rejects.
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West Point
Bath Elks sponsor Little League team in annual Youth Activity
At a Bath Lodge of Elks meeting the group voted to back a Little League team as part of its yearly Youth Activity program. The lodge plans January events featuring Bill Summers, famed American League umpire, with Morse High School guests and local youth groups. Johnny Pesky and Sam Jethroe may attend, signaling wide community sports support.
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Bath
Summers
Milford
Mass
Johnny Pesky
Red Sox
Sam Jethroe
Braves
Maine
First Nomination Papers Filed for City Council
Donald F. Perry of 1051 High Street an accountant at Bath Iron Works filed as the first candidate for City Council Ward 7 two year term. Ward 2 filings included Hazel Lowell Marion Clement and Fred Dwyer with a January 11 deadline. The brittle star can shed a arm and regrow a new one.
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Donald F. Perry
High Street
Bath Iron Works Corp
Perry
Rodney E. Ross, Jr
Ross
Reelec
Hazel Lowell
Marion A. Clement
Fred Dwyer
City Hall
Sagadahoc Pomona Grange installs officers for 1952
Sagadahoc Pomona grange held an installation at six thirty with more than 100 grangers attending. Edric Wheeler of Brunswick presided as master. Eleanor Blanchard of Topsham became chaplain. Marietta Wilson of Topsham secretary. several resignations filled by Eleanor Ripley and others. A candlelight service, memorial for Lucy Tarr, and Christmas motto marked the event.
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Sagadahoc
Pomona Grange
West
Edric Wheeler
James Brice
Eleanor Ripley
Lauriston Trott
Eleanor Blanchard
Arthur Johnson
Wendell Heenie
Marietta Wilson
Milward Patten
Mabel Heenie
Elizabeth Williams
Pomona
Eleanor Bruce
Ceres
Marion Trott
Flora
Ray Campbell
Board of Overseers
Sister Tarr
West Bath
Dromore Granges
Esther Andrews
William H. Small, Jr
E. Mason Wright
Erland Curtis
Progressive
Topsham
Alice Johnson
Ila Day
Persis Miller
Thelma Sylveter
West Bath Grange
Faith
Cleora Tarbox
Fidelity
Hope
Elizabeth
Charity
Dirigo Grange
Louise Pushard
Enterprise Grange
State Grange
Bangor
Maine
Lewiston
High Street Youth Faces Improper Parking Charge
Garey K. Munson, 17, of High street, entered no plea in municipal court Friday on improper parking. The case stems from an accident when Munson's car ran out of gas on Route 1, west of Witch Spring hill on Dec. 14, and was struck by a vehicle owned by Chester G. Kelsea of Georgetown. Judge Gardiner R. Deering set Jan. 2 for the next hearing and accepted $50 personal recognizance for appearance. State Trooper William F. Knox of Lisbon Falls investigated.
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Garey K. Munson
High Street
Munson
Route 1
Witch Spring Hill
William F. Knox
Chester G. Kelsea
Georgetown
Gardiner R. Deering
Lisbon Falls
Kitchen chimney fire at Perley Day residence
A clogged chimney funnel caused smoke filling the kitchen at 54 Bath Street, Perley Day's home. Engine 4 responded from Central fire station and promptly extinguished the trouble with no damage reported. Boil potatoes in skins to conserve vitamins as a cooking tip.
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Perley
Bath Street
Central Fire Station
Christmas Cub Pack 52 Meets at Corliss Street Vestry
Cub Pack 52 held its annual Christmas meeting with 31 parents and friends and 17 Cubs. Rev. Arvid L. Anderson opened with a prayer and advancement ceremonies followed. New den chief Wayne Perry was selected for Den 3. Awards included gold arrows to Eric Anderson and Bear Badges with gold arrows to Donald MacDonald Larry Brown and Earl Payson. A Christmas tableau and carols drew praise, with Santa distributing gifts. Cubs earned Cubby attendance to Den 2, and gifts of necktie racks and calendars were given.
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Frieger
Corliss Street
Arvid L. Anderson
Ch Doten
Fredreeough
Denner
Sen
Eric Anderson
Anderson
Donald MacDonald
Larry Brown
Earl Payson
Christ
Vance Wakeheld
Janice Cardl
Den 2
Howard Farr
Estelle’ Norton
Den
MacDonald
Farr
Norton
Wakefield
Vance Wakefield
Francis Norton
Ralph Card
Rev. Anderson
Wayne Perry
Cubmaster MacDonald
Bath
Car overturns on patch of ice on state highway
Mr and Mrs Harlan Guynn and their son Robert of Rockfall Conn escaped serious injury after their car struck a patch of ice on the state highway opposite Maire Idyll camps and overturned. The trio, returning from visit, suffered bruises and neck pain while the baby had a minor facial bruise. Army men and a WAF aided them to Dr Grant's home. the car was towed to a garage. Mr Guynn, a Pratt Whitney foreman, reported the accident.
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Harlan Guynn
Robert
Rockfall
Conn
Grant
Guynn
Brunswick
Bath
Pratt-Whitney Co
Southington
Philippines Cover Area Spans 114 400 Square Miles
A report notes the Philippines occupies 114 400 square miles in area. The figure highlights the archipelago size and geographic scope relevant to regional planning and administration.
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The
Philippines
Campus politics and party shifts at University of Maine
The piece details student party activity at the University of Maine with Ed Pert leading the Young Democrats amid a clash with the Young Republicans over club approvals. It notes GOP leaders like Herbert Wing and ongoing Maine political contests, including nominations for governor and the futures of Taft Stassen Warren Eisenhower.
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U. of M
Ed Pert
Perley Pert
Bath
University of Maine
Eddie
University Maine
Neil B
Young Republican Club
University
Young Republican
Socrats
Demos
Bangor
Republican
Herbert Wing
Inez Wing
Brewster
Maine
Wheeler
Florence Wheeler
Richmond
Harold J. Rubin
Sagadahoc
Taft
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
Earl Warren
California
Dwight Eisenhower
Robert A. Taft
Harry S. Truman
Ike
Truman
Deadline Near As Candidacy Papers Circulate In City
Christmas and New Year holidays slow political activity but candidates for city council ward seats and the Board of Education proceed to pick up nomination papers to file with the city clerk. Several have been taken out but none filed yet. A local figure, Percy W., a former police officer, was mentioned in conversation.
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Ye Heeht
Ha Thebeau, Sr
E. Sturtevant
Stan’ R. Hunter
M. Main
Rodney E. Ross, Jr
Neil S. Bishop
Stockton Springs
Henry W. Boyker
Bethel
Senate
Burton M. Cross
Executive Council
Leroy F. Hussey
Augusta
Board of Education
Percy W
Coldest December 28 on record in Bath area
Overnight temperatures plunged with Nequasset pumping station reporting 15 below at 6 am and Bath Memorial Hospital at 10 below. Sagadahoc Real Estate Co. heating plant failure left offices cold until mid forenoon. taxi drivers sheltered in cars as nearby barber shop stayed closed. Portland bureau notes the coldest Dec 28 on record.
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Mercury
Nequasset
Bath Water District
Bath Memorial Hospital
Sagadahoc Real Estate Co
Portland Weather Bureau
Year 1951 Laid by for Santa Claus in Wacky Times
A quirky look at 1951 noting pre Christmas clearances in October and merchants wondering why buyers held back. It recalls Wall Street expecting a year end bull market with a playful misnaming of the year as Feg Yessiv and highlights the year as wonderful and wacky.
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Gust
Santa Claus
Wall Street
Veterans of Foreign Wars to form three member search committee
A three man committee was announced by F. Foss of Post 2197 Veterans of Foreign Wars to conduct a local search. Members named are Nelson F. Foss Norman W. post adjutant and Nicholas Kakos. The notice references aid for a veteran and family with a three bedroom farmstead including buildings and machinery.
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F. Foss
Nelson F. Foss
Norman W. Post
Nicholas Kakos
Cialsbadeguir
Hit and run injures family pet on Oak Street
On Wednesday a hit and run driver struck a small puppy on Oak Street at 6 05 p m. The Shaw family of 211 Oak Street reports Gypsy the dog was concussion damaged but is expected to recover. The driver fled the scene, an act the family calls an insult to injury.
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Carolyn Sid Wayne Shaw
Charles
W. Shaw
Oak Street
Overcrowding Figures Near Two Million Nonfarm Dwellings
Fewer than 2,000,000 non-farm dwelling units are now considered overcrowded with more than 1.5 persons per room, a finding reflecting housing occupancy patterns.
Crossword Puzzle Clues and Cryptoquote Teaser
A cryptic crossword prompt explains letter substitution and puzzle hints. It includes example mappings A and X and notes a daily changing code. Also shown is a cryptogram line DO I FEAR THY NATURE and a feature titled MILK OF HUMAN HINDREDS distributed by King Features Syndicate.
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Went Waero
New York Post
Sylvia F. Porter
Cosmopolitan Magazine
Miss Porter
Daniel W. Bell
Treasury
Matt Szymczak
Federal Reserve Board
Clark M. Clifford
Harold Smith
Federal Budget
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