Economic outlook and labor management in postwar recovery
The article discusses 1946 economic conditions and the risk of deflationary pressures from rising inventories and consumer debt. It emphasizes the need for labor management improvements, productive efficiency, and prudent wage and hour policies to prevent inflation and future recessions. It warns that industrial strife and poor labor relations could derail prosperity, urging statesmenlike wage and policy decisions with long-term effects on employment and living costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Ister
Maine Voters Congratulate Their Diverse Representatives
Citizens of Maine extend congratulations to their elected officials, noting a mix of party affiliations beyond Republicans. The gesture signals broad public support across different groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Wallace White Named Senate Leader and Chairman
The article traces Wallace H. White’s rise from a modest start to Republican majority leader in the Senate and his bid to chair the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee. It notes his prior leadership roles, election success, and a family parallel with his grandfather Senator William P. Frye who chaired the Senate during his own era. Maine supporters congratulate the senator for these achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace White
White
Senaterand House
Senate
William P. Frye
Washington
Maine
Wallace H. White
Toll of accidental deaths in 1946 rises in United States
Statisticians report total accidental deaths in 1946 near 99 000, up 3 000 from 1945. Auto fatalities reach about 34 000, up 6 000 as postwar gasoline rationing ended and motor vehicle risks rose. Military deaths decline due to rapid demobilization and reduced exposure in civilian life.
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United States
Two Boys Struck By Cars In Bath Streets
Two youngsters were hit by motor vehicles in Bath within two hours on Monday. Francis Bennett Jr., 7, escaped injury after a collision with a car driven by James Royal near Morse High, and Roland Barter, 11, injured on Washington Street when Stanley Crystal’s truck skid while avoiding four pedestrians. Barter taken to Bath Memorial Hospital for X rays.
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James Royal
Bath
Francis Bennett, Jr
Center Street
Morse High School
Francis Bennett
Stanley Crystal
Middle Street
Roland Barter
Forrest Barter
West Bath
Washington Street
Bath Memorial Hospital
Crystal
Morse High to Stage Three One Act Plays Friday
The Morse High Dramatic Club plans a performance of three plays at the school auditorium on Friday January 10. The works include Queen Anne's Lace by Dorothy C Allen The Last Trip Out by Walter Hackett and Grandma Putish the String by Edith B Delano and David Cobb. Coaches are Martha Hutchins Nancy Woods Cash and Amy Irish. Also noted is the Bath Lodge of Elks New Year party at Lombard street home with dancing from 9 30 p.m. to 2 a.m. and light refreshments.
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Morse High School
Dorothy C. Allen
Martha Hutchins
Walter Hackett
Nancy Woods Cash
Grandma
Putish the
Edith B. Delano
David Cobb
Amy Irish
Bath Lodge of Elks
Lombard Street
Officers elected at Beacon Street church quarterly meeting
Beacon Street church announced elected officers and committee members across trustees stewards and church boards. Key names include Arthur M. Packard Everett G. Lemont William J. Craft Marion Dain Milton Douglas Clifton W. Tedford Nellie Webster Nellie Webber and Ella Bonney among many volunteers led by Pastor Casius C. Whidden and Rev. Walter A. Smith for roles in finance education missions and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur M. Packard
Everett G. Lemont
William J. Craft
Marion Dain
Milton Douglas
Clifton W. Tedford
Dean R. Bonney
John M. Howe
Nellie Webster
Antoinette Teeting
Nellie Webber
Marion Plummer
Felme Hunnewell
Adelbert Hall
Wilber Crocker
Casius C. Whidden
Walter A. Smith
Della Adams
Fred Bowie
Frank J. Daley
Mary Yule
C. W. Tedford
Jane Shea
Sarah Given
James Steen
Dean Bonney
Everett Lemont
Leland Plummer
E. G. Lemont
W. J. Craft
Milton H. Douglas
M. H. Douglas
Irving Varney
Hopital and Homes
Roger Pierce
Edward St. Martin
Robert Simpson
Paul Moore
Dean Benney
Howard Rice
Church Board of Education
Alice Ives
Clarence Ring
Church Board of Missions
Blanche Locke
Mattie Bachelder
Alfred H. Ives
Temperance
Antoinette Teeling
M.S. Beardsley
Lauren Stiles
Parsonage
Arthur Packard
Herman Crocker
Clifton Tedford
Son Born to Commander Cariton in Portsmouth
Saturday morning birth at the Naval hospital welcomes a son to Commander E. Bradley Cariton U S N and Mrs Cariton of Portsmouth New Hampshire. The newborn is named Ardenne Stott Cariton after his grandfather Dr Ardenne A Stott of the city who served as a World War II captain.
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Ardenne Stott Cariton
E. Bradley Cariton
U.S. N
Woman Feeds Rosebreasted Grosbeaks on Porch
A resident urges the public to help save the birds found sheltering on her porch beneath a Christmas tree. The shelter and feeding setup draws attention to the species and conservation needs.
Bath appoints mayor's housing committee and votes on act
The Bath Mayor forms a Housing Committee of Bath Housing Authority members led by Ralph E. Nowell to advise on city housing matters. They adopt a resolution urging passage of a State Housing Enabling Act to aid veterans and residents. Nowell will seek Maine Veterans Administration support in Portland Thursday.
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City of
Bath
Bath Housing Authority
Ralph E. Nowell
J. Frank Hunt
Alden
Congress
Nowell
Maine Veterans Administration Committee
Portland
MVA
Bath to Celebrate Centennial This July
The chamber voted unanimously Monday night to observe Bath’s centennial in July and urged city government to act favorably. It also approved sending the president and vice president as representatives to the Council of Community Agencies meeting next week, and two members to Augusta for the State Chamber of Commerce gathering.
Missing Bath man W Oliver age 20 since December 23 1946
Mrs D W Oliver of Bath reports her son W Oliver age 20 missing from home since December 23 1946. He is five feet nine inches tall and weighs 150 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. He was wearing U S Army clothing after recently being discharged. State Police at telephone 370 ask anyone with information to contact immediately.
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D. W. Oliver
Bath
W. Oliver
Oliver
Armed Services
First Cocoa Bean Sent to the East Indies from Africa in 1891
The article notes the first cocoa bean shipment to the ee ore originated in Africa in 1891, marking a historical trade milestone.
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Africa
Townsend kinship and overseas service noted
The report mentions Mr Townsend, son of Mr and Mrs Walter Air Force, serving 18 months overseas. It notes a bridge academy reopening on December 30 and references church services at St John's Episcopal with Rev Tom and a Sunday vision by Rev David Hickland at the Methodist church.
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Townsend
Walter Air Force
Bridge Academy
Methodist Church
David Hickland
Iting
St. John’s Episcopal
Tom
Weather man enkind to hockey players
The weather man’s actions flood a hockey rink area measuring 160 by 60 feet. New lights have been installed and the surface will be repaired and flooded to meet long range recreation goals. Skating ponds lie under 15 inches of snow and center street pond and nearby flood areas are broken but will be fixed by early next week. Edward J. McMann, recreation director, oversees the repairs and flooding.
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Center Street
Edward J. McMann
Ramsay Notified of Cousin Mrs MacKenzie Death
Allan H. Ramsay learns of the death of his cousin Mrs. Max MacKenzie Virginia Lee of Meriden Conn She leaves a two year old son The notice notes the passing and the survivor details in a concise obituary snippet
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Allan H. Ramsay
Max MacKenzie
Virginia Lee
Meriden, Coan
MacKenzie
Unclear Family Notices This January
Fragmentary grammed text lists names and places such as Abbeysville Alabama Tope Gardiner Webhrook Richmond and Rev. David. Mentions birthday at home gifts and winter visitors with references to Mrs Muise Mr J D Proctor Elizabeth Proctor Whitney and Willis L Call.
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Muise Ee Ae
J. D
Abbeysville
Ala
Coates
Maude
Topehome
Gardiner
Elizabeth Proctor
Whitney
Webhrook
Henry Odist
Richmond
David
Willis L. Call
Funeral services for John C Darrah
Funeral services for John C. Darrah were held Saturday at Roberts Funeral Rooms in Hickland. He was a former sea captain who retired in 1911. Born to Daniel B. Darrah, he had a daughter and a baby granddaughter attending the University of Maine Brunswick campus.
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John C. Darrah
Roberts Funeral Rooms
Hickland
Daniel B
Grant Street
University of Maine
Brunswick
Wallenius Family and Tibbetts Connection Mentioned
Mr and Mrs V J Wallenius of 866 Washington Street and sister Barbara Tibbetts are linked to Jack in a brief social notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. J. Wallenius
Washington "Street
Barbara Tibbetts
Jack
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