Representative Beves Addresses Oil Shortage Debate
In a January 14, 1948 briefing, Representative Beves asserts the oil shortage stems from policy and calls for honest leadership. He discusses Russian influence and asks why the public isn’t told the real reasons for price controls. A Q and A follows his remarks as G Thomas Murphy notes continue on Page Two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Con- Serat
Sid
Actua
Gspen
Tives
Beves
G. Thomas Murphy
Topsham Tragedy Claims Three Lives After Well Jump
Former Bath man Edward A. Russell 41 shot his wife and her sister-in-law in Topsham and then died by jumping into a well. Two women were killed by the husband earlier, and state troopers investigated with Sheriff Carver and officers. The revolver with five empty shells was found near the well. Russell had links to Crosman and was born in Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Topsham
A. Carver
Medical director submits hospital report on services and staff
The medical director reports at the annual corporators meeting on hospital services, staff cooperation, and patient care. It notes 92 percent attendance, 289 consultations, and a range of clinics including anesthesia, pediatrics, genito urinary, cancer care, and operating room technique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Abi 1 Hospital
Boothbay
Mear
Seagate
E. Metcom
Syl 'Genito
Marshall
Ees
Eater Tel
Wterican College of Surgi Concaltarita
Bath Memorial Hospital
Geass — Asall
Broggi
Portland
File
Richardson
Brunswick
Egee
Genito- Marshall Mary
Maltbie
A Rand
Lewiston
Steele
Sylvester
Damariscotta
Portland Rotary Club plans Friendship project voyage
The Maine Rotary through the Portland club promotes a Friendship project. A plan funds a free imately 90 trawler St. Patrich to sail from Portland on or about a date noted as continued on Page Two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Rotary
Portland
Major William R. Kimball Celebrates 89th Birthday
Major William R. Kimball quietly marked his eighty ninth birthday at home. A longtime Naval and Military Chain leader and retired deacon, he served as president of the Naval and Military Club and was a prominent member of Central Congregational Church. He played a key role in local fairs and entertainment with the Guards. he remains a revered elder in the Masonic community and O.E.S. He taught Sunday school for 46 years and recalled early city business and shows with fond pride. Continued on Page Seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Kimball
Ards
Kimball
Naval
Central Congregational
Masonic Beast
Chapter
Bath
Talk on Bureaucracy at Rotary Meeting
Bath Rotarians heard Albion Beverage of Cedar Grove discuss New Deal policies and European troubles. He criticized Tehran and Yalta settlements and warned of U S bureaucracy eroding private rights while aiding Europe with relief.
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Bath
Europe
Albion P. Beverage
Cedar Grove
United States
Teheran
Yalta
Russia
Iron Curtain
Euro
Washington
China
Mr. Beverage
Wngton
Charles B. Doyle
Hollis Gary
Beverage
Asia
Ed Fields
Lewiston
George Good
Portland
Bath Red Cross Holds Annual Meeting in Bath
Bath Red Cross chapter members met at the South End PTA hall for reports and officer elections. Col Albert Evans of Washington DC outlined disaster service and blood bank plans, with Bath noted for strong home service and veteran aid efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Red Cross Chapter
Bath
American Red Cross
South End
PTA Hall
Poe
Loca
Red Relef
Maine
Evans
Red Cross
Lee
National Cross
Col. Evans
Rom George Reign
Daltad
Sargent
Eariera
Kenneth Weeks
Sidney Eaton
Gulf Coast
Eaton
Bertha Davis
John Parker
George Musk
Children of
Togus
Seacoast
Bar Harbor
Dole
Memorial Hospital
Steam Plant at Wiscasset Aids Maine Power Supply
The Mason steam station at Wiscasset is the largest of six steam plants run by Mainetral Power Co. It supplements water power and proved valuable in Maine’s fall weather. The 40 000 kilowatt plant compares with the Wyman dam, with units installed in 1942 and 1947. Coal fuels the steam towers as large coal piles overshadow the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Wiscasset
Mainetral Power Co
of Maine
General Electric
Leaders of Girl Scout Troops Meet Wednesday
Girl Scout Leaders Association met at Oak Street parish house. Mrs. Lewis D. Carter presided. Mrs. C. B. MacLaughlin named director of Camp Pine Haven for summer. Troops to appoint a junior camp committee member to plan Day Camp. Council notes suggestions and urges buying the new handbook. Transfers require signed cards. Clothing kits for European children urged with 100000 kits goal by December. American Friends Service Committee to distribute kits. Carter asks weekly troop news updates. New skating rink on Western Avenue reserved for grammar school students Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout Leaders Association
Oak Street
Lewis D. Carter
C. B. MacLaughlin
Camp
Pine Haven
Philip Wyman
Council
American Friends Service Committee
Carter
Western Avenue
J. W. Schulzers
Maine Clubwomen Push Involvement In Politics And World Affairs
Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs leaders urged members to engage in domestic and world politics and track the United Nations progress at the mid-Winter conference. President Mrs. Bert A. MacKenzie of Orono called for action on juvenile delinquency, race issues, and programs to curb waywardness while Suzanne Bertillon of Paris spoke on underground networks in occupied France and praised the Friendship Train. The group also amended bylaws to set an annual mid-Winter meeting and heard upcoming talks by Marion E. Martin and Ethel J. Alpenfels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine
Bert A. MacKenzie
Orono
United Nations
Maine Federation of Women's Clubs
MacKenzie
America
Mile
Suzanne Bertillon
Paris
France
Europe
Commissioner of Labor and Industry
Marion E. Martin
Ethel J. Alpenfels
Scouts Set for February 10 District Competition
The piece notes a scheduled Scouts event on February 10 with a one half hour competitive segment and a full hour for demonstrations in the district. The climax includes a scene from outdoors involving the Scouts.
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Winter Street
Edward A. Russell, JR
F. Winchenbach
Ay Rotarians
Rotary
Pena Bree
Maj. W. R. Kimball
Albion P. Govennae
Bath Club
Eports Read
Owens
Mason Station
The
Central Maine Power Company
Central Ma
Girl Scouts
Camp Pine Haven
Scouts
Ieen Morsé High School
Anon
DeSoto
Plymouth
Your
Bath Auto
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