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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1952

Page

2

Kremlin Moves and Western Reactions Stir Cold War Debate

The piece analyzes Soviet shifts in ambassadors, Gromyko's London mission, and Western fears of new Korean provocations. It notes Denmark and Sweden's responses, US and UK ties, and mentions Labor Party divisions over Russia threats and the broader risk of Soviet strategies in Europe and Asia.

Kremlin Denmark Russia Panyushkin Washington Red China Zarubin Ion London Gromyko Britain United States Labor Party U.S Korea Eisenhower

Diversion Tactics in Military and Government Use

The text explains diversion as a standard tactic to mislead the enemy and conceal the real situation. It notes governments and officials use similar stratagems when scrutinized, citing the Office of Price Stabilization as having recent examples.

Gome Office of Price Stabilization

Potato Shortage Scrutiny Dodges Public Notice

A murky debate surrounds alleged potato supply manipulation and regulatory actions by OPS tied to an alleged military book. Critics say OPS uses diversionary tactics to hide responsibility for the late shortage while avoiding clear blame.

OPI OPS

Bath Scio School Bands Still Rehearsing

Keith L. Crockett, principal of Husé Memorial School, leads combined junior and senior bands in weekly summer rehearsals at Husé School. Rehearsals run Monday evenings from 7 to 8, open to members of all ages, continuing as long as 12 or more show up.

Keith L. Crockett Husé Memorial Tamen Tha Cage Two Wor Huse School Pepeereni

Man Takes Appeal On Forgery Charge In Bath Case

James E. Gottlibh alias Page Lynn of Lawrence Mass was arraigned in Bath municipal court on a forgery warrant. He was ordered to recognize $1000 for appearance at the October Sagadahoc County Superior Court term after probable cause was found. Police say he forged a local restaurant operator’s name to a $20 check and used blank checks. Maurice Dubois of Cambridge paid $10 and costs after pleading guilty to passing a stop sign. A Bath man received a suspended jail term for intoxication and six months probation.

James E. Gottlibh Paget Lynn Lawrence Mass Bath Municipal Eatney Dunton Sagadahoc County Page Lynn Maurice Dubois Cambridge Bath

Bath People Watch U S Open Golf Champion

Sunday Dr and Mrs Leon T Buck travelled to Boston and Newton Center to see Julius Boros the U S open golf champion from Bridgeport Conn in an exhibition match Buck a former Maine amateur champion has known Boros for about a dozen years and hopes he may visit Bath this summer while Boros recently played as a pro in about three years

Leon T. Buck Boston Charles River Country Club Newton Center Julius Boros Bridgeport Conn Buck Maine Maine State Association Francis Winchenbach Bath Boros New England Bordas Massachusetts Newton

Woman 5 and Costs

A person was found guilty by Judge Don ald Webber in a nonjury trial for a town matter. The sentence of three months in jail was suspended and the defendant placed on probation for one year. Court adjourned around three o clock. Judge Webber will return in July to clear remaining docket items.

Nolo Contendre Donald Webber Diug Justice

Bath parking lot arrest ends with costs paid

Gordon T. Anderson of Rock a was arrested Thursday night in Bath on intoxication and disturbing the peace charges. He paid $5.15 in costs and $5 to replace a damaged officer shirt after a scuffle near a Water Street restaurant and a later chase ending at a stop sign.

Gordon T. Anderson Rocka Bath Municipal Bath, Iron Works Anderson Water Street Iakurbance Nan

Boy Sustains Severe Injury From Exploding Shell

Joseph Pinkham fourteen is in Bath Memorial hospital after an accident in Woolwich when a shell he threw into the yard exploded striking him in the stomach and embedding shell fragments in his liver. Doctor Joseph I. Smith led to emergency operation Friday afternoon. he was a student finishing eighth grade at Sagada Hoe Ferry school.

Joseph Pinkham Everett Baker River Road Woolwich Bath Memorial Hospital Joe Joseph I. Smith Sagadahoe Ferry

Bath court fines after guilty plea in hit and run case

Currey H. Stiles of Bath paid 25 dollars plus 8.94 in costs at Bath Municipal Court after pleading guilty to leaving the scene of an accident and failing to identify himself. Three Bath men and a woman were arraigned on intoxication charges with the men paying 5 dollar fines plus costs and the woman placing her case on file.

Currey H. Stiles Bath Bath Municipal Court

Storm Causes Much Damage in Unseen Crash

A storm caused widespread damage and a crash left a person uninjured amid debris and power outages. Rescue crews reported damaged property and downed lines as cleanup began.

Service news highlights local airman and military families

Patricia J Smith and Bartlett Smith of 638 Highly enlisted as a Basic Airman. Morse High School graduate Airman Smith has held student roles and radio experience through taxi dispatching. Family mentions include a master sergeant in Germany and Pfc Fred L Baker returning from furlough.

Patricia J. Smith Janet Smith Bartlett O. Smith Airman Smith Morse High School Leeda Ested United States Army Smith Germany

City Slashes Tax Rate by One Mill for 1952

The Board of Assessors set the 1952 city tax rate at 57 mills, one mill less than 1951. With a city valuation of 10,682,490 dollars, this levies about 608,901.93 dollars. The budget totals 918,771.45 dollars, leaving roughly 322,799.50 to be covered by surplus and anticipated revenue.

Board of Assessors Lea

Chaplain Anderson Among the Graduates

Eighty-one Army and Air Force chaplains completed Chaplain School at Fort Slocum New York under Chaplain Major van L Bennett newly appointed chief of chaplains The graduation included Chaplain 1st Lt Arvid L Andavar from Bath and former Corliss Street church member Ian Anderson from Fort MY station Fort Mass.

Corliss Street Church Fort Devens Army Air Force Chaplain School Fort Slocum New York Lasteens van L. Bennett Department of the Army Arvid L.andavaor Bath Els Iain Anderson Fort Ms Mass

Indian Foundry Delegates See U S Plants and Wages

Mr Chakravarty and Mr Bhattacharjee of India visit the United States from May to July, touring foundries from Detroit to Chicago and attending Atlantic City meetings. Chakravarty notes American foundries are advanced in machining, while India expands rail and steel capacity with new plants at Chittaranjan and private steel works planned to produce 120 locomotives and 100 units annually. They report cordial reception and openness at U S plants, with workers and management welcoming their visit.

Barti N. Canis Eeats Fae Lik Bf Co Calcutta Chakravarty Iron and ‘Steel Works Bombay United States Gee Dries Chicago Detroit International Foundry Congress Atlantic City N.J Chakrabarti International Standard Organization Columbia University India PBS Mr. Chakravarty Ment Chittaranjan Westal Rai Eo Indias Stacy

PLAYGROUNDS OPEN WITH PRAISE FOR ANNOUNCED PRIZES

The report notes 641 total participants across centers with 174 at each site. Events include a largest and smallest prize competition and a fun exhibition. Show begins at 1 30 and 2 30 with activities at Goddard's.

Goddard’s

Notre Dame and Tinseiniiean Reach Syracuse Site

In Syracuse the Notre Dame team and Tinseiniiean group joined a gathering at home sana.ry to discuss upcoming events and collaborations. Local officials provided context while attendees exchanged notes and future plans.

Home Sana.ry Syracuse, Te Notre Dame and Tinseiniiean

Names and transfers listed for Bath and surrounding towns

The record shows multiple individuals linked to transfers or grants, with names including Beatrice P., Beatrice H., Charlene P., Thelma M., Jeanetta L., Leona Bain and others. Origins cited include Woolwich, Bath, Danbury, Hartland, Georgetown, and Long Island, with several sources noting either the giver or recipient but addresses variably listed as unknown.

Bath Jeanetta L Walter B. Sleeper Leona Bain Leslie E. Dyer Thomas Bessie M. Allegrin

Democrats elect Boulay chairman at city committee meeting

The city Democratic committee elected Arthur D Boulay as chairman in a lively weekly gathering. Other officers named include Louis Tarr vice chairman Frances Guerette secretary treasurer and new members Chamih Costenan Robert E. sales tax and Patrick N. z. Seas chaired a county firing committee meeting with Arthur Lebel and John M Guerette addressing the crowd.

Arthur D Boulay Ga Ad Democrate Chamih Costenan Robert E Patrick N. Z. Seas Soninan Leslie J.wold Summ Arthur R. Lebel Richmond John M. Guerette Bath Maine House of

Freeman Olivers announce engagement in Woolwich

Mr and Mrs Freeman Oliver of Woolwich announce the engagement of their son to a June bride to be. The groom is a 1951 engineering student previously enrolled in a course at Frank L. Any readable details indicate a local engagement notice with names and place.

Freeman Oliver Woolwich Frank. L. A

Tinker Mackerel Arrive at Vee Bay Rites and Cottages

Fishermen report tinker mackerel arrival at Vee Bay with several cottages noting Sunday rain and decent catches. The narrative mentions Leni 9 Tier gear and varied techniques among fishermen.

Vee Bay

Field Day Set for July 16 and Memorial Service Held

A community field day is scheduled for July 16 while a Salvation Army drive raised funds. A memorial service honored Mrs. Fannie Burden, a lodge member of 35 years, with Edith Miller and Theresa Hill officiating. Several members report illnesses or injuries, and plans for upcoming events and a banquet were announced as members send cards and gifts.

Salvation Army Fannie Burden Lodge Edith Miller Theresa Hill Sarah Potter Arrowale Amelia Mitchell Lizzie Pollard Harriet Carter Ee ‘David West Bath

Portland Women Named in Brief Mention

Mrs Savage, Mrs Pearl Annie OMer, Mrs Hair r and Mrs Eunice Perry of Portland are listed in a local social note. The fragment notes residents with varying surnames connected to the city.

Savage Pearl Annie Omer Hair R Eunice Perry Portland

Odd Fellows Plan Annual Outing

The Odd Fellows announce their annual outing with a bus leaving Fellows temple at 9 a.m. The event honors last year’s charity drive and features speakers including Phail, vice president of the Rebekah Assembly of Maine, as the committee aims for the biggest outing yet.

ODD Fellows Plan Noble Rand Harold Iter Daniel Burge Jean Inéz S. Brown Wilbur Casey Lea Fellows Temple Eeter Eetieena Fie Phail Rebekal Assembly of Maine

Doping by Hee First Mee Need cae Pine Haven Day

Unclear readable fragments describe a local meeting and events at Pine Haven. Mentions include leaders, outdoor activities, and a committee workload with references to a Girl Scout event and a 208 next meeting schedule. Details are fragmented and uncertain.

Caton Sta Far Unis Tna Very Satan

Crossword Code Letters Puzzle Poem Style Note

Fragmentary crossword explanation lists code letters and word formation. Notes show example using A and X with two O's, and mentions single letters standing for others. Includes hints about spelling and letter substitution without clear article context.

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