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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1946
Page
2
July guidance urges motorists to park considerately and respect driveways and lawns. Dim headlights at night to avoid glare and keep speed sensible to prevent tragedies on Maine roads during July and August, aiming for safer travels and fewer fatal news headlines.
The article notes Congress delays on raises from 10 000 to 15 000 dollars a year and retirement at 62 for House and Senate members. It reports a withdrawn personnel director clause and Southern Senators threatening filibuster to block changes, while the Senate reduces standing committees from 33 to 15 amid reform debate.
Fragmentary text discusses members serving on two committees and a claim that Senators have raised their own pay percentage while wage earners press for higher wages.
A wartime bias toward government subsidies and controls is described as nearly miraculous for fire insurance, with the National Board of Fire Underwriters noting no emergency charges during the war. The piece argues fire losses could top record levels in 1946 without prevention efforts, urging public cooperation to curb destruction and protect resources.
Opinion notes the hidden costs of social security and socialized medicine. Cites a 10 to 15 year forecast of annual costs at 10 to 12 billion dollars and potential rise to 24 percent of payroll, with state medicine alone estimated at 7 billion by 1960, urging voters to consider the financial impact.
The State Department under Cordell Hull continues a streamlined approach to trade treaties involving 17 nations. The Tariff Board is reduced to a statistical arm of the State Department as Congress passively approves presidentially negotiated trades and treaties.
The OPA appeared to pass out Sunday at midnight. Many do not regret its passing and believe that while prices may rise briefly due to ceiling removals, production will speed up and competition will sharpen, allowing prices to settle back toward normal.
The Sagadahoc Superior Court adjourned last week after granting fifty eight divorces. It lists parties from Bath Brunswick Woolwich and nearby towns, including couples such as Barbara L MacDougal Bowdoinham and Kenneth A MacDougal, and others across Bath, South Portland, Portland, and Brunswick with various grounds noted.
Fireworks in the city were scarce hours after sale began on Monday. Dealers report shipping delays from New York City and searches for additional stock in Portland. Smaller calibres and limited display pieces replaced the familiar larger pyrotechnics as stock ran low.
In Friday sessions Judge Gardiner R. Deering presided as Frederick B. Lasky of Bath pleaded guilty to speeding with a $10 fine and $4.70 costs after a 60 mph truck stop on Route No 1 in Woolwich. Theodore R. Pottle Jr of Boothbay switched from not guilty to guilty on a DUI charge, ordered to pay $100 fine and $7.57 costs or face two months in Kennebec County jail after arrest on Vine Street. Harry A. Green of West Point paid $4.70 costs for parking ordinance violation. One intoxication case was put on file with $6.82 costs. Joseph Cloutier Jr of Brunswick was found guilty of vexing and harassing Imelda M Doucette, fined $25 and $7.70 costs or 30 days in jail. Another DUI case had not guilty plea through attorney and was discharged.
The City of Bath 1945-46 almoner report notes Edward C. and Lillian G. Plummer donated 37075.28 to the Beneficiary Trust Fund, with Col. Plummer adding 3000 to fund the 1936 History of Bath by Henry W. Owen Jr. These gifts rank just after the Davenport Fund in size and have funded considerable local charity.
Guy McFarland and his fiancée Miss Phyllis Hussey called on friends Monday. A former Bath Iron Works welder, he joined the Army, served from the Philippines to Tokyo with occupation forces, and now plans life insurance work and a return to Frankfort to settle there after travel.
Louis Pooler of Hose Co No 1 Marshall Street was struck by a car while testing hose on the Winnegance causeway. He suffered a badly bruised shoulder and arm. injuries not considered serious. The accident occurred as water was pumped from the lake and a hose section burst, prompting Pooler to move toward the break when the automobile struck him.
Master Ge Harjula, son of Mr and Mrs William Ylarjula of Thomaston, arrived Monday for a week’s visit with his aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs William H Daley and cousin Billy.
William Pierce leads a Maine Grange meeting with a fifth degree conferral at morning session and a large candidate class. Mrs. William Armstrong receives a greeting from West Bath Grange. A noon baked beans and pies dinner is served by three lady officers. Home and Welfare committee members discuss Rural Electrification with a lively audience. A Harpswell school group provides entertainment, and Esther Andrews performs a piano solo. Next meeting set for August 28 with Woolwich Grange. July session omitted due to heat.
Deserie Amirault of Bath is the contractor handling the work on the project.
Amid a Maine heat wave described as the hottest in 37 years a Marine Corps Recruiting Station at 76 Pearl Street Portland reported 50 enlistments. Captain John T. L officers oversaw the surge as the total surpassed recent rates for the period.
A gathering concluded with a vote of appreciation for Mrs. Conley and other organizers. The text notes the announcement of a future date and place for the urned to their homes and references Mrs. John M. Conley Jr and other individuals.
The King's Auxiliary reports significant additions and completion progress, aiming to create one of the finest halls in the state. The crew has been greatly augmented and work continues toward a notable local venue.
Mrs. Granville Colby at York Harbor spoke for the Maine Federation of Women's clubs and urged better oversight of insane asylums, work shops, and state schools. She questioned who should direct care and how to improve construction and administration.
Mrs Ham and Mrs McFadden attended coffee at the Wentworth Hotel in Newcastle as an Association of Chiefs gathered. Mrs Philip V Corey presided at the Federation of Women’s Clubs convention.
In a local golf event, My Son defeated Guinan in a best ball format with strong play from Bath and Desjardins. Martieisie, balancing partners, contributed key shots as the match concluded in favor of My Son.
Galen Watson of Waterville and Mrs Barbrick along with Mrs Chalmers and others attended the services for Mrs Watson's husband held Sunday afternoon at Curtis Funeral Home. Mrs Watson returned with her daughter and him.
In a terse note the organization appears to exploit the situation surrounding Jeming the manager winner of the pair of nylons. Details are sparse but the claim implies strategic use of the event by the group.
Local industry item reads as an OCR fragment noting a department name and a date with unclear context. The readable bits suggest organizational notes or scheduling but lack complete facts for a full summary.
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