States Fight for Tidelands Rights Against Federal Power
The piece argues Washington must secure funds from any source and warns that Supreme Court action ceding tidelands rights to the federal government threatens state sovereignty and school funds. It urges grass roots mobilization, congressional action, and broad public awareness to defend state rights against potential future federal overreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Republic
United States Supreme Court
Tidelands
State of Texas
Supreme Court
Congress
Truman
Union
Mobility shapes a restless mobile America in 1949
Statisticians report 19 million adults changed residence in the year ending April 1949, with even higher figures prior. Under 35 show greatest mobility, moving state to state more than within counties. Despite a peak, experts foresee continued high mobility tied to housing, western migration, and regional economic growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Bureau of the Census
Far West
Circular mood in government mirrors a tail chasing dog
The piece argues that liberal plans create a sprawling, stalled economy likening it to a dog chasing its tail. It cites a Daily Telegraph report from Peterborough where a headmistress sought official school status but was refused without larger premises and Ministry approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterborough
England
Daily Telegraph
Ministry of Education
Rail strikes and price support debate in an era
Four AFL switchmen led a large strike halting trains on major Western railroads last week. President Truman intervened once under Taft Hartley Law and signals support for repealing it to influence electoral votes. Commodity Credit Corporation plans borrowings totaling about 6.7 billion dollars with 100 million capital, aiming to raise price support slightly this year amid rising sales prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Western
AFL
Truman
Commodity Credit Corporation
CCC
Treasury
Cost of living climbs nationwide with higher food prices
The piece notes a sharp rise in living costs over the past two years led by higher meat prices. It states that overall living costs for moderate income families increased eight percent, the largest jump since July 1948 across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hog Owners Face Tough Fight Against Swine Dysentery
Dr. L. P. Doyle of Purdue University told a veterinary conference that severe swine dysentery may force owners to exit hog farming temporarily. He urged strict nursing and feeding, sanitation, and isolation since drugs are unreliable, noting recovered hogs can remain carriers and disinfected herds are needed before rebuilding. The Vibrio coli germ spreads in crowded hog traffic, with young pigs most at risk, and weather changes could not be tied to outbreak intensity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Doyle
Purdue University
American Veterinary Medical Association
Doyle
Purdue
Vacation in effect for Judge Gardin R Deering
Municipal court Judge Gardi ner R. Deering is on vacation and will return Monday morning.
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Nicipal Court
Gardiner R. Deering
Jamboree bound Maine Scouts depart for Valley Forge
The Bath Jamboree ro of Bath joined Pine Tree Council scouts at Camp Hinds for a weekend rally. Maine Boy Scouts traveled by special train from Portland to Valley Forge, after days of preparation and fundraising led by families and community groups. Victor Lonn and Bob Pellegrini were elected senior patrol leaders. The group arrived in Valley Forge amid expectations of a historic gathering.
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Ros
Bath
Pine Tree Council
Hinds
Valley Bo
Portland
Valley Forge
Portland Y. M A
Payne
Union Station
Victor Lonn
Bob Pellegrini
Bath Scouts
New England
Maine
Valleyorge
General Washington
Boy Scout
Maine Declares July as Seafoods Month in Boost Maine Drive
Gov. Frederick G. Payne announces July as Maine Seafoods Month to boost tourism and fisheries. Hotels, resorts, and restaurants urged to feature Maine seafood, with the Lobster and Seafoods Festival planned for Rockland in August. Coastal dealers urged displays as Gulf of Maine fisheries are highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Frederick G. Payne
Rockland
Payne
Gulf of Maine
Atlantic Ocean
Blind Golfers to Play at Augusta in July
Sixteen blind golfers from the United States and Canada enter the American Blind Golfers Tournament to be staged at Augusta Country Club July 19 and 20. Defending champion Charles Boswell of Birmingham heads a field including William Gilman of Portland, Harold Urick of Cleveland, and others from Philadelphia, Toronto, Hamilton, Duluth, Detroit, and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Augusta Country Club
James A. Acheson
Charles Boswell
Birmingham
Alabama
Norristown
Pennsylvania
Boswell
William Gilman
Portland
Maine
Harold Urick
Cleveland
Ohio
Harry Hunter
Philadelphia
Penn
J. K. Wiley
Los Angeles
Cal
Thomas Maytak
Throop
Wilson Barrett
Toronto
Charles E. Tooth
Hamilton
Edward Gaylord
Chicago
William H. J. Oxenham
Chester Gerrie
Robert G. Allman
C. F. Russell
Duluth
Municipal Court Reports Woolwich License Violation
John Lord of Woolwich received one week probation to pay a $10 fine and $4.70 costs for fishing without a license. Warden Byron Feeney was complainant. Four intoxication cases were all pled guilty, fined $10 and costs each. 30 days in Kennebec in lieu of payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich
John Lord
John W. Quarrington
Byron Feeney
Kennebec
Tanner-born General Grant Founding Roots
A biography recalls Ulysses S. Grant’s early life, noting his father’s tannery work and Grants start as an apprentice in the family sole leather tannery. The caption highlights the 1864 biography titled The Tanner-Boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Grant
Ulysses S. Grant
General Grant
Two Hartford Women Injured In Route One Crash
Two Hartford women were taken to Memorial hospital after their car struck a utility pole on Route One near Witch Springhil. Margaret Duperry, 60, had leg bruises and Verna Gilman suffered severe nose cuts. both were discharged after x rays. Duperry's son Joseph, 29, told police he escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Connecticut
Memorial Hospital
Witch Springhil
Margaret Duperry
Verna Gilman
Bath
Eft
Bath Girl Bitten by Bog Dog near Beacon Street
Four year old Sarah Green was severely bitten on the left arm face and forehead Thursday morning by a spotted hound owned by Milton Savage. Her uncle Langdon Green chased the dog away and carried her inside. Police say the dog will be tied at the Savage home for 12 days pending rabies test results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Savage
Beacon Street
Sarah Green
Greta Green
Mechanic Street
Langdon Green
Bowery Street
Green
Joseph I. Smith
Byron Clark
Savage Home
Clark
Open for Recruits at Local Army and Air Force Stations
SFC Judkins announced that the Army and Air Force are open to men ages 17 to 34 who can qualify. He urged high school graduates to consider opportunities to earn while learning, with retirement and vacation plans and educational opportunities. Visit Post Office Room 32, Monday through Friday.
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SFC
Judkins
U.S. Army
U. S. Air Force
Army
Air Force
SFC Judkins
Park workers to widen paths in Bath City Park
City Highway and Cemetery departments follow Bath City Council orders from June 22 to improve City park paths. Work widens all walks to eight feet, trims shrubs, and begins asphalt surfacing preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Highway Department
Cemetery Department
Bath
City Park
Fessendens Visit Gordon Household in Beacon Street
Mr and Mrs Ellery Fessenden of Portland visited Tuesday with Rev and Mrs M A Gordon of Beacon Street. The brief call highlighted cordial social ties between families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellery Fessenden
Portland
M. A. Gordon
Beacon Street
Christian Science Healing Power Explored At City Church
A Friday evening lecture at the North Street church featured Harry C. Brown of New York City, lecturing on Christian Science as the revelation of God healing spiritual ideas. He argued that love of God overcomes material belief, promotes health, and that healing comes from renewing spiritual understanding.
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North Street
Harry C. Brown
C.S
New York City
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Harold E. Treworgy
Mr. Brown
Christ Jesus
God
Mr. Browne
Mary Baker Eddy
Christian Science
Mrs. Eddy
Williams Pleads Guilty in Larceny Embezzlement Case
Edward E. Williams of Bath pleaded guilty before Court Recorder John W. Quarrington at Municipal Court to larceny by embezzlement on the complaint of former employer Milton C. Trott. He received a six month jail term suspended and was placed on two year probation with restitution of 73 dollars and 73 cents at ten dollars weekly. Special probation officer Charles T. Small Jr. appointed. failure to pay ten dollars weekly may revive the original jail sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward E. Williams
Bath
John W. Quarrington
Municipal Court
Milton C. Trott
Quarrington
Williams
Guerrington
Charles T. Small, Jr
Sewall Field Improvements Boost Bath Junior Legion Program
Bath's Sewall Field, core of the Junior Legion program, gains a new backstop and fencing. Fill from Bath Iron Works is leveled to shape the infield as volunteer fathers build covered benches. Officials hope to finish with roaming grassed infield by fall for a proper home park for state competition.
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Sewall
Bath
Junior Legion Baserogram
First Base
Bath Iron Works
W. H. Hinman Company
Hinman
Bell Field
Bill Johnson
Junior Legion Program
Legion
Robinhood Girl Wins Highest Honors at Oak Grove
Louise Peterson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roland Elliott Peterson of Robinhood, earned the Sterling medal for top math rank and the best academic average in the junior class. She joins Cum Laude National Honor Society and is elected next Student Council president. She also participated in candlelight vespers and was active in dramatics Riding club and winter sports.
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Oak Grove
Louise Peterson
Roland Elliot Peterson
Robinhood
Sterling
National Honor Society
Cum Laude
New England
Abbot
Dana Hall
Peterson
Miss Peterson
New Five Color Map Covers Maine Coast
George M. Lowden owner of the Viking releases a larger improved map titled Rockbound Coast of Maine. The 19 by 27 inch sheet by Gene Klebe centers on Bath and spans from Portland to Monhegan Island with Kennebec river from ocean to Augusta. It highlights roads historic sites Reid State Park and scenic spots in an antique parchment finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Lowden
Viking
Lowden
Gene Klebe
Maine
Bath
Portland
Monhegan Island
Kennebec
Augusta
Reid State Park
Chatterbouts Plan Food and Fancy Work Sale
The Chatterbouts met at Mrs. Dorothy Johnson's home to discuss a food and fancy work sale set for July 23 at Popham. A social hour followed with refreshments. members present included Alberta Brooks Blanche Locke Louise Hamlin Mary McCrater Harriet Dotton Elaine Mitchell Gladys Gamble and Dorothy Johnson. Next meeting will be at Mrs. Dotton on Washington Street.
Health report lists chickenpox case in West Bath Maine
The State of Maine Health Department Bureau of Health releases Sagadahoc county data for week ending June 24 noting one reported chicken pox case in West Bath.
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State of Maine
Bath Visitor Highlights Maine Credit Firm
Albert Walker supervisor of the Commercial Credit Corporation of the State of Maine was a luncheon visitor in Bath Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Walker
Commercial Credit Corporation
State of
Maine
Auenees
Bath
Dry Milk Keeps Better Under Special Treatment
Federal dairy researchers say drying milk with vacuum heating above 70 degrees Celsius reduces the tallowy oxidized flavor that spoils storage. Flavor can be delayed by low temperatures, inert gas packing, high temperature preheating, and prompt handling after milking.
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Philip A. Wright
George R. Greenbank
Department of Agriculture
Bureau O S
Washington, c
Federal
Good Advice for Fourth of July Drivers from A L A Leader
Philip C. Thibodeau, general manager of the Automobile Legal Association, urges motorists to trim speed by ten percent over the Fourth of July weekend to reduce hospital risk. He notes typical trips of about 100 miles every three hours and says slowing from 45 to 40 mph adds about 17 minutes per 100 miles, advising starting 17 minutes earlier.
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Philip C. Thibodeau
The
Automobile Legal Association
Automobile Legasiation
Started pullets and pullet chicks definitions
The text defines started pullets as pullet chicks brooded past the danger point and suitable for farm arrival. It notes sale ages at two, three, four weeks, and up to six to eight weeks known as range size pullets.
Naming Roses and Their Colorful Honors
Roses are named to honor individuals places or events with color tied naming. Capistrano a 1050 all America award winner is named for the California mission. Sutter's Gold a winner commemorates the discovery of gold in California.
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Capistrano
California
Talent show crowds fill city center for summer kickoff
More than 350 children and parents attended the Communitter Friday afternoon talent show at the community center, the summer’s first Paygrounds event. Twelve winners were chosen by audience applause to advance to semi finals, including Joan Robinson and Janie Footer among others from Dike South Street Goddards Hoge and more, with acts ranging from baton and singing duets to acrobatics piano solos and a guitar performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Robinson
Janie Footer
Bobby
Phyllis Brewer
Toinette Lakin
Sonny Crocker
Sandra Bean
Billy Strube
Albert Douglas
Mike O.donnell
Donnie McElman
Merelene Osak
Roger
Karen Turk
Dike
Karen Harmon
Ramona Harmon
Susan Robinson
Louise Cooper
South Street School
Juanita Cressey
Donna Hersom
Jeanette Moran
Old MacDonald
Norma Brewer
Little Angel
Gentle People
Goddards
Sue Lutz
Dot Staples
Diane Staples
Judy Bean
Peter Cottontail
Pat Boulay
Anita Dorsey
Sandra‘ Bean
Colleen O'Donnell
Albert Oglas
Hoge School
Chattanooga
Merelene Osborne
Kathleen Stewart
Francis Bennett
Judith Boyce
Karen Stark
Doris White
Dreger
Charlotte Cahill
Congress Shirt factory workers to get paid vacations
The factory will grant annual paid vacations to all employees on payroll before January 1, 1950. The Middle Street plant will close for the period and reopen Monday July 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress Shirt Factory
Middle Street
Cryptoquote and crossword puzzle page code prompt
A compact feature combines a cryptoquote with a daily crossword grid and clues. It shows a substitution cipher line LYSAUYL G&8YIXSJ and ends with a quote about passion and music. The page presents classic wordplay and a famous-sounding quotation.
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the Times Company
Brent Street
Mobile America
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Maine Seafoods
Atlantic
Bath Memorial Hospital
Chatterbouts
Health Report
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Longfellow
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