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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1952
Page
2
A fragmented political reflection argues the power of voter turnout shapes political machines. It urges citizens to engage within parties to influence policy and candidates amid debates on Communism foreign policy and taxation.
The article highlights how standardization enables interchangeable parts across products like shavers tires and typewriters. It notes U S lag on international standards with ISO and I Q S involvement limited to a fraction of committees and calls for broader cooperation to maintain vast, flexible American markets.
Armstrong County, South Dakota, with 53 residents, is noted by the Congressional Joint Committee on Reduction of Non-Essential Federal Expenditures as the only county in the nation without a Federal civilian employee. The article cites $8.5 billion in Federal civilian salaries last year and highlights the trend of growing federal employment.
An unclear fragment discusses employment and promotions, noting a pay scale and payroll growth as a path to higher rank. The text references federal departments and personal gain, but specifics are garbled and names or places are unreadable.
The article notes General MacArthur delivering the most powerful speech at a Republican convention, with the crowd's near pandemonium as he walked the aisle. ABC's applause gauge recorded three peaks tied to his war stance and foreign policy critiques, highlighting his mix of domestic and international focus.
Among the crew of heavy cruiser Ma con, Harrison Oate word a seaman apprentice and son of Mr and Mrs ree Tipsword of 52 Heath, will aid in training more than 9000 Naval Reservists and Naval Academy midshipmen this summer as the Ma con sails to Western Europe and back via the Caribbean, returning in August. James W Worden of 1495 W street has begun a 40 course at the U S Naval School Washington DC in Fire Control Technicians School teaching math electricity electronics and radar to qualify fire controlmen.
Leslie Turner an eighth grade student in Port Elgin New Brunswick searches after snowdrifts disappear to locate a source of gold nuggets reportedly found near town. The fragment suggests a local school student activity or curiosity project in a small community setting.
Numerous estate filings and guardianship actions listed for Bath and surrounding towns including Topsham and Phippsburg. Appointments include administrators and executors such as Christine C. Cummings and Walter S. Marshall Jr. Accounts, inventories, and bonds filed or approved. Multiple guardians named and estates in probate records referenced with locations and guardians and trustees.
A fragmented note describes adding diced cooked ham to a tomato sauce dish for variety, mentioning Seiichi cup of chopped items and various ingredients such as prunes and nutrieats to a muffin base, set against a World War II era American context.
The ceremony paired Miss Eulalia Persson of West Lynn with Charles T. Robinson of Bath at a Boston wedding. The bride wore blue nylon, matching accessories, and a roses corsage. attendants wore blue print dresses and white hats. A luncheon followed at Aubrey's Sea Grill with out of town guests present.
Colonel Dummer Sewall Chapter D A R has been invited by Mrs. Ashmead White of Bangor to attend the Summer meeting at Opportunity Farm in New Gloucester on July 15. Attendees bring lunch. hosts serve dessert, punch, coffee and tea. Tour at 11 with boys and guides. meeting begins 1 30 with remarks by George W. Goodall Portland and the superintendent. the Bath chapter committee includes Miss Alicea Varney and others.
A Bath man pleaded guilty to intoxication at Bath Municipal Court and received 30 days in Kennebec county jail with sentence suspended by Judge Gardiner. Blaine Daggett of Wiscasset was found guilty of failing to yield to traffic within 100 feet of an approaching car and fined 10 dollars plus 4.70 dollars in costs.
Musk oxen yield valuable wool in addition to meat. The animal’s fur includes a dense undercoat and long guard hairs suitable for textiles. Conservation efforts support sustainable hunting and herd management while highlighting the species' economic uses.
Bath built a 3-0 lead, then Augusta stormed back with a five-run fourth inning to take a 7-4 lead. Greene sparked Bath with key hits, while Callan stole bases and homered late as Stover and Merchetti pitched in for Bath's defense and offense.
City council records show maintenance and improvements across Oak and Maple Flower beds parkways and cemetery areas. Dozens of hours from relief workers, motorized equipment failures, and multiple fires due to inadequate cover material prompted investigations and budget notes.
Wesley church will hold a service this Sunday at 10 30 a m. The public is invited to attend and notice is given to ship owners and others in the area.
Members vote to recess for July and August. Mrs Pearl Campbell invites an all day outing Aug 6 at her Windegance home. Annual vacation project is two gypsy baskets with a gift exchange among participants. Attendees include Mrs Walker Mrs Coombs Miss Fisher Lizzie.
Ten year old Miss Venturett daughter of Mrs Leona Towne of Springfield Massachusetts fell from a tree injuring a limb. Her cousin Donna Morse aided time while relatives aided and she is recuperating.
The Bath area saw light activity with stores closed and few arrests noted while crowds filled streets. An estimated 400 cars parked at Popham and many more at Small Point and nearby resorts as July holiday traffic moved to beaches.
Three Bath members of the Bath Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles were elected to office at the ancient convention. Elected from Bath were Armee Hatch Fred Howard and Fred Stover as state trustees. Delegates included Victor Teask Raymond Hatch and Fred Howard. Past Bath presidents present were Walter P. White Fred Stover Maurice Brown Edward Lesier Leslie R. Stairs and William Ketchum.
Three motorists were fined 4.70 each in Bath municipal court Saturday for driving over a fire hose during a fire. Bath police arrested the drivers. reasons for the incident and court questions were not disclosed.
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