Thousands witness launch of destroyer leader McCain
A crowd exceeding 10,000 gathered in Bath and at vantage points along Route 1 to watch the launching of the destroyer leader U.S.S. John McCain at Bath Iron Works. The $30 million ship slid into the Kennebec River after a six minute delay, with Navy officials including Secretary Kimball and Admiral Halsey in attendance.
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John McCain
Bath Iron Works Corp
Carlton
Maine
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Lny
Nts
An Gonaestien Toolate Alon Oy Way
Outbo
Eibin
Jerdft
Kennebec River
McCain, Co . BE. R. King
Memphis
McCain
John 8. McCain
John 8. McCain, Jr
Arlington
Newell
Kimball
United States
Halsey
U. S. Navy
Pacific
Navy
Estroyers
Flusser and Wicks
Eee
Nee Halsey
Wee
Ledr
Dent Newell
Bath considers federal funds for new high school
Bath officials report federal aid may reach about 235 236 dollars, with Maine Gehoe Building Authority entitlements bringing the total toward 700 000 for a 30 room school on the Old Brunswick road near the armory. The plan includes a home economics room and cafeteria, but no gym. Woolwich also receives 31 860 dollars in the same federal grants.
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Man Ae
Dlton
Bath
Ir Approval For the Area O Ote
Maine Gehoel Bulling Authority
Senate
Bvernment
FSA
Old Brunswick Road
State Armory
Sewall
Forco
Woolwich
Hare
Robert Hale
Maine
Times
Hale
Office of Education
Federal Security Agency
Leg Care in Cold Weather Tips
If legs become rough and mottled in cold weather, use a fine soothing lotion. Apply after every bath and before stockings to improve appearance and smooth the skin.
Long Range Bill Aims to Save U S Shipbuilding Industry
National Representative Arthur Lebel urges passage of a long range shipping bill to provide government subsidies for new ship construction and scrapping of obsolete vessels. He warns without it U S shipbuilding could halt in 1953, with foreign yards winning orders and foreign registry hurting American merchant marine. The measure seeks to preserve skills, build an American flag fleet, and sustain Bath Iron Works and related yards.
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America
Germany
U. S
Hunter
Leelves
Bath Iron Works
Bath
First Hand GOP Convention Story Told at Rotary
Converse G. Fenn described the Chicago GOP convention to Rotarians and guests. He noted delegate counts from Ban or state convention, travel with his wife, and hotel experiences. Fenn argued press and broadcasts overstated tensions and cited delegate seating issues in Texas and Georgia as factors aiding Eisenhower.
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Rotary Club
Chicago
Converse G. Fenn
Banor
Eisenhower
Taft
Boston
New England
Hotel Sherman
Texas
Georgia
Warren
California
Stassen
Michigan
Brunswick Airman Injured in Fall
Harold McElwee of the Brunswick Naval Air Station was injured Tuesday evening after falling on Front street stairs and driving an arm through glass. He suffered cuts to his right arm and nose with a considerable blood loss. After hospital treatment he was taken by Shore Patrol to Brunswick.
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Harold McElwee
Brunswick Naval Air Station
Hopital
Brunswick
Air Force
Bruns
Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Meets with Appointments and Purchases
The Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and chairmen met to review minutes and notices. Mrs. Doyle reported on purchases including 1000 paper sterile wraps a five gallon ice freezer and pediatric nursery equipment. The group plans a Lamplighters concert near the October fair and will frame a Maine Hospital Association membership certificate.
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Bath Memorial Hospital
Dean Shaw
Omar King
Lawrence Katz
Richard Kimball
Charles Doyle
Corliss Street Missionary Society
West Bath Sewing Group
Harold Avery
Edward St. Martin
James A. Gillis, Jr
Gillies
Doyle
Maine State Hospital Auxiliary
Belgrade
Bath
Maine Hospital Association
National Association of Hospital Auxiliaries
Arthur King
W. S. Voorhees
Duncan McInnes
James A. Gillies, Jr
Shaw
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Elizabeth
N. J
Road repairs roughen city streets with gravel and patching
The highway department repairs Broad street with heavy gravel and oiling, while Commercial street along the railroad earns note as the city’s roughest stretch despite substantial patching.
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Highway Department
Broad Street
Commercial Street
Bath Girl Rescues Friend From Dangerous Undertow
A Bath girl helped Jean MacDonald escape a strong undertow at Popham Beach Friday. Susan Nichols, daughter of Portland residents, pulled MacDonald ashore with aid from Robert Small of Bath. MacDonald, a Gorham State Teachers College graduate, planned to teach in New Jersey this fall. Nichols, a Northfield Seminary grad, will enter Wheaton College in the fall.
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Popham Beach
Bath
Susan Nichols
Barrett C. Nichols
Portland
F. B. Nichols
Jean MacDonald
Arthur N. MacDonald
Bedford Street
Miss MacDonald
Miss Nichols
Robert Small
Sebasco Lodge
Gorham State Teachers College
New Jersey
Northfield Seminary
Wheaton College
D A R Members Tour Opportunity Farm in New Gloucester
Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution from various chapters attended a Tuesday meeting at Opportunity Farm in New Gloucester. Despite a warm day, attendance was excellent and guests enjoyed a noon picnic. The main speaker, George Goodall, described his duties at the farm, followed by a business meeting chaired by Mrs. Ashmead White.
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Daughters of the American Revolution
Opportunity Farm
New Gloucester
D.A.R
George Goodall
Ashmead White
Bangor
Eleanor Butterfield
Dummer Sewall
Bath
Lillie Niles
Roy E. Heywood
William S. Shaw
Portland
Leroy Hussey
Augusta
Peter Beeaker
Rumford
West Point tuna derby honors and prize money
Oscar A Gilliam won the July 4 13 harpoon derby with 13 fish totaling 6393 pounds earning 400 dollars. Carl H McIntire took 721 pounds largest fish and second overall with 4856 pounds 10 fish earning 100 dollars. Bailey Island leaders and local figures praised as Maine stages its first official clash between West Point and Bailey Island tuna centers.
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Oscar A. Gilliam
Carl H. McIntire
Ernest M. Wallace
West Point
New England
Oscar
Orr's and
Bailey Island Sportsmen’s Club
Carl H. MelIntire
Bailey Island
Carl and
Phippsburg
Carl
Clayton Johnson
William Munsey
Orr’s
Maine
John Bartlett
Elmer Gilliam
Phippsburg Center
John Rogers
Fred Hagcett
John
B. I. W. Tin Shop
Navy housing project eyed for Bath city
A Navy housing plan for Bath may bring 150 permanent units for military families at Lambert Park using vacant government land. The Navy would not pay in lieu of taxes, prompting local concern. The city has sought federal school aid and awaits further details in continuation.
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Cae
C. White
Cation
Senate
Department of the Navy
Bath
National House Administration
Bath- Brunswick
Lambert Park
Federal Housing Authority
Hyde Park Terrace
Navy Department
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George 8. Patton, Jr
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Fish House Cove
Roy Wyman
Roy
Leo Hamel
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