Power Politics and American Production For Freedom
The piece praises American industry and electric power gains since World War I noting higher output with lower real costs. It cites kilowatt growth, labor efficiency, and a push for nationwide production-for-freedom celebrations this fall to demonstrate that production under the competitive system preserves American life. It ends with a quip about a famous nose and a wish for broad participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galahad
America
Kefauver Visits White House Amid Neutrality Talk
Senator Estes Kefauver met with President Truman after a period of no contact. Truman planned a weekend at Rhode Island farm home of J. Howard McGrath, former Attorney General, calling the visit social. The president would also preside at the keel laying of the Nautilus submarine in New London, while McGrath described the gatherings as non political.
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Estes Kefauver
White House
Truman
Rhode Island Farm
J. Howard McGrath
Kefauver
McGrath
New London
Conn
Trutan
Missed Ship Locomotive Milling Machine Finds New Use
A 114 ton milling machine built for Poland and aimed at Russia was blocked by a U S. ban at Hoboken N J and later moved to a warehouse after a two year ownership dispute. Servel Inc. then located it and it has returned to the Midwest about 200 miles from its origin. Engineers note the machine was intended for locomotive parts though no proof of other use exists.
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Iron Curtain
Servel, Inc
Uncle Sam
Poland
U. S
Hoboken
N. J
Servel
Midwest
Evansville Plant Produces Aluminum Forgings for F-84 Wings
A local firm in Evansville Indiana has begun basic design changes to use its facilities for producing aluminum forgings. The components will form wings for F-84 Thunderjet aircraft.
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Evansville
Ind
Descendants urged to file claims for overseas World War II deaths
Postwar notice calls on descendants of persons who died outside the United States between December 6, 1941 and August 10, 1946 to apply at the social security office. Claims must be filed by August 31, 1952 to receive any lump sum payments. wording notes many were service members.
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United States
Po Social Security Office
Harris couple pleads nolo contendere in simple larceny case
Brunswick Naval Air Base serviceman Robert M. Harris and wife Mary Jo plead nolo contendere to simple larceny. J. C. Belanger arrested them on June 3. The pair, in the city, were charged with purloining numerous articles from the home of Mrs. Mary White.
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Robert M. Harris
Brunswick Naval Air Base
Mary Jo
Nolo Contendre
Lar Carey
J. C. Belanger
City
Mary White
Sally True Wins Contest in Waterville Event
At a 10 a.m. Waterville ceremony part of the convention program the Sally True contest concluded. Maine Elks sponsor the National Essay Contest with scholarships by state. Portland officials and Rev. Father Donovan attended, with Melvin D. Proctor and Helen Frost recognized for chairing roles.
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Waterville
Melvin D. Proctor
Westbrook Junior College
Helen Frost
Portland
Samuel Donavan
Cheverus High School
Order of Elks
Maine
Maine Elks Association
William P. Mennealy
Portland Lodge of Elks
Elkdom
Jewett Elected Vice President at Maine Elks Convention
Brian M. Jewett, former Bath Lodge exalted ruler, was chosen as vice president of the Maine Elks Association during the 23rd annual Wa terville convention held June 6 7 8. Attendees from Bath included Mr and Mrs Harry W Thebeau and several other local residents. Saturday afternoon the group met U S Senators Kefauver and Russell at a concurrent meeting.
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Brian M. Jewett
Bath Lodge of Elks
Maine Elks Association
Waterville
Jewett
Bath
Harry W. Thebeau
Edgar Hancox
Joseph H. Mullaney
Edward N. Hartnett
Maurice Owen
Robert Cummings
Bernard Varnum
Fred Tobey
Henry Parshley
John McLaughlin
Ray Parker
John Bourque
Senator Kefauver
Senator Russell
Bath City April 1952 Manager Report Summary
City of Bath monthly report shows April 1952 activity across departments. Police: 78 arrests. 7 bicycles stolen. 23 auto wrecks. several street light and security issues. Fire: 31 alarms, multiple blazes including Brunswick Naval Air Station and a South Street school fire with $5,000 loss. Cemetery, highway, sewer, welfare, and health departments report burials, grading, basins, culverts, relief cases, and disposal area work. U.S. Public Health Service review pending.
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Apel
Oak Grove Cemetery
Calvary Cemetery
City Park
Soldiers’ Monument Ground
Goddard Pond
Heavy Registration Shapes Maine Political Play
Bath county voters show 180 new registrants, with Republicans vastly outnumbering Democrats and several undeclared. About 50 absentee ballots issued. analysts weigh impact on candidates including Senator Burton M Cross who criticizes liquor business practices as he seeks votes. Frontier rally featured Franklin D Roosevelt Jr and local social attendees.
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Burton M. Cross
Maine
Bath April finances include meter take and contracts
April meter collections totaled 686.73 with 29 paid for meter violations. Miscellaneous bids opened April 16 for gasoline oil asphalt and tar. Cities Service awarded the gasoline contract at 0.1385 per gallon with Casco Bituminous at 0.1925 per gallon. Easement for Washington street sewer obtained from Socony Vacuum Oil Co. quit claim deeds signed by abuttors. Auditors arrived May 5 to audit city books. Voters to use Bath Iron Works recreation building for Ward II June primary on June 16 1952. Street hydrant relocation agreed with State of Maine. Sherwood Baker to restart Kelley Field work by May 12. Mrs. Eleanor Presley seeks two hour parking restrictions near 593 Washington street. Max Katz opposes removing Elm street meters. officials urge keeping meters where no parking is allowed within 20 feet of principal location. Ralph O Dale of New York visited his mother on Middle street.
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Cities Service
Casco Bituminous Products Co., Inc
Washington Street
Socony- Vacuum Oil Co
State Auditing Department
J. William Schulze
Bath Iron Works Corp
Ward Hi
State of Maine
City of
Bath
Water Street
Sherwood Baker
Eleanor Presley
Max Katz
Elm Street
Tater
Katz
Graduation Time Take Stock
A brief graduation item notes Reverend John E. Bellefontaine delivering the invocation and benediction and references to faith amid distressing circumstances.
McDonald Funeral Desmond Family Lot at Oak Grove
The notice records a funeral related matter for Desmond McDonald in the family lot at Oak Grove Cemetery, noting burial arrangements and ownership context.
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Desmond
Oak Grove
Bathman Pays Fine After Guilty Plea in Intoxication Charge
A Bathman was ordered to pay a $10 fine and $5.15 costs of court after pleading guilty to an intoxication charge in municipal court. He appeared for the proceedings and entered the plea.
Service Activities From This Section Summary
Fragmentary OCR notes outline military service of an individual. It mentions two and a half years in Japan, joining the Air Force in June at a base in Springfield Massachusetts, radio school at Scott Air Force Base, time in the U S Navy, travel from Portland to Norfolk, and a WAC enlistment in February 1951 with deployment to Japan in November.
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Japan
Air Force
Force Base
Springfield
Mass
Scott Air Force Base
U. S. Navy
Portland
Norfolk
Donald F
Detroit
WAC
Former Bathman Receives Promotion
A Bathman who had formerly served in Kittery in 1913 and returned to Bath in 1917 gains a promotion. The notice notes his earlier service and subsequent advancement.
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Kittery Yard
Bath
Kendall Awards Honor John Green For Character Improvement
John Green, son of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Green, wins Kendall prize of 5 dollars for greatest improvement in character in the th grade at Dike. Prize funded by income from a fund left by the late William B. Kendall.
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John Green
John E. Green
Washprize
William B. Kendall
City Manager Delays Purchase of Loader and Snow Plow
Indicated action on buying a new loader and snow plow was deferred at the request of City Manager White until he can view machine options. Arrangements are being made with the Park and Cemetery Department superintendent for improvements, including accessible toilets near Engine 9 House.
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White
Ian Deta
Park and Cemetery Department
Morse High Class of 1927 Reunion Banquet
The 1927 Morse High School alumni plan their 25th reunion banquet. The Guam reference notes the Mariana Islands location about 1 500 miles east of Manila.
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Morse High School
Guam
Mariana Islands
Manila
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Rolienans
Ss Sete
City of Bath
Iherewith
Brunswick
Brunswick Naval Air Station
South Street
S. F. Hanson
Inc
Googins
Hanson
Newell Swain
Fred Pecci
Wesley Simpson
Charles W. Dutton
Health Department
U.S. Public Health Service
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
New York
Robert Brewer
Ralph O. Dale
Middle Street
Herbert Wood
Kittery Naval Shipyard
Kendall
J Anewer
RIA
Aidiaia
IRIAN
Longfellow
MWACK
Coleridge
King Features Syndicate
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