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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1948
Page
1
The article records a call for nationwide highway officials engineers and military leaders to sit together and decide how to maximize road use. It argues that roads built with tax money should carry full capacity and urges a rational engineering solution to the Par in S W R questions.
In Washington a surge of opposition greets the Mundt Nixon anti-Communist bill. Dewey supports keeping Communists in view while Stassen urges forceful federal action to stamp them out. Critics compare it to past radicals and warn of mobs marching on the capital.
Washington experts forecast a boom in new home demand in 1948 with many houses expected to be built quickly. Analysts note construction pace and market activity could be strong as buyers seek updated residences.
A cryptogram quotation featured in the Wis DRILMTE section. The clue shows a cryptoquote variant with the text ALAS FROM WHAT HIGH HOPE D WHAT RELAPSE UNLOOKED FOR ARE WE FALLEN. The page includes puzzle by Kine Features Svadiesta 1 and a 14 bw note.
Fragmented OCR reads as political campaign chatter praising a Republican gubernatorial candidate and predicting wide support. Mention of Neill and Bowdoin Bishop hints at local county backing, with speculation on vote totals across Sagada hoe and surrounding areas.
Rotary members replayed school days with a press agent and boys Tom Murphy and Earl Farnham as they were subjected to a lively exam in spelling grammar and geography. Loring Addison presided as vice president and Ed Fields and Joe Sykes from Lewiston attended as visitors.
Chief of Police Frank L. Moriarty cautions local organizations to avoid solicitations from unknown parties. He notes similar schemes in a neighboring town and offers to verify background and credentials when contacted, to prevent involvement.
The reunion featured electing Roberta Putney as vice president and reelecting T Voorhees Florence R iyer as treasurer since 1929. Helen Fields Phyliss DeAe Andrews Wa Mrs Doyle Elleryn Doyle and others attended a social hour at the Country Club after the meeting.
Gray reports upgrades at the Warlus plant costing about 1500 to the state with a 20 000 per unit unit addition. Improvements enable release of larger ocean stock and a controlled heated water flow to boost lobster production. The project aims to align with state growth and cost efficiency.
The Hyde Windlass Soft Ball League of the Hyde Indlass Recreation Association began action Tuesday June Sth. It outlines weekly game days with games scheduled Wednesday and Thursday, coordinating teams to play on those days.
Work to start this afternoon on a 60 by 100 foot steel aluminum storage building at Bath Canning Co plant in the North End. The move follows reports of rising production and near doubling of output as plans for expansion proceed amid local industry growth.
The event marked the school’s final class dance held in the new gymnasium with officials including vice president Arthur Bowker and attendees Alice Canacaris Irene Ferris Elizabeth Driscoll and Stevenson among attendees.
Ruth Williams, of West Street, plans to attend Endicott Junior College graduation. A senior and soloist, she is popular in her hometown and active in college life including a May Festival performance and queen ceremonies.
Memo notes communities showing interest in forming Inner Wheel clubs during ongoing business discussions and gatherings. Local leaders anticipate broader participation as outreach continues within multiple neighborhoods.
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