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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1956
Page
1
The piece argues freedom means the right to speak write and worship freely but warns against pressure and boycott as threats to liberty. It contrasts freedoms enjoyed by Americans with oppression faced by others and urges responsible use of liberty to preserve it. It stresses the need to help others by example rather than force.
The United States is described as the coal mine of the world as Europe curtailed mines and antiquated methods raise costs. Severe winter reduced stocks and shipping, while foreign policies and controls slowed European production, boosting U S exports to meet rising global demand from free market coal producers.
The Chickasha Star editor suggests a new work break policy to be set aside between starting and quitting times. It aims to boost employment stability and ensure paychecks without making breaks compulsory. The plan humorously invites workers to carve out time amid coffee, lunch, and other daily routines.
The Leeser A Hampshire Courier reports a private electric utility completing three Connecticut River dams in New Hampshire, expected to exceed 600000 kilowatts. The project will boost state power and Littleton’s economy, with strong local tax contributions and praise for free enterprise technical know how.
Two 15 year old Tops ham boys pleaded guilty to taking automobiles without owners permission and were continued in Juvenile Court for sentence. They admitted taking cars owned by Felix O Pinette of Topsham and Robert Miller of Topsham and were found guilty of juvenile delinquency.
The Hayden Planetarium director explains that Earth is about three million miles farther from the sun in summer, yet distance hardly changes temperature. He notes average distance is 93 million miles, with closest approach in early January and farthest in early July. Longer days and slanted winter sunlight also affect heating.
The city recreation program begins weekly swimming trips on Thursday June 21. Children eight and older must register by Wednesday afternoon at the playground, paying a ten cent fee to cover transportation. Buses depart 8:30 am from four pickup sites and head to Reid State Park for a day supervised by recreation staff. Lunch required. snacks available at the park. If weather delays, trips move to Friday.
A 1956 power lawn mower stolen from Oak Grove Cemetery was returned to the Cemetery and Park Department. A 1923 Model T Ford coupe owned by former Gov Sewall stored at Montsweag Woolwich remains missing after a long search. sheriff says efforts so far unsuccessful.
Woolwich Good Will Club members met with Mrs. Harry Fitch to finalize a public supper for Saturday June 30 with co chairmen Nelson Rice and Warren E Kershner. A public card party is set for July 7 with co chairmen Ruth Orr and Frances Ellis. Fourteen members attended.
Kathy Young won first prize a year of free tuition at the Madelyn Wetherbee school of the dance. Donna Swain earned half year free tuition. Jovan Crocker received quarter year. Maria Hodges and Clark Hodges appeared in the Merrymakers recital at the County Fair scene. The U S Office of Education lists 1350 degree granting colleges and universities of which 360 are tax supported.
Girl Scout Troop 9 of Beacon Street Methodist church conducted its final meeting of the season with a court of awards. Leader Mrs. Sherman Mitchell and assistant Mrs. Cleveland Bryant presented badges to Diana Barter, Suzanne Bryant, Mary Galloupe, Karen Hanna, Karlene Soucier, and Ann Donnell. Proficiency and specialty badges were awarded to multiple members. post meeting activities included quiz games, ice cream, cookies, a cook-out, and a nature hike at Mrs. Mitchell's Biscay Pond cottage lot in Damariscotta last Saturday.
Maine State Police and Bath officers respond to a black horse roaming Route 1 at West Bath and near Brunswick. Trooper Philip Hodgkins locates and dogs it to a West Bath man who later retrieves the animal.
Bath conducted a civil defense air raid warning test on June 13. The yellow alert rang at 6.32 p.m. followed by a three minute warning blast. The red alert sounded at 6.40 with a two minute fire alarm blast. Woolwich and Brunswick alarms were heard as part of the state wide test. No public participation was involved.
Bath officers reported a quiet day during a heat wave with no complaints. A chimney fire at New Meadows Inn occurred at 7.25 a.m. and a downtown shop door was found unlocked at 8.19 p.m. Police blamed the heat for fewer incidents and no crimes.
Brian M. Jewett chairman of the Governors Safety Council and Captain John DeWinter of the Maine State Police spoke to personnel of the Office of the Supervisor of Shipbuilding at the local firm. Jewett discussed highway hazards and the Safety Councils work while DeWinter presented slides of Maine highway accidents.
Woolwich Fire Department was called Wednesday June 13 at 4 30 for a woods fire on George Ames property on Day's Ferry road. Chief Lawrence Edwards said the blaze was started by lightning in three or four spots. Firefighters battled for two hours and confined damage to a small area and a pile of logs.
About 100 attended the First Baptist Church School field day at Rock Hill Inn West Bath. Activities included lunch handball horse shoes and swimming with the Old Timers winning the softball game 12 to 9. Phil Oliver Ralph Blakeney Sewall Pearson and Jack Wallace were top batters. Rev Charles R Sims assisted and a card was signed for his hospital stay.
Frank A. Givin of Bath Iron Works was installed as secretary of the Southern Maine chapter of the National Association of Cost Accountants at the season finale in Yarmouth. New officers include Melvin D. Carter as president, Vincent G. Williston and George D. Woodward as vice presidents, and Charles R. Burke as treasurer. Directors named are Lawson L. Fielden, Maynard P. Piper, Lord, Rowe, Clifford C. Abbott, J. Warren Bishop, Robert W. Corson, Robert A. Jordan, and Marvin R. Todd.
A small one room wooden shed behind a house at 6 Mechanic Street was badly damaged by fire Friday afternoon. Box 611 was sounded at 4.07 p.m. Dense smoke emerged from the rear of the Herron residence. Firefighters laid 400 feet of hose and a booster line. interior of the shed burned out while the main house suffered only smoke and water damage. Cause under investigation with no loss estimate yet.
Bath residents Peter Rubin and David Fortier are named first prize winners in a nationwide Sport Chief jacket contest. Rubin placed fifth nationally in predictions of NFL and AFL scorers, winning a Minolta camera. Fortier won an Airex spinning reel outfit, with his mother also receiving a second prize spinning reel.
The Co-Weds club of Central Congregational church plans a lobster bake for all members at Rock Hill Inn West Bath Tuesday evening. Supper at 6 15 with a program of games and sports. Organizing committee includes Mr and Mrs Edward J Mc Mann chairmen and many other couples.
A 22 year old Coast Guardsman BM-2 Anthony Fargnoli faced felonious assault charges after a brutal beating of his five year old son Ralph. The case was continued to June 22 with $5000 bail and the boy remained on the danger list though improving. Also heard Friday E Sargent Legard pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated on Oak Grove Avenue. fined 100 dollars plus 5.70 in court costs.
Nearly 100 attendees gathered Thursday night on Bath Lodge of Elks grounds for Flag Day exercises. Lt. James W. Foust spoke on the Acme mine sweeper project, with the quartet singing Star Spangled Banner and O Columbia.
Richard F. Cahill a 25 year old Bath native and U Maine public management graduate will assume duties as Northfield Vermont town manager. He served in the U S Army and held internships in Rockland and Brewer before starting unofficially last week in Northfield, home to Norwich University.
Checks totaling 26 million dollars are mailed to 959 nonprofit hospitals nationwide. Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital of Pine Tree Society for Crippled Children and Adults is in the final group to receive an initial payment of 12 650 dollars, with the balance due in March 1957. Also noted are state legislator Kenny Sailors and a brief mention of the joquat fruit.
A compact list of crossword clues including definitions for king, insect, irritate, supper, and various parts of speech plus terms like muse, horse, plant ovule, and cravat. The fragment mixes across and down hints with several entries incomplete or garbled.
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