03 Mar 1949
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1949
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a $2 entry or rate at a post or posting, with limited readable words. The text is garbled and lacks clear names, dates, or places to form a full item.
Howard Hughes, the multi faceted industrialist and film mogul, quietly proved his skill as a top Hollywood cutter. He obtained an injunction against a rival film and edited a competing picture, improving it so much that the injunction was dropped and the revised film became a smash hit.
A National Safety Council study projects 81 600 home injuries in 1949 for Maine residents. It urges safer kitchen design, proper shelf heights, storing ladders in the kitchen, keeping ranges away from traffic, panel backs with easy cleaning, labor-saving equipment, and better lighting to reduce accidents.
The Department of Agriculture data showed the livestock population at a low since 1939 but economist Dr. Julius Hirsch argues the figures mislead. He notes that when separating meat animals from horses and mules, hog, lamb, and beef cattle production is actually rising due to mechanization and other factors.
Mr. Hirsch projected total meat supply in 1949 would reach 22 billion pounds, higher than 1948. He stated costs for feed, labor, and other inputs are declining, signaling conditions favorable to even greater meat animal production.
A Swiss study contrasts Soviet and American buyer power, noting a Soviet worker needs over an hour to buy 227 pounds of bread and 580 hours for a suit, while a U S worker earns enough in 15 minutes for bread and 28 hours for a suit. The survey credits American retail competition for lower prices and better goods, arguing Russia’s state control yields low living standards.
A survey shows Americans overestimate railroad profits, with many guessing up to 20 percent. In reality last year return on property was about 3.5 percent, well below the 6 percent standard for regulated utilities. The piece argues for fair rates and equal competition among carriers.
Drivers vary widely in tire wear within 10 000 to 30 000 miles due to habits and conditions. Aggressive starts sudden stops high speeds on curves and frequent braking shorten tire life. Partial color blindness makes some colors appear gray, affecting perception.
Three Parker Head men were arraigned in Bath Municipal Court on illegal digging in closed areas, renewing debate over state policies. Locals say livelihoods suffer as areas close due to water pollution claims, while clams test safe for consumption and questions arise about inconsistent closures across sites.
State and city police warned drivers to register automobiles as 1948 registrations expired at midnight. A toll house check on the Woolwich end of the Carlton bridge stopped 300 cars between six and nine. Linwood S. Bailey of Woolwich was fined $10 and $4.70 costs for operating a car without a 1949 license after pleading guilty before Bath municipal court. State Trooper Frank W. Powers was the complainant.
Roy Green Earl Lowell and Albert Gray of Parker's Head were arraigned in Bath Municipal Court on warrants for illegal clam digging in closed areas. All pleaded not guilty but were found guilty, fined 10 dollars and 8.94 dollars costs, with appeals to Sagadahoc County Superior Court and release on recognizance. Arthur L. A. Youland of Woolwich pled guilty to operating an unregistered motor vehicle and paid 10 dollars fine plus 4.70 dollars costs.
The Winter Street church hosts a public baked beans supper hosted by Mrs. Chubbuck's Ladies' auxiliary team. The 5 to 7 pm event features home cooked dishes including baked beans rolls pickles salads pies and coffee with a committee of local volunteers coordinating seating and service.
About 75 years ago Cornell students asked Andrew Dickson White for class absence to travel from Ithaca to Cleveland to face the Michigan team. After deliberation White refused, saying he would not permit 30 men to travel 400 miles merely to agitate a bag of wind.
Speculation rises in Bath over impact of Standard Oil pipeline from Portland to Bangor on its bulk plant at the South End. Gibbons Co. uses two tanks for fuel oil and kerosene. gasoline shipments by water are already reduced and may cease. Tanker visits to the Kennebec could end with future disposal of the Bath bulk facility.
Representative J Horace McClure of Bath votes against extending indefinitely the six cent per gallon gas tax, arguing the burden on Maine citizens is too high as employment has fallen. he urges relief and says future legislators may handle the issue.
The Community Center Girls Skating Club hosted a skating party at Mill Pond then danced and had refreshments at the center. About 20 members and guests traveled by bus to skate from seven to nine, returning for snacks of sandwiches cake cookies and fudge served by club members with Bill Milliken supervising.
Howard O. Nash of Edwards street Bath pleaded guilty to operating an automobile while under the influence of liquor before Judge Gardiner R Deering in municipal court Saturday. He paid a $100 fine and $5.15 costs. Nash was arrested by Bath police early Saturday morning. One simple intoxication case cost another Bathman $5 fine and $5.15 costs.
Scientists now report the sun’s energy is stored in atomic matter. Researchers say energy once seen as born from the sun can be accessed from the atom’s heart, confirming long held ideas about energy origins with new findings.
St Marys Cub Pack 53 observed its Blue and Gold program at Hyde Park recreation hall marking Scouting 39th birthday. Adults praised leaders, awarded badges, and announced the next Pack meeting to plan a Bath circus on April 22 with local churches.
Editor cites Bath Independent report on Mr Larrabee’s Good Reasons and argues for separate national and state elections to reflect merit in officers. The writer acknowledges Larrabee’s right to vote with the Jalberites while asserting benefits of distinct election laws.
A quart of milk supplies the full daily calcium and many vitamins for an average man, with 100 percent calcium and 82 percent vitamin G, plus phosphorus 67, protein 49, vitamin A 30, vitamin B1 22, calories 22, vitamin C 19, niacin 6 and iron 3. Milk wastes nothing and equals the energy of about four eggs. Suggested complementary foods include six pounds tomatoes and spinach each, 13 small oranges, three broilers, seven bananas or five pounds raw cabbage.
Jimmy Rollier, a 165 pound voxing champion at Syracuse University, is favored to defend his title this season. The article highlights his current status and expectations for the upcoming season with Syracuse University as the backdrop.
Maine Easter Seals campaign chairmen from across the state gathered at Hyde Memorial Home in Bath to map activities for the 1949 drive. The Pine Tree Society for Crippled Children and Adults funds the Pine Tree Camp and home services, with 350 county and local leaders coordinating seal distribution and fund raising through coin boxes, posters, and community programs. Tea closed the meeting hosted by Mrs. Sumner Sewell and Mrs. Converse Fenn.
Grace Church announces Lenten services with six visiting clergy. Rector Rev. Charles M. Tubbs presents a program including world intercessions, evensong, litany and guest preachers from Bowdoin College, St. Pauls Portland, St Philip's Wiscasset, Church of St Mary the Virgin Falmouth Foreside, Christchurch Gardiner, and St Andrews Newcastle. Holy Week features daily Eucharist, a Maundy Thursday watch, Good Friday com- memoration, and Easter Eve baptisms.
Fred P. Shaw proprietor of Shaws book store Bath was made honorary Chief Strong Beaver of the Hockomock tribe. He received an authentic feathered headdress small bow and arrow wooden tomahawk and beaded ring from Chief Rising Sun. Shaw joined the tribe in January during a New York pow wow celebrating Indians gaining voting rights.
Rockland faces a proposed municipal tax hike of 14 mills contingent on the school budget approval by City Manager Fred D. Farnsworth. The increase would add about $55,000 to this year's figures and does not include $32,000 for School District bonds. The city also incurred roughly $16,000 from a woods fire last fall, pushing the total budget over last year by about $103,000.
Grace Episcopal church will celebrate its 100th anniversary this year with plans prepared by a special committee. The committee includes the rector Charles M. Tubbs senior and junior wardens clerk treasurer and one representative from each church organization. Date for observance to be decided later.
The Maine Health Bureau weekly report for the period ending February 19 records 27 mumps in Bath and one in West Bath, plus eight measles cases in Bath, four in Bowdoinham, and four in West Bath.
Report from the American Legion auxiliary meeting lists winners in three games. Contract winner Rita Durant with second place David Alkazin and low Catherine Whitney. Auction high Marion Pratt and second Miles Hagan with low Lucy Desmond. Whist high Almira Burgon and low Jella Jackson. March 9 next meeting announced with refreshment committee named.
The French trawler departed after hosting crew members who stayed as roomers during their stay in the city. Dezeustre noted the French Supply commission office at Bath Iron Works would likely stay open about two more weeks.
A Bath taxi driver, Herman Cole of Le gard’s cabs, picked up Mr and Mrs Pushard at 176 Middle Street near 3 45 pm and delivered a baby boy en route to Bath Memorial Hospital. The 4 lb 40 oz infant and mother are reported well. first taxi birth in Bath records.
The article recalls Bath in old times with a central church area and a former wharf site where timbers were found. It notes 1853 land descriptions by Thomas D Robinson and rights to water passage over flats. It lists six bridges over a creek among about 50 in Bath, including Water Street over Philbrook's Cove and bridges over Marshall's Creek Trufant's Creek and Harvard's Dock.
The largest crowd of the three nights attended Saturday’s event at Odd Fellows hall as doors opened and the fair closed at midnight. Booths did brisk business and specialty acts pleased attendees. Proceeds aid Morse Senior class trip to Washington, D C, with final tallies pending. Mrs. Joseph Tardif was omitted from last week’s cooked food committee list.
A historical note records the Indian figure used as a cigar sign appearing in England as early as 1617, indicating early tobacco branding practices and cross cultural imagery from that period.
The page presents a cryptoquote puzzle with Across clues ranging from falsehoods to nobleman and Down clues from tree to observed. The quote reveals AXYDLBAAXR decodes to LONGFELLOW, framing the daily cryptogram puzzle feature.
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