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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1954
Page
2
The article argues that high fixed price supports fuel farm surpluses in wheat cotton and other commodities piling up in storage and increasing government costs. It suggests flexible price supports as a superior approach to curb surpluses while balancing farmer and consumer interests.
A study by the independent CIT Financial Corp cites Maine 1952 traffic losses at 13.015 million, with road spending 18.056 million. Losses include property damage and medical costs, plus wages and overhead. National Safety Council cites 35 injuries per death and 225 noninjury crashes.
The piece argues that voluntary health insurance expanded dramatically from near zero in the 1930s to widespread hospital coverage today. It notes that hospital insurance now covers a large share of the population, with figures showing substantial penetration.
A historical account notes that about 36,000 and 100 carry medical insurance with many Americans holding multiple policies. It states roughly one in ten Americans have some form of insurance against medical costs and that health insurance expansion has been entirely voluntary without government compulsion.
Morse High’s Friday assembly featured class part announcements by Principal Farnham with Arthur Mayo as announcer. Students from Girls Athletic Association showcased a basketball game, cheerleaders performed, and soloists performed songs. Anne Singer earned third at a Colby College contest with an original essay. Home Economics staged a fashion show for parents, with cupcakes and punch. The Freshmen sponsor a paper drive. contact Jean Fleming or Diane Longley. Juniors report a $141 profit from the Light Bulb Sale. Freshmen also excelled in coatrooms at home basketball games.
Campaign leaders report Sagadahoc County raised 8605.70 this year, up from 7163.31 last year, with per capita figures of 41.15 and 36.41 based on 1950 census. Campaign Chairman Rodney H Brooke credits volunteers for the strong showing and thanks the community.
William E Fletcher Jr was elected commander of Dyer Flaherty Post V F W at the recent meeting. Collette Flint becomes senior vice commander and Nelson Brown junior vice commander. Installation set for April first. A district meeting at the Post home Sunday will elect a new district quartermaster to replace Elmer E Moore who died. The Post continues Saturday night dances for veterans at Togus.
A reader from Bath questions why rat poison is placed where pets can reach it. She notes numerous stray cats and dogs suffer if they eat poisoned food and urges placing poison inaccessible to animals.
Helland E. Boynton was elected worshipful master of Polar Star Lodge No. 114 Masons at the annual meeting on March 10. Other officers named include Kenne L. Wood senior warden Edwin Furber junior warden Herbert L. Anderson Jr treasurer George E. Boynton secretary Harrison K. Dutton senior deacon Kenneth Ladd junior deacon Ernest Freeman member of the House Committee William Boyce proxy to Grand. A semi public installation is set for March 24.
Sagadahoc Republicans lay ground for strong campaigns in Bath and area with incumbent figures Caverly LePage Couture and Fenn facing a crowded field. Democrats eyed for 1954-55 races led by Edwin Pert and Harry Cooke. Bellwether bets on court appointments and Bangor convention logistics fuel local chatter.
A 42 year old Bath taxi driver Kenneth Rondi escaped serious injury when the cab left Route 127 in Woolwich near Day's Ferry, overturned after glancing off a tree. Rondi, alone, was en route to Bath from Gardiner. the car was demolished with the roof flattened.
Maine Health and Welfare weekly report lists chickenpox eight cases and mumps nine across Sagadahoc. Bowdoin shows three hepatitis infectious cases, two measles, mumps. Richmond reports chickenpox one, measles one, mumps four. West Bath records chickenpox one and mumps one.
Troop 13 met at Central church parish house with leaders Mrs Linwood Haynes and Mrs Donald Wilson. The session opened with games and the afternoon featured pussywillow coloring with chalk. Girls were asked to suggest a troop name for the next meeting.
Mrs Edward McGuiggan of 69 Middle Street will travel to Evanston Illinois later this month as a delegate of the local sorority to attend the annual workshop of Iota Sigma.
The Morse High School junior class and Lions Club held a joint meeting at Sedgwick. They report $141 from the electric light bulb drive and 69 bags sold at $2 each. Guest speaker Robert Dow of Maine Sea and Shore Fisheries discussed clams and quahogs with slides.
The Bath Municipal Court session, led by Recorder Arthur D. Dolloff, disposed of numerous clam digging cases from the Kennebec River closed area and Georgetown. Defendants paid court costs, with some cases filed on payment, and warnings issued for future offenses.
Bobcats are noted to have reached weights as high as 50 pounds in the ongoing study at Bingham.
Round two of the city budget hearing drew about 65 spectators at City Hall as the council weighs school and department requests. Key figures include City Manager Nathan C. White and School Board Chair John M. Conley Jr, with debate over extra teachers, driver training, and vehicle tires. State Trooper Herman Boudreau and Rotary club representatives voiced support for programs while city leaders hint at final budget decisions next week.
Announced honors highlight Dirigo Girls State attendees and future education plans. Miss Ledyard, first honor essayist, selected for D A R Good Citizenship award, Dirigo Girls State alum, Rain bow past officer, and leader in National Honor Society. Miss McDougall, second honor essayist, presides over Future Business Leaders of America chapter and is a four year Latin student.
The page notes senior leaders such as Frank Young who has served as class president for four years and will deliver the class oration. It highlights McDougall deciding to pursue nurse training at Mercy Hospital next fall and Elizabeth Young's achievements as an Optional Honor Society student and Leader Corps member.
Warren E. Sonny Mooney former Morse High star flies to Lake Wales Fla to join the Kansas City Blues in the American Association for spring training. The 18 year old Bath native and Morse graduate last year played as catcher for the Yankees farm club in Norfolk Virginia in Class B helping that team win the league title and playoffs. Mooney recently signed another Class B contract but was invited by Kansas City to compete for a Triple A move. The Blues are a proud Yankees farm team.
February sewing report by Chairman Courtney Stover notes gowns two bolts of 54 inch unbleached sheeting toweling donations from Mrs Doyle Mrs Jackson and Mrs Douglas plus four hours by a worker. It lists 4 double drapes 13 male T binders 52 OR towels 31 baby bands 36 glove cases 67 diapers 26 14 inch surgical covers 12 8 inch covers and 5 36 inch solar covers totaling 246 attic hours.
A fragment notes King Jr son of Everett A enlisting in the United States Marine Corps and undergoing boot training at Parris Island after working for Lucas Tree Experts in Bath. It adds a reference that U.S. fur farms produced about 2 percent of a 1965 mink output.
A brief guide explains one letter substitution in a cryptoquote puzzle. It shows how A maps to L and X maps to O among others, with the hint that single letters apostrophes and word lengths help. It notes daily different code letters and outlines solving steps.
A brief note distributed by King Features Syndicate signals a poetical line about zeal and affection, presenting a fragmentary verse fragment in syndicate distribution. The wording hints at a literary or dramatic context rather than a news item.
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