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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1941
Page
2
A survey by Economics Statistics Inc. finds 87 percent of experts view state port of entry laws truck licenses and state use taxes as trade barriers. They argue such levies raise costs amid defense spending and rising prices, hindering a distribution system needed for national prosperity.
The piece urges caution about winter cycling on snowy and icy streets. It notes cyclists, sometimes with a second rider, risk slipping into vehicles and calls for parental judgment to bar riding and two-up per bike while snow remains.
Local discussion centers on building an underpass and new approach to the Kennebec bridge to remove traffic dangers now. Citizens urge the State Highway Commission to survey the situation and act promptly to eliminate hazards.
Morse High hosts a radio address by Admiral Robert urging national defense as essential to civilization. The Bath Schools Orchestra opens, Elizabeth Williams performs, a history quiz follows, and the 50-voice Glee Club closes with selections. The event, directed by Maine Education officials, reflects local leadership and civic education.
William B. Temple leads the mayor’s appointment of 228 constables including Harry W Thebeau Joseph Thibodeau Edward P. Thomas and several others. Serving constables listed include Joseph A Butler William E. McLaughlin Walter L Whitney Harold P. Small Donald D. Young and Waldo R Weston.
During the winter Lucien Therrien of Lewiston, a W P A road worker at 73 Lincoln Street, carved a hand made ship model. The craft measures 14 inches long 8 inches high and 7 inches wide and carries 16 guns one movable 14 planes and 20 bullets. He fashioned a marine flag from paper after buying a national flag.
A weekly column explains the bill process from introduction to law using a proposed Eugenics measure as example. It outlines a three member state board to review cases of defectives and possible sterilization, plus 30 legislative steps from drafting to final passage.
The article recalls the draft era as Selective Service Boards prepare men for a year of training to defend democracy. Acting City Marshal Joseph A. McLaughlin is ill at home, while John Belanger Jr. and Elihu Fullerton spent the weekend in Boston.
The report notes Mayor Rogers is inaugurated and that a bill related to the city is under consideration by a committee. It records warm reception from the committee and courteous regard, though no concrete developments have yet materialized.
The board convened Tuesday afternoon at 4 30. Albert S. Noyes joins to succeed Allan Spear who served two terms. Other members are Selwyn H Towne Jr Arthur J Dunton Edwin R Andrews and Mayor Rogers ex officio.
The Cosmo Club held its annual meeting with Juniors reorganizing toward intellectual endeavor social fellowship and civic improvement. Members chose a goal to raise funds for a new social hall to serve the club and community.
Charles Pearce of Bath Iron Works Corp. outlined his shipbuilding career from an English yard to his current position. He was introduced by Marius H. Page. Supper was by Alex Mac Donald, Gardiner R. Deering and Edward Cummings. Next meeting March 25. program by Frank Givin and supper committee of Noyes Guptil Tobey and Lord.
Ralph Jewett of Arrowsic, noted gunner, spotted a flock of nearly 100 wild geese flying northeast last week, signaling an early arrival of spring.
Mrs. Clarence W. Morse and her sister Miss Clare Coombs of Bath have been visiting Mrs. Claude S. Gillette and Capt. Gillette U.S.N. at their Pearl Harbor home and are staying in a Honolulu hotel awaiting their sail home in about a fortnight.
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