Bricker Bills Move To Equalize Inland Waterway Navigation
Senator Bricker and Senator Johnson sponsor a bill to remove an outdated 1940 exception allowing bulk cargoes of up to three commodities to evade regulation. They argue the loophole favors Canadian vessels and harms inland barge operators, urging Congress to correct the omission and strengthen ICC oversight for a unified transport system serving all Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
Senate
Johnson
D., Co
Senate Committee
U. S. Great Lake
Great Lakes
Mississippi
Ohio River
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Miracle of Spring Movers Do the Job Across the Nation
The piece praises long haul movers, noting Alfred Van Bine's Allied company moved 125,000 households in 1953. It highlights the skill of removing possessions with care, turning relocation into a smooth, almost magical process performed by a nationwide family of 660 moving men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Franklin
Richard
Alfred van Bines
Allied
Modern mobility and gun culture in Dante Joone era
The excerpt notes Americans increasingly moved and valued home life, yet Dante Joone still carried a gun. It highlights rising mobility alongside persistent personal protection in a shifting society.
Alaska Hawaii Statehood Debate Echoes in Senate Action
The piece argues for Alaska joining the union alongside Hawaii, citing decades of territorial status and potential economic booms. It notes Senator Henry M. Jackson warns Alaska’s half million square miles are democracy assets, not mere property, and discusses resource potential, private development, and the timing of statehood relative to Hawaii.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Hawaii
Senate
Union
Henry M. Jackson
Washington
Russia
Coure
Republic
Mawaii
Inerior Department
Therould
Man Freed Over Faulty Warrant In Town Court
A 36 year old Lewiston man was discharged when Municipal Court dismissed the charge after defense counsel Harold J Rubin argued the warrant lacked a highway specification. Other defendants faced fines for speeding and intoxication as cases heard in the same session.
Undersea Tech Aims to Boost Fishing Efficiency
Commercial fishermen explore underwater television and movies to monitor seabed conditions and gear in action. British scientists filmed otter trawl operations to prove gear function while Norway develops an electronic echo sounder that can locate distant herring schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Encyclopaedia Britanica
Norway
Sliced eggs on toast with mustard cheese sauce
A simple Sunday supper idea features sliced hard cooked eggs on toast topped with a cheese sauce flavored with mustard and Worcestershire. The recipe yields a quick comforting dish suitable for casual dining.
Continental Oil predicts tense race for motorists’ dollars
In Little Rock Arkansas the salesian manager of Continental Oil Co forecasts a terrific race among competitive service stations for motorists’ dollars. The remark signals price competition and changing market dynamics in local gasoline retail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Continental Oil Co
State Political Rumors and Local Elections Ahead
Rumors swirl about a third candidate in G Morse Jr family politics and talk of Zarl McPhee's possible entry. Bath and Richmond bets loom on Ward 6 council race, county offices, and a busy primary season with June 21 primaries in view. Maine Democrats convene in Lewiston March 26 27 with Harriman and other notables as speakers. Reapportionment plans loom over the Legislature with GOP push and potential fall special session actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
En G. Morse, Jr
Zarl A. McPhee
Richmond
McPhee
Itta M. Thurlow
Bath
Frederick Brown
Harvey C. Rowe
J. Horce McClure
Robert Hale
York
Oxford
Mr. Hale
Cumberland
Robert L. Jones
Biddeford
Ust
Bath City
Maine
Lewiston
Naional Party
U. S
W. Averill Harriman
New York
Dorothy Vrendenburgh
Democratic National Committee
Lewison
Michael J. Kirwan
Ohio
Margaret O'Riordan
Boston
National Executive Committee
Victor Harding
Young Democratic Clubs
Alton Lessard
Democratic Platform Committee
Elm Hotel
Auburn
Richard Dubord
Waterville
Lewiston City Hall
Lucia Cormier
Dole Wins Mile at Oxford Cambridge Track Meet
George F. Dole of Yale and Morse High fame won the mile at the Oxford Cambridge annual track meet in Oxford, clocking 4 15.2 to edge the runner-up by a nose as Oxford claimed a 70 56 victory. Dole earned his Blue, reflecting a top event win and squad membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dole
Oxford
Cambridge
George F. Dole
Louisa Dole
Middle Street
Oxford University
England
Young Dole
Yale
Morse High
Forget-Me-Not Brownies Name Troop 13
Scout troop 13 girls choose the Forget-Me-Not name at Central church meeting. Pamela Hanson led the session with reports from Barbara Haynes and Marie McMann. The group prepared envelopes for the Easter Seal drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church
Pamela Hanson
Barbara Haynes
Marie McMann
Bobolink Brownies
Dike School
Morse High Sophomores Stage St Patrick Program
The sophomore class presented a St Patrick Day program with poems songs and a tumbling and tap routine. Paul Johnson announced the event and Sherry Robin on accompanied. The Ring Committee was named Judy Brown Jane Homan Malcolm Hamilton and Robert Freeman with display sets planned before Thursday vote. The cheerleading tournament raised about 70 and the French club held a business meeting planning a Quebec trip.
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St. Patrick’s Day
Paul Johnson
Jane Homan
Shirley Ketchum
Tim Finnegan
Pat Atwood
Rowe
Galway Bay
Donna Guynn
Danny Boy
Judy Brown
Malcolm Hamilton
Robert Freeman
Quebec
Lisbon Falls Man Piles Up 16 Points
Harold L. Polley, 39, pleaded guilty to reckless driving and leaving the scene of an accident in Municipal Court before Judge Gardiner R. Deering. Each count carried eight points under the state system, totaling 16 points and risking license loss. fines and costs totaled 37 with jail risk if unpaid. A separate Brunswick youth, 16, who pleaded guilty to speeding 50 mph in a 25 mph zone, was placed on file after a stern warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold L. Polley
Gardiner R. Deering
Polley
Brunswick
Deerng
New Policy Allows Enlistment in Chosen Army Branch
M-Sgt. Kershner announces a Washington regulation letting eligible young men enlist in their desired branch. First since 1948, men can join Armor, Artillery, Engineers, Infantry, Adjutant General, Army Medical Service, Chemical, MP, Ordnance, Quartermaster, Signal, Transportation, Airborne unassigned, and Regular Army unassigned. Information available from Kershner in Bath Room 31, Post Office Building, on Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 am to 3 pm.
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Kershner
Army
Air Force
Adjutant General's Office
Washington, D. C
U. S. Army
Armor
Artillery
Corps of Engineers
Infantry
Adjutant General's Corps
Army Medical Service
Chemical Corps
Military Police Corps
Ordnance Corps
Quartermaster Corps
Signal Corps
Transportation Corps
Airborne
Regular Army
M-Sat
Army and
Post
Bath
Health report from Sagadahoc county shows childhood diseases
The Maine Department of Health and Welfare lists for the week ending March 13 in Sagadahoc county Bath with four chickenpox and one mumps. Bowdoin with one chickenpox and three hepatitis infectious. Bowdoinham with three measles cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc County
Maine Department of Health and Welfare
Bath
Bowdoin
Bowdoinham
Coast Guard to mark Hen Island ledge for mariners
Boat owners in the area report the Coast Guard will place a spindle on Hen Island ledge near the mouth of the New Meadows River. A fishermen and boaters petition secured many names requesting a proper navigational mark. The ledge, sizable and submerged at high tide, previously had a post and barrel that storms washed away.
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U.S. Coast Guard
Hen Island
New Meadows River
Onia Pagel
Breakfast Survey Among Freshman Home Economics Class
The freshman home economics students conduct a breakfast survey across home rooms to learn the breakfast habits of a large group as part of nutrition for health studies.
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Econom School
Cheese Grater Guide for Home Use
If you enjoy grating Parmesan or sharp cheddar at home, choose a strong metal grater with sharp teeth. A high quality grater makes fine, uniform shreds and lasts longer under regular use.
Sears Savings and Profit Pension Fund Tops One Stockholder Share
Sears Roebuck and Co employee members hold 26 percent of Sears stock in the Sears Savings and Profit Pension Fund. With over 120,000 members, the fund reports assets exceeding 500 million dollars, including 84 million in employee deposits and a per share value of 62 dollars. The fund, now in its 38th year, was created to reward thrift, share profits, and build retirement reserves.
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Sears Ee Ene Een Ae
Sears
Sears Savings and Profit Pension Fund
Boys Sentenced for Gas Theft in Bath Court
Two Brunswick youths Adelard F Breton Jr 17 and Daniel F Bourgoin 18 were sentenced to 15 days in Kennebec county jail after pleading guilty to larceny of three gallons of gasoline from Earl Burroughs Bath. The court noted prior Police trouble since 1950 and Breton said he would go to military service soon. In a separate case George B Shatz 34 of Brooklyn pleaded guilty to speeding 75 mph in a 45 mph zone on Route 201 at Bowdoin and paid 10 dollar fine plus 7.10 dollars costs.
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Lewiston
Mondahen
Harold J Rubin
Kenneth Rogers
Stat Potice
Rogers
Topsham
Stat
Rubin
Jardiner R. Deering
Ralph A. Young
Portland
Richmond
Philip E. Palmer
Concord
N. H
Paul Powers
Freeport
Nolo Contendre
Bowdoin
Robert R. Rush
Brunswick
Carlton Bridge
Woolwich
Adelard F. Breton, Jr
Daniel F. Bourgoin
Kennebec
Augusta
Gardiner R. Deering
Earl Burroughs
Bath
George M. Carlton, Jr
Breton
George B. Shatz
Brooklyn
N. Y
Bath Police Attend First Aid Course
Twenty Bath police and fire department members joined the Red Cross led first aid course at Central Fire Station starting last Tuesday. Instructor William Hansen of Brunswick leads the 11 week program with sessions every Tuesday night. Attendees include Police Chief Frank Moriarty and officers Avery DeCapua DeCapua etc.
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Bath
American Red Cross
Central Fire Station
William Hansen
Brunswick
Central Station
Frank L. Moriarty
Paul Avery
James DeCapua
Benjamin Fitzgerald
Merle Niles
Charles Pelletier
Robert Sholling
Arthur Tainter
Robert Wagner
Richard Frates
H. E. Cooke, Jr
C. C. Dutton, Jr
William Dutton
John Hinds
Samuel Lakin
Walter Longley
Willard McCabe
Fred Pecci
Newell Swain
Charles Swearingen
Teen Age Dance at Huse School Draws Attendees
The monthly Teen Age dance at the Huse school Friday night drew a well attended crowd. St Patrick's day decorations set the scene with Coombs' orchestra providing music. Refreshments were served at intermission and both patrons and their escorts were present. Parents were urged to attend future events.
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Huse
Coombs
Orchestra
Earl L. Wade
Eugene G. Hart
Benjamin Sapp
Mro
Shymar Poole
Ceramic tile tip for kitchen range upkeep
A ceramic tile placed near the range helps hold tasting and stirring spoons, saving counters and protecting the enamel surface from mess. It offers a simple, practical counter space accessory for quick cleanups and easier kitchen maintenance.
Milk Inspection Report For January Local Area
Milk sample results for January compiled by Senethee Olen Basine AWVOLVE and nearby area officials. Report notes supplement data from local inspectors and dairy suppliers, highlighting sample collection, quality metrics, and compliance status for the month.
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Senethee Olen
Colleen Owen Hosts Fifth Birthday Amid Swastika Spying
Colleen Owen, daughter of Mr and Mrs William W Owen of Bath, celebrated her fifth birthday at her grandparents home on Oak Street with spring decorations and a miniature circus on the serving table. Guests received candy favors as Helen Follett assisted, while police investigate recent swastika as well as Nazi flag incidents around Bath.
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Colleen Owen
William W. Owen
Bath
Col
Henry Owen
Oak Street
Sach
Owen
Marlene Smith
Ity Wilson
Joan Ar‘enault
Jean Orr
Colleen
Una MacKinnon
Helen Follett
Mrs. Owen
Guilt Found In Driving Under Influence Case
Kenneth M. Roundy of West Bath was found guilty of driving under the influence on Route 127 at W March 13. Judge Gardiner presided. Roundy was fined 100 dollars with 20.74 dollars in costs and provided 300 sureties for a June Sagadahoc Superior Court appearance after appealing the ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beudge Gardiner
Wal
Kenneth M. Roundy
West Bath
Lynn Bussey
Bath
Bain
Sagadahoc
Death by own action at Sengakuji Temple in Tokyo
A startled priest restrained a despondent man about to commit hara-kiri at the grave of the 47 Samurai who killed for their lord in 1702. The man, planning a new business with 1. Staal, spent all he had in Tokyo. The temple honors the samurai code and their bloody end.
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Tokyo
Sengakuji
Staal
Japan
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Dante Joone
Cross
G. O. Ptate
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Aroostook
Bangor
James L. Reid
Resolutions Committee
Kenneth C. M. Sills
Bowdoin College
Governor Cross
English University
Morse
Lisbon Falls
Health Report
Sears, Roebuck & CO
Bath Police
H. P. Simpson
Harold Wing
Oakhurst
City Hall
City
Ike
Petty Princ
New Hampshire
Bashan
Babyl
Land¢var
France
Axydlbrake &Longfellow
UBS
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RKOP
Xqzryv
Coleridge
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