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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1953
Page
2
The United Auto Workers press for changing General Motors contract to sever the cost-of-living escalator, arguing steel costs and steel prices drive general pay. Industry-wide price rises depend on steel costs, with little chance of broad raises if Fair Labor standards hold. Potential for another major steel strike remains, even as negotiations await outcomes.
A history of rising federal takes is cited with 29 cents out of every dollar in national income. Experts warn this is beyond sustainable levels, while roads and services crave funds. The remedy urged is returning taxation powers to state and local governments, so taxpayers can oversee spending.
Head of federal agencies cut hundreds of millions from departmental budgets as a step toward a balanced budget and tax reduction. Congress uncovered waste in defense and other spending, arguing savings can improve the economy without weakening defenses.
A New York management firm reviewed 100 companies across 14 industries and found executives were added 46 percent faster and left 29 percent faster than in 1938 42. Reasons for leaving included bigger jobs, better futures, higher pay, or conflicts with old bosses. Some were laid off. Expansion, retirements, and deaths explain much of the shift, leaving room for job seekers to find a seat in the shuffle.
The text notes a viewpoint that during the first four months of the year most people effectively work for government as the nation's total 1953 tax bill looms. It frames taxation as a state duty and hints at growing fiscal pressure on citizens.
The speaker urges readers to consider whether economical government and eventual tax reduction align with their own interests, prompting reflection on wages rents interest and dividends earned from January 1 to April 22. It frames tax policy as a personal financial concern and invites individual assessment.
Several committees are named by Chairman Stanley R. Hunter to study city problems this municipal year. Members include councilors Eastham Guild Jr and Archibald Main Jr plus others, with attendance from the Board of Education and city officials.
Charles street resident John C. Hart was bound over to Sagadahoc Superior Court for the June term after a two day municipal hearing. Hart pleaded innocent to arson for allegedly setting fire to his home at 10 Charles street last Saturday with damage estimated at $1,000. Hart posted $3,000 sureties for his appearance. In other Bath cases Judge Gardiner R. Deering noted a 56 year old Portland man pled guilty to drunken driving on Vine street May 6 and was fined $150 plus $4.70 costs or three months in jail. Albert P. Sanford, 48, of Middle street, also pled guilty to drunken driving and was fined $100 and $5.15 costs with two months probation. Patrolman Benjamin Fitzgerald was the complainant. Harrison K. Dutton, 24, of Woolwich, pled guilty to overtime parking on Washington street May 5 and paid $4.70 costs.
Mrs Russell Pearson was guest of honor at a stork shower Monday evening hosted by Mrs Royden Haines Jr at her North Bath home. Refreshments and social hour followed gift opening with attendees from Bath and North Bath including Mrs Sadie Fogg Miss Margaret Rooke and others. Topsham guests Barbara MacDougall Beverly Joyce and Irving Joyce also attended.
Mr and Mrs Ambrose Curran of Blind Crossing hosted recent guests daughter Beverly Curran who works for George F Blake Co Worcester Mass and Paul Martiros of Worcester
Bath City Council resolved a dispute over fishing at Whiskeag Bridge with a ruling that no restrictions apply. Councilman Ronald Oulton said everyone has the right to fish the bridge and that the alewife fishway on the creek has been altered to reduce flooding after complaints.
City Manager Nathan C. White authorized bids for a new fire truck to replace Engine 4 at Central Fire Station. The 750 GPM, 200 HP semi-cab pumper will carry 1600 ft of 2.5 inch hose, 200 ft booster line, a 150 gal booster tank, and serve as reserve if needed. Bids open May 29 in the City Manager's office.
City council discussed hiring a Bath man as clerk of the works for the planned junior high school. The role ensures contract specs are followed and protects city and architect interests, pending approval of both parties. Councilman Philip H. Oliver favored a local candidate if qualified.
More than 100 members attended the annual dinner of the Bath Iron Works Recreation Association's Bowling League in the I. O. O. F. hall on Washington street Friday evening. A punch bowl preceded the dinner, then awards were given to the winning team and individuals by Frank Given. The eveing concluded with dancing. Miss Natalie Fowle, a Mitchell school teacher, returned to duties Monday for her parents Rev. and Mrs. F. Fowle of Boothbay Harbor.
Miss Sue Stover a Fisher Junior College student in Boston spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Rexford B Stover of 254 Front street.
Daniel W. Ervine a 26 year old Brunswick man remains hospitalized with neck and back injuries after a Liberty Bottling Co beverage truck overturned on Old Bath Brunswick road near the West Bath line. Companion Doris Mazeiko of Bath is also hospitalized with facial and head lacerations and a back injury. Police investigate multiple incidents possibly linked to Ervine including a collision with Dr. William A. Chasse on Maine Street and a confirmation of a red truck matching Ervine’s description hitting another car.
Stephen White son of Mr and Mrs Everett White of 217 High street was feted Wednesday from three to five, celebrating his seventh birthday. Guests included Peter Upham Johnnie Marks Jr Warren Plant Kenny Delano Lawrence Snipe Wayne Bailey and others. Prizes were awarded for games such as pinning the tail on the donkey and milk bottle clothespins.
Tubbs historian Mrs. Norman Howard and librarian Mrs. Merle C. Niles opened the meeting. Guests Mrs. Millward Patton and Miss Erma Farrar spoke on the Continental Congress in Washington, noting individual responsibility as the keynote. Mrs. Haggett became regent, receiving the gavel from retiring regent Mrs. Niles. Announced is the May 16 C A R conference in Bath with Elizabeth Lawrence Society hosting.
For the week ending May 2 the Health and Welfare department lists Bath with two German measles cases, one measles case, and one strep throat case. A burglar alarm is installed on the Stone of Scone, part of the British coronation chair.
The Bath city council debates authority over the recreation director and proposes a separate advisory commission. They approve a personnel change to allow a nonpartisan board, consider sewer cost relief for Tarbox Hill property owners, and plan vacancies on the Recreation Commission with a special meeting set. State aid funds will surface Front Street paving, and offices will switch to Saturday closings through Labor Day. Armed Forces Day plans involve Bath police support and a local chairman.
The April 1953 city report details Police activity with 53 arrests, 301 complaints, 17 motor vehicle accidents and parking fines of $49.50. staffing gaps bridged by interim officers. Fire department logged 25 alarms, with a May 3 demonstration with Bath Iron Works. apparatus inspections occurred April 17. Cemeteries gained summer staff. 15 burials and 16 removals completed. grounds work underway at Kelley Field. Highway and Sewer relayed 70 feet of 25 inch sewer on Rose Street, with 344 catch basins cleaned. Lincoln Street walk laid. Diamond Spring bridge rebuilt. Gahan's bridge sewer partially covered. Parking meters yielded $967.74, up from $688.73 last year. Public Welfare aided 34 cases, 61 people in relief, with full 100 percent work hours. Health reported communicable diseases including German measles, measles, chickenpox, infectious hepatitis, and paratyphoid fever. 50 victuallers license renewals approved. 44 cases investigated and 38 inspections. Disposal area used 103 hours for daze operations and 68 hours remained.
Stowell Uniform Co of Boston bids about 900 for police uniforms. American Bitumuls Co of East Providence bids about 8500 for cutback and emulsified asphalt materials at 0.1387 per gallon, down 0.003. Koppa Co of Boston bids about 2000 for road tar at 0.1975 per gallon, up 0.005. Socony-Vacuum Oil Co bids about 5000 worth of gasoline at 0.1969 per gallon, down 0.0016. A L Berry Oil Co of Bath bids about 450 for motor oils at 0.56 per gallon, fifth of seven bids but lowest oils bid. Aero Survey Corp of Philadelphia bids 10000 for photographic and topographic work.
Real estate transfers recently recorded in Sagadahoc County include numerous parcels and buildings across Bath Bowdoin and other towns. Notable transfers involve Stafford to Talbot Gannon to Chaput Colby Oliver to Lovejoy Piper Burgess to Albertson Motors Stewart to Pratt Morse to Patton Wing to Mank Fogg to Wyman Peters to Dalton Donnell to Donnell Williams to Purington Wilson to Gould and other pairs.
A damag ed OCR lists numerous property transfers across towns including North Anson Topsham Woolwich and West Bath. Names such as Harold Lewis Stephen Kage Herman Whittam Bertha Gibbs V. K. Poushental and Georgia Perkins appear alongside transfers to The State of Maine Plympton Kent and the National Bank of Gardiner.
Police investigate reports of parties using grave markers at Oak Grove as targets for .22 rifles. If caught, offenders face full penalties. Many stones honor loved ones at considerable expense, and the act is condemned as unacceptable vandalism.
A dense list of crossword clues covering across and down entries from high pitched flute to cryptic notes and Roman numerals, with several themed hints about instruments, animals, and places. The puzzle includes a cryptic line about angels and a byline credit block.
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