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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1945
Page
2
A column argues postwar danger from atom bombs and the need to think beyond fighting. It notes a New Hampshire meeting of eminent citizens urging world government with enforcement powers, but warns Americans resist ceding sovereignty and face a moral choice to think or die.
A medical authority argues against all-inclusive compulsory health insurance warning that insurance should cover calamities not minor illnesses. The piece in the Saturday Evening Post says coverage for serious illness is essential while trivial costs should not derail protection. It cautions that rushing to universal socialized medicine could be costly and ineffective.
The article notes rising questions in Washington about whether President Truman and Labor Secretary Schnellenbach lean left. It argues a showdown looms as the American people form judgment, with a proposal for a permanent board to coordinate policies among the President, Cabinet, and Congress.
The piece argues the United States cannot solve issues through partisan proposals from Democrats or Republicans. It urges old-fashioned nonpartisan common sense as essential while noting strikes and rumors in key industries. Strike leaders are using political influence to gain civilian advantage.
The piece notes labor and management must settle differences without politics. Secretary of War Stimson has resigned, described by a Washington editor as the administration's greatest source of wisdom withdrawn. Stimson, 78, previously served as Taft’s Secretary of War, Philippines governor general, and Hoover Secretary of State.
Capt. Smith reports life with the 35th Infantry in a distant posting. He describes quarters, meals, barter economies, and the plan to set up a 40 bed hospital with nine doctors for about 2,000 men. His notes include personal purchases and hopes of early homecoming to Bath.
The council votes 1460 in costs for USO support and outlines director pay needs and trial operation to gauge demand for a recreation center. Financial help from the National USO is anticipated. skating ponds receive 240 total from city and grounds funds. The finance committee schedules a two month trial and budget planning for 1946. Ladies Aid of Winter Street Church meets Friday at 2 PM with five hostesses.
A lengthy Bath area roster lists Lieut James Voorhees and family visiting from Bedford Street after his return from Antwerp Belgium, along with Lt. John Reevy USNR and others, detailing transfers, discharges, medals, and homecomings from Bath Iron Works to San Diego and Tokyo Bay. Several families host servicemen on leave as officers receive new assignments and commendations.
Mrs. Oscar Wright hosts a silver wedding celebration with guests including Mr. and Mrs. George Wright Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Haskins Mr. and Mrs. Neil Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Shea Mrs. Charles A. Corliss Mr. and Mrs. Frank Durant Miss Hilton and Miss Black.
The city Recreation Commission meets at 5 30 with the USO operating committee to outline organization and planning for a recreation center at the USO hall. Funding was approved by the city council on Monday for a joint city USO operation through Feb 1 next year.
Bath’s city marshal Kingsbury said he is available 24 hours a day to assist the public. He urged residents to reach him at home on 561-R or at police headquarters whenever help is needed.
A son was born Wednesday morning at Bath Memorial hospital to Mr and Mrs Edward R Cox of Bluff road. Mr Cox is a photographer at the Douglas Studio. A daughter was born Wednesday morning to Mr and Mrs Clifton Hunt of 593 Middle street at the Memorial hospital.
Morse High School prepares for the 1945 46 basketball season indoors after football’s end. Coach Duncan Farrell leads a 15 man varsity group with veterans Burgess Canacaris Young Ouellette and Trafton from last year plus strong JV options like Holmson Irish Gilmore and Farnham. Opening games: December 4 against Alumni, then a December 7 visit from Thomaston led by six footers Maxcy.
The Cosmopolitan Club hosts a Christmas sale and chicken pie supper at the club rooms Saturday afternoon and evening. Sale opens at two o clock with mystery, novelties and white elephant tables. Tickets available from a long list of committee and ticket helpers.
Area motorists see production built 1946 Pontiacs before national release as 3,000 dealers prepare shipments. D A Bathrick, Pontiac official, credits local prestige for early exhibition while Harold P Small, local dealer, receives one car. The preview highlights road-hugging styling, Silver Streak front, redesigned grille, relocated parking lamps and stronger bumpers.
The 2200 ton destroyer USS Fiske was placed in commission at Boston Navy Yard on a Wednesday afternoon. Rear Admiral Felix Gygax presided, with Commander C H Smith in charge and Lt Commander D M Sharer as executive officer. Other key officers include L H Sell Gunnery Officer A J Moorman Communications Officer R W Neimeyer Engineering Officer C E Kelsey and L H Wagner Supply Officer. The Fiske was launched from Bath Iron Works on September 8.
Miss Marilyn E. Hart of Park Street Worcester Massachusetts has been accepted into the Kappa Omicron Kappa Sorority at Becker Junior College Worcester. She is a freshman registered in the medical secretarial course and resides at Maple Alley.
Dike Center Sout Dike led by MacDonald and Stover won 17 3 over Center South Gaudet scored the lone points for Center South. North Week s Street defeated North End 42 13 behind Hart 12 and Seavey 8. Huse Mitchell Central beat South End 18 8 led by Kocha and Boucher with Coffill Muney and Babine scoring for the losers.
The YMCA Sports Parade brought Huse school from ninth to fifth place aided by sixth graders Arwen Boucher and Henry Albert. South and Center overhauled North Grammar for second while Central Grammar Eight and Central Grammar split the main events. Top scorers included Richard Armes and Dennis Gaudet with ten to thirty points.
Police linked a 1939 Dodge stolen from Walter E. Moody Gardiner Iron Works employee to the Just-Rite Tailor Shop fire on Center street. Moody said the car was left in the First National store rear lot between 7 p m and midnight. Local and State police search ongoing. Inspector Moriarty and a patrolman found no sign of attempted burglary at the Center street store.
Crossword clues cover across and down entries with God of pleasure to thrice and more. Cryptoquote reads ALL SEEMED WELL PLEASED ALL SEEMED BUT WERE NOT ALL Milton attributed.
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