Cold War Complex Deepens Across Europe and Russia
The piece argues that postwar Europe and England face scarcity and dependence even as the United States shows strength. It notes Russia’s shift to trade pacts and ruble diplomacy, linking economic strategy to security as war strategy evolves beyond military force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Miss Thompson
United States
Europe
Russia
Europe, and Western Europe
Japan
Western Europe
Kremlin
Bank president calls taxation to teach public cost
James A. Shelton of Security-First National Bank of Los Angeles argues that modest earners should learn government costs through taxation. He says the rich are already strained by inheritance and gift taxes, and that current policy harms wealth accumulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Shelton
Security-First National Bank of
Los Angeles
Tax Increases Hit Home With Higher Income and Excise Taxes
The new tax bill, effective November 1, raises the under $5,000 income bracket by 11 percent and hikes excise taxes on items from automobiles to cigarettes. The article argues the average worker bears the burden, reflecting government costs in taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelton
Farmers and Candidates Rate Truman Vote Support
Country Gentleman magazine reports a spot check among farmers and farm women. Only 21.3 percent would vote for President Truman if running again, 71.4 percent would not, and 7.3 percent were undecided. Field correspondents in 23 states carried out the survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Truman
Country Gentleman Magazine
National Farm Magazine
Magazine
Winter Street Church aims 100 percent Lunar Sunday drive
About 100 men from the Winter Street Congregational parish met for a second preparatory meeting led by Rev. Dr. Orville Lozier. He outlined missions funding shares for Maine and international work while detailing a 50 two man visiting teams plan to cover every home between two and six in a loyalty Sunday effort ending with church reports at eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street
Orville Lozier
Congregational Christian Conference of Maine
Lozier
Congregational Christian Conferences
Maine
American Board
Home Board
America
Korea
Kansas
India
Council of Social Actions
United States
Ladies Aid
Boy Scouts
Ladies Auxiliary
Explorer Scouts
Small Patrol Craft to Arrive at Bath December 11
The U S P C S 1426 small patrol craft will reach Bath December 11 at 4 p m. Lt Cameron Sevier and Lt jg Robert Thompson will command a 40 man crew, mostly Naval Reservists from the First Naval District. After an overnight stay the ship departs December 12 at 8 a m for Boston to train naval reserve personnel. Sevier is from Gadsden Alabama and Thompson from Lee Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Naval District
Lewiston Women Plead Guilty In In toxication Case
Two young Lewiston women pleaded guilty to in toxication in Municipal Court before Recorder John W. Quarrington on Saturday morning. They were arrested early Saturday on Center Street. Each paid fines of 5.15 and 4.70 dollars. Patrolman Edward Newell was the complainant. Sarah Libby Silverman has returned to Emerson College Boston after visiting her parents on Oak Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
John W. Quarrington
Center Street
Edward Newell
Sarah Libby Silverman
Emerson College
Boston
Louis M. Silverman
Oak Street
What Is a Politician and a Political Scene
A Maine column critiques definitions of politicians and urges greater political participation. It recounts Lewiston writer Larry Lemieux on public service, notes Leroy Hussey’s appearance at a Woolwich PTA with a box of matchbooks, and discusses Republican keynote choices between Taft and Eisenhower amid state committee pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Webster
Post Office
Webee
Larry Lemieux
Lewiston Journal
Bath Lions Club
Larry
Leroy Hussey
Augusta
Woolwich
Mr. Hussey
Roy
Hussey
Council
Republican State Committee
Bangor
Taft
Eisenhower
Committee of Two
Maine
Correction on Saga dahoc sheriff nomination brag of deputy length
In last week’s column we mischaracterized Sheriff Loring Small as having 15 years experience as deputy sheriff. Small, a candidate for nomination in June, told us on the street the other day that
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Sagadahoc
Loring Small
Loring
Uson
Republicans to Split in Maine Primaries Clash
The Maine Republican party faces an unusual split with potential Taft Eisenhower clash for the presidency and two strong gubernatorial contenders from the same city. Despite internal disagreements Maine will likely have a Republican governor in September, while nationwide lines may differ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Taft
Eisenhower
Coast wardens hold monthly meeting in City Hall
District Two Sea and Shore Fisheries warden squad met in City Hall Friday to review laws rules and complaints. War ren Hume Boothbay Harbor district supervisor led the session with wardens Thurlow Farmer East Boothbay Daniel Davis Boothbay Harbor John L Stevens Friendship Swansea G Burns Bath and James W Thurston of Orrs Island in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea and Shore Fisheries Department
City Hall
Warren Hume
Boothbay Harbor
Othe
Captain Thurlow Farmer
East Boothbay
Daniel Davis
John L. Stevens
Friendship
Swansea G. Burns
Bath
James W. Thurston
Orr’s Island
Methuen man fined $200 for reckless driving
Edward Heman, 34, Methuen Mass pleaded guilty to reckless driving in Municipal Court before Judge Gardiner R Deering. He was arrested on Commercial street by Patrolman Edward Newell and paid a $200 fine plus $4.70 in court costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Heman
Methuen
Mass
Gardiner R. Deering
Heman
Commercial Street
Edward Newell
Newell
Neu Beddenstedt’s Curious Coal Boom Story
In Neu Beddenstedt Germany a village of 2402 people touts a grand plan: a school for 449 children costing 309000 dollars, a luxury community building with a restaurant bowling alley and teams’ sleeping rooms, a 6188 dollar fire truck never used, and new concrete streets and flats destined to attract miners with barren soil. The piece frames the town’s claim of a glamorous future against its modest present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neu Buedderstedt
Germany
Neu Beddenstedt
First FM Radio Patent Issued in 1902
The article notes the first patent on FM type radio transmission was issued in 1902 but points out the method did not enter general broadcasting use until later, highlighting the slow adoption of FM transmission.
Phosphorus and calcium key for bone and teeth growth
Phosphorus and calcium are essential nutrients for healthy bone and tooth development. They support mineralization and skeletal growth in humans across lifespan.
Morse High notes end of season party and club activities
Morse High held a season ending party with players, cheerleaders and guests. Events included a relay where girls swapped into boys football uniforms, three legged basketball, floor hockey and Bowdoin Colby game films. Coach Frink received a gift as next year’s co-captains were chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaders
Morse High
Bowdoin- Colby
Robert Frink
Billy Bruce
Brad Stover
Gould Academy
Funk & Wagnalls
Kirk Roberts
Paris
Queen
Sue Stover
Clara Hanscom
Audrey Durant
Barbara Urquehart
Callie McKay
Connie Kerwin
Janey Whitehurst
Margie Hanscom
Leon
Round Up Cattle at Camp Stewart
The Independent reports a cattle round up at Camp Stewart Georgia where Bath boys stationed after leaving Battery B keep Sgt Charles Wilson and his collie Man busy daily. Open range law allows cattle to roam and invade lawns at the camp prompting frequent drives to move livestock away from garden spots. They ride a jeep with Man leaping from the vehicle to herd cattle as Wilson marshals the herd to greener areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Independent
Camp Stewart
Bath
Battery B
Charles Wilson
Sgt. Wilson
Wilson
Budget Sunday at Wesley Church
Wesley Church observed Budget Sunday launching the Every Member Canvass for the 1952 church budget. Rev. Dr. C. Clifford Sargent urged loyalty to Christ and church and emphasized pledges of prayers presence gifts and services to support the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Church
C. Clifford Sargent
Christ
Sargent
All Star Volleyball Team Beats Faculty in Intramural Match
Morse High School faculty lost to an All Star team of students in a volleyball event. The All Stars, led by captains Lucille Le Capt and Jean Hunt, defeated the faculty 10 to 0 in a show of skill. The same All Star lineup then faced a boys team in two games with scores of 23 to 9 and 19 to 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High School
Lucille le Capt
Jean Hunt
Joan Safford
Annie Kerwin
Beverly Ring
Joyce Stover
Carol Quimby
Jackie Staples
Debbie Caton
Nd Smart
Ellen James
Shirley E
David Alkazin
Miriam Harmon
Robert Frink
Barbara Benson
Linwood Abbott
Adena Smith
Elaine Ault
William Carmichael
Phyllis Wright
Billy Bruce
James Beck
John Callan
Lloyd Coombs
Billy Fogg
Rodney Sirois
Jackie Oliver
Bruce Baker
Roger Grace
Jackie Small
Stewart Kocha
Carroll Denbow
Five Bath Teens Seized Over Road Sign Hoard
Five Bath area youths were caught with more than two dozen road signs stolen from the Boothbay region. State Trooper Powers stopped the car, escorted the boys to the Woolwich station, and ordered them to return after school to reinstall the signs. Authorities plan a reprimand to discourage further sign collecting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Boothbay
Frank W. Powers
Wiscasset
Woolwich
Highway Officials Meet in Chicago
Administrative officers from state highway departments gather in Chicago for a two day meeting of the Committee on Administration to adopt a policy on federal aid highway legislation. John C. Burnham will report from Maine as the group aims to influence congress when it reconvenes in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Committee On
American Association of State Highway Officials
Congress
John C. Burnham
State Highway Commission
Maine
Congress of
United States
Bath Fire Department Welcomes Mack Pumper Engine 2
The Bath fire department tested its new Mack pumper designated Engine 2. A Saturday blaze at the city dump was extinguished by the booster line. On Sunday a chimney fire at 10 Crescent Street was put out with the same line.
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Bath
Crescent Street
Youth Fellowship Enjoys Evening at Wesley Church
The Youth Fellowship of Wesley Church met Friday evening for food and fellowship. A six o'clock buffet supper was followed by singing and games including badminton table tennis and shuffleboard.
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Wesley Church
Historic Scenes by Ol P Shown Highlight Rumford Logging Rail Era
Ol P Shown presents four paintings depicting Rumford region logging operations and railroad life. The works show Gum Corner station, Houghton water tank, a summit cut to Bemis Mountain, and a 1911 landslide on the Rangeley branch near Ten Degree. Eastman, Rumford-born, plans a book on local logging and railroading.
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Rumford
Byron One Pa Irailroad
Gum Corner
Houghton Station
Ten
Bemis Mountain
Rangel
Maine den
Eastman
Thanksgiving service at East Monmouth Methodist Church
Attendees at a Thanksgiving service at East Monmouth Methodist Church include Susie Waterhouse Morse Hazel Atwood Haines George Hopkins John Waterhouse Jr and Rev Dr C Clifford Sargent who assisted Rev Joseph E LeMaster in conducting the service The old New England church features box pews a barrel ceiling and 40 panes per window The service marks an annual observance at the historic site.
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East Monmouth Methodist Church
Wesley
Susie Waterhouse
Th Morse
Hazel Atwood
Se Haines
George Hopkins
John Waterhouse
C. Clifford Sargent
Joseph E. LeMaster
East Monmouth Church
New England
Stuart Cousins Wins 1951 A Pool Tournament at Y
The annual YMCA event drew at least 50 contestants this month. In the finals Charlie Comeau Dick Lagasse James Christiansen and Stuart Cousins competed with Cousins emerging as champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart Cousins
Charlie Comeau
Dick Lagasse
James Christiansen
War rhetoric and faith clash in a councilman's letter
Louis D. Couture, councilman, laments atrocities by fanatics and the peril facing soldiers defending what he calls God-fearing nations. He warns civilization could fall into disaster unless a victory is achieved, contrasting freedom with subjugation in a stark wartime appeal.
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X Nees
Eee Pa
Louis D. Couture
Stuart Cousins Repeats as YMCA Pool Champion
Stuart Cousins wins the annual YMCA Pool Tournament, defeating rivals in the eight group finals at the YMCA. The event drew 128 participants from high school and eighth grade groups, with finals won by Charles Comeau James Christiansen Richard Lagasse and Stuart Cousins crowned overall champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart Cousins
Cousins
Charles Comeau
James Christiansen
Richard Lagasse
Salisbury Club Drops in Eastern Shore League Standings
In 1936 the Salisbury club of the Eastern Shore League fell from first to last after losing 21 games. A league rule ruled that any ineligible player on the roster invalidates results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Gue Dent
Girl's Crossword Riddle Puzzle Clue Set
A playful printable item listing numbered clues for a crossword puzzle featuring terms like indigo wing simian and Yugoshi leader. Includes definitions such as close to rubaw close to west abbr and Hawaiii bird with prompts for affirmative vote identical and those who move aided by cross references.
Cryptoquote Puzzle Explains Simple Substitution Cipher
A puzzle note explains one letter stands for another with examples like A for L and X for O. It says daily codes vary and hints include single letters apos trophies word length and structure.
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