Wright brothers and early flight milestones in North Carolina
The piece traces the Wright brothers’ early Kitty Hawk experiments as a journey from kite and glider research to a 77.5 mile non stop flight. It contrasts their flimsy biplane speed of 30 mph with modern Air Force jets and high horsepower engines, noting the rapid leap to near supersonic speeds.
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Kitty Hawk
N. C
Nature
Wright
Eancertopedica Americana
Wrights
Air Force
Lime Motors
Fall School Traffic Safety Appeal Seeks Caution
Safety experts urge drivers to slow for school zones as fall starts after summer. They cite 6000 to 7000 annual school age traffic deaths and call for heightened driver awareness, parental guidance, and school patrols to reduce casualties near campuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Accident Prevention Department Association of Casualty and Surety Companies
Public schools face wartime strain and funding needs
Wartime conditions have strained public schools as communities share responsibility for funding and expanding facilities. A baby boom increases pupils while teacher shortages persist, and nineteen states have approved funds to aid expansion.
Dirty Campaign Ahead in Presidential Contention
The piece argues it is unthinkable that a vice president candidate could be rotten-egged and notes Wallace represents only a small share of the electorate. It suggests few electoral votes are at risk and editorial writers doubt Wallace’s strong chances.
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Wallace
Politician Defends Right to Explain Ideas to Public
The candidate asserts the right to define and explain his ideas to the American people despite critics. The remarks acknowledge disillusionment among some voters while reaffirming commitment to democratic dialogue.
Dewey Campaign Speech Opened in Des Moines Iowa
Governor Dewey began his bid for the Presidency with a Monday night speech in Des Moines Iowa broadcast nationwide. The crowd and region expressed approval as Dewey urged unity and accused Truman of stirring labor and dividing Americans while praising Margaret Chase Smith who will speak alongside Earl Warren at a New Hampshire rally.
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Dewey
Des Moines
Iowa
Truman
White House
Maine
Margaret Chase Smith
New Hampshire
Earl Warren
California
Milkmen Oppose Price Rise in Maine Dairy Market
Several Maine milk dealers charge that a proposed one cent per quart price increase is unnecessary. They note current costs and butter’s high price push families toward margarine, urging the Milk Control Board to consider all residents, not big dairies, at Friday’s hearing.
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Maine
State Milk Control Board
Milk Control Board
Britain faces steel nationalization debate in 1950 election
The Labour government argues steel should serve national welfare over immediate profit while opponents warn of nationalization. Aneurin Bevan frames steel workers as aims of nationalization, owners as fearing it. A special parliamentary session and near-term funding battles, with unions and cooperatives backing Labour, shape a likely close 1950 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aneurin Bevan
Britain
Former Bath Man On Tour
A former Bath man is on tour and discusses the Marshall Plan as a great instrument for world peace from a European viewpoint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Former Bath Church Undergoes Second Facelift
Bath’s 1820 meetinghouse on Washington Street shows a dramatic restoration begun after 1948. Work by Robert W. King and Myron S. Ellis updates its front with granite flagstones and glass blocks while preserving its Gothic heritage and storied past including its relocation to 83 Commercial Street and later uses by Washburn & Worth and other firms.
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Bath
the Times
W Street
Wesley Lane
Charles T. Jackson
Southstreet
Washington
Commercial Street
Washburn & Worth
Bath Bottling Co
William S. de Coste
C. L. Farnham Lumber Co
E. B. Stearns
Stearns
Dewey
Georgia
Acme Supply Co
Acme Service and Supply Shop
Robert W. King
Highland Street
Myron S. Ellis
Woolwich
Herring Shortage Baffles Bath Canning Boss Pete Mitchell
Pete Mitchell of Bath Canning Co and other Maine sardine packers report a marked drop in herring runs since August 1. Factories from Bath to Eastport have felt the scarcity with only limited local catches, despite an earlier summer run that vanished quickly. The cause remains unexplained as packers await the fish’s return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete” Mitchell
Bath Canning Co
Maine
Eastport
Esso Distributors of Maine Hold Annual Outing in Maine
About 25 members gathered Sunday at Rock Hill Inn West Bath for outdoor games and social time. A clam chowder lunch was served at noon followed by a six o’clock clambake hosted by Senator elect Joseph W. Larrabee, a noted local figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esso Distributors of
Maine
Rock Hill Inn
West Bath
Joseph W. Larrabee
Motorist Fined On Speeding Charge
A motorist appeared before Judge Deering and pled guilty to speeding. The respondent paid a $5 fine and $6.50 in court costs on one count, with the complainant marked as Iford fined $10 plus $4 in costs on another count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iford
Aarness
Bee
Dance Season Opens At Community Center
The Community Center starts its fall dance season with Don Spear and his 12 piece Portland orchestra. The band, previously well received in Portland and nearby towns, performs bright jitterbug tunes with colorful jackets and stands. Spear is hailed as a leading young trumpet star with Art Kelley on trombone.
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Don Spear
Orchesra
Portland
Rockland
Tee Morse
Officers’ Club
Fort Williams
Art Kelley
Dorsey
Iron Works Fire Department Picnic At Bath
About fifty to sixty Bath Iron Works Fire Department members attended a field day at Rock Hill Inn Bath enjoying a softball game foot racing horseshoes ladder climbing and hose coupling contests. A clambake was served at noon. Attendees included William S. Newell president Bath Iron Works J William Schultz vice president Captain Russell Hitchcock USN supervisor of shipbuilding for Maine and New Hampshire and P A W Dryden president Dryden Engine Co Ltd of Johannesburg South Africa on his first U S visit.
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Bath Iron Works Fire Department
Works
Rock Hill
Bath
William
Newell
Bath Iron Works
J. William Schultz
Bath Iron
Capt. Russell
Morse High Chooses Cheer Leaders for Year
The Morse High School Student Council relies on a faculty advisor, council committee, and three athletic instructors to select cheer leaders by tryouts. Eight leaders and two substitutes are chosen from this year’s tryouts.
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Morse High School
Shirley Clark
June Gill
Gloria Wilson
Skippy Miller
Patricia Mulcahy
Barbara Morse
Nancy Stover
Lasca Huse
Rita Ginecobbe
Sally Footer
Gate at Bowdoin College Moved to New Bath Road Site
The west section of Bowdoin College gate on Harpswell Street Brunswick was relocated last Wednesday to the Bath road. Crocker Simpson of Brunswick loaded the brick mass onto a trailer and transported it to the new location while faculty and students watched. The move accompanies roadwork on Harpswell Street and campus access changes are planned as parts of the street realignment.
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Bowdoin College
Harpswell Street
Brunswick
Bath Road
Crocker & Simpson
Brunswick Contractors
Fisa
E Street
Crooker & Buibpeon
First Meeting on Clubhouse Repairs Held by Local Women
The October 14 gathering at the clubhouse included Mrs. Donald Wilson Mrs. Walter Rogers Mrs. Donald Williams and Mrs. Arthur McDonald. The meeting focused on repairs to the clubhouse with an afternoon of social time.
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Donald Wilson
Walter Rogers
Donald Williams
Arthur McDonald
Change of Time for Collecting Mail
Postmaster Hartnett announces a one hour earlier Sunday night mail collection starting this coming Sunday. Mail will be dispatched on the Sunday evening train from Bath to Brunswick for connections to Boston improving service and delivering letters from outside Maine earlier. Corrections were made to city mail boxes reflecting the new collection time. weekday collections remain unchanged.
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Edward N. Hartnett
Bath
Brunswick
Boston
Maine
Hartnett
David McLuer Hosts Eight Birthday Party
David McLuer son of Mr and Mrs G Keith McLuer celebrated his eighth birthday Saturday with friends from four to six pm. They went to the movies earlier, then had games a weenie roast and ice cream and cake at home. Grandmother Mrs W W Chaney gave the birthday cake and gifts included Roy Stewart Wayne Perry Errol McGuiggan Brian Hooton Billy Luke Peter Crocker Jimmie and John McLuer.
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David McLuer
G. Keith McLuer
Washington Street
Pares
Peter Crocker
Hunt
W. W. Chaney
Roy Stewart
Wayne Perry
Errol McGuiggan
Brian Hooton
Billy Luke
Jimmie
John McLuer
Water mains upgrade urged for Lambert Park fire safety
An old test shows existing four and six inch water mains in Lambert Park cannot supply required fire flows. The plan recommends replacing these with eight inch mains and notes 1500 gallons per minute at 20 pounds residual pressure as a target.
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Lam Park
Lambert Park
C. Charnock
Mgr
Elmhurst Play School seeks new landlord for space
Parents form the Elmhurst Play School, Inc. after losing a location in 1947. Mrs. William A. Cummings and Mrs. J. Russell Grant were among the teachers last year. The group seeks two rooms and a lavatory from Oct 1 to June 1 at a reasonable rent and invites prospective landlords to contact Harry Eerak or Loren Jaffe.
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Elmhurst
Elmhurst Farm
T Elmen Play School
William A. Cummings
J. Russell Grant
Elmhurst Play School, Inc
Elmhurst Play School
Ted
Harry Eerak
Loren Jaffee
NO INCREASED TAXES IF YOU PAINT HOUSE
Bath residents warned they will not see higher tax valuations from home painting repairs. Ernest G. Kingsbury, Bath Board of Assessors chairman, and city officials reassured the public that routine improvements do not trigger tax increases. Roy P. Stewart of the Bath Chamber of Commerce relayed residents' concerns and confirmed the policy stance.
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Bath
Ernest G. Kingsbury
Roy P. Stewart
Bath Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Kingsbury
Edward A. Footer
Roger M. Luke
Ralph F. Mittendorf
Stewart
Telephone Cable Break Halts Service Across Ames Area
A truck collision near the Ames building facing City Hall cut telephone and teletype service around 9 35 am. Crews spliced about 100 wires and restored service by 1 15 pm. The outage affected offices and stores from City Hall Smoke Shop to Shaw's Book Store.
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City Hall
Shaw’s Book
Ames
Gity Hall
Weet Eats Revue Seeks Instructors At Local School
Charlotte Cahill has consented to act as dancing instructor for the revue and Mrs oatenea provides dinner music. Lions meetings will be pianist. Proceeds go to underprivileged, at 992 High street. Oct Mt and ak ond efforts noted.
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High Street
Tel
Charlotte Cahill
Oatenea
Jet Planes Over Bath Saturday Flyover Noted
Local Recruiting Office announced a Saturday flyover by jet planes to honor Air Force Day. Citizens recall the sound of the engines and the swift pass, noting the event as a brief, memorable moment for the city.
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Bath
le Guigee
Roy Morin
Airforce
Fair Dates Set for Week of October Eleven to Sixteen
Fall announcements spring from the fair with plans to run the full week of October eleven to sixteen. Officials expect racing exhibitions vaudeville and judging contests though some arrangements remain unfinished.
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mihDe Ne Shee
Local high school graduates enlist in three year hitch
Bath recruiting records show 16 recruits enlisted last month, 176 percent of quota, including John Ellis 116 Oak Street Charles Dingley 8 Fishercourt and others. M/Sgt Morin notes the shift from shorter terms to regular three year service.
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Artad
Sisted
Bath
Morin
John.d. Ellis
Oak Street
Charles W. Dingley
Fishercourt
F. Hill
Middle Street
Charles W. Robinson
RFD No
Charles F. Babine
West Street
R. Chappell, Jr
Ve Central A’ Nue
Reginald Parker
Washington Seaat Froderick
Corliss
Birthday Party for Miss Lucia Osgood Held
Arthur Stilphen, Mary Jane Leavitt and Prina Ellen Stark attended a birthday party for Miss Lucia Osgood. The event featured family and friends in a small celebration.
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Lucia Osgood
Arthur Stilphen,Mary Jane Leavitt and
Prina Ellen Stark
Bath Iron Works Receives French Supply Order
Bath Iron Works secures a new supply contract from French buyers amid ongoing wartime shipping needs. The order underscores growing international demand for American-built vessels and related maritime components.
Jaar Jllow Jaar Jllow In cryptic verse form
A fragmented line sequence presents a puzzle like refrain with repeated near words and stray letters. The text evokes a ceremonial or symbolic tone using feint hints and weathered wording as a coded line.
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Montha
Fey Ratton
the Public Schools
Bathman
Iron Works Fire Department
Morse High
Duncan Farrell
Sally Grant
Austin Miller
Pauline Holmsen
Miss Werkhoven
William Jackson
Everett Pouliot
Sesean
David Mluer
Paget
Buck
Carleton Briss
Associated Press
LS Sane
Morse High Auditorium
Earth
Tree
Ene
Ngpfis
Jaar Jllow
Iaicybyiayv
Brorow
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