Women speedsters challenge myths of slow female drivers
NYU safety researcher William J. Toth reports from a 10 state tour that 53 percent of speeders warned were women and that 99 percent ignored 15 and 25 mph town limits. He clocked up to 92 mph on open roads and found 40 accidents with four deaths where high speed was a factor.
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New York University
New England
William J. Toth
NYU
Center For Safety Education
Toth
Vages
Supreme Court
Taxes take big bite from a worker's year income
The Tax Foundation released a chart showing a worker earning $4,050 a year spends all of it. It calculates how much of daily labor is needed to cover each expense category, illustrating the heavy load of direct and indirect taxes.
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Tax Foundation
High Cost of Government Bemoaned in Private Rhetoric
A speaker laments the heavy burden of government costs beyond daily needs. He criticizes the high cost of living and argues that the public should focus on curbing government expenses and demanding action.
Cobbis need to October Court
James M. Cobb aged 25 of Bath was bound over to Sagadahoc Superior Court for the October term after a robbery hearing in Municipal Court. Cobb, represented by Lynn Bussey, pleaded innocent. Holland testified he picked Cobb up hitchhiking in Brunswick, Cobb forced him to drive to Carlton bridge where he escaped and police found Holland’s $2 wallet on Cobb.
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James M. Cobb
Bath
Sagadahoc
Holland
East Brunswick
Cobb
Woolwich
Carlton Bridge
Arthur D. Dolloff
Donald A. Freeman
West Bath
Charles A. Maine's
Middle
Center Streets
Steven Tassopulos
BNAS
Topsham
Two Driving Cases Heard in Municipal Court
Two driving charges were heard before Judge Gardiner R. Deerng in this session of Municipal Court. John Blackie of Topsham, 35, pleaded nolo contendere through attorney Joseph A. Aldred to failing to turn seasonably to the right on Route 201 at Richmond. He paid a $10 fine and $9.50 costs. Wilbord Velleux, 32, of Augusta, pleaded guilty to speeding 70 mph on Route 201 at Bowdoin, paying $10 fine and $5.70 costs. A charge of illegal possession of deer meat against Maurice Hinkley Jr. of Georgetown was continued to Sept. 25 for hearing to allow samples to be sent to Washington for analysis. Hinkley is represented by Azeres Edward W. Bridgham.
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Gardiner R. Deerng
John Blackie
Topsham
Nolo Contendre
Joseph A. Aldred
Richmond
Wilbord Velleux
Augusta
Bowdoin
Maurice Hinkley, Jr
Georgetown
Cecil C. Beane
Bath
Beane
Washington
Hinkley
Azeres
Edward W. Bridgham
Maine Federation of Men's Bible Classes Meet in Bath
The Second Annual meeting of the Maine Federation of Men's Bible Classes will be held in Bath on Oct. 3 at the First Baptist church. The ladies are invited and will be hosted at a luncheon and a city tour while the men hold business sessions. The new organization includes all denominations and follows a Brunswick kickoff last year. A fine program is planned with representatives from many state men's groups.
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Maine Federation of Men's
Bath
First Baptist Church
Brunswick
Horse Wins Wolf Bounty Near Clinton Missouri
J H Mays, a local farmer, reports his horse killed a young wolf that chased a dog in the pasture. The horse then chased off the dog, earning a five dollar wolf bounty for its owner and proving the horse can distinguish threats and protect the herd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
J. H. Mays
Mays
Six world heavyweight champs held on Fourth of July
Six world heavyweight championship fights have taken place on July Fourth while two were held on St Patrick's Day.
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St. Patrick's Day
Gardiner Plans Off Street Parking Area in Business District
Gardiner prepares a $25,000 municipal parking lot project in the business district. A seven member committee led by John Skofield will negotiate with bankers, merchants and citizens. Four buildings may be affected with three torn down and one remodeled into an arcade to the new lot. The plan envisions 250 to 300 spaces funded by stock sales and bank loans amortized over 10 to 15 years. Parking meters along stores would supply revenue.
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Gardiner
Parkfcene
John Skofield
Board of Trade
Miniature Bond Minicar Draws Bath Attention on Boat
A three wheel Bond Minicar owned by Alex Brun of Key West Florida attracted interest in Bath. The tiny car weighs 320 pounds with a single cylinder seven horsepower motor delivering 70 mpg. It carries on their 50 foot houseboat in Sheepscot river and unloads for shopping trips in port.
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Bath
Busiess
Alex Brun
Key West
Fla
Brun
Daniel R. Sortwell
Gardiner Road
Wiscasset
Florida
Bruns
Sheepscot
W'scasset
Mr. Brun
Dartmouth welcomes 1957 class with Maine scholars
Eight Maine students join 735 freshmen from 43 states and 10 foreign countries at Dartmouth as the class of 1957 begins the fall term. One quarter of entering freshmen receive scholarships. additional aid via part time work is expected to rise. Two Maine students earned Naval ROTC scholarships: Thomes W. Hayden of Edward Little High Auburn and Richard A. Sherwood Jr. of Morse High, son of Mr and Mrs Richard A Sherwood of 845 High Street.
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Maine
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth
Thomes W. Hayden
Edward Little High School
Auburn
Richard A. Sherwood, Jr
Richard A. Sherwood
High Street
Morse High School
Union Members Vote to Strike and Economic Gap
Union members vote to strike amid stalled contract talks. Disputes include nine paid holidays and three weeks vacation for 15-year workers, versus three weeks and two percent wage-based offers for 25-year workers. British officials report 1939 export economics and 1982 copper trade shift via sewing machine shipments.
Bath Fire Department in Clumsy New York Traffic Citation Mix
Chief Richard Frates of Bath Fire Department suspects a case of mistaken identity after a Bath Engine 4 receiving a New York City traffic summons. The notice threatens license revocation and lists a penalty of 4 dollars, with non-resident hardship warned. The incident references Dec 15 last year and unshown court dates.
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iChief
Richard Frates
Bath Fire Department
Poe
Fire Department
Bath
Maine
City of
New York
Manhattan
Police Department
Central Fire Station
New York City
Frates
Seagraves
Columbus
Rockland
Portland
Forest City
Ftates
Engle 4
Big City
Women City Employes Enjoy An Outing
Women employes at city hall and guests enjoyed a supper party Thursday night at Dodge Inn in Edgecomb. Attendees included Eva L. Kingsbury city treasurer and colleagues from the treasurer clerk and assessors offices, the Board of Registration, Health and Welfare, and the city manager’s staff.
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City Hall
Dodge Inn
Edgecomb
Eva L. Kingsbury
Marion Olver
Joanne Brooks
Edwina Yo
Beverly White
Dorothy McKenna
Madelyn Kronstrand
Pauline Holmson
Priscilla Cullen
Ada Purington
Board of Registration
Caroline Carpenter
Health and Welfare Department
Elizabeth Wallace
Emily McMann
House Trailers Ready for Occupancy at Brunswick NAS
About 50 government owned house trailers for rental to families of station personnel at Brunswick Naval Air Station will be ready for occupancy around October 1. Utilities and facilities were set this summer while arrive in the past two weeks. Trailers come in two sizes for four or six persons and rents are projected between 40 and 50 dollars a month.
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Brunswick Naval Air Station
Glennon G. Price
USN
Price
Fire in 1941 Buick Sparks Quick Dept Response
Firefighters quickly extinguished a blaze in a 1941 Buick owned by Frank E. Moore at 470 Washington Street after an alarm from Box 713. Engine 2 responded following a prior still alarm on Office Drive around three Friday afternoon.
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Frank E. Moore
Washington Street
Saul Rogovin Began Baseball Career as Infielder
Chicago White Sox pitcher Saul Rogovin started his major league career as an infielder. He later found success on the mound, becoming a reliable rotation member and earning recognition for his control and durability.
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Saul Rogovin
Chicago White Sox
Morse High Gridders Open Season With 15-6 Win
Morse High School opened the 1953 season with a 15-6 victory over Brewer High, powered by fullback Bob Carmichael and captain Johnny Trafton. Morse led 7-0 at half, added a second TD by Carmichael, and secured a safety after Brewer’s return punt. Brewer scored on a 46-yard interception return by Buddy McEwen. Morse dominated in total yards and first downs, with Trafton dazzling on multiple plays. The Shipbuilders prepare to host Gardiner next.
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Morse High School
Bob Carmichael
Johnny Trafton
Brewer
Witches of
Brewer High
Shipbuilders
Carmichael
Trafton
Blue
White
Witches
Morse
Johnny Miler
Bob Bower
Bower
Carroll Denbow
Orange and Black
Marchetti
Buddy McEwen
Dean
Denbow
Bob Frink
Breweries
George McElman
Trafion
Orse
Haan
Carmchael
Tickets for Marine Band concert at Morse High School
Tickets for the U S Marine Band concert at Morse High School on October 8 are selling rapidly with seating for 1067 in the high school auditorium for the evening performance.
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U. S. Marine Band
Morse High School
Cuts School Grounds Damage At Lillian F Fisher School
Police seek driver of car that repeatedly damaged the freshly graded lawn at Lillian F Fisher School in the South End. Chief Moriarty said the operator will be brought to court if found, with future action against similar acts.
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Lillian F. Fisher
Frank L. Moriarty
Highway crew begins sidewalk replacement on Washington Street
The Highway Department started Monday tearing up the brick sidewalk on the west side of Washington Street between Winter and Oak. Granite curbing will be reset and bricks likely replaced with a blue rock sidewalk. The old brick, laid about 60 years ago, is uneven. owners helped fund part of the original construction.
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Highway Department
Washington Street
Oak Streets
United States Consumes Large Share of Global Timber
The United States accounts for about 10 percent of the earths forest area yet uses roughly 50 percent of the worlds lumber 4 percent of wood pulp and 58 percent of plywood indicating a high per capita and industrial demand for forest products across the nation.
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United States
ROSS' ACKU8S 1. Bee shelter 5. Agreement 9. Mediums of revelation
Bee shelter and a set of clues list several terms. Answers point to a crossword style puzzle with definitions and wordplay across multiple entries.
Decoding a daily cipher puzzle from a King Features page
The reader is shown a cryptogram example where letters stand for others, with A replacing L and X replacing O. The note explains that single letters, word length, and formation hint at the solution, and that cipher keys vary daily under a King Features operation.
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the Times Company
Seas Bhi
Wanaan, Tance
Cobbis
Jute
Bath Boy
Brewer High Witches
Mic Sonia
Dick Oliver
George McEilman
al White
Dave Pye
Bob Champagne
Thaxter Trafton
Herbie Anderson, Jr
Paul McCourt
Joe Marchetti
Anderson
Morse High
Brewer Witches
Wall
McCourt
Alo
Carmichae
Garad
Champagne
Te Te
Weston McElman
Gass White
C Ec
R. Gra Oliver
Tardi Sonia
Rt Rt
Rowe Denbow
Augherton Marchetti
Kelley J. Trafton
Lhb
Bower McCourt
Miller Carmichael
Dean Morse
Cotton
Brown
Oakes
Conner
Dearborn
Payne
Newes
Ewen Morse
Parker
Perkins
Carten
Carter
Musk
Jeree
Roberts
Kgee
Formance
Fullerton
Front Street
Smith-Tobey Post, A. L
Marine Band
Morse Hi
Ross
Ord
Lhere
Longfellow
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USL
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