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Judge Burr Dies on Bench After Brief Appointment
Judge Burr of the Suffolk Probate Court died suddenly yesterday while serving on the bench. He had been appointed February 20 and served only three days. A bouquet from his wife praised a long and successful career, reflecting on his noted abilities and character.
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Nantucket Auto Debate Tests Island Home Rule
Nantucket resists auto penetration as most residents prefer keeping the island car free. A small minority seeks state action to open the island to autos, while the majority favors referring the issue back to local inhabitants.
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Navy praised by federal committee for efficiency and leadership
The House committee report lauds the Navy’s efficiency and health over the past year noting it faced difficult problems with skill, ingenuity, and dispatch. It dismisses partisan sneers at Secretary Daniels, praising his compelling stand and forthcoming actions.
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Shipyards push ahead as battleships roll from the blocks
Admiral Bowles notes progress in Atlantic shipyards with steel ships launched nationwide. February totals show 120700 tons completed and March poised to reach 188725 tons, while 220591 tons are launched. Sun Shipbuilding’s Pew cites 60 percent capacity use now, aiming for full by July 1. Pessimists drowned by ongoing hammering of launching blocks.
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A Noble Accomplishment Amid War’s Brutal Bombing
The report recalls a German bombing raid on Nancy that struck a maternity hospital roof but failed to explode. It condemns the act as a descent into infamy, noting the intent to kill women and infants and predicting further outrages will be revealed by the Bodies as they uncover new atrocities.
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Mc Govern Withdraws to Back Lenroot in Wisconsin Primary
Former Wisconsin governor Francis F. Mc Govern withdraws from the Republican senatorial race to support Representative Lenroot. The move aims to defeat La Follette ally Thompson in next Tuesday's primaries and present Americanism as a unifying postwar credential.
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Fish Hearing Promises Public Price Probe at State House
The legislative commission on fish prices will hold its first public hearing in Room 362 at the State House. Consumers with experience of alleged extortion by the city fish trust are urged to attend and present their case. A strong turnout is hoped to show public interest in the investigation.
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Senator Reed Attacks Hoover Aid Bill in Prolonged Speech
The senator spent three hours Tuesday denouncing Mr Hoover and pressing an amendment to cut funding for the food and fuel administrations. The Senate rejected the measure with a dull, sickening thud and critics call for rules to curb lengthy, procedural speeches on trivial topics.
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Boston's March 14 Weather Extremes Through History
The record notes Boston climate on March 14 with coldest readings of 12 and 13 above zero in 1896 and 1886, a warm 61 degrees in 190, and precipitation as rain or snow in 1910 1918 1916 and 1917.
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The Irrepressible Sneeze Declares No Divorce Grounds
A Boston judge rules that a loud dinner table sneeze does not justify divorce after a 20 year marriage. The article humorously muses on sneeze silencers and a future “musical soup” concept as playful speculation.
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Kantrow & Fishman Firm Skewed by Reader Suggestion
An All Sorter column notes the Brockton firm Kantrow & Fishman handling sole leather remnants and jokes that the name should read Kantrow & Fishtoo. The item highlights a playful misprint suggestion from readers.
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Observant Citizen notes and local reminiscences mix
A collage of observations from Ipswich era columns includes a critique of nicknames for soldiers, reflections on old Somerville sites and the powder house, memories of the 1888 Blizzard, praise for a young telephones deputy, and profiles of long serving Malden city clerk Leverett Holden.
From Chatwell to Chasm Falls A City Wife Finds a New World
Eleanor Sawyer moves with her husband Edward to a small country town Chasm Falls after rejecting city society. She discovers welcoming neighbors and a gentler life, recognizing missed opportunities and the value of country life and its educated residents.
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Birthday Bio Briefs Honor Johann Strauss Waltz King
Johann Strauss born March 14 1804 in Vienna. He led a 14 member band at 21 and expanded to 200 performers for court balls. His tours across Northern Europe and England included 72 public concerts and a Thames escort. he died at age 45 after scarlet fever.
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Tufts Freshman Class Elects Arthur R. Kimball President
Arthur R. Kimball of Hingham formerly with Mitchell Military School and Huntington School was elected president of the Tufts College freshman class in yesterday's class election. He played on this year's football squad and belongs to Sigma Tau Alpha Fraternity.
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Maple sugar season in Vermont and national impact
The article notes the maple sugar season in Vermont with sap tapped from about 19 million trees and a yearly product value over 5 million dollars. It explains regional production leaders, methods from buckets to steam evaporators, and the cultural importance of sugaring in New England and the Midwest.
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The Western Wind by Walt Mason Roars Through Town
A humorous verse depicts a Kansas wind ripping through a town lifting hats banners and even cows while the speaker revels in the chaos. The wind is a herald of spring with rain and grass following its roar and sob.
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Behind the Times She Laughs at Urban Elite
A speaker jokes about her earlier ignorance of fame and grand living, admitting she was behind the times and highlighting the balance of celebrities and educated people between country and city life.
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