Economy climbs to new highs in first 1959 quarter
UPI reports America's economy reached new highs in the first quarter of 1959 with most key indicators showing growth. Unemployment remains a weakness though 000 steel workers may never return to mills. Auto and housing markets boost durable goods demand as strike hedge buying fuels inventories.
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Obert G. Shortal Press International York
UPI
America
Jugeish Eneengheleti
United Steel-workers of America
Auto
Ele
Ford Grant Funds SUPRAD Continuation at Concord Newton Harvard Schools
A $2,800,000 Ford Foundation grant supports the School of Education and the SUPRAD program in Concord Newton and Harvard, extending training for teachers and research in curriculum and guidance. The grant funds scholarships fellowships and expansion of language labs social science teaching trials and math and science improvements in local schools.
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Ford
Concord Oa
Newton
Harvardite School of Education
Ford Foundar
School of Education
Tion
Concordin
Coublic
Concord
Project In Research and Development
Suprad
Concord High School
Peter Bulkeley
Igh
Concord Public
Lexington
Gra School of Education
Cord Man In Spain Orman L. Smith
Orman L. Smith, airman apprentice, son of Mrs Theodora Smith of 21 Bedford Ave, is serving with the Electronic Treasures Squadron Two in Spain. The report notes naval activities at Rota, the navy’s newest base abroad.
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Cord Man
Spain
Orman L. Smith
Nor- Smith
Apprent NN
Theodorath
Bedford Et
Rota
Carlisle Selectmen Set Next Meeting for April 14 at Gleason Library
Carlisle board of selectmen advanced their meeting from April 15 to Tuesday April 14 at 7 30 o clock in Gleason Public Library. Chairman Alonzo B Reed will preside. Only routine matters were discussed at the previous session with no state decision on a special town meeting.
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Selectmen
Carlisle
Board of Selectmen
Gleason Public Library
Alonzo B. Reed
Concord High School discusses science curriculum trends
Concord High School discussion club hosted a Monday evening session at the high school to acquaint parents and the public with current science curriculum trends. Four science teachers led the panel covering physics chemistry biology and general science with a Q A session following. Seven seniors were accepted to colleges including Lesal Junior College Bouve Northeastern Massachusetts Maritime Academy University of Massachusetts Wentworth and Houston College. Exchange students from West Concord Minnesota praised the town and looked forward to a return visit in April vacation.
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Concord
Concord High School
Thomas Dillon
Joseph O’brien
Joseph Regan
Miriam Gutwill
Land
Judy Anderson
Lasell Junior College
Susan Noble
Bouve
Engand
Minnesota
Concord Residents Donate to 1959 Heart Fund
Concord residents contributed 7474.07 to the 1959 Massachusetts Heart Fund announced by A M Sonnabend state chairman. Sonnabend called the campaign one of the most successful in state history and anticipates over one million dollars from Massachusetts for the third straight year.
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Concord
A. M. Sonnabend
Massachusetts
Sonnabend
Massachusetts Heart Association
Commonwealth
Local posts plan dances and events across Iowa counties
Acton members of Edwards Quimby Post 284 will attend the county commanders dance in Cambridge Saturday night. Several plan to attend the DeMars Post dance in Maynard. The auxiliary hosts a bridge and whist party Saturday afternoon at Legion Home Wal tham. A testimonial for the county director will be in Wakefield on Sunday.
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Acton
Edwards- Quimby Post
IA. L. No
Cambridge
DeMars Post
Maynard
County Council
Legion Home
Waltham
Wakefield
Taxes Take Big Bite From Average Person
An analysis by Tax Foundation notes the average $4,500 annual earner loses days to taxes each month. State and sales taxes rise sharply from 1940 to 1958, with per person collections tripling. The piece frames the tax fight between Eisenhower and Democrats, highlighting past efforts to cut costs and taxes.
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Washington
UPI
Tax’ Foundation, Inc
Rockefeller Plaza
New York City
Tax Foundation
Eisenhower
Congressional Democrats
Congress
White House
Concord Men Contribute to Boston Museum Building Drive
Three Concord residents R Wayne Homans Eugene G Kraetzer Jr and Gilbert M Roddy are aiding a fundraising push for the Central Building at Boston's Museum of Science. Mark C Wheeler special gifts chairman and Merchants National Bank VP plans a two month drive to raise 300000 as part of the final campaign push.
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Concord
R. Wayne Homans
Hosmer Road
Eugene G. Kraetzer, Jr
Sudbury Road
Gilbert M Roddy
Monument Street
Boston
Museum of Science
Mark C. Wheeler
Special Gifts
Wheeler
Needham
Merchants National Bank
Lincoln Raises Funds For 1959 Heart Fund Drive
Lincoln contributed 1870.68 to the Heart fund campaign under state chairman A. M. Sonnabend who praised the Heart Neighbors. A Lincoln Play at Smith School Auditorium April 17 and 18, backed by a 40 member backstage crew for View from the Bridge, lists Connie Walen as production manager and Richard Rice as director.
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Lincoln
Heart Fund
A. M. Sonnabend
Sonnabend
Lincoln Play
Smith School Auditorium
Connie Walen
Bedford Road
Emily Lemander
Ann James
Richard Rice
Concord
Road
Sundberg Named to Superintendent's List at Naval Academy
Annapolis Md Midshipman Midn Andrew P Sundberg son of Lt Col and Mrs Edward B Sundberg Bedford Mass Class of 1962 was named to the Superintendent's List for scholastic achievements during the first term of the 195859 academic year The list requires a 33 average 825 in aptitude a satisfactory conduct rating and is awarded with special privileges for the following term It boosts pride and motivation among midshipmen at the academy
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Annapolis
Andrew P. Sundberg
Edward B. Sundberg
Bedford
U. S. Naval Academy
Midshipmen
Bedford Students Represent All State Chorus trip
Bedford High School sends Edwin Hanson and David MacIntosh to the all state high school chorus in Hyannis. The students will stay with Hyannis families for four days from yesterday through Saturday.
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Bedford
Bedford High School
Hyannis
Edwin Hanson
David MacIntosh
Sudbury Women Welcome New Dean Dorothy Dissenl
Sudbury Northeastern University co eds welcomed newly appointed Dean of Women Dr Dorothy Dissenl at a tea in Mitton Lounge Carl S Ell Student Center. Dr Dissenl currently directs Bouve Boston School Tufts will become Northeasterns Dean of Women Sept 1. Myra Herrick moves to Jackson College to assume similar duties. Faculty wives club president Lyman Keith attended along with student planning committee members Joyce Deneault and Marilyn McGovern.
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Sudbury
Northeastern University
Dorothy Dissenl
Mitton
Carl S. Ell
Dissenl
Bouve - Boston School
Tufts University
Northeastern
Myra
Herrick
Jackson College
Northeastern Women
Lyman Keith
Sharon
Northeastern Faculty Wives Club
Joyce A. Deneault
Hudson Road
Marilyn ©. McGovern
Allen Place
Bedford notices and upcoming events in brief
Sympathy is extended to Ellen T. Cull of Bedford in the death of her brother Arthur T. Cull. The Bedford Players rehearse Picnic for April 24 25 at Bedford High School. Virginia Walker placed 10th in Lowell Technorama girls division for growth of flowers study. Holloway Lonsdale born March 24 at Emerson Hospital to Rev and Mrs Henry L. Baird. Bedford Grange Middlesex Central Pomona meet April 16 at Lincoln.
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Ellen T. Cull
Bedford
Arthur T. Cull
Lowell
Bedford Players
Bedford High School
Virginia Walker
Lowell Technorama
Henry L. Baird
North Road
Holloway Lonsdale
Emerson Hospital
Bedford Grange
Middlesex Central
Pomona
Lincoln
Payroll tax to rise for Massachusetts employers in 1959
The 1958 recession drained the Massachusetts unemployment fund, paying out 124 million dollars while only 61 million was collected. Thousands of employers will receive notices of increased payroll taxes, raising the average rate to 1.78 percent from 1.5 percent. The boost is expected to raise about 10 million dollars in receipts.
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Boston
UPI
Massachusetts Unemployment Fund
Division of Employment Security
P. T. A. To Present Stimson Tonight
Bedford P T A hosts William T Stinson district director of Science Research Associates as guest speaker at Center School Auditorium this evening. He will discuss current methods of educational value and newer developments in the teaching of reading with visual aids. Open to all interested attendees.
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Bedford
P.T.A
Center School
William T. Stinson
Science Research Associates
Bedford-St. Michael's Couples Club Whist and Bridge Party
The Bedford-St. Michael's Couples Club will hold a whist and bridge party on Wednesday April 15 at 8 o'clock in the Town Hall for the benefit of the children's summer camp program. Public is welcome and tickets may be obtained from Mr and Mrs Salvatore Albani or at the rectory on Great Road.
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Bedford — St. Michael’s
Salvatore Albani
William Joy
Concord Road
Rectory
Great Road
Spoons Trace to Anglo Saxon spon and wooden origins
The word spoon derives from the Anglo Saxon spon meaning chip and originally spoons were made of wood.
Sudbury Fashion Show Scholarship Planned for April 30
The Sudbury Women's Club scholarship committee will stage a fashion show on Thursday April 30 at Center School Auditorium with model Jane Day and local participants Mary Griffin Edna Gilday Alice Foster Janice McGill and at least two local men Donald MacRae and Paul Hill. Members include Mrs Fay Jr Mrs Jean M Mrs Walter R Hickler and others aiding in presentation.
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Sudbury
Paris
Sudbury Women’s Club
Center School
Jane Day
Television Fame
Mary Griffin
Edna Gilday
Alice Foster
Janice McGill
Donald MacRae
Paul Hill
Pits
Geen Donald
Fay, Jr
Jean M
Walter R. Hickler
George A
J. Ph Francis
Trevia Phiyn A
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