Curfew Fails in Brookfield Mayor Race
In Brookfield Jeremiah Abbott urges a nine o'clock curfew to boost civic life but rival Joel Kimball leaders a campaign against it. Kimball circulates letters and wins the mayoral election by pledging to repeal the curfew, leaving Abbott defeated.
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Brofield
Jeremiah Abbott H
Main Street
Joel Kimball
Jeremiah
Brookfield
Joel
Jerry
Apd Lckings
Courier
Abbott
Meyer
Joel Kine
New Federal Gas Tax Allowance Explained for Farmers
Francis Barnard of the Massachusetts Farm Bureau explains the new federal gasoline tax relief for farmers. Eligible purchases on or off highways qualify for a rebate, requiring careful record keeping and a claim filed at purchase time to realize the 5 cent per gallon savings on farm use.
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Massachusetts
Francis Barnard
Alburnie
Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation
Drenay
Eisenhowie
American Farm Bureau Federation
Arnard
Burnard
Boston Symphony marks 75th anniversary with Berlioz three-conductor recording
A commemorative Boston Symphony Orchestra release documents the 75th season by revisiting Berlioz Hungarian March under three conductors. Karl Muck opens the piece in 1906, followed by Serge Koussevitzky and current director Charles Munch, each guiding a separate segment.
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Boston
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Berlioz
Karl Muck
Serge Koussevitzky
Charles Munch
Aisecter, Rude
Textile Trade Focuses on Charleston as Wool Hub
Fragmentary notes indicate Charleston becoming a seating mort of entry for raw wool. It mentions most wool arriving from Australia and New Zealand and hints at a growing waste nation thar situation.
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Olina
Charleston
Rawiol
Zea
New MC Chosen For The $64,000 Question
LYN CONNELLY AL MARCH reports 35 year old actor comedian wins the assignment of master of ceremonies after screening of about 8000 candidates. The San Francisco born talent rose from amateur boxing to nightclub acts and radio TV roles including Sweeney and March and guest stints with Jack Benny and Bob Hope. He is praised for his understanding presence and ability to share with victors and losers.
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AL March
West Coast
San Francisco
Sweeney
March
CBS
Perry Come
Gen
Jack Benny
Bob Hope
Jay
Te Burns
Allen Radio SS
Rabosaeeadty
the Sweeney
Mareh
Erga
Patr
Cne Babes
Bal
Sea Lovely
Weather musings and sociological quips from New England pages
A Granite State News column joking about spring drought and forest fire risk contrasts with notes on New England resilience against adverse weather. It cites weather lore, French aphorisms, and a sociologist’s take on self harm rates, urging skepticism of popular consensus.
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Granite State News
Wolfeboro
New Hampshire
New England
Enlistments Accepted Into Army Branches
Marlboro Worcester Army Recruiting station has permission to enlist locals into specific branches during April. Quotas limit Airborne 11, Medical 4, Engineers 1, Military Police 7, Ordnance 4, Quartermaster 2, Signal 8, Transportation 2. Applications processed on a first come basis with contact details for Worcester and Marlboro recruiters.
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Army
Worcester
Marlboro
Atom Scale Illustration By Professor At Trinity College
Hartford report explains that physics professor F Woodbridge Constant used a classroom illustration to show the small size of an atom. If every atom in a glass of water were enlarged to a grain of sand they would cover the earth to a depth of 300 feet.
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Hartford
Conn
Trinity’ College
F. ‘Woodbridge Constant
Proper care after washing tinting cloths
After using the automatic washer for tinting clothing, rinse it thoroughly to prevent staining clothes in future laundries. Ensure the machine is clean and free of any tint residue before the next load.
Waltham Man Seeks State Republican Committeeman Post
Waltham resident 35 year old World War II veteran and Bentley School of Accounting graduate Hoy Hitchcock Jr. announces candidacy for State Republican Committeeman from the 5th Senatorial district covering Hudson. He has held party posts in Waltham and aims to strengthen town state liaison and revitalize Middlesex County Republican efforts with active Young Republicans participation.
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Waltham
Fred H. Hitchcock, Jr
Hawthorne Road
Hudson
Hitchcock
5Th Air Force
New Guinea
Dutch East Indies
Philippines
Okinawa
Japan
Bentley School of Accounting
Republican City Committee
State ‘Assembly
Mid x County
Mass
Ameerican voyage hull crosses unknown seas 1562 to 1568
A ship hull from the Ameerica region records an unnamed voyage spanning years 1562 to 1568. The fragment notes crossing seas and a long maritime trek with limited readable details. The item reflects early navigation and transfer between distant ports in the era.
1956 Driving Boston Warns on New Roads and Tollways
Philip aa general manager of the Anaxdohile Legal Assoc warns travelers in Boston that record highway construction last year has outdated maps. Tourists may miss new super highways toll roads bridges and route changes. Plan trips with updated maps watch for signs plan overnight stops and ensure the car is prepared for higher speed driving.
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Boston
Mass
Philipaa
Anaxdohile Legal
Mars
Ear Theft Report Shocks Benton Harbor Resident
A Benton Harbor man Albert Costa reported his ear stolen while riding his bicycle. Authorities urge witnesses to come forward as the incident prompts a sheriff’s investigation in Michigan.
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Benton Harbor
Stomach Ulcer Linked to Cancer Says Yale Doctor
Yale surgeon Dr. Mark A. Hayes linked stomach ulcers to cancer noting early detection can make cancer curable. He reviewed 20 years of cases, finding about one in four hundred ulcer patients had cancer, and emphasized operating promptly after diagnosis if ulcers do not respond to treatment.
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Selter Nowak
Ner Ontre
France
Anatole France
Nepple
New Haven, Conn
Yale
Mark A. Hayes
Yale School of Medicine
Hayes
Hhis Society
American Cancer Society
Ciety
Chater
Gibson
Carlisle Public Library schedules and local notices
The Gleason Public Library in Carlisle remains open Wednesdays 2 30 to 5 and Saturdays 2 30 to 5 and 6 30 to 8 30 p m with Mrs Helen Wilkie librarian and Mrs Eva Dutton assistant Delinquent dog owners must license pets by March 31 and names will be given to police later Sergt Herbert Sleeper U S Air Force fished to Pendleton California last week Local Grange Middlesex North Pomona meeting planned in Porous Saturday in Tynge The wedding of Miss Lorraine Auger and Franklin Hebert of Owell set for Friday April 14 at St Jean de Baptist Church Miss Auger is daughter of Mr and Mrs Adore Auger Fisk Street this town A Teachers Workshop for Sunday school personnel at Mrs Frances Whitman East Street supervisor of Carlisle Congregational Church Sunday Line classes was held A Community Kitchen luncheon at Grace Congregational Church Framingham was served at noon
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Gleason Public Library
Helen Wilkie
Eva Dutton
Herbert Sleeper
U. S. Air Force
Pendleton
California
Ole Hs Pape
North Carolina
Miss Lorraine
Auger
Franklin Hebert
Owell
St. Jean de Baptist
Miss Auger
Mrg
Adore Auger
Fisk Street
Féachers
Frances Whitman
East Street
Carlisle
Acton Pupils Visit Cambridge Under Exchange Program
Acton students including Ronald Nottle Russell Nylander James Mulrary Richard Harper and Allen Christoffer with instructor Williew Cleary toured Rindge Technical High School and Cambridge sites. The trip supported by the state education department citizenship branch included meals with Cambridge mayor and exposure to city government operations.
Vampire bat feeding habits noted by Shumway
Shumway announces that the vampire bat lives entirely on blood obtained by biting cats or sleeping humans, noting its feeding method and nocturnal habits.
Local Clinic Tour Notes and Staff Names
Fragmentary report lists Dr LeRoy and nurse staff including Phyllis Sleeper and Bette, mentioning the Grange hall and a Navy record. The morning and yester references hint at shots or clinic activities, with RNs noted as efficient.
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