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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1957
Page
12
A Granite State News column argues high collision costs rise with modern car design and large jury awards. It notes replacement parts now require major work and discusses how public perception influences insurance rates.
Safety experts say highway progress reduces deaths and costs, with better signs headlights lighting and lane designs cutting nighttime and total fatalities. They note 40,000 deaths last year might have doubled, crediting engineers, designers, and safety measures in the ongoing battle against accidents.
Acton public schools and Acton Roxborough Regional High School report new enrollments. Patricia Pearson, daughter of Edward and, will start Grade 8 at the high school. Paul and Leslie Driscoll, children of Robert F. Driscoll, enter Grades 3 and 2 respectively as the family relocates from Medford.
The report covers Route 128 industrial growth from 1954 to 1957 with 25 municipalities, 34 new manufacturing plants, 9 external companies, 4.96 million square feet built, 11,287 new jobs, and 912,380 square feet leased or purchased. It notes June as peak for marriages and births in 1955, with deaths higher Dec-Apr, and 1955 births outpacing deaths by over 56,000. It also reports June housing permits down 30 percent statewide, perked by Framingham, Boston, Somerville, and others, and 1954 Massachusetts grocery store sales at 1.41 billion dollars, 89 percent of NE total.
Dutch elm disease has wiped millions of elms and threatens more across 21 states. A Reader’s Digest survey shows cities with protection programs save elms at lower costs than letting disease spread, citing examples from Greenwich Connecticut and other towns, including Buffalo and Freeport.
Unemployment claims show a sharp decline as vacation shutdowns end. Initial claims fall from 275 to 122 and continued claims drop from 1 010 to 783 while new openings rise from 24 to 67 and 30 placements are made leaving 132 openings. Spectacles history note follows: spectacles were introduced in 1300 and Ben Franklin credited with bifocals.
A note from the 1954 census of business documents a nation wide compilation of enterprise activity. The record outlines industry presence, company counts, and regional distribution across sectors.
Acton residents are informed that Confessions will be heard this evening at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church in West Acton for the First Friday mass of August. The note also mentions summer vacation Bible school hours, registration for Acton schools, and Rotary club cookout details with local committee members.
Fire buffs from New England will gather in Manchester on August 3 for a gala old time firemen muster. Fifteen antique engines from four states entered to compete as crews parade tubs hauled by hand and foot power. An exhibit of steam fire fighters from the Amoskeag plant in Manchester will draw local interest.
Carlisle Local Grange members attended a Middlesex North Pomona Grange picnic at Kennebunkport. Gleason Public Library remains open Wednesdays 2:30 to 5 and Saturdays 2:30 to 5 and 6:30 to 8:30. Carlisle youngsters continue swimming at Walden Pond in Concord under Red Cross direction.
Carlisle announces a regular selectmen meeting at 8 o'clock tonight in the Gleason Public Library. The second meeting of the month is set for August 15. Board members listed are Chairman Everett F. Lapham, Roy V. Cann, and Alonzo B. Reed.
Dairy cows produce more milk when housed in cool barns. University of Mis tests show 45 to 50 degrees ideal, Holsteins near 50 pounds daily at 50 degrees, dropping at 60 and 70 degrees. Authorities urge breeders to time dry periods, insulate, ventilate, use light roofing, and improve attic air flow for summer cooling and winter warmth.
The article describes modern panel doors in ponderosa pine for contemporary interiors. It highlights three popular styles the rancho with three panels, the eight-panel door with four rows of two panels, and the 15-panel five rows of three panels. It notes the U S Commerce Department standards assigning numbers ND 103 ND 109 and ND 113 for ordering.
The Federal Housing and Home Financing Agency reports seven of ten housewives at a Housing Congress want central air conditioning in future homes. Six of ten support insulation in walls and ceilings and mineral wool barriers to cut system sizes and costs, improving winter comfort.
The article highlights how shadow lines from drop siding and board and batten in Western red cedar or Douglas fir create depth. Sunlight play on these walls emphasizes natural wood beauty, offering a distinctive character unattainable by other means.
Home owners ask about removing hard concrete stains from slate flagstones using a muriatic acid solution with rubber gloves and hose rinse. They also seek patch fill for basement floors using linoleum paste mixed with plaster of Paris for a firm underlayment. Finally, guidance on sizing an attic fan is to calculate cubic feet of air space and consult a dealer for the correct model.
The article explains that many beams in modern homes are made from small planks glued together to form large laminated timber. Using Douglas fir and new lamination methods, these shop grown beams can span wide distances and bear heavy loads while offering beauty and durability.
Instructions claim dissolving washing soda in water and sprinkling it over coal in the bin can slow consumption and increase heat. The tip suggests applying the solution a few days before use to make coal last longer.
Fragmentary text mentions air conditioning and home features with scattered phrases about houses and drawing and various styles. Lacks coherent events, names, or clear facts to summarize.
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