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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1955
Page
13
Mary and Bob face a sold out fight as Billy forgets to secure tickets. Alice Knowles and Billy plan to wed, while Bob discovers his name on the fight invitation envelope. Mary preserves their sixth anniversary excitement and looks forward to the show and supper.
A joint Commerce and Labor report shows 64,995,000 Americans employed in July, a new all time high. It marks the second consecutive month of record employment amid a booming economy.
U S farmers work with sixty to sixty five percent of all farm tractors worldwide indicating strong American dominance in agricultural mechanization.
Los Angeles report describes a medical experiment using a cat to locate brain areas tied to sight. The feline learns to pick brighter light for food, then scientists test after brain parts are removed to identify sight control regions, aiming to diagnose brain tumors from visual cues. Babe Ruth is noted for 60 home runs in 1927 and AL titles in ten other years.
A reader from Sinking Springs recalls childhood summers with beer runs to the neighborhood hotel at 8 30 pm and a nightly train passing by. She describes cider making, family meals, and long workdays, noting grandparents living long lives and fondly reminiscing about better days.
In Ann Arbor Michigan Dr Ira M Smith retired registrar of the University of Michigan reports that about one third of students entering college as freshmen do not reach sophomore year The freshman year is the main stumbling block to a college degree He says students are admitted for educational ability but fail due to lack of emotional equipment to adapt to college life.
New York reports 12 top shoe producers project 1955 output to reach an all time high with sufficient footwear for Fall. Merrill A Watson says estimates ranged from 560 to 585 million pairs and retailers show rising stocks while inventory risk remains limited.
An article warns vacationers about risks from insects such as bees hornets wasps and spiders. It describes sting shock symptoms including swelling blue spells and unconsciousness and notes prompt medical care and desensitizing as options. It advises repellents protective clothing and avoiding nests and honey.
Ottawa Lake Michigan report says Mr and Mrs Christian J Schmidt welcomed girl twins Catherine Jean born 11 30 p m December 31 Candice Jean born 12 08 a m January 1 only one twin counted as an exemption on 1054 income tax due to tax rules.
A compact reflection notes that critics target only fruitful efforts while barren endeavors attract little or no opposition. The saying implies merit invites challenge and that valuable work provokes resistance.
Summer is prime for home projects from adding a room to porch enclosure and roof or gutter repairs. Use Douglas fir and cedar materials while weather is good. paint now for lasting protection. check flashing around chimneys doors and windows to prevent leaks and interior damage.
Nature has built a special oily preservative into western red cedar lumber, making this species highly resistant to insects and decay. It is used for weather exposed siding, homes, fences, garden structures, planters, wooden flower tubs, and other outdoor woodwork.
A vintage line claims the average man has 12 million brain cells most of which are unemployed. The remark reflects a humorous, skeptical view of mental activity and productivity.
A simple chowder using bacon, frozen cream of potato soup, water, and corn. Cook bacon until crisp then simmer soup with water, add corn, and boil briefly. Serves four. Finish with cheese and crackers for a hearty meal and a cozy supper.
In St Paul Minnesota the Society for Crippled Children and Adults notes a donor sent a contribution in a return address envelope from 1950. The gift underscores a bene factor who believes in waste not as a virtue, while the Easter Seal drive is explained.
The Massachusetts AAA urges drivers to verify speedometer accuracy as many meters run fast or slow by mileage. Tests include a friend driving at set speeds and timing on a measured course. A professional test costs about $5 and helps prevent erroneous speeding arrests cited by state police figures.
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