Subsidies and government support across industries prompt debate
Editors cite criticism of farm price supports as a subsidy and note other aid from the federal government to merchants mariners airlines TVA and electric coops. Senator Jenner argues for returning activities to private sectors to reduce debt taxes and loss of liberty. Canton Sentinel urges loyal civic duty and personal sacrifice for democracy.
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Uist
Essex
Vermont
South Pasadena
California
Jenner
Indiana
Congress
Canton
Pennsylvania
Republic
United States of America
Cooking corn: low simmer time for tenderness
The note advises cooking corn at a low simmer and avoids overcooking. Seven to twelve minutes is described as sufficient to tenderize rather than toughen the kernels.
A Story About Hearts and Hands
A Georgia town tale follows a train engineer who helps a girl born without arms. He learns from the mother the child Grace lacks limbs, prompting fellow railroad workers to donate funds for operations. Grace now has artificial arms and hands and can wave.
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Georgia
Henry R. Lee
Grace
Mr. Lee
Milwaukee residents threaten suit over curbside sidewalk plan
A group of irate citizens said they would sue the city if a sidewalk were built in front of their homes. Eugene C Straub and others signed petitions claiming the walk was unnecessary and that they wished to preserve the rural atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Iilians
Beugene C
Straub
VA expands dental benefits for veterans under PL 494
The Veterans Administration announced an interpretation of Public Law 494 of 83rd Congress expanding eligibility for additional dental care. Disabled World War II and Korea veterans in vocational rehab may receive ongoing dental treatment, while Spanish American War veterans may obtain recurring outpatient dental care. The rule removes the previous one time treatment limit and extends care to eligible groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
Tso
Highway funds diverted lose 3685 miles in 1952
The National Highway Users Conference reports 3685 miles of urgent highways were lost in 1952 due to 25 states diverting highway user revenues to non highway uses. Since 1934 total diverted miles reach 125 172, more than the road mileage of all states except Kansas and Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
National Highway Users Conference
Kansas
Texas
Wor So Close Bio and Auto Facts Highlight 1920s Motoring
Marshall Teague of Daytona, a champion stock car driver, stresses the need for full concentration when racing and warns drivers on Sundays. The piece notes over 100 songs about automobiles with only three hits and cites the Automobile Manufacturers Association estimating 25,000 U S communities rely on trucks. It also mentions Key West's population and Providence College as a Dominican-run institution.
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Marshall Teague
Daytona
Fla
Vincent Bryan
Gus Edwards
Grant Clarke
Henry
Lizzie
Walter O'Keefe
Automobile Manufacturers’ Assn
U. S
Key West
Unemployment Claims Decline in Marlboro Week Ending Aug 7
Local Employment Security office reports 682 claims for the week ending August 7, down from 764 the prior week. Initial claims rose to 91 while continued claims fell by 85 to 591. Agricultural placements reached 178 with 24 non agricultural placements. Forty nine applications were filed and 27 openings remained. Twenty counseling interviews were conducted, up from eight.
Lapham attends 4-H leaders conference at UMass
Judy Lapham of Concord Street attended the recent 4-H junior leaders conference at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. Rev Grady Spires of Cambridge has been supplying the Carlisle Congregational Church pulpit on Sundays. Last Thursday the church welcomed Rev Donald Donica of Ohio, a pastorate candidate.
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Judy Lapham
Arnold T. Lapham
Concord Street
University of Massachusetts
Amherst
Grady Spires
Cambridge
Carlisle Congregational Church
Donald Donica
Ohio
Korean Refugee Doll Contest Offers Europe Trip Prize
Teen-age girls compete in the Seventeen Magazine Save the Children Christmas Doll Contest to craft dolls for underprivileged children. Grand prize is a two-week Europe tour via PAA Clipper, with many other prizes. dolls will be distributed to rural and international children by Save the Children Federation.
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Europe
Seventeen Magazine
Save the Children Federation
America
PAA Clipper
Enid A. Haupt
Seventeen
ANS
Joan Fontaine
Heduk Lee
South Korea
Change in Law on Showing of Auto License
Registrar King notes a 1954 law change requiring any operator who collides or injures to plainly exhibit their license at the scene upon request. The amendment to Chapter 446 of C. 90 adds this obligation, becoming effective August 16, 1954.
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King
Bby
Civil Service Exams Announced for Various Posts
The U S Civil Service Commission announces exams for Medical Officer at Canal Zone Panama, Fishery Methods and Equipment Specialists for sea duty, and Production Specialists with Navy ties. Applicants must meet medical, trade, and experience requirements with deadlines noted for Fishery exam September 28 1954 and others open until further notice.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Canal Zone
Isthmus
Panama
Grisney
Atlantic
Pacific
Department of the Navy
Washington
D. C
Commission
John C. Abatsis
Marlboro
Mass
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Brides Re elected President of Massachusetts Labor Federation
Henry J. Brides of Brockton won a sixth term as President of the Massachusetts Federation of Labor at the 68th annual convention in Worcester. He defeated Seraphin P. Jason of New Bedford 394 to 205 amid a dispute over calling Gov. Herter a friend of labor, with Manuel Pimental winning the vice presidency 339 to 268. Delegates backed Democrats Murphy for governor and Furcolo for U.S. senator after a heated fight over the Herter reference.
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Worcester
Mass
Henry J. Brides
Brockton
Massachusetts Federation of Labor
Brides
Gov. Herter
Seraphin P. Jason
New Bedford
Manuel Pimental
Gloucester Seafood
Joseph Grace
Gloucester
Essex County
Robert F. Murphy
Foster Furcolo
U.S
Herter
Fire alarm at foundry prompts West Concord response
Firemen from West Concord and Central Station rushed to Box 38 for a foundry fire off Commonwealth Avenue last Thursday morning. Wires feared as the cause but no damage was reported. It marked the 168th alarm of the year for local firefighters.
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West Concord
Central Station
Commonweath Avenue
Ten Area Candidate Will Be Selected For New U S Air Reserve
Congressman Phil ps Clinton announced ten nominations for the Third Massachusetts District to the new U S Air Reserve Corps. The nominees include Maynard and others from local counties as the Air Force identifies suitable candidates for officer appointments.
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U.S. Air Res
Washington, D. C
Philps Clinton
Air Force
Massachusetts
Son
Maynard
U.S
Airemy. Pd
N E Business Roundup Shows Great Activity in New England
New England Council reports Topsfield Mass firm Topsfield Roslan Co opens a quarter million dollar addition nearly doubling space at a two year old plant. The firm makes electronics for industrial and military uses and plans long term expansion. Workers rise from 3 to 75 as payroll grows. Travelers Insurance helped develop a safer paper mill machine to reduce injuries.
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Topsfield, Roslan Co
Topsfield
Mass
Engand Council
Thomas Rolfe
Travelers Insurance Co
New England Council
Hartford, Conn., Insurance
U.S. Rubber
Providence R.I
Western Massachusetts Electric Co
Connecticut River
Springfield
Skimobile at North Conway Stands Unique Globally
The skimobile at North Conway New Hampshire is described as the sole up mountain device of its kind in the world.
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North Conway
N.H
Third District Air Force Academy Selection Process
The eighth class to begin training will enter the academy with an initial screening and two examinations. Final selection from about 300 candidates will occur after medical tests, training reviews, leadership screening, and pilot aptitude assessments. Notifications will follow through the Education Service. Interested applicants should contact Congressman Philbin for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ater Air Force
Education Service
Princeton
Sion
Alaska
Hawaii
Panama Canal
Philbin
Washington
Government aids small firms in procurement drive
Government program records show $2,875.43 paid to small firms this month under the Administration’s efforts to link small businesses to Defense and other large orders. Regional Director Edward Boston reports ongoing Doit program activity in New England, with Massachusetts and New Hampshire firms listed and offices in Boston assisting prime opportunities. Levi Hutchins H invented a tall 14 inch model at age 0 in a fragment of the text.
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Edward Boston
Ness
Calmy
Stewart
Massach Island
New Ham
Vermont
Fairfield Co
Boston
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Sutton
Hart
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
Albert Gore
Tenn
Joseph R. McCarthy
Wis
Congressional Quarterly
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North America
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Lapana Magnetic
Australia
Wes
Miriam Stevenson
South Carolina
U.S.A
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Carlisle
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Philip J. Philbin
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