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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1941
Page
4
Amid wartime aviation growth and rising private flying, officials urge a sky traffic coordinator with authority to coordinate civilian and military air routes. Col Robert Olds and others call for coordinated zones to prevent midair incidents as training expands and speeds rise.
New Orleans August 15. H. J. Serpas, a 47 year old mechanic with a history of improvised machines, is testing an experimental airplane motor in his workshop. He claims the rotary four cylinder engine weighs 90 pounds yet delivers 96 horsepower and operates with half the parts of a typical four cycle engine. He envisions ground tests without a propeller and no overheating, with sparkless, wire free operation. He has sent specifications to the War Department and built the engine from scavenged parts after barnstorming era aviation inspired his quest.
Massachusetts municipal growth and industrial data include Auburn Dartmouth Wellesley Dudley Ludlow Adams Gardner Longmeadow Watertown Wakefield ranking by retail gains. Shoe factories produced 7,877,582 pairs in June, Boston deficit, underground cable project, Boston property values and taxes, city employment, and historic notes on Saugus and Acton. Chapter 50 directs continued study of handicrafts stimulation.
The piece notes an Australian two cent increase in gasoline price to 4 pence per imperial gallon, equivalent to about 51 cents per American gallon. It argues that despite the rise, Americans may be relatively better off when comparing gallon standards and pricing.
Detroit reports the U.S. army will reach about 250000 motor vehicles by autumn, up from 200000, with orders in 1940 totaling over 220 million dollars to 17 truck makers. The piece outlines industry defense work, vehicle versatility, and fuel economy notes from GM and Ford engineers.
The Roosevelt couple avoided mandatory joint returns as the House blocked the proposal saving them an estimated 15 000 to 16 000 in income taxes. Combined incomes were placed around 250 000 to 275 000 annually at a Ways and Means Committee executive session. Mrs Roosevelt reportedly earned about 200 000 from radio broadcasts columns and lectures while her husband earned 76 000.
The United States Housing Authority plans a low rent project in Richmond that will carry the name of Charles Sydney Gilpin, famed for the Emperor Jones role. Gilpin was born in Richmond on the site chosen for the housing project, and the Richmond Times-Dispatch praised the commemoration as a symbol that democracy cares for the humblest people.
J Nobel, formerly of Czechoslovakia, reports excellent yield from 80 acres in Yolo county as war closures cut off imports from Holland, Poland, and Czechoslovakia. Domestic supply tightens prices from 8 cents to 30 cents per pound.
A San Francisco radio feature profiles Chinese American girls who embrace dares from American sisters. It highlights Novel Toy as a famed nightclub bubble dancer and Gwen Wong, 17, as a noted performer.
Homer Rodeheaver has been named conductor of the New England Grange Jubilee Chorus of 3000 voices to perform at the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield Massachusetts on Saturday September 20. Chorus manager Jesse H Buffum of Boston directs the CBC sponsored effort preparing Grange members from England and local towns for a Coliseum finale broadcast coast to coast ending the Exposition.
Concord fireman Harry Patterson of Central station resumes duties this weekend after an annual vacation. Mechanic Harry Rider also returns to work, ending a two week break. Substituted by Thomas D. Tombeno Jr during absences. Lou McGenna stays with relatives at 45 Lexington Road. Grand Knight William J. Alags Jr. announces a K of C meeting planned for September 8 at Monument Hall. John Fs? priens at 4 ath Street starts as B and W Lines bus operator serving Boston Worcester Springfield and New York last week.
Milton Weynar of Knoxville Tennessee travels to Fort McDill January 13 joining a group of 138 army recruits. He becomes the 18th recruit and even receives ticket No 13 and sleeps in Tent No 13 on the journey with the 13 motif continuing on train coach 0.
West Acton families and relatives share weekend visits and travels. Mrs Gould and daughter Susanne visited with Bertram D Hall and Mrs Leonard Gould’s family while Richard Kinsley returns from two weeks with his father in Kinsley road. Eugene McCarthy stays with his mother Mrs John McCarthy in Massachusetts avenue. Rev Arthur Wilde and family depart for Five Islands Maine. Arthur Lee and family join them Saturday. Leland Campbell takes a three week vacation from the local telephone exchange. Mrs Frank Knowlton returns after two weeks with Edgar Hall in Hopedale.
Mr and Mrs George L Unger of 60 Wyoming avenue Malden announce the engagement of their daughter Gretchen to George B Clemence son of Mr and Mrs Percy G Clemence of Windsor Avenue Windsor. Miss Unger is a Malden High School graduate and works as an X ray and laboratory technician. Mr Clemence is also a Malden High School graduate and works in the photographic division at Camp Monmouth New Jersey. No wedding date set.
The notice indicates Defense Savings Bonds may be registered in the name of children rather than adults, suggesting a provision for minor ownership or custodial registration.
CORONA REMINGTON describes Bob Wellington as a failed yet capable man who overcomes career setbacks with encouragement from Constance Breckenridge. She pushes him to pursue a Saginac hydraulic power job. After a tense wait, Bob succeeds and sends a hopeful message to Conny. She replies with unwavering belief and anticipates his victory.
Washington officials announce expansion of Defense Savings Stamps sales to retail outlets across the country. Department stores grocery drug and hardware shops will carry the stamps as retailers promote Defense Savings Week from September 15 to 20. Ten thousand more post offices will begin selling stamps, bringing total outlets to 26 000.
A fragmentary line hints at a cynical thinker who recognizes that values are defined by market price. The elusive statement suggests a contemplation on how worth shapes perception and decisions.
Al Coweles muses on the long line of individual achievement from ancient chariot races to modern sport. He notes timeless debates over athletes' records and abilities and reflects on the enduring pursuit of glory in the sporting world.
The article highlights a wide roster of multi sport athletes in a town, including football stars Don Lent and Arne Fingard, basketball players, and track competitors. It notes the community’s baseball nine, football eleven, and basketball quintet, with names like Joe Ramesh, Johnny O Leary, Charlie D Agata, and Frank Murray among others, all contributing to a era of versatile amateur athletes.
Brigadier Edgar C. Erickson of the Selective Service says foreign born registrants may report birth country as recorded by their native lands. He cites no obligation to reveal birth nation if not required by his or their country’s official designation. The stance addresses Axis power associations and national origin questions in registrant questionnaires.
The text lists films and authors used in history and literature courses, citing titles like Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Jungle Boy, Sergeant York, You'll Never Get Rich, Spirit of 1941, and novels such as Texas Smoky Years, Bahama Passage, and Dildo Cay. It notes actors like Spencer Tracy Fred Astaire Gary Cooper and Betty Grable, and mentions figures Kinman and Richard Green.
A fragmented notice describes an exhibit titled Masterpieces of Poetry developed under the National Teachers of English Appreciation. It hints at education by records and grades in high schools promoting teaching of sects with two options in the first album Columbia's.
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