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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1956
Page
12
Four attractively styled model kitchens touring the country showcase built in appliances cabinet design and planning ideas for homeowners. Sponsored by a leading appliance manufacturer the kitchens appear at regional home and building shows highlighting modernizing trends.
The article notes four cabinet models including striped walnut and driftwood finishes with white and aqua painted kitchens. Most appliances are late model built-ins in varied colors to match or contrast the natural wood. All three of the featured designs use island or peninsula units to free space and enhance design. Built-in cabinets for appliances are now standard from wood kitchen cabinet manufacturers.
Thomas H. Joy of Somerville Massachusetts has eight children and a newly earned bachelor of law degree from Boston College. He interrupted law studies to become an accountant but later returned to complete the degree and pursue a legal career.
At the Army quartermaster agency in Fort Lee Virginia new experimental 55 gallon fuel drums undergo a grueling obstacle course. They are dropped rolled vibrated and banged against rails and gravel to test seams and closures and leaks. Open storage and temperature tests follow at multiple sites.
University of California researchers feed houseflies radioactive phosphates to label their origin. They trap flies at different sites and use Geiger counters to detect if the insects came from the barn with the radioactive food. The aim is to test identifying a fly nuisance source by radio isotopes.
Massachusetts tops national production in jewelers findings with 22 firms shipping 22.408 million dollars in 1954 while 33 paper making producers ship 35.241 million dollars. The state ranks high in bolts nuts and rivets with 24 firms shipping 50.767 million and 18 firms in general machinery. Retail store sales rise in 1955 and a factory space catalog is prepared. Malt beverage consumption and median 1956 property tax increases are noted along with Scouts founded in 1910.
Jeanne Smith offers a safety checklist for vacation travel. Guidance covers vehicle prep, cautious driving, weather awareness, packing essentials, water safety, heat and sun, eating habits, fishing safety, wildlife hazards, boat use, camping attire, water purity, and fire safety with practical steps and reminders.
In Buffalo New York judges offered traffic violators a chance to attend an evening driving course at Burgard Vocational High School. Numerous violators were sent, and Chief Judge John W. Ryan Jr. sentenced the first woman to enroll in the program.
Tramps differ from regular steamship vessels by pursuing any ocean route in search of cargo, while steamship lines run on an advertised route and may use one to four trunk routes for scheduled sailings.
Massachusetts led the nation in March of Dimes contributions for 1956 with 1,875,066 dollars raised, up 40 percent from 1955. Suffolk Middlesex and Norfolk counties posted large gains, while funds include epidemic aid from the La Poiseoannario foundation. The total supports 3,922 polio patients and includes 164 iron lungs and 88 rocking beds used statewide.
Ninety five of 100 disabled World War II veterans rehabilitated under Public Law 16 are now employed, with 579,560 of 610,000 veterans overcoming disabilities through training working. Average income rose from 39 to 72 dollars weekly, and 35 percent hold professional or managerial roles with 38 percent in skilled trades. The VA notes the program boosted self confidence and earnings, and the law expired in 1956.
Ailing veteran undergoes a year of adult education under five teachers from Beani It paid off. He earned a high school diploma while hospitalized and later pursued further courses in San Francisco and Scottdale, Pa. The effort helped him regain purpose and plan further study.
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