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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1954
Page
10
The Federation of Independent Business details how coupons distort pricing and working capital for independent grocers. Chains push higher fees and misdate handling, forcing independents to bear losses while banks and taxpayers foot the bill. Households redeeming coupons indirectly aid large corporations.
Waltham resident and WWII veteran W. Shaughnessy announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for Middlesex County Attorney. He lists service in state and local committees, law degrees from Boston University and Northeastern, and memberships in the American Legion AMVETS Knights of Columbus and civic groups. He holds a law office at 75 Villa Street, and has completed courses in city planning and real estate title investigations.
General Electric scientists say pecan and walnut shells are used for blast cleaning of metals in aircraft manufacturing. The shells help clean carbon scale and other matter from engine parts, delicate moulds and other fitted metal products without surface damage.
A fragment notes securing throw rugs using preserved jars or rubber tings at corners to prevent slipping, suggesting a simple home fix.
Miss Katherine Mary Kinsley of West Acton completes six week summer session at Fitchburg State Teacher College. She took Principles and Practices of Guidance and Psychology of Exceptional Children taught by Dr John R Eichorn. Her research papers on parental responsibility and spelling difficulties earned honor grades.
The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled that James J. Hughes injured in a fall while walking to work in company parking is eligible for unemployment compensation. The court held that walking across company property to and from work can be considered part of the employment. Beeswax tip included to save stockings.
Lee Bradley a full blood Navajo from Kayenta Arizona has acted in 57 films since 1925. He stars as a Ute in Smoke Signal filmed near Kayenta and criticizes Hollywood for portraying Indians as losing, saying real history shows they win. Bradley travels 300 miles round trip to cinemas and only watches films he acted in. Americans eat about 65 million pounds of meat daily, enough to fill 2 500 railroad cars or 18 miles of refrigerated trucks.
A tiny electronic tube from Sylvania engineers, already produced for the Navy, promises broad industrial use in computers and other devices. The compact design stacks components and endures temperatures up to 1000 F and strong shock, enabling rugged performance beyond conventional tubes.
Sudbury Highway Department nears completion of the poison ivy spraying program started by the Sudbury Garden Club and Sudbury Community Council. In April 1953 the council resolved to report on ivy control and the Highway Surveyor submitted a plan with an estimate of 1200 to 1500 dollars. The town meeting later appropriated 1000 dollars for the project.
Sudbury launches Emergency March of Dimes from August 16 to 31 with Mrs. Anna Wohlrab as chairman. Residents urged to contribute to buy iron lungs and respiratory care. polio survivors and rising paralysis rates cited, noting improved treatments funded by March of Dimes grants.
In Traversity Michigan police arrested a woman for riding a horse while intoxicated and after studying laws found no statute for that offense. She was charged with being intoxicated on a public highway.
Sudbury Mrs L Roy Hawes hosted about 40 guests from the Department of Agriculture and press and radio observers at Merrie Meadows North Sudbury. Attendees included officials, editors, market investigators, and industry representatives from Boston area media and companies.
Four Concord area students were honored by the University of Massachusetts for the last marking period. Honorees include Joan M. Perrino of Harvard Road Littleton Barbara Holbrook of Pine Hill Road West Acton Betty L Howe of Lowell Road Concord and Nancy J Winslow of 187 Main Street South Acton.
The column urges taking the flash attachment on trips for indoor and outdoor scenes. It notes museums and other sites offer unique photo opportunities and that flash can extend light where the sun won’t. It suggests blue bulbs for color film and exploring lighting options with dealer guidance.
Town Clerk Harlan E. Tuttle reports 35 new voters added after registrations closed last Friday. No sessions until after the September 14 state primary. Twenty eight names were added on the final day, bringing Acton’s total to about 2200, similar to two years ago.
A notice reports that keeping light bulbs free from dust can raise light output by as much as 50 percent. This improvement is attributed to reduced surface obstruction and better reflection inside the bulb.
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