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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1939
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes show a brief reference to a press office matter at Maas with a Wednesday timing. No clear names, dates, locations, or events are readable.
The report explains a recent English statute addressing cruel provisions in wills. It prevents executors from disinheriting spouses or children by punitive bequests, detailing that testators may add reasons for neglect, which courts will consider in contested will actions.
Vague calls unite law abiding citizens to pressure government action as Boston figures in a broader protest against Department of Justice activities. Attorney General Murph urged warning about rising crime and political tension as large cities face increased criminal activity.
A fragmentary column argues infantry remains central across eras, from bowmen to muskets to machine guns. It cites Major George and notes horseback cavalry, artillery, and air power rise and fall, but enduring infantry discipline steadfast through “the next war.”
An editorial urges closer cooperation between state and local police and federal authorities to combat crime. It argues such collaboration helps prosecute criminals without political motives and praises District Attorney Dewey for welcoming federal aid, stressing local knowledge and mutual effort.
Homemaker Lucky shares a series of ready to serve one course meals built around macaroni spaghetti and noodles. Recipes include Macaroni Creole Loaf Spaghetti Ring With Asparagus and Eggs Baked Macaroni Creole Style and a quick Hasty Noodlefest feature using noodles and mushroom soup.
A promotional notice for Easy Entertaining by Eleanor Howe offering 125 practical party ideas and entertaining hints for birthdays picnics and reunions. Readers are urged to send 10 cents to a Chicago address to receive a copy published by Masters Newspaper Union.
A jumbled OCR fragment describes wet knife use and water while cutting a meringue pie, mentions oil, patting, and a library shelf with mold. Content is unclear but hints at household mishaps and storage issues.
A letter from Maynard citizens warns of layoffs in the town highway department citing four year spending figures from 1936 to 1939 and accusing officials of mismanagement. They urge accountability and question why eight workers remain when four more could be hired with available funds.
George J. Hecht argues that education must adapt to modern needs while balancing practical skills with cultural and ethical development. He notes educators are reviewing curricula to satisfy critics from both sides, seeking plans that prepare students for work, civic life, and personal adjustment.
The article outlines European tensions over Danzig, notes Mussolini and Hitler moderating their stance, and mentions a proposed five power conference with Germany Italy Poland Britain and France. It discusses potential maneuvers to avoid war and the shifting alignments among major powers.
Fragmentary notes show labor leaders Phillip Murray and John Lewis in political friction over employment and a call for a national employment conference. President Garner remains central, with disputes about how to address the Unemployment crisis and labor strategy.
Agriculture Bureau moves toward wider use of food script after summer trials with orange and blue relief stamps. Secretary Henry A. Wallace announces plans to expand the program to a national scale for disposal of surplus commodities to relief families.
Howard Hughes seeks government permission to undertake a sub stratosphere flight from New York to Paris, aiming to demonstrate high altitude aviation capabilities and advance sponsored research in aviation.
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