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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1946
Page
8
Social Security officials race to locate 40,000 World War II veteran survivors who died since the fighting ended. The Veterans of Foreign Wars faces delays in assisting as Congress under VFW sponsorship adds a $160 credit for service time to compute benefits.
The coal strike ended last Saturday bringing relief to Consett residents anxious about dwindling coal supplies. Schools and households expect coal to last until mid January as the community notes the welcomed resolution.
Farm product sales in 1944 reached 396000 dollars, doubling the 1939 figures as reported for Pennsylvania. The data highlight significant gains in agricultural commerce during the war period.
The Regular Army plans a new Global Medical Institute near Washington to create the Army Medical Research and Graduate Training Center. It will be one of the world's great facilities with capabilities to study diseases on a global scale.
An exchange about bathing habits leads to a clash of terms as characters discuss tubs, washbasins, and bathe in a playful yet revealing dialogue. An ex G I in England comments on propriety while a bowl used for red dregs ties the scene to domestic life.
President C. E. Wilson of Motors Corp told the National Press Club that passenger car prices won’t fall soon and Chevrolets won’t hit $500. He said the industry could produce five million autos and trucks next year and that prewar values won’t return quickly.
CITY MO The meat packer E Wilson Chicago chair man of Wilson and Co attending the American Royal Livestock and Horse show says soap and shorten will be in good supply soon as the OPA fat ration limits ease plenty of hogs are coming and a good run is expected.
Milton C. James director of the Fish and Wildlife service says Pacific sardine catch this season is astoundingly small one of the smallest in history. He cites a five million dollar loss to California fisheries and notes salmon and albacore in white tuna runs are also depressed.
A garbled report suggests China faces candle shortages this Christmas season due to a lack of necessary chemicals and tallow. The fragmentary item hints at production issues affecting supplies and consumer availability during the holiday period.
The Veterans Building hosted a testimonial banquet with banners listing Concord opponents margins. Speakers praised coach Bernie Megin and urged Concord to retain him, recalling the historic Concord Lexington series begun in 1892. The event referenced Enterprise coverage and hinted at future EMSWA events and a prize award for Concord.
Local posts report holiday mail delays and bottlenecks as residents await parcels. Officials urge residents to allow extra time and ensure proper mailing procedures to speed deliveries during the Christmas season.
The event featured 24 tables in play with Mrs William Moody of Fan winning the blanket. Assisting girls included Virginia Burgess Shir Henrietta Walther Lorraine Condos Maribello.
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