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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1957
Page
9
The Fed reports mid September data showing slower manufacturing and weaker port traffic in New England, with 1957 gains lagging 1956. Textiles, metals, and transportation equipment softened while farm milk prices rose and vacation travel hit a 1953 peak, aided by higher guest occupancy.
AAA seeks a federal bill to outlaw hitchhiking after state bans and a Massachusetts case where a hitchhiker may sue a driver. Rep. George E. Rawson sponsors the measure amid safety concerns. AAA officials warn motorists face theft assault kidnapping and even murder risks from some hitchhikers.
The Union and Echo, official weekly of the Buffalo Catholic Diocese, unveils a new eight column format with larger editions and several new features after years as a tabloid.
A science note describes the porpoise as looking like a clumsy fat pig yet capable of speeds up to 50 miles per hour and sharp right angle turns at high speed, illustrating surprising agility.
Bedford officials announced two turbo prop C 130 Hercules cargo aircraft will join Hanscom Field to support research programs as part of Air Force inventory changes. Other aircraft leaving include nine B 50 Superfortresses five F 86L Sabres two C 119 Packets and a C 47 Sky Train with Sabres departing early next year.
Worcester Holy Cross College will raise tuition to 700 and room and board to 900 starting September 1. President Very Rev William A Donaghy cited rising costs as the reason for the change.
Campaign urges readers to purchase Christmas Seals to support tuberculosis prevention and public health efforts during the holiday season. The appeal highlights charity funding and community participation to combat TB locally.
Members of the Dramatic Club met at Parker Street Hall and admitted new members Vara Leithead Julia White Sabosh John Gray Jennie Zack Lorraine Howes. Roy Helander shared notes from a Finland theatre tour. Christmas party featured gift exchange and a decorated table. Next meeting January 6 will be a costume party with radio TV or movie characters.
Boston UP reports the Massachusetts Legislature expects about 3,189 bills for the upcoming session with late filings likely pushing totals above 4,000. House clerks logged 1,617 bills and Senate 572 after the filing deadline. The House total is down from last year by 89 while the Senate exceeds 1957 by 47. A referendum proposal on retaining capital punishment for first degree murder is among the measures.
The East German regime lifts its ban on dances livelier than a waltz or foxtrot and allows mambo cha cha calypso and boogie woogie if danced rhythmically and aesthetically with capitalist features discarded. The National Zeitung reports the socialist version of boogie woogie is approved.
The National Safety Council announces extended Back the Attack on Traffic Accidents campaign. Nine month traffic fatalities fell 3 percent saving 800 lives, with potential to save over 1,000 more in 1957 if gains continue. Factors shaping safe speed include weather, mechanics, road type, driver condition, and traffic.
Concord reports a Christmas display in the Concord Cooperative Bank window featuring early American toys and games. Highlights include Noahs Ark from the 1800s, Sunday toys linked to biblical practice, a ducking stool replica, a china head doll, and the Mansion of Happiness as Americas first board game with many imported European pieces and miniature silver toys from noble families.
Wall Street seeks congressional help to stimulate business early in 1956, amid concerns over tax policy, 1957 laws tests, profits pinch, and inventory overcapacity. Analysts flag health of President Eisenhower and possible shifts in policy impact.
Mrs. Leo Schreiner in Topeka refuses to pay city garbage fees and uses a chicken pen to dispose of waste. She argues a city ordinance bans chickens, insisting the coop is in a different township.
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