Mass production growth boosts Massachusetts industry diverse gains
Current use and factory activity rise across sectors with a 14 percent increase in durable goods including metals and chemicals. Massachusetts sees 308 new incorporations in October and a 13 percent year to date rise, while the Massachusetts Business Development Corporation reports loans totaling 6.95 million supporting over 10 000 jobs and 35 million in payroll.
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Massachusetts
Dun & Bradstreet Inc
Massachusetts Business Development Corporation
Commonwealth
Bristol County
Tax Revenue From Liquor Meals Up In Massachusetts
Massachusetts residents show higher incomes and more dining out smoking and drinking. Five months into fiscal 1955 tax revenue is up four million dollars from the prior year totaling 59,881,062. Income tax led gains with 1,545,203, liquor 148,584, cigarettes 183,724, meals 82,437 more.
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Boston
Massachusetts
John Dane Jr
Fincal
Massachusetts Planning Districts Studied for Federal Program
The Federal Government will share planning considerations as Massachusetts studies districts in Barnstable Berkshire Merrimack Valley Neponset Valley and Greater Springfield areas under a state commerce department compilation.
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Barnstable County
Berkshire County
Merrimack Valley
Neponset Valley
Springfield
Massachusetts Department of Comerce
Saving Money: Homemakers Cut Costs With Home Dressmaking
Miss Margaret L. Brew of the Department of Agriculture demonstrates how using simple patterns and homemade dresses can save money. Lab tests show size 14 projects cost about $11.62 versus store prices of $17.23, with potential savings per outfit.
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Harman W. Nichols
Washington
Margaret L. Brew
Department of Agriculture
Miss Brew
Papa
Concord Girl Selected for National Scout Roundup in Michigan
Alice Jean Elliot of 100 Bedford Street was chosen to attend the senior roundup in Michigan, the first Concord representation at a national encampment. Norma Fairbanks of 41 Hubbard Street named as alternate. committee members include Mrs. Whitman, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Walworth, Miss Gutfreund, and Mrs. Needham. Buy U S Savings Bonds.
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Concord
Concord Girl Scout Association
Alice Jean Elliot
Bedford Street
Michigan
United States
Norma Fairbanks
Hubbard Street
Miss Elliot
John A .Whitman
Philip A. Davis
Wilbur Y. Walworth
Nancy Gutfreund
Robert F. Needham
Christmas Safety Campaign Urges Caution During Holidays
National Safety Council and 160 national groups lead a Christmas safety drive to reduce holiday accidents. Five precautions include no alcohol while driving, early travel to beat darkness, keep trees away from heat sources, avoid unstable tree trimming, and ensure toys are safe for children.
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National Safety Council
Ned H. Dearborn
Council
Tor
Greenwood Church receives over thirty organ offers
Providence, R I reports the Greenwood Community Church declared it had no organ and received offers of more than 30 organs. One line on turnips notes they are low in calories yet rich in vitamin C and calcium with a tip to cook briefly to preserve nutrients and flavor.
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Providence, R. I
Greenwood Community Church
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