Good Progress Made Battle Against Cancer
President American Cancer Society David A. Wood writes that 1957 brings hope for cancer control with one in three patients now being saved by surgery or radiation. Advances in biochemistry endocrinology virology immunology and improved surgery and radiation offer multiple pathways toward cures, though no universal drug exists yet.
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David A. Wood
American Cancer Society
United Press
United States
Atsalf
Eisenhower’s bid to unite Republicans amid surprising midterm losses
The article analyzes President Eisenhower’s challenge to unify the GOP after a landslide national vote that re elected him while his party failed to gain a congressional majority. It notes losses for key allies and examines factors behind the large turnout, including African American and ethnic voting patterns and gains in the South.
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Eisenhower
Congress
House
Senate
Grant
Hayes
Arthur
Cleveland
Harrison
Taft
Wilson
Hoover
Truman
Zachary Taylor
Capitol Hill
Langlie
Washington
Dan Thornton
Colorado
Duff
Pennsylvania
Interior
Douglas McKay
Oregon
Democratic Party
Illinois
New York
Indiana
Ohio
California
South
Florida
Louisiana
Tennessee
Kentucky
Oklahoma
Virginia
Bedford Christmas Services Across Churches
Bedford held multiple Christmas services with nativity readings at First Parish Unitarian Church and Church of Christ Congregational. Rev. Pohl and Rev. Derby led sermons. St Michael's and First Baptist held midnight and fitting services as Christmas tree lighting continued by local groups.
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First Parish Unitarian Church
David C. Pohl
Church of Christ, Congregational
Marvin L. Derby
St. Michael’s
First Baptist
St. Paul’s
Immanuel Baptist
Christ
Bedford Men Elected Corporators At Arlington Five Cents Bank
Howard F. Davis and Richard S. Dodge of Bedford were elected corporators of the Arlington Five Cents Savings Bank at its annual meeting. Other corporators include Dr. William C. McCarthy Arlington George K. Rugg and Albert E. Ryan Arlington. The bank increased its quarterly dividend from 2 to 3 percent for depositors, payable January 2 1957, covering Oct 1 to Dec 31 1956.
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Howard F. Davis
Richard S. Dodge
Bedford
Arlington Five Cents Savings Bank
Edward P. Clark
Mutual Savings Bank
Davis
North Street
Mr. Dodge
Old
Billerica Road
Bedford Fire Department
William C. McCarthy
Jason Street
Arlington
Doc” McCarthy
Australia
George K. Rugg
Spring Street
Herald-Traveler
Albert E. Ryan
Park Avenue
Arlington _ Five — Denii Savings
Clark
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Avenue Center
Bedford Chorus Meets Wednesdays Under Se 4 Dir
Bedford Community Chorus now meets each Wednesday evening under Se 4 direction of E Whittredge Clark at Davis road well known organist and choral director Carols were sung on the common Sunday evening to commemorate the festive season The Ball and Chain Club met on Sunday evening at the vestry then went on g Mager in the community winding up at one and Mrs Earl C Sparks 337 North road where refreshments were served.
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Bedford Community Chorus
Se 4
E. Whittredge Clark
Davis Road
Ball & Chain Club
Vestry
G Mager
Oone
Earl C. Sparks
North Road
N E Roundup Details Connecticut Plant Expansions
The New England Council reports Scovill Manufacturing plans a multi million dollar plant near Waterbury creating up to 300 jobs as part of a 155 million dollar modernization program. Sites under review include Southington New Milford and Cheshire. additional expansions include Raytheon Maynard plastics to electronics lab 275 engineers and technicians start with 20 percent payroll growth. A Warren Mass based branch operation will subcontract at 40 000 square feet in Peace Dale Mill timing and Lynn shoe plants expect hundreds of jobs with Schwartz Benjamin planning 50 000 square foot plant and 400 employees. Royce Shoe Co in Rochester New Hampshire to add 200 jobs with 7 500 square foot expansion. A Stamford Conn firm proposes wheel mover units to taxi jets close to loading zones cutting towing and improving aircraft handling and control.
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Connecticut
New England Council
Scovill Manufacturing Co
Brass Products Fabricator
Waterbury
Scovill
Southington
New Milford
Cheshire
Mark L. Sperry
Massachusetts
Raytheon Manufacturing Co
Assabet Mills
Maynard
Bradley Container Corp
Rayheon Laboratory
Kingstown, R. L
Warren Steam’ Pump Co
Peace Dale Mill
Warren
Mass
Donald B. Gilman
Lynn
Schwartz-Benjamin Inc
Shoes
Rochester
N. H
Royce Shoe Co
Stamford
Conn
Consolidated Diesel Electric
Consolidated
Lincoln couple welcomes Lynde Louise Simmons
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick M. Simmons announce the birth of their second child and first daughter Lynde Louise on December 18. Grandparents are Walter E. Lovejoy of Boston and Frederick M. Simmons of Bennington Vermont. Great grandmothers are Loren D. Towle and Ernest F. Lovejoy of Newton.
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Lincoln
Frederick ‘Simmons
Louise Lovejoy
Sharon
Lynde Louise
Walter E. Lovejoy
Boston
Frederick M. Simmons
Bennington
Vermont
Loren D. Towle
Ernest F. Lovejoy
Newton
Traffic officer sends voice messages across continents
Brown County officer Frank Jansen says a small in-car radio allows him to receive and send voice messages from Hudson Bay to below the equator and as far as central South America.
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Green Bay
Wis
Brown County
Frank Jansen
Hudson Bay
Central South America
Blood donors save life of Maynard wife
A Christmas radio appeal drew hundreds to Boston Lying-In Hospital to donate blood for Mrs Leona Foley of Maynard who was hemorrhaging after Caesarean delivery. More than 60 donors crowded the waiting room at times. By midnight she had received 11 pints and was out of danger. Her newborn son and Emerson Hospital baby brother were reported fine.
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New
Concord
Boston
Coast Guard
Constitution Wharf
Navy
Fargo
Navy Yard
Army Base
Foley
Arlene Goodboy
Gary
David
Bedford
Max
Che
William
Francis J. Grah Cornelius Sullivaj
Morial Hospital
John Lowell
Dent
Paul F. Claboy
Ger
Peter Bent Brig
Reina Hovila
Rhode
Tad Lincoln Saves a Turkey's Life at White House
Springfield reports that Tad Lincoln kept the Lincoln family's Christmas turkey from being eaten in 1863. The tale notes the turkey was sent to the White House and Tad often followed the young boy, causing consternation on Christmas Eve as officials postponed state affairs to plead for the pet.
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Springfield
Ill
Jack
Abraham Lincoln
White House
Lincoln
Lin
Man Enlists in Army Citing Safety Amid Driving Duties
A quoted fragment shows a man choosing military enlistment as a path to safety, expressing confidence that joining the Army will protect him from dangers tied to driving tasks. The note emphasizes resolve and a sense of security found in service.
Christmas Traffic Toll Sets New Holiday Record
United Press reports a record 661 traffic deaths during the Christmas weekend ending midnight Tuesday, with 823 total including fires and other mishaps. California led with 68 deaths, as police credited intensified patrols and warnings for limiting losses.
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United Press
Safety Council
National Safety Council
California
Illinois
Texas
Ohio
Michigan
New York
North Carolina
Ned H. Deanbarn
Dearborn
Art in Furnito Cal Art in Furnito Cal
A fragmented quote from John Van Koert discusses design, furniture, and art. It touches on expectations from leading designers and the tension between decorative home paintings and practical usability. A Wisconsin professor comments on the design industry needing reflection and refinement.
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Chicago
John van Ko
Kvert
Wisconsin
Koert
Notable Names in Local Notices
Joe Wood and Susan Miller and Mrs Willi Gloria Miller appear in a brief local notice set. The fragment mentions individuals with surnames Wood Miller and Miller in what seems to be a personal or property context.
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Joe
Wood Susan Miller
Isle
Willi Gloria Miller
Salt Lake City School Statement Stirs Local Discussion
City officials release a public school statement urging study by advisory committee. Local residents and parents weigh impact on curriculum funding and future plans for Salt Lake City schools.
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Salt Lake City
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