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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1955
Page
13
A regional survey on youth behavior reports mixed views on curfews. Officials in Concord Acton Bedford and Maynard debate 9 30 or 11 p m curfews while parents and business owners note general respect, with several school leaders defending disciplined youth and adults’ role in setting standards.
Chief Foss laments growing youth disrespect while arguing punishments are too light. Rycroft in Lexington notes a slight rise in vandalism but no major youth trouble. Warren in Lexington insists the problem is more serious than perceived.
Local officials and educators in Acton Concord and surrounding towns voice opposition to curfews. They cite strong home and school discipline and absence of youth trouble, while urging parents to take responsibility and police to enforce existing laws.
An Enterprise survey across Concord and Bedford finds youths generally well behaved with few serious troubles. Officials credit strong values at home church and public schools along with active programs and housing. Some say police are efficient while a few note reduced respect for authority among kids.
Governor Christian A. Herter told the Casualty Insurance Companies luncheon that the demerit point system reduced rates by about 10 million dollars for property damage, collision, and fire insurance. He cited declines in accidents and injuries, noting 1954 deaths fell from 536 to 512 and injury deductions in early 1954 despite higher registrations in Massachusetts.
Concord high students viewed a 1954 water safety film produced by the Newton Police and Fire Departments. Officer Mr. Champagne led the presentation showing winter ice rescue tips and how to save others without risking oneself.
The fuselage of a Northeast Airlines DC-3 wrecked last Nov. 30 will remain on the wooded Mount Success slopes near the New Hampshire Maine border. An airline spokesman said the debris will honor search parties and rescuers who saved five of seven aboard. Giuseppe Verdi had twelve operas, died 1901 at age 88.
Col Pirnie of Concord was among retired Air Force officers at a luncheon briefing at Hanscom Field. Dorr Newton and Shepler FitzGerald welcomed attendees. Col Adams spoke on AFCRC mission, Sindler outlined retiree benefits, Codhum and Alexander discussed research, Wand gave a night line tour. Pirnie earned a bronze star and Belgium Congo honors.
Concord Dr Harl Aldrich, assistant professor of soil mechanics at MIT, will speak at the Trinitarian Congregational church Men's club meeting about Switzerland scenic and engineering wonders. The talk follows his attendance at a Zurich conference on soil mechanics. A supper is served at 6 45 p m.
The piece discusses U S aid to Turkey and the FDA’s dual stance on Turkey's need for aid versus living standards. It highlights growth in Turkey’s agriculture and industry from 1945 49 to 1952, including increases in cotton livestock cereals and metal production, and notes storage needs. It contrasts congressional probes into postal deficits with calls for scrutiny of foreign aid costs.
Concord Mr and Mrs Silvio Trabucco of 46 Belknap Street announce the engagement of their daughter Antoinette Mary Trabucco to John Edward Walsh son of Mr and Mrs John Walsh of Waltham. Miss Trabucco is a Concord public schools graduate and works at Harvard Trust Company. Mr Walsh is a Waltham High graduate and employed at the First National Market. No wedding date has been set.
A continuing study report by a committee of industrialists finds expanding economy and social security reforms can boost senior living. It notes rising older worker employment, greater home ownership, private pensions and savings, and predicts most Americans will be self supporting in work and retirement with the right climate. It warns a heavy social security program could hinder growth and discourage work and saving.
Boston reports food expert Mary Carter urges housewives to know the butcher for better meat quality and to save money by common sense in shopping and cooking. She advises balanced menus, not overcooking, and frequent fresh fruit and vegetables to trim fuel use and leftovers.
West Haven Connecticut residents watched as Mrs Helen Carey became the towns first grandmother to serve on the local school board. She celebrated the milestone with a cigar party while board members were surprised by the gesture.
Acton High expanded its educational film collection with six new titles from the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. The films cover notable medical pioneers and diseases including Madame Curie Radium Edward Jenner Smallpox Walter Reed Yellow Fever Pasteur Koch Trudeau and a note on tuberculosis and germ theory. Some films already used in science classes.
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