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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1943
Page
4
The piece notes massive Russian casualties as German forces press the offensive. It argues propaganda can mislead, while the Russian army remains in hard fighting, with German aims to wipe out Russia’s forces failing amid costly resistance. It also discusses commemorating figures in sports and politics amid wartime messaging.
The Brunswick Publish Company raises prices for Telegraph Journal and Times Globe. Single copies go from three to four cents. Mail subscriptions now 7 dollars a year, 3.76 for six months, 2 for three months. Weekly delivery remains 2 45 cents. Also noting Woonsocket stage copy price changes.
Mr Ostby reports regarding insufficient nut coal for poultry brooders in New England. He notes about 86 percent of brooders use anthracite nut coal and winter coal substitutes are not viable given current construction. Government seeks higher poultry output, with New England projected to need about 20000 tons of nut anthracite and Massachusetts to use about one third.
The Hawaiian Islands were formed as volcanoes built land from 15 000 feet below the sea to peaks above. Mauna is noted as the highest mountain in the chain.
Ice Follies comes to Boston starting February 10 for a 13 day engagement at the Boston Garden with 28 acts and 120 skaters. The edition features new stars Nora McCarthy Betty Atkinson Johnny Kinney and a larger troupe than last year. Tickets are on sale now at the Boston Garden.
The 33rd annual Boy Scout week runs February 6 to 12 with the slogan Toughen Up Buckle Down and Carry On to Victory. The American Legion praises Scouts and notes posts sponsor over 8,000 troops and wartime service training across agencies.
In an odd desert report, a plant described as the roots of the Cactus Andante in Peru is said to move on the ground. Wind powers its movement and it seems to drink damp night air while drawing sustenance from the salty surface.
A breakfast scene shows Small Joe excited by a twenty five dollar War Bond sent from his brother in Honolulu. Pop and Mom share a quiet, tearful moment as they discuss sacrifices for the war effort and the push to buy war bonds. The family pledges to support the cause through stamps and bonds.
The Detroit Times announces price increases effective Feb 1 for its daily edition from 3 to 4 cents and Sunday edition from 10 to 22 cents. The rise is attributed to rising costs in every direction, caused largely by the war.
Edward Bigelow writes from a convoy ship off French North Africa detailing crowded quarters, meals, and a Red Cross presence. He notes a large seaport, Arabic customs, French prices, and a mix of hardship and humor amid awaitable news from Marlboro friends and mail delays.
The article warns that about 40,000 mushroom varieties exist many poisonous. It notes that deadly Phalloides can resemble safe mushrooms and even experts can be fooled. It stresses caution when harvesting mushrooms and to avoid picking in uncertain areas.
Fragmentary note mentions Felton and a speaker seeking knowledge and water from springs. The fragment hints at a meeting or encounter but lacks clear context, dates, places, or identifiable events for full reporting.
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