Eisenhower defense write offs spark regional wage tension
The piece discusses Eisenhower’s defense directive and its split reaction among Democrats and industry. It questions how northern New England manufacturers can meet southern prices while paying higher wages under the new procurement rules and notes the political timing before the January 5 harmony meeting. It ends with a call to Congress to treat economic depression jitters as a real threat and seek lasting peace beyond gunfire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravenswood
W. Virginia
Eisenhower
of Defense
Atomic Energy Commission
Genservices Administration
Harry
New England
Defense Department
Audubon County Journal
Exiter
Iowa
Congress
Voting eligibility and congressional election figures in mid-20th century
The article cites estimates of voting age Americans from the Census Bureau and AP figures for registered voters in 1952. It notes Eisenhower's 1952 presidential edge, and compares House race outcomes, with Republicans winning more districts. It also explains why a bill is read three times, tracing to historical rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Census Bureau
Associated Press
Republican National Committee
Eisenhower
Congress
Adlair Steve
GOP
House
Stevenson
Brave
Congres
Continental Congress
House of Commons
Gearright
Congressional Quarterly
Local Man Observes 95th Birthday at Concord Home
Concord resident James Derby, long a Cambridge migrant, marked his 95th birthday at his Concord residence on Lexington Road. He lives with Michael E. Finigan and his daughter Finjean, remains in good health, attends daily duties and church, and has one son Thomas Nerby plus four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. A separate note recalls Hubert Clapp of Sunny Brae South Australia, nicknamed Thunder, escaping minor injuries when a shed was struck by lightning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
James Derby
Lexington Road
Cambridge
Henign
Michael E. Finigan
Finjean
Thomas J. Nerby
Belmont
Hubert Clapp
Sunny Brae
South Australia
Thunder
Quiet Father Welcomes Baby Boy in Hospital Romance
W. W. Childress became a father in Memorial Hospital North Platte after a leg injury. He waited in a room above his wife as she delivered the child, plain in a quiet hospital scene in Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Platte
Neb
U.P
W. W. Childress
Memorial Hospital
Economic Outlook for 1954 From Industrial and Housing Trends
Economists project a stable to slightly high activity level across manufacturing and construction in 1954. New housing starts near 1.1 million units through 1953, with continued demand for schools and commercial buildings, while transportation and aviation show optimism due to new aircraft, tax cuts, and travel demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wien
National Association of Home Builders
Economista Keller
Our Presidents by Grace M Koscher Verse Chronology From Washington Onward
A chant listing U S presidents through early 20th century with numbered rhymes and brief notes on terms. The lines hint at notable facts such as Jefferson Madison Monroe Adams Jackson and later figures, ending in a call for peace as the sequence reaches the 34th president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Adams
Jefferson
Madison
James Monroe
John Quincy Adams
Andrew Jackson
van Buren
Harrison
Tyler
Polk
Taylor
Pierce
Yo Buchanan
Lincoln
Johnson
Alaska
U. S. Grant
Bell
Hayes
Edison
Garfield
A.F
Chester Arthur
Feiling Banks
Grover Cleveland
Johnstown
Cleveland
McKinley
Roosevelt
Teddy
Higera
Health Talk on Pneumonia and Modern Treatments
The column explains bacterial and virus pneumonia differences, symptoms, and course. It notes penicillin can shorten bacterial cases to a few days, while virus pneumonia lacks a cure and causes prolonged illness with multiple possible attacks. Emphasizes prevention through general health and avoiding sick people. Sponsored by the local board of health and Middlesex Health association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nenaneumonia
Board of Health
Tuberculosis Committee
Middlesex Health Association
FTC Cuts Forkner In 1943 Case Highlight
The article discusses a 1943 FTC case where attorney Austin Forkner faced removal amid staff pruning. Robert Parrish, FTC executive, claims seniority and workload factors drove bureau reductions, sparking debate over whether reforms hinder anti monopoly efforts and shift powers from the White House to Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Austin Forkner
Robert Parrish
FTC
White House
Congress
World Atomic Pool Talks Begin Soon
President Eisenhower’s peace plan reaches high level talks with Russia as foreign ministers from the United States Britain and the Soviet Union open discussions on Berlin and German affairs. The Big Four meet to pursue groundwork for formal negotiations with Molotov and Dulles leading the talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph v. Griup
Rigs
Eisenhower
Russia
John
Foster
Yacueslay
Lisenhower
Anthony Rich
Aen
London rail opens cooled centers for tourists
British railways pro Speen services opens special air conditioned centers to aid tourists visiting London. The new facilities aim to provide comfort during travel and sightseeing, offering updated amenities at key stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
British Railways
Maynard Parents Welcome Second Daughter
Mr and Mrs Joseph E Walsh announce the arrival of their second daughter January 24 at Norwood hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Stanley E Gonyea of Lowell and Mr and Mrs Paul Allen of Maynard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Joseph Ie .Walsh
Rosalie Gonyea
Fairfield Street
Norwood Hospital
Stanley E. Gonyea
Lowell
Paul Allen
Barbara Schlittler Celebrates 85th Birthday in West Concord
Mrs Barbara Schlittler aged 85 observed her birthday Wednesday at 254 Main Street staying with Mrs Matthew Steinmann. A native of Switzerland she came to the United States over 60 years ago and marked the anniversary with a quiet party and cake for visiting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Barbara Schlittler
Matthew Steinmann
Main Street
Schlittler
Switzerland
Acton Hospital Appeal Camp Aims for Funds May Event
Acton volunteers under the committee led by Charles Pherson plan a Ladies Night party at Russo's in May. Franklin Charter D Tuttle Robert Everett Broughton Stevens and local Lions Club members organize the event to support the hospital appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Charles Pherson
Acton Committee
Ces
Peace and Church Work Highlighted in Local Services
At Evangelical Co al Church the minister Rev Grimshaw preached on Sunday. A church work session and trustee meeting were held on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Coal Church
Grimshaw
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Main St
Grace M. Koscher
William Taft
Wilson
Warren Harding
Calvin Coolidge
Charles Lindbergh
Herbert Hoover
R.F.C
Peer Harbor
Harry Truman
Ihe
Small Business
Wilson Ha
Bricket
U. 8
W. Hacder
Herb Brownells
Harry Dexter White
White
Edward and
Howrey
the Automatic Canteen Company
National Federation of Independent Business
Anti- Bureau
Perrish
Anti-Trust
Sherhaer
Field Ecey
Ana
World Atomic Pool
Berlin
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