Highway tax clash over federal aid to highways grows
A heated dispute over federal highway aid pits pro federal support against opponents who want to repeal the gas tax and leave road building to the states. The March 1 report by the Commission on Intergovernmental Relations and looming tax changes shape a Congress facing election year pressure.
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U.S
Congress
American Road Builders’ Association
National Farmers Union
National Grange
The
Chamber of Commerce of the
Commission On Intergovernmental Relations
Department of Commerce
Eisenhower
House
Senate
Savings and Loan Survey Targets Low Income Families
A United States Savings and Loan league survey finds middle class families with incomes from 3000 to 6000 and under 2000 in savings form the largest market for savings institutions. Results show 59 percent of American families have savings accounts and most prefer safety, accessibility and convenient locations over higher returns. Norman Strunk urges ads aimed at households earning 6000 or less, focusing on basic wants and later adding convenience and service factors.
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Chicago
United States Savings and Loan League
Savings, and Loan Association
Mutual
Savings and Loan Association
Norman Strunk
League
Army Navy game draws crowds at Philadelphia terminal
A 14 platform Philadelphia railroad terminal hosts up to 40 000 passengers on game day. Some 40 to 50 special trains bring cadets from West Point midshipmen from Annapolis and thousands of civilians to the station beside the municipal stadium to watch the Army Navy football clash.
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Philadelphia
Iby
West Point
Midshipmen
Annapolis
Concord Citizens Prepare for Educational Channel 2
Concord residents mobilize volunteers for Channel 2 education station with posters window displays school questionnaires and speaking engagements planned for February 10 at Alcott PTA. A golf tournament at the 1954 IrelandAntostal festival offers a gold ball prize. Participants urged to donate to the Heart Fund.
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Ireland
Concord offers $20 driver education course
Concord students may enroll in a five week driver education program presented by Concord University extension with Concord Public Schools. First meeting is February 16 at 7 30 pm in the high school. Classroom sessions run Tuesdays and Thursdays 7 30 to 9 30 pm, behind the wheel on Monday and Wednesday nights with possible Saturday mornings. Cost is 20 dollars overall with 8 for classroom and 12 for driving. Insured discounts apply to under 25 students who pass. Examinations for licenses will be provided as groups are ready. Registration at Superintendent Radcliffe Morrill’s office.
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Concord
State Department of Education
Concord Public Schools
Supt
Radcliffe Morrill
Tax aid offered by internal revenue agents in Marlboro and Maynard
Federal tax representatives will assist Marlboro residents at Hudson Town Hall on Friday February 5 from 9 a m to 5 p m and Marlboro Post Office on Monday February 8 from 9 a m to 5 p m They will also be at Maynard Town Hall on Tuesday February 9 from 9 a m to 5 p m assisting Maynard residents with income tax preparation and advice.
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Marlboro
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Hudson Town Hall
Marlboro Post Office
Maynard
Maynard Town Hall
Mrs Henry Nelson Speaks on Community Service at Littleton Grange
Sudbury leader Mrs Henry Nelson spoke to Littleton Grange on Community Service as part of the State Grange Home and Community Service Committee. Home and Community Service chairmen from seven nearby towns attended the meeting with delegates from Middlesex Central Pomona Grange representing Concord Acton Lincoln and Sudbury.
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Sudbury
State Grange
Henry Nelson
Littleton Grange
Middlesex
Pomona Grange
Concord
Acton
Lincoln
New Hampshire Egg Producers Handle Large Egg Volume
The New Hampshire Egg Producers Cooperative reports a busy year with over 40 000 eggs processed weekly and 167 955 cases handled, reflecting strong regional demand and cooperative activity in Derry.
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Derry
N. H
U.P
New Hampshire
Cadillac Marks 51 Years Of V-8 Engine Cars
Cadillac celebrates half a century since producing the first V-8 engine and has continued building cars for 51 years. The milestone highlights the brand’s engineering legacy and ongoing model lineup.
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Cadillac
Boy Scouts of America Celebrate 44th Anniversary
The 44th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America during Scout Week February 7 to 13 will be observed by more than 3.3 million scouts and adult leaders. Since 1910 over 21 million members have joined, with the theme Forward on Liberty's Team urging stronger manpower and higher quality programs across 89,000 units.
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Boy Scouts of America
Igna Scout Week
Liberty
Boyhood of America
Cordial Origin Ties Warmth to Heart Meaning
The term cordial derives from Latin cordis meaning of the heart, reflecting genuine warmth in treating others as originally intended.
Wishful Philanthropy of a Minor Magician
A speaker laments not being born rich yet embraces small successes. He envisions acts of generosity, wishing to donate TV sets to relatives, neighbors, and community services while keeping two for home use and travel. He notes humor and irony in longing to spread joy beyond his modest earnings.
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Alma Mater
Easter
Births at Emerson Hospital This Week
Concord families announce newborns at Emerson Hospital covering January 25 29 and 31. New daughter for Mr and Mrs Guido Antognoni formerly of Concord. New daughter for Mr and Mrs Richard Sawyer formerly of Concord. First child for Dr and Mrs Nathan Parke of Tahanto Farm Harvard and Concord.
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Concord
Guido J. Antognoni
Trapelo Road
Waltham
Emerson Hospital
Antognoni
Richard C. Sawyer
Riverneck Road
Chelmsford
Nathan G. Parke
Tahanto Farm
Harvard
Parke
Twins arrive in two successive days at Emerson hospital
Two sets of twins were born on consecutive days at Emerson hospital this past week. On Saturday, Mr and Mrs Norman Cousins of Old Bedford Road welcomed two daughters. On Sunday, Mr and Mrs Alvin R Piper of 132 Main Street South Acton welcomed a boy and a girl.
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Concord
Emerson Hospital
Norman Cousins
Old Bedford Road
Alvin R. Piper
Main Street
South Acton
Scouts Honor Aims Highlight Busy Evening at Armory
Concord announced a busy Cub and Webelos ceremony with badges awarded to Billy Wilkins and several others including George Hall Jane Dana and Rob Jonathan Parke. Leaders Bear Bearer Gold and Silver Arrow recipients were named as John Bridges Philip Davis Randy Old and others. An Armory screening of a cowboy film followed the event with plans for future gatherings.
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Concord
Cubs
Billy Wilkins Sell
George Hall
Jane
Dana
Wolf
Billy Holt
Philip Davis
Kenn Tex Crocker
Rob Jonathan Parke
Ely
Paul McClure
Ley
Scotty Smith
John Phalon
Raymond Phalon
Young
Larry Friedman
Jack Putnam
Stanley John
Whisky raids disrupt Muskogee business scene
Four men arrived with whisky and a contact relayed raids tied to contraband activity. Manager Clay Han noted the problem as authorities began investigations into illegal liquor distribution in Muskogee Oklahoma.
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Muskogee
Okla
Clay Han
An Ane
Relt
Chi
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