Power for War and the Rise of American Electric Power
The article highlights US electric power output reaching around 200 billion kilowatt hours yearly, with industry usage pushing total toward 2 billion kilowatts. It credits private enterprise for 90 percent of power, notes federal and municipal production at about 10 percent, and discusses future investments by utilities. It also mentions Elijah Parish Lovejoy as a symbol of freedom and Colby College plans to erect an auditorium in his honor as a monument to the free press.
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Federal
Ade Commission
Fis
Japan
Ric
United States
Merican Free Enterprise
fLovejoy
Maine
Colby
Alton
Ill
Harvard Club offers full tuition Harvard College scholarship
The Harvard Club in Concord announces an annual full tuition scholarship at Harvard College for a local boy from Acton Bedford Carlisle Concord Lincoln Littleton Subury. Nominees should be requested via Leonard C. Larrabee in Lincoln with applications due by February 20.
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Harvard Club
Concord
Harvard College
Acton
Bedford
Carlisle
Conpare
Lincoln
Littleton
Subury
Harvard
Leonard C. Larrabee
Tower Road
Harvard College Committee
John de Q. Briggs
Lawrence Terry
Broad Emergency Powers Granted to Massachusetts Governor
Massachusetts House rushed emergency legislation giving the Governor broad powers to control all state and civil functions during war. The measure allows state regulation of foods and rationed goods, local water supplies, and potential termination by the legislature. Military aid for families of service members is provided with state and local funding.
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State House
Boston
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Commonwealth
House
Massachusetts Public Safety
Senate
Saltonstall
Public Service Committee
Middlesex County
Committee On Municipal Finance
Massachusetts House
Massachusetts Nautical School
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Massachusetts Federation of Taxpayers Associations
Explains Object of Blackouts and Air Raid Warnings
The Office of Civilian Defense outlines definitions to prevent confusion between blackouts and air raid warnings. A blackout encases lights to hinder targeting. normal activities may continue with lighting restricted. An air raid warning signals nearby hostile or unidentified aircraft and requires shelter readiness.
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Protection Division
United States Office of Civilian Defense
Regional Information Office
OFM
17 Court Street
Citizens’ Defense Corps
Western Union Sells U S Defense Stamps Broadly
Western Union places Defense Savings Stamps on sale at 5,000 telegraph offices nationwide. Local managers and employees promote stamp sales in 10 25 and 50 cent denominations. Treasury Secretary Mor senthau praises the move and payroll savings plan as a major boost to the defense effort.
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United States Defense Savings
Western Union
United States
A. N. Williams
Treasury Department
Western Union Telegraph Company
Nation's Sedeo Sees Future in Scnvoolr Promise
Quotation from Bismarck emphasizes belief that control of the scnvoolr holds the nation's fate and future prospects.
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Sedeo
Scnvoolr
Bismarck
Students Under 20 May Enlist in Naval Reserve
Local Navy Recruiting Station in Framingham states that youths aged 17 to under 20 may enlist in Class V-1 Naval Reserve and, upon request, serve on active duty through the current scholastic year unless called earlier. Schools are urged to provide extra physical training and studies, with Navy Bureau orders determining active duty calls. Recruiting will continue on a voluntary basis.
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Navy
Framingham
Naval Reserve
Navy Department
Bureau of Navigation
Naval
Eagee Fools Some People Quote
A quotation by Douglas Jerrold warns that some people chase misfortune by embracing ill luck and running toward it.
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Eagee
Douglas Jerrold
Sign of Spring in Seed Catalogs for Victory Gardeners
The arrival of seed catalogs signals spring for gardeners and guides planning to maximize nutrition from home vegetables. Use catalogs to learn varieties, plan on paper, and map garden layout to minimize spring effort and improve the garden’s look.
Severe Penalties for Ration Thefts in War Powers Bill
The Legislature moved to approve the Governors War Powers bill tying theft of rationed property to prison terms up to five years. The measure broadens the Governors authority over labor, civil service rules, and wartime regulatory power, with debate over wage controls and civil employment provisions.
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Leverett Saltonstall
House of Representatives
Legislative Committee On Judiciary
Joseph I. Bavigalupo
Legisature
House of Correction
Lavo
Ulysses J. Lupien
State
State Civil Service Commission
Armed Services
Froyy
Legislative Committee of State Administration
Justice warns aliens to apply for identification certificates
The Department of Justice cautions aliens of German Malian and Japanese nationality aged 18 and older to file for Certificates of Identification at nearest post offices between February 9 and 28 1942. Instructions are available at post offices and applicants must bring Alien Registration Receipt Card and three 2x2 photographs. Postmasters will assist with questions.
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Department of Justice
United States
Our Own We Must Not Blame God for the Ay
A fragmented quotation notes that humans blame themselves for their own faults and dirt rather than divine will. The speaker cites Woods Mutchinson on the idea that people are responsible for their own carelessness.
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God
Woods Mutchinson
Traffic Deaths Reach Record High in 1941
The 1941 traffic fatalities near 40 000, an unofficial record, with 17 000 believed to be workers. Officials warn the surge could hinder wartime production and urge safer driving and winter protocols.
Advices Good Care of Tires for Farmers
W Harrington the Massachusetts State College extension engineer urges farmers to inspect tires weekly. Remove stones and glass from treads and check rims for damage. Wipe grease or oil from rubber and jack up stored equipment to prevent tire rot from grease and sulpher exposure on cinders.
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W. Harrington
Extension
Massachusetts State College
Harrington
Bay State
Groundhog Shadow Predicts Longer Winter
The piece notes the groundhog saw his shadow delaying spring, while weather officials acknowledge much lower temperatures overnight. Sub-zero readings appeared in Boston suburbs as winds continued, signaling a harsher period ahead.
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Weather Bureau
Boston
Concord Churches Service and Emerson Society Meeting
The First Parish in Concord announces Sunday services with Rev. Edward P. Daniels preaching at 11 a.m. on February 8 on the sermon titled Zion's East. Church school begins at 9:45 a.m. Emerson Society meets in the vestry at 5:30 p.m.
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Concord
Edward P. Daniels
Zion’s East
Emerson Society
Trinity Church service schedule with Dr Shepherd sermon
Rev Charles R Peck rector leads Holy Communion at 8:00 a m on Sunday February 8 Junior Church at 9 30 a m and Morning Prayer and sermon at 11 00 a m delivered by Dr M H Shepherd of Cambridge The schedule reflects a traditional worship line up for the day.
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Trinity Church
Charles R. Peck
M. H. Shepherd
Sermon and Youth Fellowship Planned at Maynard Methodist Church
Rev. Herbert F Fulton will preach on The Art of Perseverance at 10 45 Sunday morning. Youths Fellowship meets at 6 Sunday evening with On Time as the discussion topic. Philathea class gathers at Mrs Mildred Hardesty 12 DeMars street Tuesday February 10. Worcester district ministers visited the parsonage Tuesday afternoon.
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Methodist Church
Maynard
Herbert F.fulton
Youths Fellowship
Mildred. Hardesty
DeMars Street
Worcester
Mustard Seed Sermon at Union Congregational Maynard
Rev Leonard W Fowler will deliver the sermon at regular Sunday services at Union Congregational Church Maynard with music by the Junior choir and a vocal duet by Miss Ann Lent and Miss Shirley Babb. Sunday school sessions follow at 9 45 and 10 46 am. Choir rehearsals are scheduled Thursday evening. Ladies Benevolent Society meets February 5 at 2 45 pm with guest speaker Mrs Gerald Cowen. Mrs Thomas Brown of Fitchburg presiding.
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Union Congregational Church
Maynard
Leonard W. Fowler
Ann Lent
Shirley Babb
Ladies Benevolent Society
Gerald Cowen
Thomas Brown
Fitchburg
Woman's Work
Thomas French
Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule Led by Rev Hillila
Thursday choir practice at 8 pm with service in English at 10:30 am Sunday school at 9:15 am Morning service at 10:30 am and 7:30 pm congregation meeting Evening devotional period. Monday children's choir rehearsal 4 pm Tuesday Luther League meeting at Dorothy Simila home 7:40 pm.
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Lutheran Church
Bernard Hillila
Luther League
Dorothy Simila
Justice of Man Justice Sir Quote
Brief quotation notes the value of justice as the great interest of man on earth attributed to Daniel Webster.
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Earth
Daniel Webster
Call to reclaim metal for war effort and national needs
A wartime appeal urges citizens to repair and reuse metal items and to collect any salvageable metal, including broken machines and tools, for war production. Farmers and households are urged to search every corner for metal that can be reclaimed to limit losses and keep essential supplies available.
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Hubbard
Hom
Acton Club Hosts Thursday Whist Party and Charity Drive
The Acton Woman's Club plans a whist party Thursday to raise funds for a local cause. The Acton Catholic Club will run a separate event soon. The local Red Cross chapter is knitting mufflers for Reserve members, with eighteen already donated.
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Acton
Acto Woman's Club
Penniny Sa
Tyre
Ai Rway air raid drill signals described
A historical report notes that seven blasts will be sounded on three occasions by the fire whistle to signal air raids. Each signal consists of a long blast that continues for about five minutes, applicable to grass, buildings, or other structures.
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Sidbury
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