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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1956
Page
9
The 1956 regional economy shows a steady rise in business and consumer spending in New England. Manufacturing and textiles remain key employers while new contracts and nuclear research projects signal growth. Output and employment improve with higher car credit, housing, and retail activity despite competition and weather challenges.
Dun and Bradstreet notes a moderate up swing in New England retail with total volume ahead of 1955. Brisk sales in furniture linens and women’s wear, plus jewelry hosiery and hats, contrast with declines in hardware and building supplies. Food demand rises with beef pork dairy and frozen foods. Industrial output remains strong with near capacity textile mills and shoe production, though autos show scattered layoffs.
Insiders predict Salk polio vaccine will be released in coming months to immunize more than 40 million U S children. Production gains and resumed lines at Parke Davis and Sharp & Dohme boost expectations as government doses rise to over 3 million in January and June output could reach 16 to 15 million monthly by midsummer.
Boston report notes the Mats Heart Association releasing ten commandments for winter heart health. President Dr. Robert W. Wilkins urges caution in New England winters with guidance on doctor selection, honesty with physicians, aging, rest, and avoiding self treatment.
West Concord Miss Ella Yann dell, 90, a retired Cambridge nurse, died last Wednesday at the home of Mrs Mes Dang H Kennison, 135 Commonwealth avenue. She formerly resided in Cambridge and was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Miss Y was born in Saint John New Brunswick September 13 1865. The funeral was held Friday at Watson Funeral Home Cambridge with Rev D Ernest rector of St. Peter's officiating and burial in Mount Auburn Cemetery Cambridge.
Last registration session for new voters occurred Tuesday evening. The annual town election on February 27 will feature a single contest for selectman with incumbent Cann facing challenger And Koufas after nomination papers.
Governor Herter named Ephraim Martin of Belmont acting District Attorney for Middlesex County succeeding Judge George E. Thompson who joined the Superior Court. The appointment follows Thompson’s move to the bench and signals a potential bid for reelection in November amid party balance concerns in Middlesex.
Cambridge lawyer Endicott Peabody announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Massachusetts Attorney General. He criticized incumbent George Fingold for sensationalism and promised a vigorous campaign, speaking at Hotel Commander in Cambridge before about 700 supporters.
Preliminary figures from Massachusetts show the 1956 Mothers March Against Polio raised over $600000, a rise of more than 30 percent from 1955. County-by-county gains include Essex, Hampden, Norfolk, Middlesex, and Suffolk, with final tallies due after last-minute donations.
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