Wit and Sense Quote from La Rochefoucauld
A brief quotation on wit and sense by La Rochefoucauld notes that a small degree of wit with good sense is less tiresome over time than much wit without sense.
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1942
Page
5
A brief quotation on wit and sense by La Rochefoucauld notes that a small degree of wit with good sense is less tiresome over time than much wit without sense.
More than 6000 turning auto plates and owners have renewed as registrar Goodwin cites federal rationing rules. He notes owners reclaim part of the registration fee and many leave cars in garages for winter tires. Doctors and others seek registering cars in their own names to comply with rationing, since terms are valid only for vehicles in the registrant’s name.
Specialist J h Lelyveld of Rockland, head of the National Foot Research Council, warns that war restrictions may force a return to walking as a health priority. He urges careful foot conditioning and proper shoe choice, noting men should avoid overly heavy footwear while walking becomes a national sign of patriotism.
War Production Board official George Renard reports ample newsprint and black ink for ordinary needs, but color ink and 2 color inks may face 25 percent cuts. He notes ongoing supply from Canadian and U S mills and outlines priorities to conserve materials.
New Red Cross and United Service Organizations buildings have been completed, one in Ayer and one at Fort Devens. The Fort Devens unit features a hot counter showers lockers dark room quiet and a main social hall. Director John Carney and associate Ralph Winterbottom will oversee the Red Cross facility.
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