Post Office Plans Five Cent First Class Mail Request
United Press reports the Post Office Department will ask Congress to raise first class mail to five cents to avert an estimated annual deficit near one billion dollars. Deputy Postmaster General Maurice H. Stans testified the rate hike is essential amid plans for a five year mechanical improvement program and possible pay and railroad rate increases. The move faces partisan opposition and is unlikely to pass this year.
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Tom Nelson
United Press
Washington
Post Office Department
Congress
Maurice H. Stans
House Appropriations
House
Senate
Lisenhower
Stans
Subcommittee
J. Vaughan Gary
United States
Furcolo Presses Graduated Tax as Key Revenue Need
Governor Furcolo warns Massachusetts faces a drastic income tax increase if the sales tax proposal fails. Speaking to Middlesex County Democrats he says a graduated income tax could raise needed funds, while opponent Soloway of Harvard Business School says $70 million would still be needed and favors income tax reform with exemptions and deductions cut.
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Furcolo
Middlesex County
Arnold M. Soloway
Harvard Business School
Solowas
Massachusetts
Americans For Democratic Action
Acton Turkey Dinner Plans At Community Universalist Church
Acton announces two sittings for a turkey dinner on February 24 at Community Universalist Church South Acton. Reservations may be made by calling the Lowdens at Colonial 34326.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commiunity Universalist Church
South Acton
Lowdens
Colonial
Nash oba Valley Court of Amaranths Meeting With Royal Matron
The Nash oba Valley Court of Amaranths schedules a Friday evening session at Town Hall. Mrs. Ann Ogilvie of North Acton serves as royal matron for the business meeting. The program details are to be announced.
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Nashoba Valley
Rehearsals Underway for High Ground at Ac ton Center
Rehearsals continue for High Ground presented by the Little Theatre Workshop at Ac ton Community Center Club house with performances on February 28 and March 1 and 2.
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The
Little Theatre Workshop
Acton Community Center
Maynar Dramatic Club Holds Meeting for Spring Play
Local members attended the latest Maynar Dramatic Club gathering at Parker Street Hall. The annual spring production, directed by Helen Kehoe, is now in rehearsals.
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Maynar Dramatic Club
Parker Street Hall
Helen Kehoe
Public advised to call Colonial 35221 in emergencies
The notice urges the public to use Colonial 35221 for police emergencies and urgent assistance, providing a direct contact for quick responses.
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Colonial
Groton Couple Plans Visit to West Acton Family
Mr and Mrs James French of Groton Connecticut plan to spend next week with her parents Mr and Mrs Vernon Smith of 304 Central street West Acton This week the two French children are visiting their grandparents Their father serves in the U S Navy.
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James French
Groton
Connecticut
Vernon Smith
Central Street
West Acton
U. S. Navy
Boston University Receives 25800 NSF Grant For Lab Expansion
A 25800 grant from the National Science Foundation to Boston University funds enlarging psychological research and laboratory facilities. The grant supports 15 student cubicles six research rooms one animal room one electrically grounded screen room and facility improvements. Associate Prof Leo Reyna and Prof Nathan Maccoby will administer the project with faculty research expanding in human learning psychosomatic work neural pathways and perception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Science Foundation
Boston University
Harold C. Case
National Foundation
Leo J. Reyna
Stow
Mass
University Psychology Laboratory
Nathan Maccoby
Arlington Heights
All University Psychology Department
Boston University Laboratory
Commonwealth Ave
Reyna
Boston
University
Army enlistees in Worcester can pick European duty
The Worcester Army Recruiting Station announced that qualified Regular Army enlistees may choose overseas assignment in the European Command. Choices this summer include the 4th Armored Division, the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, and the 585th Signal Company, with pre deployment leave granted. Further details are available at the Worcester recruiting station or from Sgt. Ferrecchia in Marlboro on Mondays.
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Worcester
4Th Armored Division
2Nd Armored Cavalry Regiment
585Th Signal Company
United States
U. S. Army
Pleasant
Sgt
Ferrecchia
Marlboro Post Office
Marlboro
Guild Plans Communion Breakfast March 2 Speaker Archbishop Cushing
A well attended charity event for Rose Hawthorne School featured a bridge whist and dessert party with Mary Farrell as chair. Plans now call for a communion breakfast on March 2 with Archbishop Cushing as guest speaker and reservations due by February 25.
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Concord
Rose Hawthorne School
Mary Farrell
Archbishop Cushing
Science Park Notes Hermit Thrush Nests in Massachusetts
Science Park reports the Hermit Thrush, not a hermit, nests in Massachusetts each spring. The finding highlights thrush population patterns with notes on seasonal behavior and regional presence.
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Science Park
Massachusetts
Ex F B L Man Guest Before Holy Name Society
West Concord Massachusetts speaker William L McDonald of St Augustine's parish Andover spoke at Our Lady Help of Christians Church on Criminal and Non Criminal Investigations. He described shoplifter tricks and wire tapping as methods to capture criminals. The group planned a February 28 banquet with Rev George Kerr as speaker and a March 18 St Patrick's Day social dance with Rev Dexter Hanley also attending.
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West Concord
William L. McDonald
St. Augustine’s Parish
Andover
William Burns
James V. McMullen
George Kerr
Boston College
Howard Johnson’s
Dexter Hanley
S. J
Georgetown University
Harvard
Concord Reports on Salads Campaign and School Break
Information on salads is available from Miss Marion DeRoche, home demonstration agent at the Middlesex County Extension Service. Plans proceed for the Heart Sunday campaign on February 24. Concord public students will have a mid-winter break from Friday to Monday morning February 25. Hawthorne Chapter met at Masonic Temple with Mrs. Earle Spinney of West Acton noted as worthy matron.
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Marion DeRoche
Middlesex County Extension Service
Concord Public Schools
Hawthorne Chapter
Masonic Temple
Earle Spinney
West Acton
Lincoln Night dinner attendees of Middlesex G O P Club
Atty Gen George Fingold Brig Gen Otis M Whitney and Judge David B Williams of Concord were scheduled to attend the Middlesex G O P Club Lincoln Night dinner at Hotel Statler in Boston on Tuesday.
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Lincoln
Middlesex G. O.P. Club
Hotel Statler
Boston
George Fingold
David B. Williams
Concord
Christian Doctrine Class Meeting at Our Lady Help of Christians
The Christian Doctrine class met at Our Lady Help of Christians Church on Tuesday with Rev. Thomas B. Morgan in charge. The session covered religious instruction led by the curate.
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Our Lady Help of Christians Church
Thoams B. Morgan
Bear Fancies Goats in New York Farm Incident
At Natural Bridge New York farmer James Snider found his goat herd dwindling due to a bear raiding the flock. The bear’s presence explained the missing animals and prompted measures to protect the remaining goats.
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Natural Bridge
N. Y
James Snider
Snider
Reasons Why Persons Are Alcoholics by Prof Jackson A Smith
A University of Nebraska medical professor, Jackson A Smith, explains what defines alcoholism beyond drink amount or timing. He argues the core is reliance on alcohol to meet daily demands and ongoing drinking after causing occupational or marital trouble, regardless of drinking pattern.
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Delos Smith
United Press
New York
Jackson A. Smith
Smith
University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Omaha
Industrial Medicine
Alcoholics Themselves
Alcoholics Anonymous
Trailer Parks Boom Surges Across United States
A new survey reveals more than 12,000 trailer parks operate nationwide, reflecting growth in affordable housing options. Analysts note regional clusters in the Midwest and South while debates over regulation and zoning continue among state and local governments.
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U.S
Funeral for Sergt Crotty in West Acton
The funeral for Sergt George P. Crotty, 31, U S Army, who died after an 11 month illness, was held in West Acton. Burial followed at Mount Hope cemetery with Fort Devens firing squad and taps. He left a widow Sarah Jones and a four and a half month old daughter, Sarah E. Jones.
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South Acton
George P. Crotty
U. S. Army
Phoenixville Hospital
Valley Forge
Pennsylvania
Fowler
Maynard
William S. Jones
Concord Street
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church
West Acton
Daniel F. Dunn
Christopher Ray
Richard Foley
David Driscoll
Philip Foley
John Young
Legion
Acton
Mount Hope Cemetery
Dunn
Fort Devens
Sergt
William Graham
Joseph Trocki
Stanley Harding
Warren Cole
John
Vincent
Walter
Sergt. Crotty
Sarah Jones
Sarah E. Jones
Michael Crotty
Kathleen
Grange Meeting Scheduled for Carlisle P H No 402
Carlisle Grange P H No 402 plans its regular meeting Wednesday at 8 o'clock in the hall with Mrs Edna Sleeper presiding. Last week featured Past Lecturers Night led by Mrs Eleanor Tierho of Burlington. Members from Dracut Tyngsborough Littleton Maynard Chelmsford Burlington Billerica attended. James Dingle of Tyngsborough provided entertainment and refreshments were served.
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Carlisle
Carlisle Grange
P. of
Edna Sleeper
Eleanor Tierho
Burlington
Grange
Dracut
Tyngsborough
Littleton
Maynard
Chelmsford
Billerica
James Dingle
Lions mark 1 birthday at Littleton Lions Club event
The Littleton Lions Club celebrated its first anniversary with a Saturday supper at the high school cafeteria hosted by Baptist Church ladies. About 90 members and guests attended as George Kimball welcomed the group before dancing and a talent show by club members. Henry McCarthy chaired the event replacing the regular meeting. Concord Lions represented by Rudolph W. Currier, Harold Keizer, and John J Sheehan attended.
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Littleton
New Littleton Lions Club
Rudolph W. Currier
Concord Club
Harold Keizer
John J Sheehan
Fire Chief Intervenes In Overtime Parking Ticket Case
Billings Montana reports Fire Chief Sidney F. Morse stopped a police ticket for Susan Klindt whose car was ticketed during a Fire Prevention Week stunt. Klindt was in the city hall evacutor chute at the time, part of a publicity effort and Morse explained the situation to the officer.
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Billings
Mont
Sidney F. Morse
Susan Klindt
Air Department
Pilot lands dead stick T-33 at Hanscom Air Base
Capt Cecil J. Foster of the 324th Fighter Interceptor Squadron Westover executed a near perfect dead stick landing of a T 33 trainer at Hanscom Field after flame out. Observer Lieut William R. Seal reported the incident occurred Friday morning. A 250 gallon wing tip fuel tank was jettisoned and found near Lexington Lincoln cemetery after the flame out. Crash crews were ready but no crash occurred.
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Bedford
Westover Field
Cecil J. Foster
Hanscom Air Base
Foster
William R. Seal
Air Force
Lexington Road
Lincoln Cemetery
Route 2
Route 2A
Lincoln 4
324Th Fighter Interceptor Squadron
A.D.C
Westover
Woman's Club to See Color Slides of Hawaii
West Concord Woman's Club meets February 21 at Thoreau School auditorium. Mrs. Robert B. Dalton presides. tea by Mrs. Arthur Erikson and committee. Mrs. J Linwood Kenner will present color slides from a two year stay in the Hawaiian Islands with stories behind the images.
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West Concord
Hawaiian Islands
Kenner
Hushi
Boston Camera Club
The
Photographic Society of
Erica
Who
Bethany Sisters Guild Elects Officers at St John’s
Mrs Toivo J Erkkinen is president of the Bethany Sisters Guild at St John’s Ev Lutheran with Mrs Neil Keto as vice president and Mrs James R Fraser as secretary. Other officers include treasurer Mrs Marttie Maki and mission secretary Mrs Thomas Kangas. Auditors are Mrs James Mann and Mrs Malcolm Fullenton. Members planned World Day of Prayer at Union Congregational on March 7 and a Foreign Mission Program at St John’s vestry on February 23 at 8 p.m.
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Maynard
Bethany Sisters Guild of
St.John’s Ev. Lutheran Church
Toivo J. Erkkinen
Neil Keto
James R.fraser
Marttié Maki
Thomas Kangas
James Mann
Malcolm Fullenton
Walfred Stein
Emil Bauman
Edwin Salmi
Guild
Eugene Katona
Katons
United States
Germany
Union Congregational Church
St. John’s Ev
Transportation takes eight cents of every dollar for cod
The article notes that eight cents of every consumer dollar spent on cod goes toward transportation costs. It highlights the share as a notable portion of the price and reflects on the logistics involved in moving cod to markets. A specific transport route or company is not named in the excerpt.
Women Helpers Serve at Local Hospital Bundles
Women groups and individuals in Sudbury area organize to assist Emerson Jary hospital volunteers. They collect and bundle items for patient care, coordinate through Volunteer Central, and seek more volunteers. Contact Mrs. 3-2064 to help with hospital aid efforts.
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Sudbury
Valeska Pride
Emerson Jary
Fragmentary note on group plans and coat making
A partial April note describes a small group discussing coats and a plan to contact Blanche tension Service and Stratton Ag street. It mentions protective roles, timing, money and a coded project related to a Ha Programs of tt vice. The text is unclear but points to organizing a group activity with material and design details.
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Sudbur
Blanche Tension Service
Stratton Ag Street
Conoal
Concord Dig Preserves Monument Worker Memory
A fragmentary notice recalls the death of a Concord man connected with the A.F. and AS plant work. The brief item notes he had resided there for years and mentions his role and local ties without detailing circumstances.
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Emerson
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