New England Firms Plan New Plants and Jobs Across Region
The New England Council reports Penobscot Shoe Co will build a half million dollar plant in Bangor Maine, employing up to 700 as operations start around March. Greenwich AMF expands research space to house 200 engineers while Florence Gardner’s plant gains a $1 million defense contract. Franklin New Hampshire adds 100 cutting jobs with White Mountain Outwear and Webster Valve openings. Hudson Massachusetts welcomes Carter Manufacturing with initial 23 employees rising to 150+.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Penobscot Shoe Co
Bangor
New England Council
J. F. Rand & Son
Boston
Richmond and Goldaberg
Penobscot
Old Town
Pittsfield
Saco
New Hampshire
New England
Gardner
Florence Stove
Maéas
Republic Aviation
Greenwich
American Machine and Foundry
Conn
Fawcett Publications
AMF
Greenwich Laboratories
Franklin
N.H
White Mountain Outwear Co
Webster Valve Co
Hudson
Mass
Carter Manufacturing Co
W.W. Graustein, Jr
Technology Instrument Corp
Acton
Census Bureau to Survey Smoking Habits Nationwide
A February survey by the U S Bureau of the Census as part of the Current Population Survey will ask adults about cigarette cigar and pipe use. Acting Supervisor J Ralph Emerson says the questions come at the request of the Public Health Service to study links between smoking and diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Bureau of the Census
J. Ralph Emerson
Census District
Boston
U. S. Public Health Service
United States
Sur
Two local chairmen named for cancer crusade drive
Two chairmen for neighboring communities have been appointed to head the 1955 Cancer Crusade in their towns. Mrs. John R. Coleman of Stow and Mrs. Paul R. Holman of Bolton will organize committees to raise local quotas in April to support cancer research education and service. Nationally the American Cancer Society seeks 24 million dollars to accelerate cancer conquest. Massachusetts residents join a statewide recruitment for Cancer Control Month to fund research grants and local programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Coleman
Red Acre Road
Stow
John W. Spellman
Paul R. Holman
Main Street
Bolton
American Cancer Society
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Society
Interviews Planned With Four Women From Massachusetts
Four women from Massachusetts will give interviews during the week of February 14. The participants are Mrs Sadie Better of Chelsea Mrs Gwendolyn Hornbeck of West Medford Mrs Dorothy Jones of Boston and Mrs Linnaea Thelin of Reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vey
Sadie Better
Chelsea
Mass
Gwendolyn Hornbeck
W. Medford
Dorothy Jones
Boston
Linnaea Thelin
Reading
Reverend Dempsey preaches on What Does the Future Hold
The Carlisle Congregational Church minister Reverend Robert B. Dempsey spoke Sunday night about What Does the Future Hold. Guests included junior and senior Christian Endeavor societies. Town clerk Mrs. Margaret Heald reports 561 voters after 36 names were added at Gleason Library session.
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Robert B. Dempsey
Carlisle Congregational Church
Stow
The
Christian Endeavor
Margaret Heald
Gleason Library
Your Income Taxes Questions and Massachusetts Rules
A Boston CPA explains state income tax basics for 1954 filings. It covers deductions for business income, capital income and exemptions for annuities dividends and interest, with examples for a single filer and couples. It also notes exemptions for joint bank accounts and rental property, and when no tax may be due for capital income alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
United States
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Submarine USS Tundy Modified for Regulus Missile Launch
The Navy has outfitted the submarine USS Tundy to enable Regulus guided missile launches, marking a capability expansion for undersea strike operations. Details on deployment and testing remain undisclosed.
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Tundy
Lincoln community events and meetings page
Upcoming meetings include the Laurence G. Hanscom Squadron at Bedford Airport February 21 led by Commander Harold E. Lawson. Lincoln Players host an open meeting February 25 at the deCordova Museum with a one act play led by Mrs Philip Booth. Tryouts for My Three Angels are next Wednesday at Town Hall 8 p m. Registration ends March 1 at the Town House. Lincoln Grange hosted a party with State Deputy Sherman Davis and Mrs Davis. Beverly Crowson spoke at Vermont Junior College convocation.
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Laurence G. Hanscom
Bedford Airport
Farrington Memorial
Concord Turnpike
Harold E. Lawson
Lincoln
Lincoln Players
deCordova Museum
Philip Booth
My Three Angels
Town Hall
Lincoln Grange
Sherman Davis
Conant Road
Home and Community Service Committee
Allston Riley
Beverly Crowson
Sand
Leslie W. Crowson
Cedar Road
South Lincoln
Vermont Junior College
Selectmen Meet at Gleason Library on Tuesday Evening
Board chaired by George W. Foss plans to post the annual meeting warrant this week. Two minor fires reported last Thursday a grass fire off Curve street and a chimney fire at the Daisey residence on Bedford street. Mid winter school vacation runs Friday February 18 to Monday February 28 with classes suspended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Selectmen
Gleason Public Library
George W. Foss
Curve Street
Daisey
Bedford Street
Famous lawyernever refuses anonymous tip
United Press reports Jerry Giesler, famed West Coast attorney, credits a rule never to refuse anonymous calls as key to his long, bustling career. He recalls taking collect calls, defending Darrow, and advising stars like Barbara Hutton, with a soft-spoken courtroom persona and a staff of three attorneys.
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United Press Hollywood
Hollywood
Jerry Giesler
West
Giesler
Movietown
Barbara Hutton
Cary Grant
Guesler
Wilton Junction
Iowa
University of Southern California
Earl Rogers
Rogers
Clarence Darrow
James
John McNamara
Los Angeles
Darrow
Giesier
Beverly Hills
Management Aids for Small Business Annual No 1 Released
Thirty one of the Small Business Administration’s printed Management Aids have been consolidated into a single volume titled Management Aids for Small Business Annual No. 1. Edward J. Stewart, Regional Director, announced the volume contains Aids 1 through 31 arranged by subject. The topics cover business government relations internal general management and external sources of help.
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Small Business Administration
Edward J. Stewart
Stewart
Notorious figure’s mouthpiece faces murder charges in shadowed era
A prominent social figure linked to Bugsy Siegel’s circle now stands accused of murder. A balding attorney, famed for a long career, defends a case amid Movietown gossip. He says law work brings mixed reactions from stars and peers, some grateful, some not, with secrets lingering in Hollywood.
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Bugsy Siegel
Pomona Members Meet At Carlisle Grange Hall
About 125 members of Middlesex North Pomona gather at Carlisle Grange hall for monthly meeting and supper. James Dingle of Tyngsborough presides over the afternoon session. Carlisle members serve supper and provide entertainment by the Con- fraternity.
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Carlisle
Middlesex North Pomona
Carlisle Grange
James Dingle
Tyngsborough
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N.E. Business Roundup
Census Bureau
Concord
Ingrid Kolseth
Albany
N. Y
Oslo
Norway
Ann's Studio
Mechanic Street
Mars
James R. Canavan
C.P.A
National Association of Cost Accountants
Chiang
China
Chiang Kai- Shek
Alfred H. Pride
U. S
Formosa
John L. Butts
R. H. Moore
San Diego Air Base
Hemes
Tray
Garry
Burt Cooper
Lancaster
Vera Cruz
Snaracore
Technicolor
Harold Hecht
Denise Darcel
Cesar Romero
Roland Ribgee
James R
Borden Chase
Arlington - Bedford - Belmont - Concord
Lexington and
Waltham Areas
P. O. Box 97
Lexington, Mass
Tor
Dent
Docum 25
D.c
Pomona
Chinchillas
Way
Braff
DODGE
Wilson Lumber
Vicinity
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