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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1955
Page
19
The report outlines spending figures and deficits from 1952 to 1957 with forecasts around 58.6 and 62.4 billion dollars. It notes a deficit near 4.5 billion in 1955, a projected public debt near 271 billion by July, and an unsettled path for unexpended appropriations and tax policy amid congressional debt limits.
The proposed appropriations total 112 billion dollars with 32.9 billion new for Defense, 18.8 billion to be spent in 1956 and 14.1 billion carried over to 1957. Unexpended funds from prior years total 26.5 billion, keeping overall military outlay high into 1957. Military aid under the mutual security program rises to 3,675 million in 1956, with continued foreign aid likely for several years.
The St Ann's Guild hosted a spaghetti fashion show in February featuring intricate lace and beading gowns with long backs and short fronts, sheer over satin, smocking and large lace hats. Models included Diane O'Neil Noel O'Neil Doris LaFrance Mary Birmingham Peggy Anglesanto. The event was well attended and praised as a delightful social highlight of the era.
An abandoned lighthouse on Chat ham Rock in Stamford Harbor Conn. went to auction with bids from $1 to $5750. Twenty two bidders including Stamford mayor Thomas F J Quigley and Dr Marvin R Thompson attended. The jointly owned property by the state and federal government drew quirky bids from a Bristol Indiana woman Fresno California man Altoona Pennsylvania man and others. The winner proceeds go to the Heart Fund.
A newspaper column advises using props to stage storytelling in family photos. It explores arranging items to focus attention on a child in a play setting, noting that the exact setup may vary but the goal remains clear composition. The example shows a girl as a teacher with props guiding the viewer’s gaze.
A New London County jail guard was beaten by prisoner Albert Smart 25 of Stonington a former boxer serving 15 months for a Stonington policemen beating. Deputy Sheriff Paul DelMonte escaped serious injury after Smart jumped him following a refusal to return to his cell after TV time.
The public is invited to a whist party at St Elizabeth's Church hall this Saturday night at 8 o'clock. Prizes will be awarded.
Rhinebeck New York a rural housewife Mary L Kayes 42 faced grand jury action under a 1954 state law for wilfully refusing to relinquish a party line during an emergency fire. She pleaded innocent and was released on $500 bail as the case goes to Dutchess County Court.
Sudbury couple Mr. and Mrs. Phil lips Withrow greet a son born February 12 at the New England Hospital. The infant weighs 8 pounds 8 ounces and has a two year old sister named Dawn. Grandfather is Phillip Bremner of Waltham and great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John C. Campbell of Wel lesley.
Maynard real estate letter recounts house sale at 21 Parker Street and listing surge across Acton Sudbury Stow and surrounding towns. Doug Langille promotes ads and broker contacts Ozzie John Thomas and the Boss, urging readers to list properties now for spring activity.
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