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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1954
Page
13
Curly Ellis runs a shoe demo at Ben's Boot Shop as a fake JIM DANDY promotion turns into a scam. A phony buyer bills Curly’s customers, prompting Curly to pad the bill to recoup losses. Sheriff Giles and Mr. Williams expose the con, and Curly rebates ten percent.
U P I scientific authority Putnam says solar power could supply energy for 100 to 250 years, but solar furnaces remain costly. He notes a solar cooker exists in India and a small sun powered engine could run a farm irrigation pump at about 1000 dollars, with solar homes already a reality yet expensive.
Chlopicrin, a standard Army Chemical Corps gas, proves an effective spray against insects that commonly infest sugar cane and pineapple crops.
A radio essay discusses Helen Trent as a mature symbol, noting 35 was chosen for emotional age. Julie Stevens’s portrayal and a Boston play backstage moment are recounted. Capitol records feature Yvonne O Day debuting I Just Want to Be With You and June Christy Snowflakes with other tracks.
Dr Mil ton Bell founder of the Hus bands' Protective Association notes only 37 pet peeves found so far in a survey of marital irritants. Residents of Lehnack New Jersey collected grievances such as cigaret ashes on the floor and hiding papers, aiming to publish a booklet to spark humor and awareness.
A photography column urges snapshooter readers to choose neutral backgrounds to avoid distractions in indoor portraits. It warns busy patterns in living rooms steal focus, especially in baby shots, and suggests covering chairs or props with plain materials to keep attention on the subject.
Washington experts assess Mason 6970 and a flat-rate excise tax proposal. Dr Harley L Lutz of Princeton argues the plan would not raise taxes on low income families and would replace current excises with a 5 percent rate on non food manufactured goods. The note outlines foods exempted and hints at revenue parity with present taxes. Secretary Mitchell quips about cleaning up 20 years of political debris.
Dr Bell hosts three network radio appearances to recruit entertainers for the husbands group. Mrs Thelma Spector represents the wives organization on one show. Joan Davis brings Jim Backus into the effort and Harold Gold adds a new peeve. He cannot locate copies to share with a reporter as his wife cleans his desk.
Matt Murphy uses a horn on his car that sounds like a cow to summon a herd. When he blasts it, cows are drawn near, saving him effort in gathering them.
A totalitarian state imposes compulsory measures for all actions not explicitly forbidden. Government exercises centralized control over politics, economy, media, and society. Citizens face pervasive surveillance, censorship, and limited personal freedoms under an authoritative regime.
Two specialists report in Radiology that early eyelid cancer has an excellent chance of cure with radiation. Dr Milford D Schulz of Massachusetts General Hospital and Dr Charles G Stetson of Englewood Hospital New Jersey state eyelid tumors respond best to radiation while other eye tumors favor surgery. Nonfat dried milk adds nutrients for all ages.
Rep. Howard S. Russell notes Governor Herter signed a bill to require two officials to plan safe exits for Capitol workers and visitors, with fire drills. A later floor debate over Judge Crafts' defense expenses highlighted constitutional issues and legal protections for judges.
The National Association of Manufacturers urges support for changes to the TaftHartley Act to ensure fair treatment for labor management and the public.NAM outlines six objectives including restoring state strike power protecting workers choice and preventing union monopolies while demanding good faith bargaining by both sides.
Boston report records Federal Judge William T. McCershy stating working mothers fuel juvenile delinquency. He asserts motherhood should keep women at home to care for children while a wife supports the family. The discussion comes amid a case involving a working mother with a 3 year old son.
New York report suggests adding 1 4 teaspoon ground basil to 2 tablespoons butter mixed into chopped spinach to please children. The batch yields six portions, according to the bulletin.
The House approved an appropriation to reimburse the judge not along party lines but on the merits of the arguments presented. Eloquence and clarity from several speakers shaped the debate, reflecting strong positions in a difficult legislative area.
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