Do You Know Massachusetts Compiled by State Planning Board
A state compilation notes 1946 family growth in Massachusetts cities outpacing new housing starts by about 27 000 vs 4 600 and a recovery in factory payrolls to 2 1/2 times prewar levels while motor vehicle registrations rise by about 100 000 in 1947. Retail sales grow across the state led by Brookline Cambridge Lawrence Newton Boston Worcester and others with significant gains. Watertown launches a public tuberculosis X ray program and construction employment rises by 17 000 from 1945. Brockton reforms its planning board under Chapter 41 G L to oversee subdivisions and city development.
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Massachusetts
Dept. of Labor and Industries
Commonwealth
Bureau of the Census
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Lawrence
Newton
Worcester
New Bedford
Quincy
Watertown
U. S. Dept. of Labor
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Massachusetts bill targets underage hitchhikers
Boston legislators consider a measure by Rep. John B. Wenzler to fine up to $500 or jail up to six months for any girl under 16 who accepts a ride from a stranger. Wenzler describes the proposal as a warning after incidents involving hitchhiking girls.
William Hardy buys Marlboro auto body site 308-310 Lincoln
Marlboro real estate at 308-310 Lincoln Street including an auto body shop and two story cottage sold by Nula Watkins Stokes to William Hardy owner of Lincoln Auto Body Co. Judge OConnell ruled Leonard Watkins had no real interest. Mrs Stokes resides in Mobile with her husband.
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William Hardy
Lincoln Auto Body Co
Nula Watkins Stokes
Lincoln Street
Stokes
Leonard Watkins
William Stokes
Mobile
Alabama
Jeonard Watkins
Superior Court of
Middlesex County
O'Connell
New Rubber Power Device Promises Quiet High Pressure Use
The article describes a new synthetic oil resistant rubber product designed to handle high hydraulic pressure without clatter. It notes benefits for residents amid a building boom and mentions a steel rivet causing damage in testing, highlighting durability and noise reduction.
Hospital Blood Donor Clinic Opens at Owmilses Hospital
A Blood Donor Clinic listing 109 donors and their families opens at Owmilses Hospital. The bank provides 24 hour access to whole blood for all hospital needs with no repayment required from donors unless a patient or creditor arrangement applies.
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Man Fined For Drunken Horse Ride In Plains
Wil Tasummel was fined $2.50 for riding a horse on the main street while drunk in Plains New Jersey. The note clarifies the horse was sober.
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Plains
N. J
Wil- Tasummel
Hummel
Fortune Finder May to November coded financial lines
A scattered OCR snippet lists dates from May 21 to November 23 with assorted numbers, figures, and codes. The fragment hints at monetary figures like 44,615 and various ledger style entries but lacks coherent context or identifiable event.
Fabled Western Resort Poker Group's Golf Fiasco
A seven decade old guest at a western mountain resort clutched a club and misfired a golf shot after days of poker and whiskey. The incident unfolds on the course as the quartet, described with alcohol fueled bravado, endures a chaotic moment amid the highland retreat.
Farmer finds golf a tougher task than potato digging
A farmer chats with a friend about trying golf in the city. Bert notes golf is harder than potato digging but not unbearable, comparing the effort to other chores.
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Bert
Unclear Callbacks Reach Local Dry Cleaner
A fragmented audio exchange at a dry cleaning shop shows a woman seeking to reach her husband who she says went to play cards and has not returned all night. She voices frustration at the caller not knowing which friends to contact.
Governor's Speech Gaffe Causes Laughs in Convict Hall
A governor attempts a formal address but clumsily misnames the audience, starting with Fellow Citizens then Fellow Convicts, provoking laughter and embarrassment among the crowd. The exchange highlights a humorous slip during a speech to inmates in a state facility.
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Haag
Trunk loaded revolver sparks danger talk
A friend recalls Harry always carrying a loaded revolver in his trunk and voices fear over such dangerous practice. Provoked by the risk, bold talk questions if the revolver could go off unexpectedly, with replies hinting at Providence and mysterious ways.
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Harry
Philgologie
Providence
Photographer Seeks Perfect Exposure in Wildlife Portraits
In a damp workshop mood a photographer guides a student through exposure, lighting, and lens setup to avoid ruining a sensitized plate while aiming for sharp wildlife portraits.
Quip on Film Pay Sparsity Sparks Snappy Exchange
A jokey exchange about pay in the film industry surfaces, with one star lamenting earning one hundred thousand dollars per picture and an ally retorting that it would be nice if he could.
Mabyl Speaker Attachment Details Requested
Fragmentary note requests information about two Mabyl speaker attachments. It specifies handling each item one at a time and mentions a device referred to as the thing called out. No further readable context or identities are provided.
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Mabyl
Quotes of the Week Sparked by Odd Public Remarks
A jumble of quotes from a Seattle arrestee about marriage and kissing a girl at a traffic stop, comments from a divorcing wrestler, and remarks by leaders including Robert R. Wason of NAM and Walter D. Fuller of Curtis Publishing. The miscellany closes with a mayoral nod and town slogan ideas.
Telephone Co Plans Program for Regional Long Distance Expansion
The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company plans substantial 1947 expansions of its long distance network across Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The project features building construction interior equipment installations and new outside wire and cable stretches linked through the Long Lines Department of ATTs Bell System with carrier systems adding channels on existing circuits to speed network growth.
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New England
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Bell Telephone System
Canada
Dakota Park System Boasts Historic Sites And Recreation
The article notes Dakota's park system includes 36 historic sites and seven recreational parks, highlighting its diverse preservation and leisure resources.
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Dakota’s
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