Foreign loans and baseball glory in a war era
The piece notes Americans wary of new British loans while praising unity and warned of alienation among nations. It then shifts to baseball, highlighting Sisler and Cobb as historic hitters and discussing the rarity of a .420 season and multiple .400 achievements.
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Britain
Nada
Jim Bagws
Eland Indians
Tenney
Chasé
Cobb
Obb
Sisler
Spea
IKE S BROTHER MAY RUN FOR FARM CHIEF
The article discusses speculation that Eisenhower’s brother may leave the White House staff to take over the Agriculture Department. It notes Anderson’s cautious handling of farm parity and world price shifts, plus internal cabinet conflicts and pressure from Congress.
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Ike
May
Washington
Pruman
Sécreetery Anderson
Columans
Heihes
Truman
Eisenhower
Hisénhower
Thinderson
Albuquerque
Veteran candidate seeks Town Committee seat with service ethos
A letter from a war veteran offers to serve on the Town Committee urging tolerance and teamwork as key to progress. He argues veterans bring a broader perspective from military service and asks for a fair opportunity to demonstrate his candidacy against opponents.
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Ting ‘Hoihe
Lama Mdidate
Hoo
Ae Wei
Sekine
Handlin
Maynard
Community letter urges electing Frank J Googins for town office
A reader writes to the Concord Enterprise praising Frank J Googins for town office. The letter notes his Harvard education in school administration and extensive teaching experience. It urges voters to choose clear thinking and proven judgment to benefit children.
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Enterprise
Frank J. Googins
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Privi Tete
Googins
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Concord
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WCTU Urges Immediate Ban on Distilling for World Food Emergency
The Women's Christian Temperance Union urged an immediate ban on distilling and brewing during the world food emergency. Mrs D Leigh Colvin, president, sent a telegram to President Truman stating 400,000 women support sacrifices to aid global starvation relief and criticizing current lax provisions. She said the dark bread order should take effect now to curb interim alcohol production and prevent waste of corn and rye.
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New York
Women’s Christian Temperant Union
Truman
D. ‘Leigh Colvin
WCTU
Colvin
Weston nurseryman Edmund Meritt obituary fragment
Merchant Edmund Meritt of Weston, a well known nurseryman, is noted in this fragmentary obituary piece. The OCR misspells and truncates details of his life and death.
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Weston
Blue Cross Plan Standards and Massachusetts Growth
A national overview of Blue Cross Plan approvals from February 18 to 23, detailing high standards, nonprofit operation, and the impact on subscribers and member hospitals. Massachusetts shows rapid growth with 1.4 million members and 600,000 enrolled in 1945, while Blue Shield gains traction with 250,000 members and plans to double in 1946.
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Pps
Maurice J. Tobin
Ain Ae
Hospital Service Law Commission
American Hospital Tion
United
Puerto Rico
Canada
Masachusetts
Massachusetts
Blue Cross
York City
Massachusetts Blue Shield
Alrea
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Volion
Devel
Vets Hospital seeks 50 attendants at Rutland Heights
Veterans Administration officials today issued a second appeal for attendants at the Veterans Hospital in Rutland Heights. A discharge by the point system created a civilian shortage, and there is an immediate need for 45 ward attendants and five other staff members. Apply in person at the hospital for these positions.
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Veterans. Administration
Veterans Hospital
Rutland Heights
Political Pay EES Both men served in the same legislature
The piece discusses Speaker King and Registrar Nevilleville, both long-time public officials, and a proposed ten-year extension of King’s term. It describes Republican concerns over a potential quid pro quo and the politics within the Massachusetts House, including a push to create a Middlesex Probate Court judgeship and the reaction of various factions.
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Michael J.ville
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