Union Membership Reaches Record 525104 in Massachusetts
Massachusetts reports an all time high union membership of 525104 in 1943, up 62089 from 1942. The male count is 9282 up 34, female 125822 up 27.52. Leading groups include metal and machinery trades and textile industry with results reflecting wartime employment shifts.
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State House
Boston
Massachusetts
State Department ‘of ‘Labor’ and Industries
Building Trades
Metal and Machinery Trades
What to Do by PALES EL MONT
A fragmented fragment hints at guidance for travelers during wartime, mentioning suspicion toward certain individuals and the role of a plant badge. It references rides, public transportation, and safety, implying careful conduct for those connected to war plants and which journeys are considered safer or riskier.
Bradley Estate Sold to Boston Buyer in Acton Transfer
The John J. Bradley estate in Acton has been sold to Leo J. White of Boston through C. A. West Acton broker. The property sits on 21 acres with tillage and woodland, featuring a Colonial style Hunt home under large elms, with history tied to the Acton Iron Works in the 18th century.
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P John J. Bradley
Eton
Leo J. ‘White
Boston
C. A
Acton Broker
H Hunt
Acton Iron Works
Two Qualities Awaited in Cyines Quote by Shaw
An odd, fragmentary quotation attributed to G. B. Shaw notes that two qualities are awaiting in cycles or cyines with the phrase efficient and the in tanient. The text appears incomplete and ambiguous about context or source.
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G. B. Shaw
Paper shortage sparks call for broad draft deferments
A Washington spokesman for the paper and pulp industry told a House military subcommittee that production this year could drop to 2.5 to 3.6 million tons, below essential needs. W Tinker of the American Paper and Pulp Association urged legislation granting blanket draft deferments for timber and pulpwood workers, warning the situation would be disastrous unless Congress acts.
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Washington
Paper and Pulp Industry
House
W. Tinker
American Paper and Pulp Association
New York
Congress
Pigs Need Minerals For Healthy Growth
North Carolina State College notes balanced feed boosts pork output. F H Smith urges mineral mixes and sun cured legume hay such as alfalfa, with ground phosphate and bone meal, to prevent deficiencies in pigs kept in floored pens.
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F. H. Smith
Animal Industry Department
North Carolina State ‘Collégé Experiment Station
Smith
Electric Pig-Brooder You Can Make at Home
Thousands of newborn pigs die from cold each year. A simple electric brooder keeps piglets warm during their first weeks. Build a low ceiling in a shed corner, cut a hole, and install a bulb with a reflector to provide warm heat.
Pui Service Co. Delivers Home Heater Construction Parts
A North service firm lists lumber 1x8 and 1x12 sides 2x4 supports and 12 inch reflector for a warming shed. Includes plywood top rubber cord 100W bulb 200W bulb hardware cloth hinges and a screen door hook with a 2x4 or 2x6 protection board note.
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Pui Service Co
North
Destroying Rats Seen as Cost Saver for County Farms
County agricultural agents urge methods to kill or starve rats to prevent feed waste and save money. They note a rat can cause $4 to $50 in annual damage, making control a small effort with potentially large payoff.
Rural Briefs on Wheat Output and Crop Seed Prices
Preliminary forecasts show Argentina producing 312 million bushels of wheat this year, up from 235 million last year. The agriculture department's 1944 program plans cover crop seed prices rising 5 to 40 percent, including hairy vetch crimson clover and rye.
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Department of Agriculture
Massachusetts Wins 6,269 War Contracts in 1943
Massachusetts industry received 6,269 government contracts worth 946 million dollars under the Walsh Healey Act in 1943, with New England totals reaching 11,514 contracts valued at 8.15 billion. The Wage Hour and Public Contracts divisions issued a wartime supplement updating rulings. changes affect truck drivers, stockpile workers, foremen, and maintenance staff. Copies of the supplement are available at regional offices.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Walsh-Healey
Leo A. Gleason
U. S
Department of Labor
New England
Connectlcg T
Rhode Island
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Gleason
Planta
Plant Patents Since the Ant Law in 1930
The U S Patent Office has granted 574 plant patents for new and fixed strains of vegetables fruits flowers and related plants. One example covers a superdouble type that flowers with sixty petals instead of the usual five.
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United States
Tent Office
County Court Records Show Divorces Rise
Middlesex Probate Court reports 1594 divorce libels filed last year, up 57 from 1942. Of 1068 disposed, 832 granted to wives and 236 to husbands, with cruelty and desertion the top grounds. Child support orders affected 434 cases with no minor children and 635 under 16 years.
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Glancy News Service
Cambridge
Middlesex
Register Loring P. Jordan
Tess
Harmé mang National Anthems The Star of Banner and the national theme of China
A fragment mentions national anthems The Star of Banner and a reference to China. No clear event, person, or organization is identifiable.
Lenten Menus Add Protein and Vegetables in Diet
During Lent keep menus varied with well cooked combinations. Use balanced patterns with protein like fish cheese or eggs plus nourishing staples such as macaroni or spaghetti and plenty of vegetables to keep the family well fed and happy.
Sample menus and two main dish recipes from the balanced meal
The passage lists a balanced meal menu including Spaghetti with Mushroom and Tomato Soup Sauce, Grapefruit and Endive Salad, Pickled Beets and more. It provides two recipes: Tomato Soup Sauce for six and Carrot Puffs for eight with steps, ingredients, and serving notes.
Acton Girls Defeat Groton in Midweek Basket Battle
Acton girls won at Groton 36 20 while Groton boys beat Acton 34 15. Barbara Howell and Nafcy Christoffers starred for Acton with notable plays as refs scheduled four eight minute periods.
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Acton
Middlesex Team Wins 10th Season At Concord Rink
Middlesex High School defeated Lawrence Academy at the Concord rink last Wednesday to clinch its 10th season win. Capt John Winsor scored for the home crew while teammates Bliss B Truesdale and MacNeil contributed goals as Middlesex rolled to victory behind strong goaltending from Foster and Bigelow.
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Concord
Middlesex
Lawrence Academy
John ‘Winsor
Thornsor
Bliss
Truesdale
Childs
Son
MacNeil
Urd
Rolley
McCabe
Physicist resumes Pi physician at Maynard address
Dr Arthur, who has received a charge from the Unite Army, and Mrs DeAr have moved into their new home on Summer Street. They will resume beginning Thursday the 17th as they attend to their return.
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Maynard
Arthur
Unite Army
DeAr
Hi Summer Street
Bartholomew J. Co DeAngelo
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Walsh-Healy
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Kentucky
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