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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1954
Page
15
A collage of editorial lines urges peace while warning of potential war with Soviet Russia. It notes Dulles policy, calls for alert civil and military readiness, and argues for restraint yet readiness to act. A Fort Mill item laments speeding and advocates strict horsepower limits, imagining danger from reckless drivers.
Citizens in Concord Maynard Bedford Sudbury Lincoln Acton and Lexington brace for upcoming election day with polls open 7 am to 8 pm. Reports note town meetings upcoming and public safety discussions led by local officials and clergy. A mix of community events and civic notices fills the week ahead.
Massachusetts mills employ 81 300 in December across 672 firms with woolens cotton and silk production. Electrical machinery orders rise 64 percent while shoe and feather sectors climb 47 percent. Logan International Airport in East Boston serves 1 250 000 passengers in 1953.
Excerpts discuss Soviet military planning and fear of Western action, noting Russia would wage offensive war only by its leaders' wish. Also critique censorship pressures on movies as ideological intimidation. The piece cites crisis in Italian democracy and evaluates unemployment and housing, with a Lightning account noting rural fire losses in Illinois.
Amateur gardeners claim seed starting is the most ancient and popular leisure activity in America. They cite Cyrus the Great’s gardens as inspiration and note seeds offer personal responsibility, health benefits, and potential family profits. Winter seed boxes become initiation for dirt gardeners embracing hands-on growth.
Overseas Representatives of the U S Air Force invite applications to fill about 400 civilian teaching positions in dependent schools at various Air Bases worldwide. Open to qualified women and men with at least three years public school experience. interviews run through March 20 with selections by May or June and departures late July to August.
A Carlisle council meeting was held Tuesday night at Rev Lovely's home. An experiment in religious discussion is planned for tonight at the First Religious Society on Bedford Road. All interested are welcome to join in discussing any subject.
The Casualty Insurance Companies of Massachusetts in cooperation with the Registry of Motor Vehicles sponsor the Forum For Living, a statewide safety program for high school seniors. Fifty four year college scholarships totaling 2000 to 3000 dollars will be awarded for safety knowledge in home highway and work. One hundred preliminary winners receive 25 or 50 dollar US Savings Bonds.
Brooklyn man Peter J Horowitz 28 faces murder assault charges after admitting to beating his mother Dr Racnel Wax 50 at Westboro State Men's Hospital where she was found badly bruised in a bathroom tub. Police say the clash over money involved repeated kicks and a fall.
Regular Sunday services were held at West Acton Baptist Church with Rev. Ronald H. Noble preaching. The Acton Branch of the Concord Red Cross plans a $16,673 campaign opening Saturday, led by chairman H Bradford Sturtevant III. The Evangelical Congregational Church featured Rev. Eric W. Grimshaw preaching on Heroes of Hate. Acton public schools resume Monday March 1 after mid winter vacation. Women's Church Aid Society meets at Acton Center Church and Congregational Service League gathers tonight.
At the Middlesex County Selective Breeding Association meeting in Carlisle Guy W. Clark of Concord road was named to the state committee. A planning board hearing in the Gleason Library session room will consider changing Sterling R. Davis Bedford road residence to business. Carlisle furniture refinishing sessions are set for May 6 13 and 20 at 9 30 am with Carlisle 4 H chairman Mrs Mildred Lapham urged to contact.
The Concord Golden Age Club closes a successful winter season led by Miss Eileen Gleasure with help from Mrs. J H Volkmann. Citizens donated to a varied program including talks by Voigt and Wheeler, ceramics demonstrations, a Thoreau exhibit, group singing, and a bird talk. A greens sale by Volkmann funded club activities. Two monthly meetings and a February 26 program are planned.
Mrs James T Stoms will chair the fund raising campaign opening this week for the Bedford Red Cross drive. The planning committee includes Mrs Warren K Lewellen Mrs Earl C Sparks and Anthony Pickman with area captains such as Mrs Ratcliffe Mildram Mrs Alan Maier and Mrs Frederick Copp. About half of the funds raised will stay in Bedford for local projects this year.
The James Y Cansfield Post 158 and Ladies Auxiliary announce the annual get together moved to Wednesday March 17 under Commander Michael B Gormely. Also defined is the Korean War veteran eligibility period for American Legion membership from June 25 1950 to cessation of hostilities with honorable discharge required.
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