Food Prices and Farmers Under Criticism in Fiscal Debate
A column discusses the cost of living, farmer incomes, and food pricing arguing inflation is driven by policy lag and labor costs rather than farm profits. It cites Agriculture Department data noting farmers earn less weekly while factory wages rise, and calls public opinion to align with facts rather than fairy stories about farmer privilege.
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Carlton I. Pickett
Hanson
Congress
Farm Bureau
Statistical Department
Department of Labor
Matters Agricultural
Farmers and food as a national weapon in wartime
The writer argues Americans misjudge farming, urging recognition of agriculture as essential defense production. He contends farmers are not rich, food prices are not excessive, and directed effort is needed to mobilize materials and workers for farms to support national efforts.
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Washington
First Yule Tree Here In 1832 35
In Sudbury Christmas trees began appearing in 1832 to 1835 with the first observed in Cambridge and Milton. Charles Follen, a German immigrant and Harvard instructor, introduced the custom in the United States, influencing early pictorial representations. Over a century later, Christmas trees are a widespread American tradition in homes and towns.
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Sudbury
Cambridge
Milton
United States
Charles Follen
Germany
Harvard
Sudbury St. Hubert's School Reopens in January
Sudbury St. Hubert's school will reopen January 7. Pupils return Sunday the 6th to prepare for regular classes the following week.
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St. Hubert’s School
Sudbury Players announce Light Up The Sky for season
Sudbury Players begin rehearsal Monday January 7 for Moss Hart comedy Light Up The Sky. The New York hit features Jane Lodge Jerry Cowden Carolyn Forbes Harold Johnson and other local talent under director Helen Tilden with performances set for late March.
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Sudbury
Sudbury’ Players
New York
Moss Hart
Jane Lodge
Jerry Cowden
Carolyn Forbes
Harold
Johnson
Marjorie Cahill
Robert’ _Caldwell
Charles Hunt Smith
Lettie Cowden
Alan Keyes
John Colby
Richard Forbes
Donald MacRae
Helen Tilden
Visitors To Give Play At Sudbury
Sudbury Grange opens the new year with a January 8 meeting. The Lexington Grange will present a play titled What a Rummage Sale with a 12 member cast. Dancing and refreshments follow the entertainment.
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Sudbury
Sudbury Grange
Lexington Grange
Library Hours Change at Goodnow Public Library
Sudbury announces new hours starting January 7. On weekdays the library is open 1 to 6 PM, with Wednesday extended 7 to 8 PM. Saturday hours are 2 to 6 PM and 7 to 8 PM, with a 1 to 2 PM slot noted but unclear.
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Sudbury
Goodnow
Physician Hapgood to Open Practice in Sudbury
Sudbury reports Dr. Hapgood and wife have returned to town. He will establish a medical practice here after moving from New England. Mrs Hapgood owns a property on Old Lancaster Road and plans to move soon.
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Sudbury
David Hapgood
Hapgood
Monus
Old Lancater “Road
Christmas Week Family Visits and Local Craft Group
Merie Hamilton and relatives on Contord Road hosted several family members over Christmas including Phyllis Hamilton from Washington D C Robert Hamilton and family, Edward Grenier from Washington and Vermont trip. Richard Whelpley and family visited Orleans Vermont with Mrs Whelpley’s parents. Elizabeth Bartlett of Newburyport visited Mrs James L Bartlett and families from Duxbury New England. The Hooked Rug Group led by Marjorie Thompson met at Cord Road host Mrs Robert Hall. bayberry candles were made and given as favors. Capt Charles L Gandy and wife and children Mollie and See were also noted in holiday gatherings.
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Merie Hamilton
Contord Road
Phyllis Hamilton
Washington D. C
Robert Hamilton
Edward Grenier
Washington, D. C
Vermont
Marjorie Thompson
Waltham
Robert Hall
Concord Road
Hall
Gould National Backs Furukawa Battery Venture in Japan
Gould National Batteries Inc and Furukawa Battery Co of Yokohama reach an agreement to transfer American storage battery manufacturing know how. Gould will supply tech and engineering experience and receive cash and a proprietary stake in Furukawa Battery. Horoshi Tagawa of Furukawa is in the U.S. studying methods.
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St. Paul
Japan
Gould-National Batteries, Inc
Furukawa Battery Co
Yokohama
Albert H. Dagrett
Gould National
United States
Furukawa Ba
Daggett
Horoshi Tagawa
Mr. Daggett
Furukawa
Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd
Tokyo
Canada
Marlboro
Charles Holt 62 Finland Native Dies in Concord
Charles Holt 62 of 17 Dartmouth Street died Wednesday afternoon at Emerson Hospital Concord. Born in Finland he lived in town about 42 years and worked as a weaver in local mills. He is survived by his wife Mary Niemimaki Holt. Funeral services by Fowler Funeral Home with Rev. Eino Samalainen officiating. Burial in Glenwood Cemetery.
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Maynard—Charles Holt
Dartmouth Street
Emerson Hospital
Concord
Finland
Mary
Meat supply to rise in 1952 but prices unlikely to fall
Department of Agriculture sources foresee a 1952 meat output rise yielding an average of 144 pounds per person, three pounds higher than 1951 and matching the 1948–50 average. Beef and veal lead the increase while overall cattle prices are not expected to drop substantially despite larger slaughter and rising herds.
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Donelle
Lennan
U.P
Chicago
Department of Agriculture
Market Gains and Shifts Across Industrial Groups
U P Financial notes mixed movements in the market with utilities strongest, oils and metals showing gains, and rails lagging. Oil depletion allowances and tax shelters influenced buying. rail shares rose on oil and uranium or mining news, while Japanese bonds softened and United States issues wavered.
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Elmer G. WA
U. P. Financial New York
U.P
Sante Fe
Northern Pacific
Canadian Pacific
Consolidated Mining and Smelting
Iran debates ban on alcohol as parliament considers measures
In Tehran the Iranian parliament plans a bill to prohibit alcohol, urged by government officials amid rising public abstinence. The shah recently ordered no intoxicated service at court, signaling broader moves against drinking in the country.
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Tehran
Iran
U-P
Peta
Omar Khayyam
Frealet
Mossadeg
Soninane
New Year Gatherings Honor Local Military Couple
Stow and Red Acré area guests joined Mrs Jennie MacLeod and others on New Year’s Eve with Mr and Mrs Poivo Erkkinen hosting. Maynard dinner honored Sgt and Mrs Herbert Phelan on their first anniversary before their departure to Pantex Texas where he is stationed.
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Jennie MacLeod
Edward Jensen
Gunnar Havanka
Beecher Wal
Poivo Erkkinen
Red Acré Road
Francis Parker
Cheryl
Bradford Parker
Maynard
Earl Leard
Lake Boon
Herbert Phelan
Pantex
Texas
Sgt. Phelan
Stow Couple Announce Betrothal Of Virginia May Batsford
Stow Lower Village announces the engagement of Virginia May Batsford to George Andrew Jamieson. Virginia, a Hale High School graduate, class of 1949, works at Mutual Shoe in Marlboro. George, a graduate, is from Lincoln Maynard.
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Stow
William J. Batsford
Stow Lower
Virginia May
George Andrew Jamieson
George A. Jamieson
Lincoln Maynard
Virginia
Hale High School
Mutual Shoe
Marlboro
George
Engagement Announced in Brookline Family
Stow Mr and Mrs Reed of Brookline announce their niece Miss Ed Coll to George A Concord. Miss Coll a Hale high school graduate now employed at a Telegraph office in NH. She attends Cuddyh Massachusetts.
Shower Park Stow bridal shower honors Virginia
A bridal shower was held in honor of Virginia and her upcoming marriage to George E. Guests included members of the 195 class and Maynard, with merriment and gifts for the couple.
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Russell Linden
Virginia
George E
Unclear fragment hints at attempted entry and phone call incident
A garbled report from Wheeling mentions A R Core and a disputed attempt to force entry near St Clair's, with reference to a phone call and an ongoing incident.
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Wheeling
Ohio
St. Clair’t
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