Massachusetts Wage and Fuel Trends in 1947 Patterns
Massachusetts reports show 7 percent more wage earners in building construction in November than a year earlier, with average weekly earnings $57.50 up 5.3 percent. Motor fuel consumption through October totals 662 million gallons, a new peak. Veterans employment allowances drop below 19,000 from a year ago’s 44,000. Oil imports via Boston tankers average 13,000 long tons monthly in early 1947, down from 118,190 in 1946. The Manchester Planning Board maps future town development.
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Massa
Achusetts
Dept. of ‘Labor and Industries
Massachusetts
America
United States’ Navy
Beverly
Nicholas Wales
Boston
Manchester Planning Board
Pe Tloo
Cat Wins Prizes In Central States Show At St Louis
An alley stray cat wanders into the Hamilton hotel and wins two first prizes in kitten classes at the Central States Show in St Louis. The Maltese male cat named by hostess Mrs Maree Ha was adopted by the hotel, later winning best kitten color and another top prize in non championship class. A separate notice reports Mr and Mrs S Murray Hitch divorcing in Reno Nevada after a marriage of over three years.
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Sts Louis
U.P
Hamilton
Central States
MareeHa
Hitch River
Mass
Nev
S. Rusurray
Mayhew R. Hitch
Cost of living for city families up 450 yearly since 1946
Government cost of living experts estimate that a four member urban family’s annual budget rose about 450 dollars since March 1946. Washington Seattle and New York show highest costs, New Orleans Kansas City and Houston lowest, with food costs driving much of the increase. Local taxes and rents under rent control also rise, impacting the overall burden.
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Washington
CIO
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Senate
House Economic Committee
Taft
Ohio
Ewan Clague
Bureau
Seattle
New York
New Orleans
Kansas City
Cincinnati
2572 Flight Record Tied to Army Field Tragedy
Westford Field in Field Massachusetts reported 2572 flights left without accident during the year ending November 30. Soon after the record, a large Army plane with number 2572 crashed in Labrador killing 23 men en route to Westford.
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Westford “Field
Mass
Army Field
Labrador
Births in 1947 Boost U S Population to Record High
Metropolitan Life Insurance statisticians report 1947 saw about 3.9 million births, over 2.4 million more people added to the U S population from births, a postwar surge linked to reunions and higher marriage rates, with infant mortality dropping to a new low of about 32 per 1000 live births.
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New York
United States
Metropolitan Life Insurants Co
Strtisticians
A Chemist's View Analysis of the Creature Known as Woman
A satirical chemistry style piece analyzes the figure of woman seen through the chemist’s lens. It assigns symbolic traits and properties such as great amnity for gold and silver, potential wealth distribution effects, and cautions about explosive handling.
Innocent Girl on Stand Cited in Speeding Case
A wide eyed girl testified on the witness stand describing the wrongful ticketing for speeding running red signals and driving without a license. The gray bearded judge urged truthfulness warning on consequences for lying in court. She claimed her father warned of possible outcomes if she lied, noting a vase would be won.
They Could Loaf
The big executive becomes a gentleman farmer and remains conscious of high estate. A neighbor asks the daughter if their hens lay eggs and she replies they can but, in their position, they don’t have to.
Judge Questions Admitted Collision Defendant Claims Ignorance
A defendant admits running over the plaintiff with a loaded truck but says they did not know the vehicle was loaded. The judge prompts for further statements as the affiver confirms lack of knowledge about the truck’s status.
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Yerhomer
Dollars and Cents Feud Over Money in Love
In a witty exchange a young fortune-seeker tries to woo Miss Moneybags while confessing that love is real only up to a limit. The heiress fires back, joking that the limit is the decimal point.
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Wes
Observer notes northern fan joins southern game day crowd
A visiting northern fan who never missed a game searched for the Gimpiee during the initial match of a local series. He eventually found him in the grandstand among spectators and asked a native about the in the grandstand. The crowd then explained the spectators’ habit of reacting to plays and the visitor chose to watch from the stands to better see every move.
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Hative
Farmers' Union Grain Terminal Association claims 100000 members
The Farmers' Union Grain Terminal Association, a major cooperative, reports a membership of 100,000 across its network. The disclosure highlights the cooperative's extensive reach within the agricultural sector.
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Farmers’ Union Grain Terminal Association
Youth 17 Suffers Ankle Injury Chopping Wood
Hudson Richard Wright 17 son of Mr and Mrs Roland Wright of Main Street Gleason dale suffered a severe cut and chipped ankle bone when struck by an axe while chopping wood in the Martin Apple Orchard at Lake Boon Thursday afternoon. He walked out despite the injury and was treated at Marlboro Hospital by Dr Wilfred T Hood before returning home.
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Hudson
Richard Wright
Roland Wright
Main Street
Gleasondale
Lake Boon
Wright
Marlboro Hospital
Wilfred T. Hood
Clifford Martin
Sibley
Middlesex County Farm Property Now Worth Over 41 Million
A Tile Council of America report based on Census surveys finds farm property in Middlesex County and rural homes across the state in strong condition. Since 1940 rural districts show rising incomes and property values with widespread electrification and running water in farm homes, though 73.3 percent were in good repair in 1940.
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Middlesex County
Tile Council of America
Massachusetts
Ortman
82nd Airborne to reach 16000 troops after war
The 82nd Airborne Division based at Fort Bragg North Carolina will be brought up to about 16000 men under a new airborne and infantry division reorganization plan. About 17 percent of the division will be Black forming five combat units including infantry artillery and aircraft units.
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82Nd Airborne Division
Fort Bragg
North Carolina
Negro ‘ii
Howit
Acullery Batation
Battal
Fore
Beige
28Th Nfantry
Port Beiming
Corr
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Concord
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Marlboro Veterinary Hospital
R. J. Dinsmore
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