Federal aid for public works faces funding delays in state plan
The piece notes curtailment of PWA projects may slow a $22 million state program as federal hesitancy limits financing. It cites Civil Works Administration work across the state with thousands employed in Springfield and Boston, and warns projects may end after February 15 without renewed industry demand. It mentions Russia’s peace greetings to the Soviet ambassador and observers.
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CWA
Springfield
Boston
Time to Think of National Defense and Peace
A editorial urges strengthening U S defenses to deter aggression while criticizing disarmament. It argues war would be avoided by a strong navy army and air power, condemns foreign entanglements, and compares deterrence to a brick house against the Big Bad Wolf. The piece cites a cabinet crisis in France and references Mayor LaGuardia.
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Uncle Sam
United States
Sam
France
Alexander Stavisky
Marlboro Enterprise Public Notice Listing
Public notice from Marlboro Massachusetts printed by the Enterprise Incorporated. Second Class Matter at the post office Marlboro under the act of Congress of March 8 1879. Includes Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford regions with postage.
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Marlboro
Mass
The
Enterprise Incorporated
Conal
Concord
Sudbury
Acton
Bedford
Use and Abuse of Winter Sports
The passage cites World’s Work on how Americans with outdoor labor backgrounds now indoors risk reduced exercise. It warns winter activities like skating demand strong ankles and lungs. a normally rested heart may become abnormal with sudden exertion.
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America
Government plans for control of communications systems
Washington officials consider a four monopolistic framework for radio telephone telegraph and international links. Three options include private continuation government monopoly and full ownership with bills under Secretary Roper. Critics warn of censorship risk and past WWI rail control problems.
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Washington
Commerce Roper
Roper
Wilson
Chicago Tribune
United States
Socialist critique warns of systemic collapse and political danger
The piece argues that world turmoil stems from a collapse of socialism rather than capitalism and warns that socialist control or dictatorship resembles a path to dictatorships in Europe. It notes risks to private enterprise, rising government payrolls, and the threat to liberty as socialism centralizes power with politicians. It cites delayed teacher salaries as a political warning sign.
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United States
Italy
Poland
Germanyussia
Western Europe
Letter to the Editor Advocates Nonpartisan Civic Service
A reader praises President Roosevelt for prioritizing national welfare over party loyalty. The letter urges voters to judge candidates by qualifications, not affiliations, and encourages replacing less capable officials with stronger, more principled contenders to strengthen local governance.
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Roosevelt
Maynard
Banana ripening rooms and recipes from a home service article
The piece discusses green bananas ripened in controlled rooms by a wholesale dealer, notes nutrition and year round availability, and provides several banana based recipes including butter cake, muffins, and a banana flavored pastry filling with baking steps and oven temperatures.
Marlboro Eyes Enlarged State Forest Through Purchase Plan
Marlboro officials seek to widen a state reservation with the State Department of Conservation. City Forester Clifton E Sowerby and City Engineer J Francis Granger push the plan to enable Civilian Conservation Corps work and possible growth of the Georgetown Rowley Boxford forest core. The state bought 721 acres from multiple vendors including the Pingree farm portion, creating a new Georgetown Rowley State forest with potential 300 additional acres at up to 5 dollars per acre. The new unit may be the state’s medium sized forest, with reforestation cost reimbursements tied to owner right of reclamation not exercised.
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Marlboro
State Department of Conservation
Bes
Clifton E Sowerby
J. Francis Granger
Civilian Conservation Corps Organization
Georgetown
Rowley
Boxford
Pingree
George F. Carleton
Sofie D. Carleton
Walter EB. Atkinson
E. Horace Pesley
New
Samuel A. York
Farmers in Middlesex Seek Access to Adjustment Act Program
A group of 160 to 200 farmers in Middlesex County seeks access to the Government production adjustment program. They note they have not yet had an opportunity to benefit from the Adjustment Act and urge broader inclusion to support their farming operations.
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Middlesex County
Problems and Requests Are Shared Here
A notice inviting readers to send any problems or requests to the publication for assistance or guidance. It emphasizes practical help and clear avenues for communication with the paper’s staff and editors.
Mystery Fragment From Ancient City Chronicle
Fragmentary note references an old city’s history with mentions of a diva and a wife of an earl in early centuries. It hints at annual scans, town walls from ancient times, and a modern tribute to cycling and motor activity. Nearby lines name Bilen of Gath Daame and GE.
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Earl
Bilen
Shower For Miss Pietro Ahead Of Wedding
A home gathering last night celebrated Miss Pietro, sister of the bride to be, as she prepares for her upcoming wedding to Jo. Friends and family attended at her residence on Street.
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Pietro
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Alexander Ky
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China
Coventry
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