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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1939
Page
4
A reflective piece argues cave men were intelligent and free in living simply. It contrasts their honesty with modern excess, noting they avoided bunk and harsh routines. The essay muses on freedom, solitude, and how modern worries shape Europe.
The Patman Bill, House of Representatives 9464, would levy an annual excise tax on retail stores starting at 50 dollars per store for 15 to 25 outlets and increasing with store count. Large chains in multiple states would pay tens of thousands per store, threatening to disrupt national commerce and affect workers and consumer prices.
A pamphlet surveys famed figures to illustrate how geniuses exhibit quirks or fears. It notes Napoleon feared cats, Peter the Great dreaded bridges, Luther swatted at imagined devils, and Johnson Beethoven Lincoln pondered suicide. It also cites Richley’s horseplay and Adam Smith walking 12 miles in a nightshirt.
The New York Herald Tribune notes that rising coffee imports in 1938 show a stronger tie with Latin America than formal diplomacy. Per capita consumption lags behind some nations, offering a chance to expand trade as a contribution to hemispheric peace, says G W Sharpe.
The piece compares gold rush era exploration to modern scientific frontiers. It notes pilchards and greyfish livers in British Columbia as exceptionally rich sources of vitamins A and D and mentions a potential billion dollar industry. It emphasizes ongoing expansion of frontiers and opportunities for earners.
Cork Hill defeated the Rim club in two of three games at the Felton Street play center. Cork Hill won 21 6 21 8 while Rim club claimed one game 21 16. Lineups list Cork Hill P Donovan Jason Lambert and Rim club Abyisty Alves Paine Wentzel.
The Honor Hall list from Maynary High School covers seniors and juniors for the 1938 term. Names include Dorothy Hansen, Vincent Blard, Edson Catania, Joseph Creighton, Toivo Kauppila, Irene Murphy, John Harachko, Olga Saxvela, and many others. Freshmen section ends abruptly with no additional names.
A Middlesex County Legion council meeting is planned for next Sunday in Hudson with a state veterans debate and local delegates from Frank Jars Post A LI. In the recent Boston State House session delegates Angus Hanson and Howard F. King attended as representatives with alternates Joseph Dineen and John Kapon.
Town Hall will host a supper in the state Armory at 6 PM followed by an evening of entertainment. Legionnaires are asked to reserve spots as soon as possible with Angus Hangon, commander of the local Legion Post.
The dental clinic at Sudbury school returns with Kiwanis Club sponsorship and Dr. Reid Rawding resuming. Students should contact the school nurse or their teacher to arrange treatment at a reasonable price. Principal Alan F. Plynn attended a Massachusetts principals meeting.
Principal groups from Sud bury High School toured MIT last Friday to attend a lecture with Mr Holbrook head of science department leading four Physics Class members Carlton Bulre Alvin Bradshaw Charles Goodnow and Loring Smith in attendance.
The weekly Scout meeting assembled in the lower Town Hall on Thursday evening with five officers and 80 scouts present. Regular attendees included Richard Boneies and Norman Barre as interested spectators.
Acton Grange prepares for installation of new officers on January 24 with a supper served by Mrs. Alice Perk and guests from Mayhard. Installing officer Mrs. J Schindler of Monponsett will preside, with Mistress Taylor and Heather Taylor among the officers and committee members listed for roles.
The Republican caucus for the nomination will be held in the Auditorium on Thursday January 1 from 6 to 8 PM. Candidates must file with the town committee by January 26. Leslie H. is chairman and Mrs. Charlotte Stock is secretary.
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