Polio and other diseases hit high levels in 1949 Massachusetts
Massachusetts health officials report polio 1792 cases in 1949, second highest in state history, with about half paralytic. Chicken pox tops 21000. diphtheria rises to 330. Measles mumps scarlet fever fall. venereal diseases decline. tuberculosis falls despite X rays. tularemia and Rocky Mountain spotted fever seen.
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Botton
Mass
Massachusetts
Boston
Dr. Getting
Championship Bout
Hepatitis jaundice cases have been reported since the disease became reportable in early 1949.
Milk Producers and Dealers Meeting in Clinton January 19
An important meeting for milk producers and dealers from Berlin Bolton Clinton Sterling Leominster Harvard and Boylston will be held at Clinton town hall on Thursday January 19 at 8 o clock. Richard D. Alpin federal market administrator for Worcester will explain the new Federal Milk Order and payment procedures and the program’s operation.
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Clinton
Worcester
Richard D. Alpin
Berlin
Bolton
Sterling
Leftcaster
Harvard
Boylston
Joe Rausa Chooses Jail Time Over Fine
Flint Michigan story notes local man Joe Rausa faced a five dollar fine for overparking. He elected five days in jail instead, while already jailed awaiting burglary trial. The incident highlights a quirky courtroom moment in the city.
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Flint, Mich
U.P
Joe Rausa
Joe
House bill requires prisoner's telephone calls. fines set
The measure authorizes telephone calls for persons under arrest with fines for denial ranging from 59 to 200 dollars. Representative Patrick F. Plunkett proposed a two call limit per prisoner, but his amendment was defeated in the House.
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House
Patrick F. Plunkett
Lowell Democrat
Maynard Man Installed as Local 323 Leader
Hudson-Ralph Boardman of Maynard was installed as president of Local 323 International Chemical Workers Union at the Victory Plastics company with Joseph J. Donovan of Summerville officiating. Wilbur Gour became vice president, John Geary secretary treasurer, Carl Beauregard recording secretary, and retiring president G. Bernard Cotter received a $50 purse.
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Hudson
Ralph Boardman
Maynard
International Chemical Workers, A. F
Victory ~ Plastics Company
Eagles Hall
Joseph J. Donovan
Summerville
Wilbur Gour
John Geary
Carl Beauregard
G. Bernard Cotter
Notable film and radio stars aid arthritis drive in 1950s
The article highlights Ronald Colman and Benita Hume Colman joining NBC radio series and charity appeals led by many stars including Geraldine Fitzgerald and Arthur Godfrey to support a two million dollar Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation drive. It notes Farley Granger's new Goldwyn contract and Miles Crunello's football on screen gag.
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Reonald Colman
NBC
Benita Hume Colman
Jack Benny
Ivy
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Sammy Kaye
Arthur Godfrey
Morton Downey
Abé Burrows
Farley Granger
Samuel Goldwyn
Goldwyn
Granger
Miracle recovery after farm saw severes Jeffersom county feet
A farmer near Mills along Ley Road suffered a severe saw accident that severed both feet. Surgeons reattached the feet after extended surgery and blood transfusions. The patient survived, attributes his recovery to faith and patience, and is reported cheerful and hopeful.
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Louisville
Jeffersom
Peédic
Mills
Lewis
Delatey
Teddy the dog stays with boy after healing plan
In New York Brooklyn a boy named Danny keeps his injured dog Teddy after a vet and patrolman arrange care. The pup had been hurt when a windstorm forced relocation and the family faced a tough decision.
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New York
Brooklyn
Teddy
Danny
M de Atis
Rudolph
Traffic officers arrest Jack Waldron on auto theft charge
Traffic officers say Jack Waldron, 20, was booked after a car theft and a separate driving while license suspended offense. The vehicle, with missing windshield and lights, was found with welded shut parts and no license plates. Waldron also held a suspended drivers license.
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Calif
Jack Waldron
Waldron
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Miles
Paramount
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