New SAGE System Unveiled At Lincoln Laboratory
Lincoln Laboratory MIT announced the SAGE defense network for continental air defense. The system links radars to a high speed computer to generate real time graphic air pictures guiding interceptors and missiles with minimal human input. Lincoln's team includes Dr. Marshall Holloway and Dr. George Valley with support from Air Force and industry partners.
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SAGE
Lincoln “‘Lab
M. I. T. Lincoln Laboratory
Army
Navy
Air Force
Armed Services
Lincoln
Marshall G. Holloway
MIT
Lincoln Laboratory
Institute
Edward i L. Cochrane
Probate Court Notice of Josiah M Herrick Estate
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Probate Court invites all interested parties to object to a petition for probate of a will and appointment of an executrix without bond. Citations require written appearances at Cambridge before ten in the forenoon on February 1956. John C Leggat Esquire First Judge and John J Foley Register. Jan 19 26 Feb 2.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Josiah M. Herrick
Maynard
Horton
Gloucester
Essex
Cambridge
John C. Leggat
John J. Foley
Concord Week of Local Events and Meetings
A schedule of community gatherings across Concord includes club meetings at Thoreau School and Elks Hall, drill sessions at State Armory, church events, Boy Scout activities, nursing association and rotary functions, and various receptions and rehearsals from Thursday through Wednesday with times and venues. The listings cover West Concord Woman's Club, Concord Emblem Club, Douniles Club, Rainbow supper, St Bernard's record-hop, Visiting Nurse Association, Walden Royal Arch Chapter, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Thoreau School
Concord
Elks Hall
State Armory
Masonica
St. Bernard’s ‘C
Monument Hall
Selectmen
Town House
Old High School
Walden
Royal Arch
Masonic Temple
Easter Services Planned at Central Lutheran Church
Pastor Elmer Hjorland told the large Easter Sunday crowd at Central Lutheran Church that services will be held again next Sunday. The remark came as worshipers filled the Minneapolis church for a day of celebration.
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Minneapolis
Elmer Hjorland
Central Lutheran Church
Lincoln Air Force center liaison details and staff
The passage describes a Lincoln research relationship with the Air Force including technical liaison, contract administration, and testing support at Hanscom Field. It notes the AFCRC as one of nine centers, with Lt. Col. LaMontagne as Lincoln Project Office head and Capt. Spangler as contract administrator. It lists the 4620th Air Defense Wing and Army and Navy liaison officers by name and rank.
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Nity
Lincoln
Air Force
Air Research and Development Command
Air Defense Command
Air Force Cambridge Reseavch
Raymond C. Maude
Hanscom Field
Bedford
AFCRC
United States
R. S. LaMontagne
H. E. Spangler
4620Th Air Defense Wing
J. B. Lee
Army
W. L. McNamee
Conarc
O. K. Gardner
Signal Corps
Adhe Navy
E. Tstom
W. C. Hilgedick
Motoring Is Safer with Seat Belts
A U S senator and wife survived a severe crash with their car demolished, credited to seat belts. Auto testers, racers, and stunt performers endorse belts for keeping occupants secure. Manufacturers now offer belts as options, and public acceptance rises amid a sales boom reported by the safety belt association.
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U. S
Miss Skelton
National Association of Automobile Safety Belt Manufacturers
Safety belts gain traction with state police and insurers
The growing ranks of safety belt users include the California Highway Patrol and other state and local police who patrol highways. Many vehicles across the country are now equipped with seat belts and insurers offer discounts for belt use. Belts reduce injuries, keep passengers from sliding in turns, and prevent throwing forward during stops, but only work when worn.
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California State ‘Highway Patrol
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Concord Orchestra Plans Free Feb 1 Concert
The Concord Orchestra will present a mid winter concert on Wednesday February 1 at 8 30 pm in the Wells A Hall Memorial Auditorium. The program spans from Bach to Stravinski with an enlarged string section and is open to all ages with free admission. More details next week.
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Concord
Concord Orchestra
Wells A. Hall Memorial
Chestra
Bach
Stravinski
Millionaire's Salad Known From Providence Island Palm Hearts
On Providence Island near Madagascar the National Geographic Society notes the palm hearts used for a delicacy called the Millionaire's salad. Harvesting requires felling a mature coconut palm, and serving ten people costs about $200.
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Providence Island
Madagascar
National Geographic Society
Sudbury PTA hears plan for regional district and staff
About three hundred residents attend the Sudbury Lincoln regional school update. Walter Baldwin Jr. calls the meeting to order as Dr Rexford Souder outlines staff plans, guidance program, and a building set in a wooded setting.
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Sudbury
Lincoln
Parent- Teacher Association
Walter Baldwin, Jr
Walter Taylor
Lincoln P. T. A.’s
Luther Child
William Wilson
Rexford Souder
Schools of Education
New England
New York State
Howard Emmons
Elizabeth Harding
Souder
Baldwin
Concord area notes and community updates
William J Parker of Straw Berry Hill is confined following a home attack. The Helping Hand Society met in West Concord Church. Mrs Margaret Carter of Highland Street underwent surgery at Emerson Hospital. Mr and Mrs Fred Bloom of Main Street plan moves after buying a home on Old Marlboro Road. Scout Sunday and Lincoln’s birthday are planned in Concord area. The Concord Emblem Club meets tonight at 8. Deer hunter William Osborn of Manistique is 84 in 1954.
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William J. Parker
Strawberry Hill Road
Margaret Carter
Highland Street
West Concord
Carter
Emerson Hospital
Fred Bloomheart
Main Street
Marlboro Road
Food counters restore normal after holiday peak
New England markets show abundant cabbage potatoes and squash with steady supplies of carrots cauliflower lettuce and onions. Fruit choices remain fair with apples plentiful and cranberries slightly higher. Meats remain well supplied with beef and pork priced to attract shoppers. chicken prices low. Milk prices edging down and January programs offer homemaker classes on meals and cooking methods in Concord and Reading.
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New England
Reading
Concord
Fra
Severett Street
Raleigh never set foot in North America despite Virginia expeditions
The text notes that Sir Walter Raleigh had significant involvement with early Virginia but never visited North America. He organized expeditions to Virginia from 1584 to 1589, yet his travels later took him to South America and he died without ever reaching the North American coast he longed to see.
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Walter Raleigh
Virginia
North America
South America
Carlisle Grange Attends Middlesex North Meeting
Carlisle Grange members joined the Middlesex North Pomona Grange in Westford Town Hall for a Saturday monthly meeting. The Carlisle group included Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Stephen, Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. Swanson, Mr. and Mrs. Ole Sleeper, Mrs. Alice Lovering, and the master. Supper followed the afternoon session, with entertainment afterward.
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Carlisle
Middlesex North Pomona Grange
Westford Town Hall
Carlisle Grange
Edward
R. Stephen
Carl J. Swanson
Ole Sleeper
Alice Lovering
D A R Cha Views Filn Recent Acton Town Hall Night
The Acton Davis Chapter held its regular monthly meeting with Miss Enid presiding. After the session, discussion touched on revolutionary days and progress, while refreshments hosted by Mrs. saw and Mrs. Dewey were noted as attractive.
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Acton
Theas Davis
Acton Town Hall
Enid
Craig
Saw
I Ing
Dewey
West Concord Desert Bridge Party Offered By Local Club
A Concord area club hosts a dessert bridge party on January 26 at 1 p.m. in West Concord to benefit Mrs. Winslow and include whist play for prizes. For details contact Mrs. erbge or Freeman at Emerson 4 Freeman. Special ratings ink ern Navy.
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Concord
Concord Woman's
Winslow
John Damon
Erbge
Emerson
Freeman
Emer
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Continental Air Defense
Lexington
U. S. Air Force
America
The
Air Force Cambridge Research Center
Western Electric Company
International Business Machines Corporation
Bell Telephone Laboratories
Burroughs Corporation Research Center
Rand Corporation
Lincoln Management
Joint Services
D. L. Putt
USAF
J. K. Johnson
J. P. Daley
USA
F. F. Uhrane
R. Bennett II
USN
E. H. Eckelman,Jr
Texas
Massachusetts
Cape Cod
Barta
Hanscom Air Base
Naval Air Development Unit
South Weymouth
Midwest
Congress
Colorado
New Mexico
Utah
Wyoming
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
Douniles Club
Trinitarium ‘Congregational Church
Linus Club
Veterans Building
Concord Chorus
Elks
B.P.O.E
Bishop Minihan
Rod & Gun Club
Trinitarian Congregational Church
Rotary Club
Howard Johnson’s
West Concord Woman’s Club
Betty Skelton
Dodge
State Police
Concord High
PTA
Helping Hand Society
West Concord Union Church
Concord Emblem Club
Michigan
Willam Osborn
Manastique
John Harvey Furbay
Pomona
Club
Inkern Navy
Five Town
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