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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1955
Page
16
Editorials from Loudonville and nearby papers blend humor with reflection on service standards and community ties. Narratives contrast U.S. free enterprise with foreign stations while recalling a farmer neighborly fence tale about peace and fairness.
Mrs George Brchan an instructor in the government department at Tufts will speak on Understanding India for the Woman's Union of the Trinitarian Congregational Church. Mrs George Taft will host and serve dessert and coffee before the meeting in the parish house.
A Wallingford man Joseph Lewis lost five dollars on a street after an advertisement. He later received the money back by mail following one newspaper insertion.
The piece urges middle aged TB patients to use rest periods and federal state support through the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation to return to work. It notes no cost for most services and encourages helping others in similar situations. The column is sponsored by the local board of health Middlesex Health Association and tuberculosis committee.
Norfolk Conn. Gerald Mulville a former contractor took a break to tend his house when he fell and broke a wrist. The incident occurred in home surroundings wounding the operator who required medical attention.
The American Association of Motor Vehicles Administrators offers midwinter guidance for motorists. Very cold ice can provide better traction than near melting point ice, but road conditions change rapidly. Snow tread tires or winter surfaces improve traction under certain conditions, and drivers should use utmost care and slow speeds when conditions vary.
New York UPI reports a holiday twist for oatmeal drop cookies. Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler, stir in grated orange rind, spread on flat sides of cookies, and chill until the chocolate hardens for a festive finish.
The U S Civil Service Commission lists exams for Student Trainee roles paying 2500 to 3175 yearly and for Bacteriologist Biochemist and Serologist roles from 4205 to 8360 annually. Training combines on the job work with college study in Washington DC area and nationwide. Applications open in 1955 with specific filing deadlines and veteran preferences.
In Salem Oregon a driver surrendered his license to the secretary of state after admitting fault in a collision with a log truck and receiving a failure to yield right of way ticket. He said he would never drive again and noted he is 77 years old, claiming it is time to quit.
A woman on a bus closely watches a tall man to Cliftondale. At the apartment house she seeks help from a resident, then meets Richard Layne, a private investigator hired by Marjorie Wood to locate her missing brother Ralph Woods. The two discover Ralph at the fire company house, revealing a comic twist as they realize their roles and motives align.
The 8th Congress opens amid a clash over economic and monetary policy. Treasury head Humphreys and Budget Director Hayes warn of deficit financing for 1955 and 1956. Republicans push free market principles while Democrats seek more regulated money supply to curb prices and promote employment.
Carlisle P of H plans a winter square dance with Dick Steele as caller. next whist party set for January 27. voter registration February 8 at Gleason Library. nomination deadline January 24. Local theater, PTA, church programs and a Turkey Supper and Dance February 22 are noted along with a brief history of the General Land Office from 1812 to 1946.
Lincoln city officials announce a Red Cross solicitation led by M Brooks at the Lincoln Cross Chapter on February 2. Mr and Mrs Edwai Leod of Lincoln Road returned from Fayetteville after visiting their son and daughter.
The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor advances gun construction style research on a $1 automotive engineering rig to broaden investigation across all phases of motive engineering.
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