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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1957
Page
20
A small mountain farm wife Sarah endures a barren life with a longing for the sea. Her husband Aaron remains steady as they face isolation and the ache of unfulfilled dreams while imagining a distant coast and new wonders beyond their snowbound world.
An exam is announced for Internal Revenue Agent and Special Agent positions at $4525 per year, serving in IRS offices across New England. Details available at post offices or the executive secretary at 55 Tremont Street Boston. Applicants need 34% years of progressively responsible experience in accounting auditing or related fields. education may substitute.
Canal enthusiasts form the Canal Society of New York, a unit of the New York State Historical Association. DeWitt Clinton, Buffalo attorney and direct descendant of the governor who built the Erie Canal, is president. Membership open to those interested in history folklore engineering and state canals.
A modern high priced car today carries 37 bulbs as standard equipment and up to 48 with all accessories. The average American home uses 22 light bulbs, highlighting the car’s brighter lighting era.
Dr Elmer Liebrecht of Seattle Pacific College warns that emotional upset causes 80 to 90 percent of driving misaps. He notes that upset drivers may speed to escape frustration and miss signals or forget to signal. He says even tempered drivers rarely crash while anxious drivers are prone to accidents.
Mort Sage of Pleasant Valley Cambridge Vermont recalls childhood bee hunting with a Bee Box ritual. He describes harvesting honey bees, timing their trips with blue chalk dust, and tracking them back to their hive on autumn mornings.
The 14th Fighter Group at Ethan Allen airfield Vermont built a miniature town called Safetyville USA with churches schools and homes along asphalt streets to teach bicycle automobile and pedestrian safety. Led by Safety Sam the clown and Depey the lead wrongdoer the daily program includes a safety film and student practice at crossings crosswalks and bike checks. Responses from local families suggest lasting behavioral lessons as youngsters imitate safe practices and parents adjust habits after the lessons.
Dartmouth College posted five wins three losses and one tie in 1956 to achieve the best football record for the Big Green in seven years.
Tens of thousands of Britons are emigrating amid post Suez turmoil. Canada attracts up to 3,000 applications in a day while Australia, New Zealand, and Rhodesia see strong flows. Gas prices rise to 88 cents a gallon and potential income taxes may hit 47 percent, pushing many to seek a New World opportunity. Estimations project 100,000 Britons to enter Canada in 1957, triple 1955.
Former President Herbert Hoover warned on June 29 1941 that helping Stalin in the war against Hitler would spread Communism and urged the United States to stand aside as Germany and Japan fought each other. He noted Britain was safe from invasion due to Hitler’s diversion to Russia and spoke at a Chicago boys club dedication.
A Census survey for the New England Shoe and Leather Association shows 75 percent of 1955 output in New England made to retail up to 7.00 dollars, with women at 87 percent under that cap. Men’s dress shoes above 12.00 dollars retail accounted for 20 percent. Massachusetts and Maine focus on 3 to 5 dollar ranges, while New Hampshire leans to 4 to 6 dollars due to more men’s shoes.
An off beat salad idea pairs orange slices cucumber and onion rings on iceberg lettuce in a shallow bowl with French dressing added just before serving. The combination aims for eye appeal and taste.
A column argues that respect for the elderly in Asia contrasts with American fears of being useless in old age. It urges not delaying TB screening and chest X rays, noting health sustains usefulness and community value for seniors.
The U S Department of Agriculture says ordinary frame or masonry farm buildings can resist hurricane speeds above 100 mph if constructed with care. Key points include foundation, joist connections, flooring to end wall, rafter and ridge joints, roofing, and proper asphalt shingle installation with fasteners and interlocking designs for high wind areas.
A UCLA study by Dr. Svend Riemer and John Mc Namara shows Los Angeles residents shop locally but travel farther for social contacts, with most interviews indicating neighborhood shopping while social activities extend beyond the immediate area.
The agency notes the average Title I loan amount in 1955 was $464 with typical terms of three years. Average monthly payments were $14.83, reflecting standard FHA program provisions for home improvements.
A damaged OCR passage describes a pre fitted wood window unit with weather stripping and a balancing device. It notes a double unit arrives ready to be raised for quick assembly, aiming to save time and labor in construction.
Engineers show that modern pre fabricated and prefinished wall paneling roofing and siding offer fire resistance long life and easier handling. The research notes reduced labor cost faster assembly and better weathering with color options and modular designs for nearly flat roofs.
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