New England planners urged to shape regional growth
Raymond H. Trott of The New England Chapter of the American Institute of Planning urged planners to coordinate development across six states. He emphasized zoning for industry, regional thinking, and leveraging colleges, the Federal Reserve Bank, and cross-border cooperation to guide growth and tax solutions while preserving economic balance.
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Raymond H. Trott
New England
Ngland
Prican Institute of
Plane
Old Union
Kers
Island Hospital Trust
Providence
Trott
Federal Reserve Bank
Boston
New England Council
Future Farm Youths See Bright California Agriculture
Young Californians at the University of California College of Agriculture in Davis show optimism about farming. Enrollment tops any year since the GI rush post World War II. Bison is the buffalo’s true name, from the German wisent, linking to Europe’s buffalo.
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Wd Davis
Calif
University California College of Agriculture
Wisent
Europe
India
Africa
Cashmere Wool From Fleece Described In Brief
A short note explains cashmere wool derives from fine fleece. It states that a single fleece from an unidentified goat yields only about three ounces of this material.
Headwaiter toots tip scale with a one two three five plan
Washington dispatch explains Alvin Tucker at the Colony uses a tiered tipping system based on patrons' generosity. It details how a $5 tip earns a warm greeting and future favored service while smaller tips receive minimal acknowledgment. The piece notes top diners may tip 15 to 20 percent, while kitchen staff rely on union pay.
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Washington
Alvin Tucker
Hoyle
Tucker
Colony
DeSales Street
High and Mighty
Be's Interest in Future Forever Shapes Life
The remark emphasizes that long term focus guides choices and anchors how one spends life. It suggests that future planning governs current actions and values.
Color photography shines in winter scenes and artful greens
The piece argues color film reveals beauty even in dull midwinter. It cites blue white sea sky Niagara Falls and Nova Scotia boats as examples and urges photographers to embrace pastel tones and subtle colors rather than awaiting bright palettes.
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Niagara
Nova Scotia
Blue Cross Blue Shield Growth Since 1937 in Massachusetts
Boston Massachusetts Blue Cross enters its 20th year serving more than 2 250 000 members about half the state New enrollments include 34 000 Massachusetts state employees The piece traces origins to January 10 1937 with a 10000 loan and founders led by George Putnam and Nathaniel W Faxon It notes rapid membership growth 10600 in 1937 116000 in 1938 and roughly twentyfold since then It highlights the doctors plan Blue Shield started in 1942 and a high level of hospital and physician payments with low operating costs and mentions the new prolonged illness program awaiting wider adoption by all.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
State House
Greater Boston Community Fund
George Putnam
Cee Nathaniel W. Faxon
Sena
General Hospital
Massachusetts Medical Society
Blue’ Cross
Blue Cross-Blue Shield
Roger W.hardty
Charles G. Hayden
Minister Cook Works as Short Order Chef in Auburn
Rev. Edward F. White, 42, an ordained minister, serves as a grill man in a local restaurant to boost income. He notes his cooking skills stem from experience on church suppers and applies them to his current job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Edward F. White
Wartime Service Totals Across Two World Wars
The text notes that during World War I about 4.8 million men and women served in the combined armed forces, while World War II saw well over twice that number serve.
Americans Set Shoe Buying Record In 1955
Americans bought a record 578 million pairs of shoes in 1955 with total leather and skin use near 100 million hides and skins. Women remained the largest buyers, men up eight percent, and new leathers and colors spurred durable, affordable footwear amid stable prices.
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Leather Industries of America
India
Iraq
Africa
Greece
Australia
New Zealand
Iceland
Average Massachusetts factory wages rise sharply in November
The November average weekly wage for Massachusetts factory workers was 70.64 dollars, up 4.67 from a year earlier as employment rose by 27,200 workers and payrolls climbed 13.0 percent. The top centers included Somerville and Pittsfield with high earnings, while retail sales and defense contracts also showed gains. Socioeconomic notes: capital budgeting activity grows, while seasonal employment shifts toward late year peaks. Compiled by the Massachusetts Department of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Department of Labor and Industries
Somervville
Pittsfield
Lynn
Everett
Worcester
West Springfield
Chicopee
Watertown
Beverly
Framingham
Norwood
Federal Reserve Bank
Army
Navy
Air Force
Petroleum Purchasing Agency
Massachusetts Department of Commerce
Oklahoma map shows mineral resources and processing sites
Norman Oklahoma. A Geological Survey map published from the University of Oklahoma details raw mineral resources and processing plants across the state. The article also notes artists used blue and buff portrayals for naval heroes due to artistic license rather than actual uniforms.
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Norman, Okla
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Geological Survey
University of Oklahoma
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Herbert W. Martin
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Acton
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Boxboro
Zerepeene
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