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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1954
Page
20
Concords parking committee notes only about 80 curb spaces exist for a downtown of roughly 5 000 cars, with Mill Dam accounting for 25 percent of area accidents. Angle parking worsens the problem until more spaces can be added, raising insurance costs for locals.
The Concord League of Women Voters meeting expresses unanimous opposition to the Bricker Amendment. In a letter to Senators Saltonstall and Kennedy, the board states the measure would hinder U S relations with foreign nations and work in the United Nations.
The Concord board and the National League argue the constitution already guards against power abuse without changes. A letter to the U.S. president echoes this view. The original King's Chapel in Boston was built of wood in 1689.
Concord East reports year by year activities of the American Legion post and auxiliary. Two Concord High students attend Boys and Girls State. essay and citizenship medals are awarded. The group sponsors a Christmas party, parades, and military functions, plus child welfare and rehabilitation programs. Arthur W. Parke helps veterans obtain benefits. Monthly Legion magazine subscription cited as worthwhile to join.
Concord High seniors study for college entries attend extra English and math classes and take College Board exams. They work on The Bridge yearbook while the Student Council sells sweatshirts and kerchiefs to raise funds. An RV inspection visit granted 12 driving licenses while a national income rise is noted.
The Concord Girl Scout Association Council met at the Scout House with coffee and dessert. Mrs. Wesley Hague presided over a business session. Registrations totaled 123 Brownies 128 intermediates and 51 seniors. Troop size limits were set for Brownies 12 and intermediates 18 to 24. The film Let’s Go Camping was shown with a nature and camping display arranged by Mrs. Philip Davis Jr and Mrs. Frank McClintock.
East Sempster New Hampshire. Harry F. Hanson, the Honey Brook Wayside Picnic Area caretaker, was raking pine needles when a woman arrived and requested that he leave some on the ground for her to walk on. Hanson complied.
Concord high school to stage The Mikado by Gilbert and Sullivan on April 2 and 3 under Charles Yeremian director of music. Cast includes Joan Snelling as the Mikado Elmer Brooks Nanki Poo and others with a 40 member chorus and a 20 member orchestra directed by Yeremian.
Gov. Christian A. Herter's plan cutting the basic earned income tax by 20.3 percent became law after Senate approval 38 to 0 with two abstentions and House action 222 to 1. The measure applies to 1953 income due April 15. The 23 percent surtax remains in place.
Durban reports South Africa withdraws The Sexual Behaviour of the Human Male from sale after five years of availability. A ministerial order flags a pending ruling on obscenity while Kinsey’s Female volume remains barred from the start. Also notes tips for removing stains from aluminum pots using acidic cooking or vinegar solution.
Boston report states the Worcester County tornado that killed 93 last June 9 spurred progress in the state insect control program. Natural Resources Commissioner Arthur T. Lyman said the disaster energized trustees reservations examinations and related efforts.
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