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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1946
Page
4
The piece urges mass clothing drives and shoe and bedding collection to aid millions traumatized by war. It highlights sharing with escaped Allied airmen, resistance helpers, and those suffering from epidemics and unrest, citing a goal of 25 000 people aided and a larger 0 000 000 garment campaign.
A White House bulletin shows Administrator Jer Bowles pressed steel leaders to accept higher prices and longer hours, as Truman sought to push inflationary steel wage hikes. Bowles, praised for sales skill, faced skepticism over wage and price increases while European refugees debate accelerates.
Compile by the Massachusetts State Planning Board reports demobilization progress by January 1 1946 with 276 961 former servicemen released and 41 142 unemployment claims to January 9. The Boston Postal District is noted as vast with 25 sections and 2 500 square miles. Sudbury votes to form a local planning board under Chapter 41 provisions.
A brief notice frames public finance through War Bonds and Stamps. It references colonial England legal history with death punishments and notes India’s vast linguistic diversity. The message blends historical context with a call to support the bonds drive.
Rationing ends for all foods except sugar with sugar stamp 39 in Book Four valid for five pounds until April 30. Each pound of waste fat now worth four cents.
The Sudbury Boy Scout troop continues weekly Thursday meetings at 7 30 PM at Memorial Congregational church during winter. A recent rummage sale boosted the troop treasury and new Scouts are joining. Promotions include E Hawes Jr to Senior Patrol Leader with further raises planned. An afternoon hike is planned for February and Scout Week will feature a special program February 7. The 25th Algonquin Council BSA annual meeting was held January 16 in Framingham with Dr Elbert K Fretwell as speaker and World Friendship Fund honors Sudbury donations by Scout William Palmer. attendees included Mr and Mrs Arthur Fay, Mrs Philip Palmer, William and Guy Palmer, and Mr and Mrs Paul Sawyer.
The Bedford Progressive Association held its annual spaghetti dinner at the club house with chef Frank W. Cloutier, a World War veteran, preparing a menu that honored his army cooking background. Proceeds from 35 members supported charity including March of Dimes, and gifts were sent to an ill member. After-dinner talks covered veterans and town affairs including a proposed memorial building and fire station. Two members announced plans to run for selectman as James H. Joyce declines.
Mrs Mary Lacy visiting daughter in Springfield. Miss Christine A Nicholson ill, Mrs Josephine Genetti of School Way serving as public health nurse in Bedford. telephone Lex. 2226. The nation faces more grapefruit supply with a 43 percent Florida increase.
Letter from Ralph D. McLeety, Superintendent of Schools, requests community organizations to appoint representatives to a Plant Planning Study Group. The group will help develop an extended school facility plan to meet current needs and future requirements. An organizational meeting will be set once representatives are chosen, and replies are requested promptly.
A Town of Acton finance member warns the 1946 tax rate will exceed 38 dollars. He cites approved increases in departments from General Government to Schools, notes prewar costs and veteran housing ideas to lower taxes, and urges voters to nominate trusted officials.
The Center Church in Acton is coordinating a Europe aid project led by Mrs Gilbert S Zimmermay. The Friendly Service Committee will collect bedding shoes clothing and small sewing supplies for shipment within four weeks. Local groups Acton Woman’s Club Acton Grange and Garden Club support the effort and suggest including notes with garments.
Acton defeated Concord Acton High Ed St Bernard CYO 36 to 21 on Monday night. Barry cn scored for the winners. Paul Horne scored Concord's only point. In the seconds game Acton won 21 to 20.
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