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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1956
Page
12
A Ravenswood column discusses safe driving speeds on modern highways noting driver overestimation of speed, night vision, and the need for clearly marked stalled vehicles to prevent crashes. A Catskill Mountain Star piece argues automation creates more jobs, citing telephone operators and overall employment growth as proof automations boost opportunity.
Unemployment benefits applications at the Marlboro Office of Employment Security fell to 27 in the latest period from 47 the prior week. Continued claims rose to 236, up 22. Openings totalled 189 with 61 new entries. 99 people found work, including 35 in agriculture and 64 in other jobs. Twelve counselling interviews were conducted.
The piece offers picnic planning guidance for a Fourth of July holiday with advice on safe food transport and storage. It highlights portable refrigeration, vacuum bottles, and plastic containers, plus suggested fillings like cheese and canned meats, and desserts such as cookies and fruit pies.
A radio review ridicules The Great Gildersleeve for dull dialog and unconvincing romance saying NBC airs two poor shows. It praises Andy Griffith in No Time for Sergeants and sings Dean Martin’s Standing On the Corner with Carmen in Capitol notes.
S J Flanery finally sells his home on the front lawn of the new Sutter County building for 15500 ending a months long stand. R R Damon, linked with Hat Box, buys Torey Peak from Reynolds Brothers by private terms. The American Institute of Baking suggests homemakers try a corned beef and cabbage sandwich filling.
Suzanne and Bob drift into silence until a cocoa break loosens their distance. A shared smile, renewed attention, and small acts rekindle affection turning routine nights into plans and laughter. The couple’s bond grows as crochet, cake, and a baby shower gift reveal a renewed partnership.
Representative James L O Dea Jr longtime House Majority Whip announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination as District Attorney of Middlesex County He is Lowell born a Notre Dame and Harvard Law School graduate with top class honors and has served as a Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court law clerk and a 1949 House member elected in a special election He is married with four sons and was named House Majority Whip in 1955.
Massachusetts industry expanded with 39 new manufacturing concerns in the Boston metropolitan area in 1955, 4 moved in from other states, totaling 2065 new jobs. Factory space added 2.43 million sq ft, 104,000 sq ft leased, and capex reached 10.93 million. Net factory jobs rose while 11 concerns terminated and 1 contracted, a loss of 1852 jobs. The 1954 census shows manufacturing to be 38.3 percent of non agricultural employment in the state. Massachusetts led in processed textile waste shipments at 19.1 million dollars and 54 establishments employing 1124 workers. Living costs rose modestly with housing up 4.2 percent and fuel up 3.8 percent by May. A new Buyers Guide listing Massachusetts products from eight or more employee concerns is published by the Department of Commerce, 90 cents per copy, available from Public Documents room 146 or by mail.
The United States Civil Service announces an examination for substitute clerk at the Sudbury Post Office with pay at $1.82 per hour. Increases are based on length of service. Applications via the Regional Director Boston must be filed. early consideration urged. More than 25,000 trucks trailers and buses are owned and operated by the nation’s railways.
Berkeley scientists test radioactive iron in hen and cow feed and baby cereals to trace iron absorption. Dr. Jeanette Schulz conducts the study to learn if infant diets should be iron fortified to combat anemia in infants.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex notices a public sale by execution on August 11 1956 at 11:15 A.M. in Framingham. Freda S. Feins of Revere loses all interest in Gates Pasture land in Stow totaling about 44 acres 158 rods, bounded by Maguire and Gates heirs, with Mill Pond and Peck lands referenced. The sale excludes 30 acres taken by the Town of Stow for a town way.
In Middlesex probate court a petition seeks license to privately sell real estate of Almira A. Clark of Sudbury. Interested parties may file a written appearance in Cambridge before 10 on June 25, 1956. John J. Foley Register. July 5 12 19.
OCR fragment shows a town plan detailing lot measurements 308.5 feet etc and restrictions on structures, height, and setbacks. Mentions grantor, heirs, conveyance, record ownership, and mortgage references with general notes on fees and utilities. Contains scattered phrases about streets, parcels, and dwelling limits.
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