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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1956
Page
4
The Interior Department unveils a 16 region national plan to ensure electric power for defense during emergencies, with regional coordinators to support a rapid standby network. A safety campaign proposes dog repellents and protective gear for mail carriers as well as owner education to protect deliveries.
Concord realtor Fred T. Boyd says out of town buyers flood the area as Route 128 expansion and Lincoln project development boost demand. He lists recent sales from Wilson road Nashoba road Elm street and more in Concord Acton and Lincoln with additional sale agreements signed.
A Labrador named Spats, found in 1952 by Christine McMaster on a farm near Pittsburgh, later became a guide dog as her vision failed due to diabetes. Trained at Pilot Dogs in Columbus, Ohio, the loyal animal aided the 28 year old woman throughout her need for guidance.
The mistress quotes staff saying they never trained a Labrador retriever before Spats and that Spats earned among the highest grades of any dog the school has seen.
Sudbury July 1 marks the opening of Camp Virginia in Bolton for the Bay Path Council eight week season. The larger camp features added land tents canoes and improved water supply as 18 staff prepare housing dining and waterfront for Scouts from five towns and beyond.
The USDA lists plentiful July foods for picnics and cookouts. Ice cream and chicken lead the dairy and meat stars with broiler chickens and small turkeys boosting markets. Tuna, cheese, peanut butter, milk, lemons, plums, cran berry sauce and various vegetables and desserts round out the seasonable lineup.
Chicago. Howard F. Leopold of Ero Manufacturing Co says there are too many safe drivers. He notes drivers feel safe and blame others after accidents. He urges modesty, obeying traffic laws, and using modern safety equipment to avoid crashes.
The Middlesex County Soil Conservation District notes recurring droughts in New England and describes management practices such as crop rotations cover crops contour farming mulching terrace construction and strip cropping. When needed ponds irrigation ditches tile drainage and land leveling are used to improve water distribution and drainage.
Gov. Harriman called a July 25 special conference in Albany to tighten tractor trailer safety rules after a day of deadly crashes. Attendees include State Police Supt Fraz McGarvey and officials from trucking associations, public service, and the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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