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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1949
Page
8
A House committee killed a bill to allow optometrists to conduct eye exams for public school children, arguing teachers cannot be guaranteed to test eyes efficiently. Rep Cornelius F Kiernan urged passage while Rep Putnam questioned the plan amid concerns of commercialization.
A brief notice from a Massachusetts state board addresses a street matter at 11 Bee con Street. The readable text confirms official action or filing, with jurisdiction indicated by the board’s name and location.
The report shows the port ranked fourth behind New York City, Miami and San Francisco with a 1.3 percent rise in entries. In New England the figures held steady with no drop. Boston and state labor reports reveal private construction man-hour costs averaging 1.88 dollars, federal and state aided projects 2.07, up from last year. Framingham residents vote to empower selectmen with greater real estate subdivision control.
New England Electric System posts consolidated net income of 4 370 641 for five months ending May 31 equal to cents a common share and a higher 3 601 644 for the same period with 54 cents per share. President Irwin L Moore notes dividend checks of 20 cents and cites water condition relief and rate increases from 1948. He projects annual revenue rise of about 1 000 000 due to fare adjustments and related factors.
The report estimates a coffee cup price including cream sugar labor and overhead as ten to eight cents and notes that U S coffee drinkers average three cups daily. It highlights Brazil’s declining production as it shifts to other crops while noting domestic sales rising and hydro conditions are variable.
Garden notes advise sowing annuals early to harvest fast blooms. Choose rapidly growing varieties like Aster Calendula Calliopsis and Candy tufts. Prepare soil to six inches deep, loosen crust, and protect seedlings from dry spells.
The reader sees a fragment about grace as a scriptural line, with little surrounding context to identify speaker, source, or event. The fragment appears amid a larger religious discussion or excerpt.
Concord Grange, P. of HH, schedules a regular meeting for next Tuesday July 19 at 8 oclock. After a short business session a mystery ride follows. Program led by Master John J. Flannery Lawrence J. Kenney and Past Master Joseph A. Macone supervise.
The Concord Board of Selectmen will hold its regular summer meeting on Monday July 18 at 5 p.m. Chairman Cala Rat Andersen is expected to preside.
Report notes a proposed $100 million issue to fund a highway about ten miles long, estimated to cost around 20 million for the Marlboro project. The Post Rest, an older connector between Boston and New York, has faced delayed construction at several points and remains unfinished.
The First Annus Outing in Massachusetts features a family outing with model airplane contests and demonstrations. Elmer Nelson serves as chairman of the organizing committee, guiding activities and relief fund details.
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