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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1954
Page
11
A fragmentary report notes a Roxbury salary issue involving Judge Eisen and domestic matter. The text is garbled making exact details uncertain, but references a court setting and a bench event possibly tied to New Hampshire.
The American Hospital Association reports 20 289 827 patients in U S hospitals in 1954 an all time high. Daily averages show 1 349 623 patients in 1953 with 43 528 newborns. Mental hospitals average $2 83 per day per patient and hold 44 percent of beds. Up to 200 historic private estates with gardens open to foreign visitors via British railways this summer.
A new soybean variety named Lee developed by the USDA and state stations in the Southeast is described as highly shatter resistant and resistant to several diseases. Seed will be increased in eight Southern States and could be widely planted by 1956, with Lee replacing Ogden in many areas. Lee yields average 29.3 bushels per acre versus Ogden’s 27.5, and has 21.6 percent oil content compared with Ogden’s 21.3.
Veterinary researchers at the Wekas Agricultural Experiment Station report mosquitoes can transmit bluetongue virus to sheep. The South African disease, first noted in the U.S. six decades ago, causes weight loss and inflamed muzzles with a bluish tinge. Researchers seek a vaccine, but none exists yet for the various U S strains.
John Van Guildes explains simple tips for taking color photographs at swimming pools. Focus on the moment just before divers begin their downward plunge to catch a suspended mid air pose. Use a compact box camera and speed to freeze the scene for striking summer pictures.
Public notice announces dates for the State Policewoman selection in Massachusetts. Written nominations occur August 28 with a subsequent physical exam and interview by a three officer board. Applicants must be citizens of at least 21 years old with one year Massachusetts residency and good character. applications at 1610 Commonwealth Avenue Boston accepted through August 7.
Maury Pierce, a sky writing pilot at Meramec Airport, found five bailey robins in the engine cowl and used air and smoke to drive the nestlings away to allow for flight.
Marlboro-Total claims fell by 217 with 1073 new claims and 119 total claims at the local Division of Employment Security office for the Weekend. The prior week saw 109 initial and 1141 continued claims. Placements totaled 153 with 148 in agriculture. 26 new job openings and 30 work applications noted. Nitroglycerin history briefly noted.
Washington (UP) The Army conducted an anthropometric survey to improve uniforms. The average soldier weighs 155 pounds, stands five feet eight inches, wears neck 14.5 inches, sleeve 32 inches, chest 36.3 inches, waist 30.6 inches, hip 36 inches, and neck to knee dimensions vary widely.
The Flin ois Institute of Technology reports it has enrolled more engineers than any other educational institution in the country. The data, totaling 5 5 334, appear in the Journal of the American Society of Engineering and Education.
Representative Philip J. Philbin of Massachusetts confirmed he will not pursue the Senate and will run for a third term in the U S House from the Third District. He thanked supporters and noted consultations with Paul Gearan of Fitchburg before announcing his candidacy.
The Vermont State Education Commission announced that religious classes will be discontinued in most public schools starting in September. Only a very small number of classes will be affected, with no actual teacher involvement noted in the plan.
Guard units in Wellfleet Massachusetts near Cape Cod discuss next fiscal year plans to staff and arm air defense positions. The remarks, delivered at a training camp, emphasize readiness for anti aircraft firing and proper manning of defenses.
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