Massachusetts Prices Hit New Highs in June 1942
June 1942 cost of living in Massachusetts rose to record levels, surpassing 1920 peaks. Food up 103.6 percent since 1941, with clothing 66.7 percent, fuel 30.6 percent, and shelter 4.8 percent, lifting the overall index 50.6 percent. Tractor use grows on farms, Martha’s Vineyard history noted, and May retail gains are seen in several sectors while some declines occur. A flood control survey by the U.S. Forestry Service will be discussed in Boston at a State Planning Board meeting sponsored to inform Massachusetts agencies.
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Massachusetts
Martha’s Vineyard
Bartholomew Gosnold
Dept. of Labor and Industries
State Planning Board
U. S. Department of Agriculture, Forestry Service
Boston
Massachutts
Merrimack
Toss of coin determines tourney winners
In Sylacauga Alabama the Cotton States Tennis Tournament mixed doubles final was decided by the toss of a coin. Fowler of Atlanta and Bivens of Aiken South Carolina were awarded the title though both teams had agreed the loser would default, matching a postponement that forced players to leave for other events.
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Sylacauga
Ala
Cotton States
Fowler
Atlanta
Bivens
Aiken
S. C
Farm Safety Week Opens July 20 in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Farm Bureau and National Safety Council announce Farm Safety Week starting July 20. President Alfred G. Lunn of Halifax will lead the state campaign to reduce farm accidents tied to machinery, handling animals, fires, and neglected tools.
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Massachusetts Farm Bureau
Concord
Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation
National Safety Council
Alfred G. Lunn
Halifax
Giant turtle fished from Sudbury pond shocks onlookers
Walter Sinan of the Oxford Hotel hauled a 75 pound giant turtle from Willis Pond Sudbury on Sunday. The massive shelled creature snapped at him as he pulled it ashore before being moved to a gas station. John Crotty noted such sizes are rare outside the ocean. The men plan a turtle soup dinner this week at Haddad's Cafe Maple Street.
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Lawin
Main Street
John Trotty
Mr. Crotty
Mr. Sinan
Haddad’s Cafe
Maple ‘Street
Rent Control Guidance Issued by New England Rent Office
Edgar J. Driscoll of the New England Regional Rent Administration outlined that rent control continues under the Housing and Rent Act of 1947. Leases signed by June 30, 1948 with no trick provisions may allow a 15 percent increase, and registration of triplicate lease forms is required within 15 days of signing.
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Edgar J. Driscoll
New England
Drisgall
Washingon
Driscoll
Truman
Congress
Act of Congress
49 Years in One School At P. S. 166
New York teacher Anna F. Magee retired after 50 years in the city school system with 49 years at P. S. 166. Officials deemed her tenure a local record, estimating she taught about 5,000 pupils during that time.
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New York
Anna F. Magee
New York City
P. S. 166
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Massachusetts State Planning Board
Beacon Street
Mass
Ucteran
Len Kleis
Ani
Ireg’lar Rellers
Monogram
By. & Millar Watt
Stookie Allen
Rill
Sudbury Pond
Walter Sinan
Mark Twain
Olid Quarry Farm
Elmira
Woodlawn Cemetery
ED Dodd
Acton
Soran
Hight Street
South Acton
Evylyn L. Weigel
Boylston St
Kenmore
Mass. Ave. Rt
West Acton
Main St
Concordel
Barney Simard
Framingham
Russell W. Wheeler
Tel. Con
West Concord
Bigham & Sons, Inc
South ST
Waltham Tel
Waltham
Concord Flower Shop
Commonwealth Ave
W. Concord Tel
Con
Hudson
Sales & Service
McKellar Motors
Tel
D. Goff
Cres Farm
Thoreau St
Maynard Sewing Machine Exchange
Parker Street
Maynard
Parker Sag
Concord 1072
Concord Radio
Electric Co
Beer
West Concord Fruit
Sun
Legal Holidays
Ryanize
Walden Street
Lawton
ESSO
Rte So
W. Concord
Murray Construction Tel
Jim’s Taxi Service
Minuteman
Chevrolet
IWC
U. S
Allan A
Painters & Paints
Glagg Tel
Walden Tel
Mechanic St
Lawn SH
Maynari
Pleasant St
United
Real
Great Rea
Phil
Edgehilleld
7 Co West
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