Aged judges and the 70-year retirement question
The piece argues for a universal retirement age of 70 for judges, noting federal judges and many others stay beyond that age. It cites cases like Justices Hughes McReynolds Braden and Holmes, and discusses potential harms to open mindedness and relevance in a changing world. It also touches on currency shifts and German cigarette markets in a broader context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleges
Supreme Ourt
Hughes Andustice McReynolds
Bradden
Holmes
Randers
Start All Start All Our Bumper Crops Won't Fill Europe's Needs
Washington reports a strained food outlook with wheat crop prospects good yet largely sold and carryover low. Corn planting suffered from late spring rains, while meat futures depend on export controls and foreign demand. Prices may rise further as weather persists and consumption controls spark a national dieting push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Europe
Midwest
Truman
Why Is Europe Hungry a Mixed European Aid Picture
A reader questions European hunger and aid, noting conflicting inside reports from Americans abroad. One relief leader recalls extreme cold and ruined crops, while another study suggests Europe lacks enthusiasm to grow its own food, signaling a complex, mixed situation.
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Europe
Local couple starts trip by helicopter to Canada
A local couple left their home for Bedford Airport in a helicopter then boarded two planes for Canada to continue their wedding trip. Mr. Moore previously used three similar helicopters to Boston on prior trips, which inspired the bridal couple’s departure plan.
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Bedford
Canada
Thoreau Society Dedicates Marker for Walden Hut
The Thoreau Society selects a marker near Walden Woods in Concord. President Dr Adams presides as lectures recount Thoreau's last night at Walden and the hut site discovery by archaeologist Roland Wells Robbins.
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Gt Re A
Concord
W Conant
Contord
Cambrid
Oaghind
Ruther Yuneh
Werth “Pe
Dr.Adams
Walden
Thoreau
Wheeler
Allen French
Roland Wells Robbins
Lincoln Archaeologist
Merrimack
Robbins
Adams Adash
Concords Tax Rate Tops Local History In 1947
Concord announces a 1947 tax rate of 45.80 per thousand, the highest locally. Boston follows at about 45.00, Lowell at 45.60, while Lexington at 36. Bedford and Carlisle hold 39 and 25 respectively, with minimal changes.
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Concord
Lexington
Bedford
Carlisle
Lowell
Boston
Bedford Librarian Change at Bedford Free Library
After 45 years as librarian Miss Clara H Hartwell of 61 South road resigns. Mrs Signe Hynson of 63 South road is appointed to fill the vacancy. Hynson, wife of Garrett Hynson, a Goucher College graduate, taught at Park School of Baltimore and gained Pratt Library experience. Bedford library now observes summer hours Wednesday and Saturday afternoons and Saturday evening.
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Bedford
Bedford Free Library
Clara H. Hartwell
South Road
Signe Hynson
Hynson
Garrett Hynson
Goucher College
Park -School
Bartimoke
Pratt City Library
Baltimore
New York group plans Thoreau statue project
Kleinfeld joins Daniel Bernstein and other committee members to pursue a Thoreau memorial in Concord. The plan contemplates a school at the Old Cattle Show grounds or a monument at the Assabet and Sudbury rivers, where the naturalist spent much time, with New York supporters pushing ahead after limited local cooperation.
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Kleinfeld
New York Memorial
van Wyck
Hi O
Daniel Bernstein
Conoy
Na- Society
Oncord
Thoreau
Xas
Assabet
Sudbury
New York
Feld
Ee Entereet
Bedford Couple Wed in South Windham Maine Wedding
Laura L Thompson daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert W Thompson of South Windham Maine married P B Gilman son of Mrs Emma M Gilman of Bedford at a single ring ceremony held on a lawn under evergreens and arches. The bride wore white satin with train and finger tip veil. Maid of honor Joyce Akerly wore blue eyelet. Best man was H Allan Gilman of Bedford. Reception featured blue pink and white flowers. Guests included extended family from Bedford Gorham Cumberland and nearby towns.
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Bedford
South Windham
Maine
Laura L. Thompson
Herbert W Thompon
P. B. Gilman
Emma M. Gilman
Crescent Avenue
Harrison Dubbs
Gorham
Joyce Akerly
H. Allan Giman
Beaford
Gilman
Napleton
Greely Institute
Cumberland Center
Gorham State ‘Teachers’ College
Bedford School
Lexington High School
Cass
U. S Army
Bedford Center
Lake Winnipesay
Augere Gilman
Robert C. Thatmpeda
Seld
Ee, A Ma Mr. and Mrs. Allian
Richard Gilman
Edward van All Bedford
Sety
Raymond
Frank
Ruby Re
Plymouth
Issley
Norway
Wiliam H Aherly
Manchester
N. H
Lorraine Stratton
Cumberland
David Bellanger
Houlton
Acton Teacher Accepts Post At North Adams
Acton educator Kal Kansanniva, a former junior high principal and English history instructor, accepts a senior post at the North Adams Teachers' Lodge. He often returned to Acton before entering the army and earned a master’s degree from Pesineks College in Fitchburg this spring.
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Acton
North Adams
Kal Kansanniva
Kansanniva
Fitchburg Pesineks
Instructing the nephews of Em gom at Staten Intend
Sentence fragment shows a local notice about guiding nephews of a person named Em gom in Staten Intend. The readable text is limited and lacks clear events or dates. No further facts available.
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Staten Intend
Tefend
New
Tight Discipline Now MT Hattie Told to Spank Oldest Son Cephas
In an Alabama tale a grandmother recounts harsh discipline as she recalls how she kept Cephas in line. She explains how tight shoes once kept him in check and how loosening footwear now signals a shift to gentler treatment for the younger children.
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MT. Hattie
Alabama
Cephas
Missy
Hattie
Darky
Maynard Churchs Unite for Summer Services
The Maynard Union Congregational Church and the Methodist Church announce joint Sunday services at 10 45 a m with Rev MacLean preaching. A mid week service is planned July 17 at 7 30 p m with tenor solo by James B Farrell. social hour and coffee by Woburn friends. No service July 20.
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Union Congregational Church
MacLean
Methodist Church
Eino J. Hamalainen
James B. Farrell
Woburn
St. Casimir’s Church Announces Mass Schedule and Lawn Party
Rev. F. S. Miaskiewicz outlines Sunday masses at 8 and 10 o clock with weekday masses at 8 o clock. Confessions are on Saturday at 3 and 7 o'clock. The parish plans an upcoming lawn party next month.
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ST. Casimir’s Church
Great Road
Maynard
F. S. Miaskiewicz
Just Hard Luck on a College Boy
A fragmented humorous exchange shows a college boy misfortune as he jokes about missing suspenders, used razor blades, and a hat run over by a bus, highlighting a lighthearted street scene.
Rev Dana McLean Greeley to preach at Arlington Street Church
The Arlington Street Church in Boston invites all to a Sunday service at 11 a.m. with guest minister Rev Dana McLean Greeley of the Unitarian church.
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Dana McLean Greeley
Arlington Street Church
Unitarian
Boston
First Parish in Stow Unitarian Service Announcement
Rev. Paul N. Carnes leads worship at 11:00 a m with no Sunday school until September.
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Stow
Paul N. Carnes
Widow's Estate Claimed Amid Southern Town Tensions
An unnamed widow and her house are discussed amid a saga of racial tensions in a southern town. A passerby recalls insults about a woman living in a large mansion, and Meg Johnston notes a lack of voice from John who says he did speak up but faced dismissive remarks.
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Gonnaton
Meg Johnston
John
Union Evangelical Stow Rev J M Miller Service Notice
Union Evangelical announces morning sermon by Rev. J. M. Miller at 10 45 a m on Sunday. Sunday school omitted until September.
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Union Evangelical Church
Stow
J M. Miller
Morniihserttion
Concord group donates baskets to Bedford Veterans Hospital
Members of the Annursnac Grange in Concord visited Bedford on Tuesday and presented baskets and magazines to veterans at the Bedford Veterans Hospital. Local merchant Charles R. Voigt of Lowell Road resumed duties after a two week vacation to Eustis Maine. The McKenna family of Laurel Street vacations on the Cape while Bernard A. McKenna is away from duties as assistant postmaster. J Theodore Jensen and family returned from a Pennsylvania visit. Central Station firemen responded to Box 14 for a minor fire at Mark Mara’s home. Phyllis Mullin of Willow Street recovered from tonsillectomy at Emerson Hospital.
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Annursnac Grange
Bedford
Bedford Veterans Hospital
Charles R. Voigt
Lowell Road
Eustis
Maine
Bernard A. McKenna
Laurel Street
Cape
McKenna
Concord
J. Theodore Jensen
Hubbard Street
Pennsylvania
John T. Jensen, Jr
Mark Mara
Phyllis Mullin
Willow Street
Howard E. Robinson
Emerson Hospital
Conscord
Long Lake Letters Attack Delinquency and Theft
A letter decries juvenile crime at Long Lake in Littletown Massachusetts. It cites car parks left unlocked and thefts rising as locals blame city youths and lax parenting, calling the area the Al Capone Land of the community.
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Long Lake
Littleton
Massachusetts
Hesmente
Maynard
al Capone
Spe
Long la
Food Sale Saturday by West Acton Woman's Club
The West Acton Woman's Club plans a food sale Saturday at 2 PM on the lawn of Mrs G Howar 5 in Massachusetts Avenues. If rain comes, the sale moves to the Clubhouse. Chairman Mrs Charles MacRae leads the organizing team with Mrs Louis Le Mra Carl Godfrey and others.
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West Acton
G. Howar
Massachusetts Avenues
Charles ‘MacRae
Louis le Mra
Carl Godfrey
Jenks
Allen Caméréti
Theodore Williams
Wheatstone Advances Study of Refracting Methods
Sir Charles Wheatstone of King’s College explores refracting methods in optics as part of his scientific investigations. The article notes his focus on measuring light behavior and improving experimental techniques.
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Sir Charles Wheatstone Tne
Kings Colege
Lone
Concord Man Praises Town Officials After Fourth of July
A Concord man expresses thanks to town officials and patriotic residents following the Fourth of July holiday. The message highlights civic pride and community spirit as the town celebrated independence.
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Ord
Mass
Cohcord
Currier
Trinity Congregation Church Weekly Services
The weekly schedule lists masses and services on Tuesdays at 7 30 p m and Sundays at 9 30 a m led by Rev John and Rev Robert J Walden and Rev Earl with Mrs Nina Li noted for summer services at West Union.
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West
Earl
Nina Li
Church Services Announced for August 3
A fragment indicates August 3 services at the fictional National Church. Details are incomplete but show scheduled worship events.
Trinity Church Weekly Service and Sermon Notes
Rev Bradford leads a 9:30 a m service at Union St Anne's with a sermon on Life as a cup while Golden text includes biblical references. A gospel reading, weekly meeting at 7 45 p m and a discussion of life and faith are noted with liturgical structure and biblical passages.
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Trinity
Bradford
Union
Lot
Fas
Jamelude
Eddy
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