Preliminary Open Meetings Bill Clears Senate Panel
Massachusetts senators approve a measure 15 to 6 to require public meetings by most government bodies. The bill, already passed by the House, faces further action in the Senate as supporters push for broader access and opponents cite privacy concerns.
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Boston
Senate
Massachusetts
House
Arthur J. Mullen
Fairhaven
Boston Port Authority
Metropolitan District Commission
Metropolitan Transit Authority
Mullen
Silvio O. Conte
Pittsfield
Conte
Executive Council
General Court
Poultry and Fish Make Strong Weekend Specials
New York prices rise as ready to cook turkey leads poultry buys this weekend. Chicken fryers remain affordable with ample supply. Supermarket lists include boneless chuck, smoked butts, leg of lamb, chuck roast, spare ribs. Fish varieties like mackerel, porgies, cod and more are plentiful. In Baton, fried scallops join turkey and roasts on sale.
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New York
Fishery Council
Baton
Sudbury Friends Welcome Philip Putnam Amid Weekend Events
Sudbury residents and friends of Philip Putnam enjoyed time together in Sudbury and Maine. John Childs and wife stayed at Flanders Bay near Frenchman’s Bay to view Schoodic scenery and Cape Rosier. In Augusta the Kennebec Putnam marathon finish sparked excitement as Don Robbins barely beat Tom Von Mello, with Hunter Grime disqualified for missing a buoy turning.
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Maine
John Childs
Flander’s Bay
Frenchman’s Bay
Schoodic
Bar Hanbor
Mount Cadillac
Cape Rosier Blue Hill
Sedgewick
Augusta
Kennebec
Tom von Mello
Marion
Mass
Hunter Grime
Alexandria
N.Y
Sudbury Receives Civilian Defense Rescue Truck
The Civilian Defense Rescue Services Truck arrived at Sudbury Fire Station last week. It is blue and white, four wheel drive, with a three ton winch and complete emergency gear. The Fire Department will use it with Police and Civilian Defense, costing $5400 full equipment and $2700 town share after state aid. A fire truck was moved to Briardale Farm to make space.
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Sudbury
Civilian Defense Rescue Services
Fire Department
Uo Briardale Farm
North Sudbury
Sudbury Center
Barking dogs prompt Muskegon police survey plan
Patrolman Bernard Langlois responded to a woman's complaint about barking dogs in Muskegon Michigan and found two sets of howling mutts in the same area. He asked the resident to survey which dogs were loudest before any further action.
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Muskegon, Mich
Muskegon
Bernard Langlois
Langlois
Massachusetts Employment and Prices Report Highlights
Massachusetts shows 2900 more non agricultural jobs in May year over year while manufacturing falls 14300. Government up 5300, finance 4300, trade 4200, services 2800. Average weekly factory wage 73.88 with city leaders listed. Industrial power use down 3.2 percent. several sectors post gains. Consumer prices up 3.5 percent in June. housing and fuel costs rise. War veteran bonuses noted in context.
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Massachusetts
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mass. Epi. of Labor
Indus
Lynn
Pittsfield
Everett
Quincy
Beverly
Norwood
Worcester
Springfield
Progress Report on Sudbury Personnel Administration
A towns report from the Subcommittee on Personnel Administration outlines efforts toward updating Sudbury's personnel by-law and salary plan. Members include Donald L. Marshall Roy W Reach Ralph H Robins Richard A Schmalz and Robert P Smith. The panel plans public hearings and a fall special town meeting to finalize the proposals with input from voters and town officials.
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Sudbury
Subcommittee On
Personnel Administration
Donald L. Marshall
Roy W. Reach
Ralph H. Robins
Richard A. Schmalz
Robert P. Smith
Committee On Town Administration
Derby lad James McNames in Korea with U S 24th Division
Pvt James McNames of Derby Colorado serves in Korea with the U S 24th Division. He has six brothers and six sisters all serving in the Army in Europe. his father recently retired from the service and only his mother has not served.
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Pvt
James McNames
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McNames
Europe
Unlucky Wedding Fails as Paint Can Strikes Groom
In Troyes France Albert Marchal 42 and his fiance began their wedding day with chaos when a 75 pound painting toppled and struck Marchal knocking him unconscious. His bride fainted from shock as onlookers rushed to assist.
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Troyes
France
Albert Marchal
Marchal
Massachusetts Veterans Bonus Totals Highlight Regional Ranking
The state recorded a total veteran bonus of 223.4 million dollars with 153.2 million for World War II and 70.2 million for the Korean War. Tax Foundation ranks Massachusetts among the top states for veterans benefits, behind California and Pennsylvania.
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California
Pennsylvania
Tax Foundation, Inc
Leona Gage Wins Miss U S A Beauty Crown in Long Beach
Leona Gage of Maryland, black-haired Cinderella with only ten dollars, won Miss United States at Long Beach Municipal Auditorium in a borrowed gown. The 21-year-old, 5 ft 4 in, 118-pound winner will tour worldwide and represent the U S in Miss World. runners-up include Charlotte Sheffield of Utah Ruth Marie Parr of West Virginia Carolyn McGirr of Nebraska.
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Long Beach
Calif
Leona Gage
Maryland
Miss Gage
U.S.A
Long Beach Municipal Auditorium
Carol Morris
Iowa
Leona
Barbara Gage
Leéona
Baltimore
United States
Europe
Utah
Charlotte Sheffield
West Virginia
Ruth Marie Parr
Nevada
Joan Adams
Nebraska
Carolyn McGirr
Pyle Charged With Breaking And Entering In Cedar Rapids
In Town City Iowa authorities charged Thomas Pyle of Cedar Rapids with breaking and entering after a Safe robbery last Sunday. A dye marked envelope tipped police to Pyle as the dye remained on his hands.
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Town City
Iowa
Thomas Pyle
Cedar Rapids
Pyle
Derry Instrument Aims to Improve Home Heating Control
Naval Ordnance Laboratory scientists at Silver Spring Maryland are developing a device named the Derry. It acts as a more accurate thermostat for heating plants and responds to heat from a match ten feet away, triggering the electro chemical sensor.
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Naval Ordnance Laboratory
Silver Spring
Derry
Driver education for adults could cut traffic accidents
Sgt. Jim Turner, head of the city police traffic squad, argues for adult driver education to update lifelong drivers on modern road safety. He cites reexamination data showing many older drivers misunderstand signals and signs and says formal classes could reduce accidents and injuries by keeping mature drivers current with safer practices.
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Jim Turner
Jim
Sgt. Turner
Turner and Stiles
Wes
Steel prices rise as ingot output tightens
The report notes higher steel prices amid limited ingot supply and rising production costs. Inventory levels fell as mills reduced output during peak vacation periods, signaling tighter markets and greater pressure on consumers.
Navy Trains Pilots In Flight Craft Programs
Navy training chiefs announce that personnel at stations nationwide are applying for flight craft training. The program aims to qualify pilots for carrier and noncarrier roles, with courses designed to meet current world aviation standards and combat readiness requirements. Cities also offer related programs and accommodations for trainees.
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