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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1942
Page
8
The fragment lists a weekly newspaper in Massachusetts with office details and subscription notes. It mentions per inch advertising charges for inserts and second insertion pricing, along with mailing and post office information.
The fragmentary text references 1619 in Virginia Jaren town and 1777 activity in Revolutionary Army logistics. Mentions Pevlalevelle commission and destruction of French Er ce with votes of 200000 for a Philadelphia league to the U.S. Navy antic cable. Also hints at first transatlantic service and Newtgane route.
In a Montgomery address Col Marion Rushton warned that all foreign wars were not easy victories. He urged sacrifice in living and blood, saying the war must be won decisively and that Nazis seek to burden American workers to fund their regime.
Health article outlines occupational diseases among defense workers including systemic poisoning from fumes and dust inhalation, skin diseases from oils and chemicals, and infectious risks like anthrax. Emphasizes source ventilation, cleanliness, protective measures, and early recognition to prevent disability.
A guide outlines the wartime gasoline ration books A to S with values, periods, and eligibility. A covers 80 non essential and 150 occupational miles yearly with 48 coupons four gallons each. B and C extend monthly and three month periods respectively for doctors, war workers, and others critical to the war effort.
U S potato acreage for 1942 is forecast at 2 797 700 acres, two percent above 1941, but about 15 percent below the 10 year average. Production is seen at 969 825 000 bushels, about three percent above 1941, with Maine and Idaho posting notable gains and New England states planted more than harvested. Government taking 75 acres near Devens approved for Fort Devens expansion. Maine yields to date projected at 45 375 000 bushels. Maine planted 165 000 acres, up five percent from 157 900 harvested in 1941.
Washington authorizes the War department to arm and clothe state and territorial home guards for the war duration. The plan, estimated at about 15 million dollars annually, aims to equip state military forces to fulfill internal responsibilities during the war, with North Carolina citing War Patterson on the proposal.
Page one of your ration book clearly states expires Sept 21. The notice outlines terms about eight coupons plus money amounts and a choice to buy now or after Sept 1. It instructs readers to redeem between this month and Sept 21 or lose the coupon value.
Federal officials in Washington plan a price adjustment and subsidy program to ease a serious East Coast meat shortage and aid small packers. Price Administrator Leon Henderson warned New Englanders to buy less and conserve meat for the next six weeks. Boston saw only three car loads of beef delivered vs the usual 75, threatening unemployment for about 10,000 workers.
Sudbury reports slow power service as electric wires faulted by a recent shower cut electricity to homes. Water tanks ran nearly dry delaying housework for several hours while residents helped restore services. Anna Sudbury is noted as a Gaunders Orchestra violinist at the New Conservatory of Music.
Sudanese authorities arrest a group led by Bay Sande and Yee as part of a security operation. The crackdown targets suspected insurgents with clashes reported in Khartoum. International observers call for calm amid rising tensions.
The House approved by 1384 to 19 a measure allowing absent service members to vote in presidential, vice presidential, and Senate elections. Rankin led prolonged roll calls and charges of a sham filibuster as debates stretched into evening. The bill extends voting rights to armed forces personnel including sailors, nurses, and Women’s Army Corps members serving in the continental U S and Alaska.
Gov Saltonstall issues Executive Order No 27 suspending fuel bidding and public notice rules for war time. The order waives General Laws provisions for fuel purchases by towns, cities, and districts in Massachusetts and suspends conflicting laws and charters. Signed July 6 1942 in Boston with Secretary Frederick W Cook.
The National Safety Council reports 19 percent rise in Massachusetts industrial accidents in the first half of 1942. Across 23 states, 4954 workers were killed, up 13 percent from the prior year. Increases span 17 states with varied percentages including North Carolina and Rhode Island.
A 26 year old Enterprise lookback highlights Patrick Powers and Columbus Rainville delivering the Summer phone directory. Maynard visitors to the Army Camp in Ayer include Stanley Vodoklys Arthur Lanciille Howard King John King John Hanson Henry Weir Anthony Luker and Miss Mae Nelson and Miss Margaret Wagner. William ierridge returns to work at the American Woolen Co after a two week vacation. A son William Frederick is born to Mr and Mrs Milton Dens. A $10 000 fire destroys two buildings at the New England Nursery plant in West Bedford. Concord fire dept helps combat the blaze. E J Jewett of West Acton buys a new Maxwell car for business use. A Black Art a four reel mystery thriller plays at Concord Town Hall. Maynard Businessmen Association annual dinner and outing held in Framingham with committee members A J Coughlan Joshua Naylor B J Coughlin P J Sullivan and George H Gucteridge. Mr and Mrs James Ledgard welcome a son. A Maynard party including Daniel Connor Joseph Martin Albert Goettler Patrick Powers J Kane Albert and James Whalen Joseph White Roy Lambert and John McCormack motor to Revere to watch bicycle races. James J Ilfert y chairman of the school committee relieves Supt William H Millington during vacation. Maynard holds a special town meeting approving $2000 for town improvements in record speed.
In Boston the governor appealed to Massachusetts seamen to join the Coast Guard during Coast Guard Week from Aug 2, marking the service’s 152nd birthday on Aug 4. He praised the force for saving lives and noted expanded duties with wartime needs increasing manpower.
Francis P. Murphy, former New Hampshire governor and Hudson resident, seeks the Democratic nomination for the U S Senate to challenge incumbent Styles Bridges. Alvin A. Lucier, Nashua mayor and Democratic national committeeman, announced his candidacy yesterday. Lucier served as executive counsellor in 1936 alongside Murphy.
New England's cluster of isolationist lawmakers confront rising resistance as midterm elections near. Voters press for cooperation with postwar international efforts, threatening defeat for several incumbents who opposed administration Axis policies before Pearl Harbor.
railroad salvage program gains support from machinists boil sheet metal workers track and signal crews. crews propose practical methods to reclaim locomotives and car materials at one third cost and time, enabling accelerated restoration and reuse of shop materials.
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