State Senate Rejects Additional Bonus for Late Veterans
In Boston Bay State veterans were told policy bars extra bonuses. The Senate refused to add riders to deny eligibility for those inducted after December 31 1946. Proposals to pay $100 to disabled veterans with under six months service were dropped as lawmakers argued the government already protects disabled veterans. Senator Ralph V Clampit defended the line while Senator Olson opposed credit for pre induction furloughs.
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Taté
House
Boston
Bay
State Senate
Ralph V. Clampit
Springfield
Committee On Military’ Affairs and Public Safety
Olson
Locals Set Sunday Game at Crowe Park Versus St Bridget’s
Crowe Park hosts the locals in their first home Sunday game at 3 p m against the James Club of Arlington. The team, recently 10 7 losers at Ark inon, aims for a reversal with lineup faces including Fred i lu Bie orrill Jr Dick Georgie Luker Hal Morgan and Lou Columbo.
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St. Bridget’s _ Name Society
Baseball Nine
Strong James Club
Arlington
Crowe Park
Arkinon
Loce
Fred Ilu Bie Orrill, Jr
Dick Georgie Luker
Hig
Comc Rerc
Ide
O Hal. Morgan
Lou Columbo
Acton Social Circle and Garden Club Meet in Concord
The Universalist Social Circle assembled at 2:30 PM at Mrs Bertha Lowden's home. The Acton Garden Club gathers at 2:30 PM at Mrs Joseph Hawthorne's Lowell Road Concord to tour iris gardens with Harold Bent speaking on Iris. Refreshments follow.
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Universalist
Bertha Lowden
Acton Garden Clib
Joseph Hawthorne
Lowell Road
Concord
Iris Gardens
Harold Bent
Radcliffe College to confer BA on Miss Marcia S McCabe
Cambridge Mass Miss Marcia S McCabe daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard S McCabe of High Street South Acton will receive the Bachelor of Arts degree at Radcliffe College s 65th annual commencement exercises. She majored in biology and belonged to the Outing Club and Science Club.
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Cambridge
Mass
Marcia S. McCabe
Richard S. McCabe
High Street
South Acton
Radcliffe ‘College
Radcliffe
Misa McCabeé
Record Attendance Expected at Legal Institute Meeting
The Legal Institute of the Massachusetts Bar Association plans a two day gathering Friday and Saturday June 6 and 7 at the New Ocean House Swampscott with a historic advance registration. About 6000 lawyers statewide are anticipated to attend with governors Robert F Bradford and James L McConaughy among speakers. Topics include divorce law administrative procedure and tax policy. The program includes a symposium on divorce law and a Catholic Church viewpoint by Monsignor E Mackenzie. An entertainment program with dancing is also planned.
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The
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New Ocean House
Swampscott
New England
Robert F. Bradford
Massachusetts
James L. McConaughy
Connecticut
S.f
Dionset Ow
Prabridge
Monsignor E. Mackenzie
I.C.D
Henry F. Long
Clarence A. Barnes
Mayo A. Shattuck
Boston
Institute Committee
James E. Farley
Salem
Gardens Need Summer Feeding for Best Yield
Guidance on summer feeding for home gardens emphasizes applying plant food in shallow trenches beside rows, with careful watering and proper dilution. It explains standard rations, adjustments for second crops, and cautions against direct contact with leaves while detailing liquid mixtures for efficient uptake.
Gardening as exercise for all ages and health
The article argues that backyard and vacant-lot gardening provides nutritious food and healthful exercise. It cites experts on dietary health, praises gardening for urban workers, and notes mental and physical benefits from outdoor soil contact and harvest activity.
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Alltson
B.miller
Federal Security
Washington, D. C
Victory Gardens
Bedford-Mr. and Mrs Connors Host Card Party Prizes
Bedford readers report a bridge and whist card party at the Connors home to benefit linen table supplies for the field day. Special prizes were awarded to James T Connors and several accompanying winners across whist and bridge events.
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Bedford
James T. Connors
Great Road
William Mcintosh
Caroline Daigle
Maximen Daigle
Dorothy DeFelice
S. Martin
Louise F. Currier
Catherine Cullinan
Mary. Cullin
Local social gathering thanks several residents
The event drew participants including Pat McIntosh Hazel Johnson Mrs. William McIntosh and Mrs. William J Beccy. Refreshments were served by Mrs Connors.
Chicago Boy Scout earns national prize at food show
John Thompson, 14, named champion roaster at the National Food Show in Chicago. His prize hot dog, wrapped in lettuce and garnished with string beans and carrots, showcases his culinary creativity.
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Chicago
John Thompson
Red Cross Veterans Aid Roles Reported by HQ
Washington: seventy eight point seven percent of American Red Cross personnel assigned to assisting veterans file claims for government benefits are war veterans, according to national headquarters.
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Washington, D. C
American Red Cross
National Headquarters
Concord Notes Spotlight Parish, School, and Civic Life
Rev Harry P Odland preaches at Evangelical Free Church. Next Sunday Children Sunday program features Dee Vega family visit. Mrs Pibbetts leads Sunday School at West Concord Union Church. Hyatts welcome a son, Peter Crabtree, May 16 at Emerson Hospital. Leatie Anderson returns to duties after surgery. Janet Montague marks second birthday. Chief Ryar attends Massachusetts police chiefs meeting. Holy Rosary con confraternity observed. Concord High School class of 1922 plans 25th reunion at Wayland June 28. Ruth MacRae returns from Emerson Hospital. Summer playground classes set June 28 to August 18 under Concord Recreation Commission. Sabot to face old Maynard teammates at Emerson Playground in Paul Revere League game.
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Concord Recreation
Resnens F. Megin
Concording
St Casimir’s of
Maynard
Paul Revere
St. Bernard’s
Concord
Emierson
Funeral rites planned for Anders Pedersen
Concord notice says Anders Pedersen 72 longtime South Lincoln farmer died Tuesday. He was a native of Denmark and lived in Lincoln 34 years. Surviving: his wife three sons two daughters one brother and one sister. Funeral today at Concord Funeral Home.
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Concord
Anders Pedersen
South
Lincoln
Pedersen
Denmark
Ard
Tree classification by conifers and hardwoods explained
The article explains two main tree classes: conifers or softwoods bearing cones with scale or needle leaves, and hardwoods which are broad-leaved and shed leaves annually. It notes pines spruces and native evergreens as conifers, while oaks hickories and walnuts are hardwoods, with cottonwood mislabelled as hardwood.
Nurse Hula Dancer Seeks Part Time Work in Columbus
Columbus Ohio. Mary Ann Strike a bright nursing student at Ohio State University seeks part time employment in entertainment. She trained as a hula dancer while in Hawaii on a USO tour.
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Columbus
Mary Ann Strike
Ohio
State University
Bawaii
Rush to Supply Germany and Europe Policy Debate
The article reports on efforts to rush more food to Germany and President Truman signing the portal pay bill while Churchill pushes for a united Europe. Western news sources note divergent views and editorial opinions shaping the postwar European plan.
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Germany
Truman
Churchill
United Europe
Hungry Germans Show Ugly Mood Over Rations
Secretary Patterson said 40 600 tons of foodstuffs will be sent to Germany in May and similar amounts in June with more in July. U S investigators described Germans as showing an ugly mood of bitter resentment toward the United States due to shortages. Patterson noted shipments follow Hoover’s recommendations after his winter survey.
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Germany
Robert Patterson
United States
Secretarar Patterson
Herbert’ Hoover
Flu Stopper Mold Says New Flu Cure Near
The Society of American Bacteriologists announces a mold found to cure influenza in tests on chicken embryos and mice. No human trials yet and origin of the soil sample remains unknown.
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Society of American Bacteriologists
Quenza
Soviets Uncover Large Oil Deposits in Urals Frontier
Soviet announce ment says colossal oil reserves found beneath Russia’s Urals about 1000 miles east of Moscow after tests in the new industrial region. The find supports a long range plan to shift most production eastward. Geologists previously tapped coal and ore in the Urals.
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Russia
Ural Mountains
Moscow
Urals
Rockets reshape anti air defense says expert
Ord nance expert Paul W. Martin argues rapid firing radar directed guns are obsolete against atomic energy and guided missiles. He cites three defense features including long range detection, a defensive rocket intercept, and destroying the enemy missile at a safe distance.
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Army
Navy
Paul W. Martin
Churchill backs a united Europe excluding Russia
Winston Churchill urged immediate steps to organize a United Europe with Britain and France leading the effort. He told 10 000 at Albert Hall that the union would act as a single regional unit under the world leadership of the United Nations and would possibly exclude Russia.
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Winston’ Churchil
Europe
Russia
Great Britain
France
England
United States
Churchill
London
Albert Hall
European Union
United Nations
Portals Closed and Wage Policy Debated in Truman Era
President Truman signed legislation erasing portal to portal pay claims and urged Congress to aid workers and employers with relief. He defended the measure against labor opposition and pressed for higher minimum wage from 40 to at least 65 cents per hour.
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Im Beck
Truman
Aswell
Organized Labor
Labor
Schwellenbach
Congress
Tabor
Sugar ration advance allows pre-purchase for canning
The Sugar Rationing Administration permits housewives and industrial sugar users to buy allotments before the usual date due to upcoming transportation burdens. A second 16 pound stamp for consumers will be valid June 1 instead of July 1 and must cover until October 31. No home canning sugar stamps will be issued this year, but 33 pounds remain available for home use including canning sugar.
Darning Instructions Hint at Historic Textile Repair
Fragmentary notes discuss using yarn to mend stockings and highlight challenges with thread weight and color matching. References to darning as a method and mentions of snagging and fabric repair in a vintage context. The text reads like an old household guide fragment with practical tips.
You Can't Keep a Goo Anak Krakatoa Eruptions Rise
The article reports Anak Krakatoa showing signs of renewed volcanic activity after the 1883 eruption, noting the Krakatoa blast itself and the island's subsequent disintegration. It cites historical context of massive tsunamis and global dust dispersed by the original eruption.
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Anak Krakatoa
Java
Krakatoa
Krakatoa Volcano: eruptions and crater height noted
The article recalls Anak Krakatoa surfacing in 1928 and 1929 with eruptions in the Krakatoa lagoon. A Dutch naval party in 1830, the first postwar visit, reported a crater 520 feet above sea level and ongoing submarine explosions sending steam into the lagoon.
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Anak Krakatoa
Krakatoa
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