Concord Civil Defense Red Alert Practice in Region Four
Region Four including Concord conducts a practice Red Alert test on Tuesday in Concord. Officials under John F. Stokes direct shelter drills, vehicle controls, and public shelter locations through the Civil Defense plan with bank and business participation.
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Concord
We Airection Ag
John F. Stokes
Commonwealth
Shidelinks
St: Obae 'M
Eerandien Ice
The
Ute
Ata
State Director of Civil Defense
United Sates
National Guard
State Guard
Concord West
Concord Town Hall
Garnett Mill Cooporative Bank
Savings Bank
Civil Defense
Bireesioh
Ien
Rep Russell Reports on Legislature and Personal Ties
Senator Russell details life in the 16th Middlesex district response, noting friend readers in Maynard Stow Acton Framingham Hopkinton and more. He recalls two babies born to members Gus Means and Philip Tracy and mentions other personal events amid party politics.
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Howard
Russell
Middlesex
Maynard
David Williams
Concord
Stow
Acton
Framingham
Hopkinton
Way Stations
Frank
Gus Méans
Essex
Boston
Philip Tracy
Worcester
Tom Farrell
John Brox
Dracut
Une Sam
Et Massachusetts
Aplington
Democracy and the lure of bigger opportunities
A fragmented note argues that democracy grows when people reject small security and pursue larger prospects beyond present bounds. It reflects on a consistent belief that bigger chances exist beyond the known frontier.
Johnny Faces The Gas Chair In Prison Saga
Johnny endures a gas chamber scene as he nears execution. Guards taunt him while a doctor and farcical dialogue hint his fate. The painful buildup ends with him braving the chair, then a grim nurse’s tease about tomorrow.
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D & Tian
Johnny
Pridon
Concord News Notes Include Local Grange Visit and College Return
Lennie Erickson, a Concord High four letter athlete, will finish at Brown before earning his degree. Howard Johnson of Maynard, stationed with the Navy, visited local friends and formerly worked in Concord. Members of Concord Grange P of H attended Lexington Grange with Mrs Mariah Clark and Herman Schofield of Bedford Grange also present.
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Lennie Erickson
Concord High School
Brown
Howard Johnson
Maynard
U. S. Navy
Cocord
Concord
Lexington
Mariah Clark
Herman Schofield
Bedford Grange
Ruler James E. ONeill Sets Plan for Flay Day Ritual
James E. ONeill will preside and organize preparations for the annual Flay Day ritual, outlining activities and schedule for the community event.
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James E. O’neil
Memorial Day exercises feature Col. Thomas J McGrath speaker
Col. Thomas J McGrath of Concord led the Memorial Day program at Cartiste last Friday morning. He spoke at the annual exercises hosted by the U S Air Force base at Hanscom Airport Bedford.
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Thomas J KcGrath
Concord
U. S. Air Force Base
Hanscom
Bedford
Cartiste
Massachusetts traffic and industry figures from 1951 data
1951 Massachusetts totals show motor vehicles traveling 13.1 billion miles with 31 441 personal injury accidents injuring 61 669 people resulting in 3 7 deaths per hundred million miles. Farms occupy 1 660 389 acres with 86% owned by operators. Boston department store March sales fell 7% from last year while credit collections remained high. Factory employment fell 6.8% year over year with average earnings up 1.06 weekly to 61.14. Major wage centers listed include West Springfield Lynn Pittsfield Everett Norwood Springfield Chicopee and Gardner. Acton plans zoning by law to guide growth and land use.
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Massachusetts
The
Registry of Motor Vehicles
Boston
Federal Reserve Bank
West Springfield
Lynn
Pittsfield
Everett
Gardner
Quincy
A Norwood
Springfield
Chicopee
Dept. of Labor and Industries
Acton
Cure for Alcoholism Promoted With Dramatic Home Therapy
A noisy testimonial describes taking the cure at home with a party of friends and suggests drinking whiskey to blunt cravings. Dr Shorewell is cited offering a preliminary treatment and an advance plan. A reluctant couple mentions relapses and the old social habit of heavy drinking.
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Ohes
Doc Shakewell
Ob Hérite
D. T. Bissé
Boozeman
Mont
Doc Sharewell
E. Biber
Fielp
Wood turtle calls audible up to forty feet says expert
The wood turtle from Maine to West Virginia emits a whistling call audible about 30 to 40 feet away, according to the National Geographic Society. The note contrasts with the softer sounds of most turtles.
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Maine
West Virginia
National Geographic Society
Concord Lodge Elks No 1479 to Meet June 10
The next meeting of Concord Lodge of Elks No 1479 will be held Tuesday night June 10 at 8 oclock at the home of Exalted.
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Concord Lodge of Elks
Civil Defense Director Urges Full Cooperation in Alert
May 29 1952 statement from William A Hagerty director of Coricord Civil Defense Agency appeals for full public cooperation during the alert.
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William A. Hagerty
Coricord Civil Defense Agency
Concord News Briefs From 1951 Local Events
Fragmentary notes recount summer events in Concord including school, police and civic posts. Mentions Weyland Junior High, a dog sighting, and local elections plans. References to John W. Rycraft, Joseph K. Coffey, a Concord Lions Club officer installation, Rotary, and Flag Day observances.
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Gus
Weyland
Dupa
Christening
Lexington
John W. Rycraft
Joseph K. Coffey
Concord
Kent
Bedford
Massachusetts
Concord Lions
Fridey
Rotary
Asser
Fengtien
Cottilion
Ton Plaza
David B. Williams
Beanatt Hill
Middlesex School
Glorialisle
Carlisle
Frank Willian Tho
the & Hospital
Red Cross
Shielfet
Tere Io
Court ruling on fair trade and oil rights sparks political clash
Fragmented OCR text references a Supreme Court ruling on fair trade laws, a McGuire bill, and ownership of submerged lands. It notes a presidential veto possibility, disputes over price controls, and oil wealth claims tied to coastal states amid a broader federal-state power debate.
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Executive
Truman
Harvard student arraigned with 23 others in main street case
One of 24 Harvard students was arraigned last week alongside 23 others in a Concord matter on Main Street. The court, presided by Judge Dever, admitted the pleas and contributions of the defendants to the case.
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Concord
Harvard
Ig, Jr
Main Street
Dever
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Tie Bush
State Planri the Board
Budge
Brain
Farmers Union
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