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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1942
Page
4
The article argues coal remains essential to victory as production rises despite shortages and labor shifts. It praises coal leaders adapting to material delays, replacing machinery, and increasing output with fewer workers to support arms and war needs amid gas, propaganda, and broader strategic pressures.
Maynard residents celebrate Liberty Loan drive success with 638 workers pledging 373,200 in bonds and the Maynard Trust Co serving as headquarters. Local pupils receive diplomas at Fitchburg Normal School while weddings, marriages, and new church leadership mark the period. A liquor raid noteanee begins and public safety committee forms with officers elected.
Boston reports new gasoline coupon rationing books announced by Kenneth Backman of the New England OPA. Registration will occur July 1 2 and 3 at schools and town halls using existing sites with trained registrars. All automobile owners receive an A coupon book and may apply for supplemental fuel through the rationing board. The new plan requires a use stamp on the car from July 1 and streamlines registrar procedures.
A historical note credits Franklin with guiding male industry toward growth and prosperity. The text highlights innovation, labor, and civic ambition shaping advancement. It references Franklin's influence on craft and enterprise across communities.
Local unit plans formation for aviators in Marlboro Hud son and nearby area after Marlboro airport closure. Chass jack commander appointed vice commander Mason Jennings of Grafton and the Learsminster airports. Seven airplanes reassembled after storage and flown from the port. Tie up with State Guard.
Lieut Edward H O Hare received the Congressional Medal of Honor for singlehandedly shooting down five Japanese bombers and damaging another off the Gilbert Islands. He was decorated at the White House as a Roosevelt guest and is an Annapolis graduate. Lieut John D Bulkeley praised by naval officials for destroying at least seven Japanese ships after leading a motor torpedo boat into Binanga Bay Philippines. His craft faced machine gun and shore battery fire. Capt H T Wheless awarded the Sarre bravery in the western Pacific after his Flying Fortress fought a running battle with 18 Japanese pursuit planes for 75 miles.
Captain Raymond, general of the Marlboro State Guard, offers to train the local C A P unit in 20 hours of military drill and courtesy. The plan includes Civilian Defense familiarization, interior scan, and radio communications with two way sets donated by Norman Sims. Organizers urge interested people to attend Sunday at 2 p.m. at Marlboro Airport.
California professor R Adams of the University of California suggests shifting high school vacation periods to align with crop harvests and fruit picking seasons to ease labor shortages. The idea aims to mobilize student labor for farming tasks during peak seasons.
A Pan American Union study describes Hispaniola’s split into Haiti and the Dominican Republic, notes Columbus ties, independence struggles, and the republic’s rugged terrain. It highlights sugar as a leading industry, along with cocoa, coffee, molasses, corn, bananas and tobacco, as the nation builds a diversified agricultural economy.
Instructions for sowing pansies in seed beds and flats, including soil type and seed spacing. Guidance covers thinning, light and air, transplanting to flats or cold frames, and overwintering with dry leaves and sash protection. Steps emphasize avoiding overcrowding, keeping seedlings moist, and exposing plants to light as they sprout.
Reverend Irving W Bell reported a large bundle in front of his church. Two policemen opened the wrapping to reveal a full sized piano. The owner or donor remains undiscovered.
Dr V Pollina Jr chiropodist lists office hours as all day and evening by appointment at 147 Main Street Framingham. Telephones Maynard 731 M 7651 provided for contact.
Guy H. Sturgis Jr local telephone manager warns WPB orders will curb new service. Only essential defense and public health users will get lines with Army Navy Coast Guard and Marine Corps priority. Extensions depend on central office capacity and WPB allocations as changes like set outside wire and cable removals occur.
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