GE Vice President Attacks Dependent Mindset in Politics
Harold A. Olson of General Electric bluntly criticizes a dependent minded attitude and urges businessmen to engage in politics beyond self interest. He says corporations should influence policy, defend free enterprise, and avoid pure opposition to unions while pursuing a pro growth government climate.
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Middlebury
General Electric Co
Harold A. Olson
New York
New England Council
Economic Development Agency
Middlebury College
New England
Ol- Soh
Olson
John Pillybury
Olice
Public Ser- Company
New Hampe
Manchester
Sion
Republic
Whch
Three Acton Drivers Fined For Speeding In Concord Court
Three drivers arraigned in Concord district court on speeding charges. Roland Garneau of Lowell, 35, fined $10 for a school bus violation on Route 2A at 7:40 a.m. Nicholas Albanese of West Acton, charged with speeding May 23 at 7:10 p.m., assessed $5 expenses. Angier Newports of Harvard, 38, speeded on Massachusetts Avenue May 28 at 6:55 p.m., found guilty and fined $5. Patrolman Jos V. Gregory led the cases before Judge Pierre A. Northrup.
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Acton
Concord
Edward J. Collins, Jr
Roland J. Garneau
Lowell
Nicholas
Albanese
West Acton
Massachusetts
Angier Newpors
Harvard
Massachusetts Avenue
Jos
V. Gregory
Pierre A. Northrup
Interest rate increase urged for Series E and H Savings Bonds
Henry J. Nichols reminds the public that under Treasury plans interest rates on Series E and H Savings Bonds would rise effective June 1 if Congress approves. Eisenhower backs changes with a Treasury proposal to raise from 3.44 to 3.34 percent at maturity and, for bonds issued before June 1, 1959, an approximate half percent rise on outstanding bonds.
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Henry J. Nichols
State Volunteer Savings Bonds
Treasury
Congress
Nichols Sai
Eisenhower
Robert B. Anderson
Sudbury Writer Seeks Thrills in Scanning Old Newspapers
Concord author John F Gray explores the Concord Free Library newspaper room and discovers issues from 1806 including notices of debts estranged spouses and stray livestock. He notes aged typography and odd ads such as cheap dinners and marital bans, finding humor and history in the Colum bine Centinel volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
John
F. Gray
North Road
Concord
Concord Free Library
Webb Revived After Tee Hit Opens Five Birdies
Pro Bill Webb of Kansas City was knocked unconscious by a tee shot in the Lafayette Open last year. He revived and birdied the next five holes, finished ninth, and earned $650 in his best showing of the year on the tour.
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Lafayette
UPI
Bill Webb
Kansas City
Guide to Harvesting and Storing Fresh Culinary Herbs
Edna King Mandeville explains practical tips for growing and using herbs at home. She covers planting near the kitchen, morning harvests for full flavor, washing muddy herbs, and refrigerating until needed. She details drying and storing methods for basil fennel sage savory marjoram and other herbs, plus seed harvest and safe container storage.
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Edna King Mandeville
Lumber needs of a five room home average 2000 pieces
The West Coast Lumbermen's Association reports that the typical five room house requires about 2000 pieces of lumber. This includes the basic frame, floor joists, foundation elements, window and door trim, and built in features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Coast Lumbermen’s Association
First electric hand iron created in 1896
The article notes the invention of the first electric hand iron in 1896 marking a milestone in domestic technology. It highlights the device's move from manual to electric heating and its impact on household tasks.
Aphids Threaten Urban Trees Early This Year
Aphids are appearing early and attacking maples, lindens, beeches, birches, firs and pines. Roy C Beckwith of Bartlett warns these insects can poison trees with enzymes and spread viruses and fungi. Regular spraying with aldrin or lindane may be necessary to prevent twig dieback, defoliation and honeydew staining on cars and clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy C. Beckwith
Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories
Savings on down cooling costs noted in avi report
The fragment notes savings of 139.60 per dollar spent on a minimum, with mention of concrete floor and pounds.
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GE Co
Main ST. Marlboro
Nanning
Susan Luff
Boston
Samuel Sanger
Newbury Street
Pease
Coze
Hlinois
Susan Snarl
Sugan
Joseph
Taft
Cornhill -Square
Sas
Je. F . As
Sast
Soning
Porch and Floer Enamel
Floer
Sapslin
Buchon
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