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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1948
Page
4
The weekly news analysis notes President Truman's non political tour breaks precedents while facing snags and Senate resistance. An editorial note discusses the difficulty of recovering public support amid party tensions.
After extended talks Australians approve a plan to divert Snowy River water through a tunnel to the west and into the river basin to generate electricity and irrigate about 250,000 acres. The project aims to rival Niagara in power output and transform arid land while signaling large national resource development despite hydroelectric and supply challenges.
President Truman campaigned beyond party lines describing a platform of more and better democracy. In Omaha's Ak-Sar-Ben Coliseum he faced a sparse 2000 audience, with White House directives limiting political hoopla. The crowd turnout raised questions about his re nomination prospects and campaign strategy.
Sen. Arthur Vandenberg denounces House cuts to the world recovery program reducing ERP funding from 6.53 to about 5.98 billion for 15 months. Secretary Marshall warns of Europe slipping to a relief dole as Rep. John Tabor defends prudence. Greece Turkey and China aid also trimmed in the House bill.
Scientists and astronomers study the 200 inch telescope atop Mount Palomar California as its 17 foot mirror promises to peer twice as far into space and may help resolve questions about life on Mars.
The Senate and House struggle over a limited draft revival as lawmakers face voter objections and civil rights concerns. The plan would draft men 19 to 25 to bolster armed forces, with 18 year olds drafted for a year’s training and flexible five year authorization. Drafted personnel would serve two years then five years in reserve or volunteer for longer terms.
The Army Air Force is developing a new long range bomber called the XB-52. The experimental plane aims to combine jet speeds with propeller propulsion driven by jet turbines to extend range and address high fuel consumption.
John L. Lewis faces renewed friction as talks with coal operators stall. A federal injunction pressures Lewis to bargain, while his sneering rhetoric and demands for a pre July wage agreement threaten a possible strike escalation amid stalled contract talks.
Dwight D. Eisenhower, long a military figure, remains a soldier at heart and sees himself as Columbia University's president in a ceremonial capacity. He has discarded military trappings for academia but expresses a lifelong soldier’s outlook and dedication to education.
The United States and five allies proposed self government for western Germany while keeping occupation troops in place until Europe is secure. International control of the Ruhr would guide the move toward a German constitutional assembly in the western zones, defusing Russia’s resistance and aiming to avoid a split of Germany.
A Concord Enterprise letter from Rudolph W. Currier extends thanks for publicizing Ship 33 Sea Scouts Concord Lincoln and Carlisle activities. The note praises coverage of the outdoor dance and acknowledges helpers Matty, Lirrell, and Stoddard for parking area, recordings, and loudspeakers. The writers warn parade organizers that Sea Scouts aim to win first prize with a large float.
A baseball box score notes multiple players with hits including Derazzo two base hits Flynn C Anderson Wallace Woodin and Paulson. Arkerson and McNally pitched with five and five hits allowed respectively. Rafferty and Blood credited with sacrifice hits. Bases on balls favor Arkerson and Rafferty. Time noted as two hours with umpires McGlinchey and Hicks.
Concords Peter Bulkeley Junior High School awarded athletic letters to 22 boys for participation in sports. Football letters went to Basile Finan Hancock Jone Landini Lyons McKenna McWalter Mulcahy Ryan Salter Weidner William Zumwail and others. Baseball letters went to Basile Crosby Fin an Manchuso McKenna MecWalter Oksen Miller Ryan Salter Williams Zumwail and related names.
A reader notes eggshells from iEGG8 may not be air tight allowing dirt bacteria and other matter to pass into the egg white. The school man says shells are not dirt proof and suggests precautions.
Rev. Frederick Walther of Wayland Massachusetts will preach at the sky morning service on June 27. He is the season’s first visiting minister to occupy the pulpit on Sundays through July and August. Service starts at 9 30 a m and all are invited.
Sudbury church schedules barter events during the summer at 9 30 am Rev Owen Thomas will lead services in the absence of pastor Dr William Wolf Church school will be closed until fall
Ann's Parish in Wayland Sudbury lists weekend masses at 5 30 and 9 a m and a Holyday mass at 6 30 pm 8 am and daily 7 30 am mass times include First Friday 7 30 am with parish notes for Masses across the week.
Henry E. Leech pastors a morning worship at 9 30 a m on Sunday June 20 followed by a children's concert and the christening of children A Youth Fellowship gathering is set for 7 p m that evening.
Pastor Henry E. Leech conducts Morning Worship at 9 30 a m with the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. A special hymn and story service led by Youth Fellowship is set for 7 p m. The public is invited to both events.
Sunday morning worship at 10 45 with sermon by Dr Bayes and music by sextet. Infant baptism for Yvonne Marie presented by Mr and Mrs Clifford Nelson with sponsors Mr and Mrs Harold McMurtry.
A four day event lists divisions led by Thomas J. Hayes and Rees by Concord Fire Department pieces. The parade includes St Brandon's Dorchester drum corps St Anne's Lawrence Blessed Sacrament Cambridge St Mary's Brookline Our Lady Newton St Patrick West Lynn St Joseph Somerville St Matthew Dorchester and St Columbkille Brighton with floats. The fire equipment division features Boston Fire Department band and apparatus from Boston Concord Watertown Cambridge and other towns. Horribles led by Ralph A. Macone will showcase old-fashioned bicycles.
A sleeping transient in St. Louis was disturbed as he sat through a trial at the Bank of St. Louis. Police were called to the scene as officers sought to remove the man and restore order.
The Maynard Finnish Evangelical Mission plans a Thursday devotion at 7 30 pm with a coffee table by Mr and Mrs Henry Kytola. St Bridget's Church lists pastors Rev D Edward O Brya n and assistants Rev Delphis O Duquette and Rev Thomas W Moriarty with daily Mass at 7 am Confessions Saturday 3 00 to 5 00 and 7 00 to 8 30 pm Sunday Masses 7 00 8 30 and 10 30 Benediction after the 10 30 mass Lake Boone chapel Masses 9 15 and 10 30 Miraculous Medal services Tuesday 7 30 pm.
St George's Church in Maynard lists Rev Harry E Goll rector and Edward M Geen as student assistant. Sunday service of Holy Communion at 10 45 a m with rector celebrant. No 8 00 Communion services during July and August.
Henry E. Leech leads morning worship on Sunday June 27 with special choir music. July services will be shared in union with the Congregational church at 10 45 a m at that church.
St Casimir’s Church Maynard on Great Road announces Sunday masses at 8 and 10 o’clock. Rev Edward Bujalski of New York leads a week long mission with services in English and Polish. Weekday masses at 8. Confessions on Saturday at 3 and 7 o’clock.
Rev Eino Vehanen hosts Juhannus events at the church grounds June 24 with a 7 119 p m start. A 27 person picnic follows at Mrs Jaaskela’s Bolton farm at 10 30 a m with Worship. Ladies Aid sponsors. June 28 Church Council at parsonage 8 p m. June 30 English Bible study at Miss Gertrude Kauppila 26 Harrison St 8 p m Heb 2.
Rev. Laurence L. Barbar of Arlington guest pastor at Bedford Church of Christ. Mrs Geila M Blake acts as organist. Sunday school at 9 40 a m. Morning service at 11 00. Pilgrim Fellowship at 6 30 p m.
Rev. Richard G. Sechrist and Mrs Adelaide Newcomb lead the Unitarian and Catholic parishes. Sunday school begins at 10:00 a.m. Morning service at 11:00 a.m. St Michael's Church plans Benediction after the 8:18 a.m. mass with sessions at 9:15 and 11:15 and a following Sunday school.
Stow Paul N Carnes minister at the Church School holds services at 9 30 a m. Miss Anne Derby is superintendent. A morning service continues with a youth group gathering at 7 p m Sunday evening.
Rev. James V. Miller leads Sunday morning services at 10 45 a m with Sunday school at 9 30 a m Christian Endeavor and Young People activities follow at 6 45 p m at Union Evangelical Church.
On Sunday June 29 a morning service at 9 30 will be led by Rev Earl K Swe ars at St Bernard Church located on Main Street. Clergy Rev Michaey J Rev Francis Rev Robert and Manuel P will assist Miss Claire Newmass will also take part.
Fragmentary church notices describe First Church at Mailidam with 11 a.m. service, nursery, and a Sunday school for young attendees. Trinity Church Bradford lists services at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. with a sermon reference and a historical note on church manufacture and growth since 1905.
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