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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1957
Page
16
The article argues that firms must account to shareholders with full explanations of spending and that town officials should similarly disclose actions to voters and taxpayers. It urges voters to raise questions to ensure citizens receive a fair, honest view of officials and business conduct.
Lawrence B. Tighe of Sudbury defends a quote about municipal agency opposition to an Executive Secretary. He argues agencies now say they would not resist if the council voted for the position, while insisting the basic facts remain unchanged: no need exists according to those in authority.
The Rebecca Sewing Circle will meet at Mrs Hazel Edgars home in West Concord. Concord Council Knights of Columbus No 287 held a regular meeting at Monument Hall with Grand Knight Leon J Moreau presiding. Reports covered the 75th anniversary party and a pre Lenten dance. Red Cross drive aims for 18631 with bloodmobile visits on March 11. Ash Wednesday services opened Lent at First Parish Unitarian Church with Rev Robert D rdson preaching on Blessings of Silence.
Cambridge Massachusetts AI half of Harvard University’s 4430 undergraduate staff will share in 1.9 million dollars of student aid this year.
January home construction in Concord and across the state fell 31.3 percent from a year earlier, down from 53000 to 14000. Real estate transfers and mortgages held firm with 22 in January last year and 25 this year. Financing notes the postwar boom making housing the largest credit user, while savings trends rise and a sales tax proposal could ease real estate burdens for homeowners and tenants.
Portland police report numerous ballpoint pens vanished from the Maine Automobile Registration Bureau. Investigators note the thefts occurred over several days and replacements were issued with the least expensive models available.
U S Department of Commerce reports Massachusetts saw a seven percent rise in personal income per capita from 1953 to 1955, outperforming New England and the U S. Bank debits rose 5 3 percent in January with Lawrence-Andover-Methuen up 20 percent and Holyoke up 17 3 percent. Massachusetts added 4 202 new incorporations in 1955, rising 4 9 percent from 1954.
Concord remembers Saint Bernard's and Our Lady Help of Christians members who received communion last Sunday. The science fair is set for March with Vice-Principal Kenneth L. Creighton in charge. Lions Club sponsorship and Concord Rainbow Shoppe will host prizes and a street event on Main Street March 9 at 10 o'clock.
Raymond W. Coburn, long in charge of Chapter 90 and 81 highway projects, retires after more than 46 years in highway engineering. A Harvard graduate, he began with the Massachusetts Highway Commission in 1910, recalling early roads and 1912 Lynn Nahant work witnessed by Senator Lodge. Federal aid began four years later.
The New England Telephone & Telegraph Co requests a rate hike to 18 million dollars. A state public utilities hearing will be held at the state house on May 7. If approved, the average bill could rise about 35 cents per month for household customers. Attorney General Fingold vowed to assign full legal talent to protect the public interest at the hearings.
The article recalls his long career in Massachusetts highway work from 1920 to 1946, ending as state aid engineer before retirement. He lived at 179 Church Street, Weston, with wife Marion Wetherbee Coburn and five children including Barbara, Edward, Mrs. Samuel Hall, Frank W., and Raymond Jr. A note mentions a large mirror enhancing a small room.
A versatile serving cart doubles as a hidden under counter unit, rolling between kitchen and dining area to shuttle china and hot dishes. When not in use it tucks under the counter, blending with west coast hemlock cabinets for a cohesive look.
Dr A R Lauer argues that even with unlimited money and top engineers expressways and turnpikes cannot be absolutely safe. Highway hypnosis and lack of normal distractions contribute to accidents. The piece notes artificial distractions and the need to address driver attitudes to improve safety.
Women and local church members are reminded of the World Day of Prayer to be held Friday at Trinitarian Congregational Church. A coffee hour starts at 10 o'clock and all are invited, with Lenten services recently opening at the same church.
Horticultural experts split planting zones with January as the earliest safe start for seeds in Florida and extended guides to Texas Oklahoma Louisiana and several southern states. Two weeks later gardeners move to the ground, timing shifts across Kansas Missouri Tennessee Kentucky and nearby regions before broad planting in Washington Oregon and the upper Midwest as soil warms and conditions permit.
A Seattle architect highlights firelight as key to warm, cheerful winter interiors. She favors natural west coast woods like red cedar and hemlock with beeswax finishes and soft paint tones to transform dim rooms.
The Chicago Calumet Expressway will be planted with roses between the two roadways. The American Meteorological Association notes the plan will calm traffic, reduce headlight glare, and cut noise while adding beauty to the route.
Fragmentary notice mentions Buffalo New Jersey veteran mailmen and a long distance figure 7 900 miles, leaving unclear context or outcome. Significant entities include Buffalo and New Jersey. No full event details available due to damaged text.
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