Mars Climate and Water Scarcity Warned by Harvard Expert
Prof H Menzel of Harvard and Dr Mentzel spoke at Bene Royal Astro Society on Mars atmospheres. They described Mars as a humid dustier desert with polar frost fields of ice crystals and extremely low humidity, under one percent.
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Annual Report Highlights Strained Finances at N E Telephone
The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company states postwar earnings averaged 4.81 percent over five years, below past norms, with high debt at end of year. 1950 revenues rose about 10 percent to 190.854 million, aided by funding from a Massachusetts Vermont refunding bond, while expenses climbed to 163.94 million led by payroll near 100 million and taxes at 24.763 million.
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Telephone Firm Faces Heavy Tax Load and Expansion Needs
The company collected over 30 million dollars in excise taxes for the federal government during 1950, yielding a total tax bill near 55 million that is borne by telephone users. Earnings per share would drop below 8.00 if debt structure shifted. dividends were six dollars per share. Construction in 1950 reached 33 million, with five-year postwar buildup near 300 million, as the firm plans large extensions and rate increases to meet future demand. Dial-operated lines now total 60 percent of 2,251,000 telephones across New England states.
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Irish Farmers Target Rabbit In New Bonanza
Dublin reports a growing demand for rabbit meat as Britons face an eight penny weekly ration. Farmers plan a large harvest using ferrets and a forthcoming radio ferret device that locates burrows quickly for trapping rabbits.
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Elmer the Mouse Teaches Staff New Typing Posture
Lincoln Journal society notes Elmer the mouse credited with teaching female staff a new typing posture at the paper’s new building. The farewell feature headlines his departure as he “typed with our feet in a desk drawer.” Red Cross appeal attached.
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Walters Recalled to Active Naval Service
Concord assistant cashier William K. Walters of Concord National Bank has been recalled to active duty with the U S Navy. He reported at Boston last Thursday for further assignment. Walters, a shorekeeper first class in the Naval Reserve, is a World War II veteran living in Stow.
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Boston University Educator Demonstrates Science Lesson For Pupils
Dr John Read of the Boston University School of Education spoke at Harvey Wheeler school P T A in West Concord showing a 45 minute science lesson to fourth grade students. He demonstrated an electro magnet telegraph bell and battery powered devices while noting three weeks of class work would cover the material.
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Two-Piano Concert Set at Concord Academy Gym
Concord prepares for a two piano recital by Kathleen Uhler and Edward Barry Green at the Concord Academy gym Friday April 6 at 8 30 pm. The program features classical and modern pieces with tickets from local stores or Harold Adams Elm Street.
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Irish accordion winner at Boston radio station prize event
Broadbent announced Jack Concannon of a Boston radio station as winner of a national prize. He performed several Irish selections on the accordion. Refreshments ended the gathering run by the Grade 5 children’s parents.
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Mrs. Winslow J. Damon Repeats as Concord School Board Chair
Mrs. Winslow J. Damon of 428 Main street, a veteran Concord School Committee member, was reelected chairman for the coming year. Mrs. Charles Manion was named secretary to the local board. Other members include George T. Goodspeed, Winthrop H. Lee, and Donald B. Sinclair with terms ranging from two to three years.
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Texas Holds About a Quarter of Nation's Sheep and Lambs
The article notes that roughly 23 percent of the nation's sheep and lambs are located in Texas, highlighting the state’s dominant role in the livestock population.
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