This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1943
Page
4
The Concord Enterprise issued notice of its weekly publication details with editor Currier and office in Concord Masc. Hi 3158 I o Box 62. It lists advertising rates per inch for first and subsequent insertions.
A wartime overview discusses aviation advances since 1939 and a decade of air crossing attempts, noting 78 crossings with 11 reaching destinations and 4939 figures of aircraft and freight. It cites Walter L. Forster of Shell Oil in Burma detailing scorched-earth actions around Yenangtaung to deny the Japanese fuel and oil supplies, including blowing pipelines and the refinery powerhouse.
The state department reports weekly wages rose 57 percent over two years with the average wage reaching 40.17 dollars. Beverly leads at 54.32, Lynn 48.05, Springfield 47.47, Worcester 47.38, Chicopee 47.16, Norwood 43.27, Pittsfield 41.51, Peabody 41.44, Holyoke 40.86. Quincy likely highest overall but not in the survey. Lower areas include North Adams 28.19, All River 28.34, Leominster 28.59, Lowell 29.10, Malden 29.36.
The Navy invites 17 year old local men to apply for Naval Aviation Cadet Training. Cadets receive extensive training in navigation gunnery and blind flying with pay and a chance for a commission as Ensign or Second Lieutenant. Apply via the Naval Aviation Cadet Selection Board of Boston or in person at 150 Causeway St near Boston North Station.
Boston reports a surge in demand for interns as Dr. Lahey advocates hiring Class B interns despite AMA objections. He says 857 Massachusetts doctors are asked to serve in the military this year and urges hospitals to hire any capable interns to fill gaps even if it draws AMA disapproval.
A Maynard reader critiques the town meeting and its moderator Earl Smit with humorous digs and name references. The writer jokes about local figures, town traditions, and To the Editor tone, praising some aspects while teasing others.
A reader answer sheet presents seven multiple choice questions from an old quiz. Topics include literature, chess, the U S House mace, Iowa versus Indiana confusion, three mile limit origins, Mount Everest, and land area in sections with options guiding the correct choice.
A fragmentary voice cites Carlyle on the age of romance noting it has not sensed or pained it and suggests hesitation to define it, framing a measured, philosophical stance on romance's decline.
Framingham announces the new chiropodist Dr Vincent J Jr as the appointment weekend event. Details of the opening are provided at local clinics and notices for patient appointments appear in regional ads.
A heartfelt verse from a worried mother reflects on a son’s departure. She recalls his baby hat, the slender hope of return, and asks the world to keep him safe, awaiting his homecoming.
March 21 is the last day to redeem Free Coupon No 25 for coffee and March 81 is the last day for basic gasoline coupon holders to inspect tires. The April 12 deadline applies to fuel oil coupon No 4 in Massachusetts.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.