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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1942
Page
4
The piece discusses government Army payments for private property damage and calls for a federal investigation into how Louisiana road funds were used. It questions whether funds from the $2,014,689 were diverted by politicians and ponders how much will go to Army needs versus local graft.
The Massachusetts Conference on War and Defense announces an all day youth session March 27 at the Hotel Statler Boston with Dr. Frederick J. Gillis presiding. Notable participants include Mrs Burtis Dresser Carl M Penty William A Reardon William Crotty Ralph W Le Jr Stephen Mahoney and others.
The War Department reports the average U S recruit stands 5 ft 8 in and weighs 144 pounds at entry. After about six months in service his chest expands to 33 1 4 inches and he requires at least a half size larger shoe. The Army spends 404 65 for the first year covering food clothing equipment and barracks items.
The War Department said more than 3000 women aged 22 to 30 are needed immediately as registered nurses for the U.S. Army with a total enrollment goal of at least 10,000 by year end. Accepted nurses will become second lieutenants and receive $70 monthly along with maintenance and uniform equipment.
Market wires report A and P promotes St Patrick s Day corned beef specials with chuck cuts and cabbage. Other items include beef ribs top rounds sirloin steak and brisket lamb legs loin chops and chops plus poultry and fish specials. Prices vary with fish like mackerel and flounder trending high while cod haddock and scrod offer lower prices. A suggested Sunday dinner menu is included.
In a world at war debates rise over how the fighting could redraw Ireland. The Emerald Isle is split into Northern Ireland and Eire with distinct religious and political divides. Some see unity on the horizon if Britain and Ulster press for a union in exchange for cooperation, led by Eamon De Valera and his push for Irish self rule.
Letter from Henry W. Schreiber Jr. invites parents to a March 20 meeting at 8 p.m. in the Trinitarian Congregational church vestry Concord. The aim is to discuss how the Cub program works and parental roles. Lions Club support depends on sufficient parent interest to sponsor the organization.
A trimmed collection presents Maxims from Menchus Hazl Hawthorne on decisive action and steadfast character. The quotes emphasize firm principles and consistency under public scrutiny.
Alfred Red Priest of Cambridge moves to the spotlight Friday night at the Boston Arena in a 10 round main bout against Billy Tordiglione of North End. The professional debutant confirms he plans to stop his rival before the 10th frame as fans pack the arena for Goodwin A C. boxing.
A quoted biblical line from James 1 8 and Mary Baker Eddy stresses that true devotion to Christ is shown by deeds rather than words, urging consistent conduct in church and secular life. The carvings reflect a moral exhortation on faith, integrity, and living faith.
Massachusetts shows population growth since 1765 with a peak gain 1890 to 1910 and a 28 percent rise from 1910 to 1940. In 1940 highway expenditures totaled 16029000 with 4701000 for police protection and debt services. Food, clothing, shelter, fuel costs rose sharply from 1939 to 1942. Major city populations are listed, plus inmate counts and costs for state and county facilities. A state planning effort surveys defense workers on transport and tire use.
The New Hellzapoppin stages nightly laughter at the Majestic Theatre with a 100 member cast including Jay C. Pippen and Happy Felton. The zany musical features The Radio Rogues, Hardeen, Two Olsens, Lyda Sue, Shirley Wayne and a chorus of fifty Hollywood beauties. created to make audiences laugh.
A local quarrel over litter sees the Police Health and Street Departments confronting trash tossers. Citizens compare the fight to historic wars as the enemy presses near the Town Hall doors.
A beer can was found on the driveway to the Town Hall parking area. It is unclear if the can was planted as defiance or discarded by a motorist. Volunteers on duty may be asked to observe beer can tossers and report violators of town law while also guarding against air raid alarms.
The Local Navy Recruiting Station outlines the Victory Class program to enlist about 80 000 college men aged 17 to 20 in Class VI of the U S Naval Reserve who will pursue college in inactive status for two years. Top candidates from V-1 Apprentice Seamen may enter flight training as Aviation Cadets with about 20 000 selected annually. Some will transfer to Reserve Officers in Class V-7 and continue toward a Bachelor’s degree.
The document describes a program to complete college work and then assign approximately 45 000 men per year to two years of reserve training. After training they proceed to duty with the Fleet. Interested individuals are directed to the U S N Recruiting Station in the Framingham Post Office Building Massachusetts.
Dr Vincent J Pollina chiropodist podiatrist office hours noted as all day and appointment only Wednesday, with contact numbers Maynard 731 M Framingham 7651 and 147 Main May? The fragmentary OCR lists office hours and telephone lines for the practice.
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