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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1954
Page
10
A collage of editorials discusses investigations of investigators and media loyalty to America. Across New York Vermont Michigan and Illinois the writers reflect on fear, policy, and the discovery potential of fire and atomic energy and its distant effects.
Two U S sailors from the USS Columbus were seriously hurt when their car failed to negotiate a rotary circle at the Massachusetts Reformatory on Route 2. Richard Wheeler 22 of Fitchburg and Richard Chaprell 20 of Boston were taken to Emerson Hospital and later Chelsea Naval Hospital. Wheeler suffered a fractured skull and chest injuries while Chaprell sustained a fractured jaw and facial injuries. The car was demolished and the crash occurred at 3 05. Troopers A Mathewson and J L Barry investigated.
Concord Troop 49 starts the year with 28 scouts and 14 explorers under Scout master Fred Olivers Sr. The troop committee chair is John Codding with officers including Alfred Baptiste Charles Alten John Halliday Maj Wasco Hazen Mudgett Morton Sarevey and Lemuel Watkins. Codding will teach Morse code. Other leaders include Fred Oliver Jr P DiCicco treasurer junior assistant scouts George Lamonakis George Watkins Joseph Lawrence senior patrol leaders George Davidson Alfred Baptiste Jr Stephen Lamenakis David Fredenburgh and patrol leaders Jay Hewitt David Driscoll and John Downing.
City engineers report television viewing raises water use as the reservoir fails to fill at night due to frequent trips to the faucets by late viewers.
Rep. Russell describes a grueling two hour late session in the House with Speaker Gibbons driving to finish by June. He notes extensive roll calls, party division, and efforts to pass the budget despite delays. He praises conduct and younger members while highlighting anticipated gains for Republicans as dawn approached.
A Mother's Day breakfast idea with a three course menu using canned and processed foods. Steps include coffee prep recipes for various methods, eggs scrambled with deviled ham, heating buns, figs, and a be-rib boned gift, plus a cheerful shout of Happy Mother's Day To You.
The report notes a large percentage of state employees gain raises while funding for new institutions like Lemuel Shattuck hospital remains multi million dollars below the prior year. The author admits a nonpartisan stance but hints at favorable views for his side in the early morning crowing.
The flea is described as the champion jumper, capable of jumping six inches high or 12 inches horizontally. It can clear 100 body lengths upward and 200 body lengths forward, far exceeding typical insect leaps.
Marlboro figures from the Massachusetts Division of Employment Security show total claims up about three percent to 1460 from the prior week. Initial claims rose to 226 from 177, with 1289 continued claims six higher. Thirteen placements were made, 57 new applications for work, 32 unfilled openings, and 21 counseling cases.
Portland where Jessie H. Handy of Etheridge Foundry & Machine Co. investigated debris from a plant fire and found a scorched five gallon can still full of high test gasoline that failed to explode.
The Army nationwide votes favor a gray wool serge general duty uniform, replacing olive drab and the Eisenhower jacket. Enlisted personnel and officers across Regular Army, Reserve, and National Guard will wear the same wool uniform with a fitted coat and two-pocket design, pending Congressional and Defense Department approval in 1956.
Boston speaker Miss Helen Appleton told Acton audiences that the world’s ills are rooted in a lack of good and of God. She urged deeper knowledge of universal good as God and cited healing stories from Christian Science to illustrate belief in God’s constant, unfailing goodness.
Surprise stork shower hosted at the residence of Miss Mildred Lerson on South Street for Mrs. Kenneth Winchester formerly of Bedford. Attendees included neighbors and friends with gifts, while Mr. and Mrs. Emil Olson of Bedford joined the celebration along with several local women.
Seven sealed bids to the Memphis city commission on cement arrived at the same price of 3.46 dollars per barrel. The bids were submitted concurrently and reflected identical pricing.
Supt Whitman Pearson plans summer courses with five options including reading improvement led by Miss Conson and Miss Santamour for Grades III to XII from July 12 to August 13 mornings. Reading tutoring afternoons will incur tuition. high school students with English deficiencies may enroll. music instrument lessons may be free if school-owned and funded by instrument donations.
Fort Devens hosts a May 15 Open House with a 4 45 p m parade featuring over 2000 troops and a flag lowering ceremony. Seven Korean veterans will receive heroism medals in the event. A full day from 9 a m to 5 p m includes a plant midway displays, Army equipment exhibits, films, concerts, athletic events and an Army aircraft flyover.
The 195 last Friday elected Acton-Members freshmen officers. Charles Rotary served as president with Joanne Elizabeth Conlon as treasurer and Ellen named as another officer.
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