Veteran aviation mechanic ends 33 years of service
Jack Breen, longtime civilian maintenance chief at Hansom Field, retires after 33 years with the Air Corps and Air Force. He recalls flying with famous aviators, piloting early autopilots, and his plans for the future as new aircraft like the F-102 approach.
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Selectmen Issue Building Permits Amid Town Growth
Acton selectmen announce permits issued including a trailer for Leo and Josephine Landry in South Acton, a dwelling for Lawrence S. Nichols on Robbins street, and a Plant No. 2 addition at Rex Corporation on Hayward road. Also notes on future transport advances and a retirement memory of Jack Breen from Hanscom Field. North America’s smallest bear weighs 200 to 300 pounds.
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Josephine Landry
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Lawrence S. Nichols
Robbins Street
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Hayward Road
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Memorial Pans Pansies in Premises 24156
Damaged OCR fragment mentions a memorial pans and premises numbered 24156. No clear names, dates, or events. Summary focuses on the fragmentary notice about a memorial item related to premises 24156.
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Doz
One Cent Gas Tax Favored for Road Bond
Two highway committee members favor a one cent increase in the Massachusetts gas tax to finance Gov. Herter's proposed 200 million highway bond issue. The measure would raise the tax to six cents and heads to the House Ways and Means Committee. Public Works Commissioner Volpe argues it preserves funds to match federal highway aid.
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Legislative Committee On Highways and Motor Vehicles
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Charles W. Olson
Ashland
James R. Lawton
Brockton
House Ways and Means Committee
John A. Volpe
Volpe
Massachusetts
Legisature
Congress
Public Works Department
Movie Rescue: Duck Hunter Rescued by Navy Helicopter
Detroit UP reports Leo J. Montgomery a 60 year old duck hunter marooned three days on a dike along a Detroit River channel was rescued by a Navy helicopter. He said the escape seemed just like in the movies and hailed the crew.
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Amherstburg
Concord High Junior Prom Set for May 11 With Arabian Night
Concord High juniors plan a Friday May 11 prom titled Arabian Night. A queen will be chosen, a splendid orchestra hired, and refreshments prepared. Seniors recently hosted Fiesta Romana and juniors hope for similar success.
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Concord
Concord High
Two Teachers Are Elected by Acton School Committee
At the April 30 meeting the Acton School Committee elected two new teachers. Patricia Morse, a Fitchburg Teachers College graduate, will teach Grade 3 at Acton Center after three years in the Athol system. The second appointee, a University of New Hampshire AB 1951 graduate, will teach Grade 5 at West Acton and is nearing a master’s degree. She previously taught at Northfield School for Girls and currently serves on the Winchester faculty.
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Carlisle P T A elects Brooks as new president
Carlisle Mark Brooks of Stearns street is elected president of the Carlisle P T A succeeding William Shumway. Other officers named include vice president Mrs Mark D Elliott secretary Mrs William Erwin and treasurer Mrs Francis Roderick. They assume office at the May 21 meeting.
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Mark Brooks
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William Shumway
Mark D. Elliott
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Francis Roderick
Population figure hints at El Segundo index
Official roadside signs in El Segundo California quietly reveal the town’s population as 11 111 residents, noted by United Press.
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el Segundo
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Southern California
Polio Inoculation Program Safe to Continue Through Summer
Massachusetts has assurance from the U S Public Health Service that the polio inoculation program can extend through the summer. State health officials attended a Washington meeting where extension of the free program was urged to allow two shots for all eligible children and pregnant women, despite a prior shortage threatening the July 31 deadline.
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Massachusetts
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Washington
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Editors urge governor to veto Rhode Island libel bill
New England Society of Newspaper Editors urged Gov. Dennis J. Roberts in a wire not to sign a Rhode Island bill making civil libel and slander a criminal offense. The measure would allow penalties up to 10 years in prison and $5 000 in fines, contrasting with existing civil redress.
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Haverhill
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New England Society of Newspaper Editors Today
Dennis J. Roberts
Rhode Island General Assembly
William H. Heath
Haverhill Gazette
Roberts
Rhode Island
Heath
New England Society of Newspaper Editors
Highland Elementary graduation set for June 14 in Carlisle
Carlisle notes announce the eighth grade graduation date June 14 with 17 students. The Board of Selectmen meets May 15 at 8 pm at Gleason Public Library presided by Chairman Alonzo B. Reed. Delegates to the May meeting from First Religious Society include James Wilkins and James Patch with Patch listed as an alternate. Local Grange members plan to attend the fifth degree in Tyngsborough on May 12. Fire drill conducted at Central Station led by Chief Waldo D. Wilson. South Carolina becomes the eighth state to ratify the Constitution on May 23, 1778.
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Gleason Public Library
Alonzo B. Reed
First Religious Society
Unitarian
James H. Wilkins
James A. Patch
Bedford Road
Grange
Middlesex North Pomona
Tyngsborough
Campaign to Find Jobs for Elderly Citizens Week
Governor Herter backs Senior Citizens Week urging community effort to secure housing, recreation, and employment. William H. Finn leads local campaign at the Employment Security office to register seniors for full or part time work and contact employers. Over 26 000 older people found jobs last year through Council for the Aging and Division of Employment Security.
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William H. Finn
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Acton Schools Open House Evening May 16
Acton schools will hold an open house on Wednesday May 16 from 7 30 to 9 p m. Parents are invited to visit the primary village junior high and high school classrooms to discuss their children's progress with teachers.
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Acton
Electronics Industry Has Good Future
A Federal Reserve Bank of Boston study shows 93 New England electronics manufacturers expect to invest 67 million dollars in new plant and equipment, expand space by 18 percent, and add 8,000 workers in the next decade. Between 1953 and 1955 plant space rose 23 percent and spending reached 48.5 million dollars. Total sales of 121 reporting companies grew from 312 million in 1953 to 582 million in 1959.
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New England
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Park worker lowers 80 feet to rescue dog
Frank Mascia, 71, a New Haven park department employee, risked his life to save a dog stranded on a high ledge. He was lowered in a basket about 80 feet to reach the animal.
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Frank Mascia
Zoo officials plan to Buy year-old gorilla in Amsterdam
Fort Worth zoo officials will fly to Amsterdam to purchase a year-old gorilla for four thousand dollars, instead of going to Africa. They expect to bring the animal back to Fort Worth soon.
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