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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1944
Page
4
Citizens express enthusiasm for home gardens and productivity despite rationing fears. Officials note increased planting and care, urging steady effort this year. Russia's stance on Czechoslovakia and postwar administration is mentioned amid broader wartime reflections.
Prof D F Beard of Ohio State extolls hybrid corn as superior to open pollinated types. Trials show 95 to 104 bushels per acre with hybrids vs 80 to 84 bushels for open pollinated when thinned or densely planted, given ample fertilization and balanced rations.
Dr W C Thompson of Rutgers warns that hens showing gray irregular eyes or bulging eyes indicate fowl paralysis and should be removed. Lame birds without foot injuries should also be culled as possible carriers. The disease mainly strikes birds 4 to 12 months old and reduces production, costing poultrymen.
Hatching eggs should come from well formed birds with good shell texture and breed appropriate color. Do not save small round or thin shelled eggs for hatching as cold storage risks chilling and infertility.
The Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey Circus arrives in Boston Garden for a 13 day run starting May 23 with shows at 8 15 pm and 2 15 pm. War bond tickets reserve 600 seats daily in an honor section and the troupe promotes its 1944 edition featuring Pantos Paradise and a Cloud Ballet.
Rail incidents in Honan Province mark the greatest loss. public ticket sales open Monday May 15 at Boston Garden. Filene’s defendant failed to appear and was fined by default.
In St. Joseph Missouri city court an accused drunkard faced charges. The arresting officer arrived in court to testify but revealed he was new to the force and not the defendant. City Attorney William H Utz Jr noted the public annoyances.
Regents approve a Housing Foundation to accept gifts for building low cost student housing at the University of Texas in Austin. The foundation aims to address postwar housing needs for UT students.
A roadside stand in Acton Massachusetts displays a sign seeking a waitress who would start as vice president, highlighting an unusual employment offer and its local reception.
A column of celebrity sightings in New York City featuring Paul V. McNutt, Sergt. Marion Hargrove, Falstaff Openshaw, Pat Flick, and Margaret Sullavan among others. The piece notes Hollywood moves, stage happenings, and patrons at venues like the Latin Quarter and Le Ruban Bleu, with light anecdotes and recurring social figures.
Preliminary tests show glass fragments in 30 000 cases of Portuguese brandy held in Los Angeles. Chief inspector Milton P. Duffy said inspectors will recover the liquor from bars and stores statewide. The shipment is part of a shipload received at Philadelphia from Portugal.
Major Rupertus led Marine units in the Solomon Islands and organized corps formations on Gavutu and Tulagi. His bold leadership at Tematinboge and surrounding positions inspired officers and contributed to successful operations. A veteran since 1913, Rupertus earned the Victory Medal with Grand F Cloak Clasp Haitian Distinguished Medal and the China Service Medal.
A May 6 1944 letter from a Sudbury serviceman condemns a School Committee proposal to close Sudbury High and send students to Wayland. He argues high quality small classes and close teacher guidance benefit character and future citizens. He urges residents to vote and oppose the plan, stressing education yields long term dividends despite wartime costs.
Boston scouts plan the first annual Day of Algonquin Council at Camp Resol to plant five red pines for each former member. The event begins at 16 o clock Saturday morning with Everett Saunders directing activities and over 100 scouts expected to participate.
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