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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1936
Page
4
The item is a historical notice indicating second class matter status and post office handling for Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford areas with postage included. It preserves archival reference to Maynard and local towns.
A condensed history traces early Cunard sailings initiated in 1840 with wooden steamers and paddles, through British and American competition, the rise of steel ships like the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse and Mauretania, and the 1912 giant Imperator, outlining tonnages from 2,000 up to 52,000 and noting key ships such as Baltic, Lusitania, Titanic and Olympic era giants.
The Maspentte achieved 29.64 knots on its maiden Seema in 1988 and 27.83 knots on its 1929 maiden voyage. In 1930 the Rex completed Gibraltar to New York in 4 days 3 hours 56 minutes, a 3 181 mile voyage.
A nationwide poll reported in the Washington Post shows 55 percent voting for federal relief responsibility to continue and 45 percent backing a return of care to state and local governments. It notes 20 million people on relief in March 1933 and federal spending of 16 billion dollars, suggesting voters favor reducing federal aid after years of wartime relief.
A Washington feature contrasts swelling living costs with the rise of the new rich and office holders. It notes back taxes paid by farmers aided by refunds to fund salaries, roads, and current expenses, while hinting at further refunds and benefits for farmers officers teachers and citizens seeking radios cars or stock.
The readable fragment mentions women 41 ii fi th fit throughout the United States, but no clear event date or context is provided. The text lacks identifiable persons, organizations, or locations to build a fuller summary.
A bill proposes that states borrow 75 percent of relief money from the federal government, contribute 25 percent with state money, and assume spending responsibilities. Proponents argue it would restore local self government and align with constitutional limits onStates powers. The bill's author outlines the plan in the Senate.
Fragmentary text argues that bureaucracy harms self reliance and local autonomy by shifting early job aims toward larger dole programs, suggesting a dangerous habit that undermines local control.
Fragmentary OCR shows names including Mrs Lyte Wells aged two years and Mrs Walter M Cook aged three years, with a reference to American Home department. Details truncated.
Under the direction of Mrs Ellen L McCarthy young people work to beautify the Acton railroad grounds in West Acton. The effort aims to improve the public space and community pride.
West Concord opened on Percy A Rideout Playground Sunday afternoon with a 14 12 setback as Boston Athletica seized the win in a slam bang contest.
Acton High School junior Ralph W Piper Jr will donate Getress monies at Mount Hope. The parade will march to the West Acton Women's Club for dinner after tickets. A firing squad and bugler from Camp Devens 13th Infantry Regiment will assist.
Rev. Richard M. Cameron of Boston University Theological School preached at West Concord Union Church on Sunday morning. The service featured choir selections directed by C Waldo MacWill and soprano Miss Nina Ruble.
A 1904 Colorado railway charged fares by passenger weight rather than distance. Passengers were weighed for each trip, fare calculated on a scratch pad, and often the train departed before settlement was complete.
A compact notice advertising durable milk coolers built for factory use. Describes cabinets for ice and mechanical refrigeration and invites readers to write for specifications and prices from Sogn Csi.
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