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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1940
Page
4
United States analyzes defense options as German forces push toward Paris amid heavy combat. Western front developments prompt new planning and strategic adjustments as allies prepare countermeasures.
The piece recounts a sweeping view of German conquests across Europe and beyond, naming occupied countries and shifting protections while noting Allied ministers' responses. It mentions Petain, Reynaud, Churchill, and U.S. warnings as tensions rise and refugee movements form a dangerous international chessboard.
The President urged Congress to authorize a billion dollars and 50,000 warplanes for national defense. He asked to raise the debt limit to 45.0 billion and to obtain 100 million in cash for emergencies. Willkie countered that defense must align with domestic recovery while others debated allies and neutrality.
In a humorous regional spoof set in Creole Looseana a Civil War style clash unfolds with 30,000 blue Unionists fighting 25,099 red Texans. Defenders use blitzkrieg tactics aided by a bovine fifth column sabotaging telephones. Looseana’s new governor Sam Houston Jones pledges no more Huey Longs for the state.
25000 residents in the Dutch East Indies are rounded up as suspects amid fifth column fears. In New York a native leader denounces internal threats while Roosevelt faces public pressure. Odessa reports a parachute operation by the Black Sea force with rapid nylon drops. Macy claims 20 fast women at a nylon counter with minimal intra-women violence.
England's war minister Tony Eden organizes local sharpshooters to stop parachute jumpers from across the channel. In Jeannette Pennsylvania a civilian anti parachute legion forms with local marksmen and a city editor leading the effort to shield the Pittsburgh industrial belt.
The S. S. Harding, sunk by bombs off Belgium while serving as a U S liner, was renamed Ville de Bruges by Belgians after sale to a Belgian company. The piece notes the ship’s 1921 build and 13,869 tonnage, then reports two new American destroyers Hughes and Monssen launched at Puget Sound, named for naval heroes.
The article notes Americans lack jawpower despite manpower. It claims forty five years ago the average Yank could bite 171 pounds, but in 1940 the average dropped to 125 pounds. It contrasts with Eskimos said to have about 300 pounds bite, called chewing force.
The article recalls the ex Kaiser sheltered in Holland amid rumors of loyalties to the Allies. It notes Gen Maxime Weygand being named commander in chief for the Allies and mentions Dorothy Thompson and George Sokolsky debating Roosevelt third-term support. A Long Island cat Tessie nurses a hyena cub with five kittens at Frank Buck’s jungle camp.
Maynard high track team schedules a decisive dual meet with rival Concord this afternoon at oma tea's playground. Coach Charlie Oully aims for a creditable showing against a strong Concord squad boasting one of its best teams in recent years. Tom Foley, Maynard local ace sprinter, won his heat in the 100 yard dash but exited in the Class B semifinal at the state scholastic meet in Newton on Saturday, a solid performance despite bad weather.
Miss Lottie Smith led the Garden club Bird Walk in East Sudbury last week and identified 126 birds in her neighborhood. A minor oil brooder fire on Napoli place near State road drew the fire department with little damage. Lawrence Cook of Holbrook visited friends in town. he works for S. B. Pierce & Co. in Framingham. Citizens complain of cemetery vandalism as vases and glass are smashed.
The project to paint the inside and outside of the water storage tank on Goodman Hill is complete. Arthur Ht White of the center received the contract to build a storage house for the water system tools, as the current shed is insecure and many tools have been stolen.
Sudbury taxpayers hear two experts on municipal finance at the open session in Town hall at 8 p.m. Rep Charles H Roberts Jr of Framingham reports on state activities affecting town government. Norman MacDonald of the Massachusetts Federation of Taxpayers discusses The Luxury of Government and cost-reduction efforts statewide.
A large Maynard Women s Golf Club gathering attended the season kick off with a business meeting and first social event led by new pro Francis Doyle. An upcoming June 11 auction at the club house was announced with Mrs William P Cameron as committee chair and Mrs flames Priest aiming to raise prizes for a notable fundraiser. New members were initiated and plans laid for an active social season including weekly Tuesday bridge for social members.
The article notes that arrangements for the ladies golf group include exchanges with neighboring clubs, with Maynard entertaining them for golf and luncheon. Mrs. William P. Cameron is named press chairman.
Sunday services at 10 45 a m with Sunday school at 10 46 a m A testimonial meeting is held every Wednesday at 7 45 p m The reading room is in the church edifice hours 2 p m weekdays holidays excepted The lesson sermon on Ancient and Modern Necromancy alias Mesmerism and Hypnotism is read in churches worldwide on Sunday June 2 The Golden Text is Sing unto the Lord for he hath delivered the soul of the poor from the hands of evil doers Jeremiah 20 13 The lesson includes Revelation 12 7 9 and excerpts from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy The dragon stands for human error and the text notes the nothingness of evil and the allness of God on page 563
The Board of Health held the third diphtheria immunization clinic at the Health Centre yesterday afternoon. Dr Baward Pigherty oversaw the clinic with assistance from Edith Foster school nurse and Mary Ly Ward public health nurse.
Grange stage at Magnari featured a gypsy camp themed revue with 27 Grange members and four friends. Adelaide Sims led performances including Just Like a Gypsy while Adelaide was praised for The Gypsy's Warning. Audience enjoyment and varied acts marked the night.
Sudbury officers were elected at a Wednesday evening meeting of the Sudbury Men’s Club. Everett M. Sanders was named president, Maxwell Eaton vice president, Paul Whitney Rhoades treasurer, Philip Cutler secretary, with Dr George Be Comier Sehweth Wiser and Arthur Z Hawes to serve on the Board of Directors. Social hour featured door baseball and checkers, with a supper hosted by Gordon Hunter Merton J Haskell T Leo Quinn Kenneth Wiser and Lawrence B Tighe.
The Y M C A nine debuts Thursday at Crowe Park at 3 pm facing the strong Alston Squires, a tough first opponent known as the Columbian Squires, featuring former and current schoolboy players under coach Frankie Kamesh with new uniforms. The Immaculate Conception nine of Arlington will visit St Casimir's club next Sunday afternoon.
Maynard high baseball edged Stoneham 5 to 4 to pull even with Belmont for Middlesex League honors. Captain Johnny Smith held Stoneham early, then Stan Jakusik closed out the final frames to secure the win.
The renowned An chor and Arkiadlub of Charles A Welch lodge, AL Foland A.M., will host a banquet at the Kenfall Hotel on Saturday evening. The glee club, directed by Frank T. Na, recently won the Cham Omni award at the New England Federation of Men's Glee Clubs event in Melrose.
A Maynard-Jean Davis installation marked the Pilgrim Fellowship ceremony with Helen Cat tell as vice chair Jean Ti as secretary and John French as treasurer. A communion service followed the installing ceremonies, reflecting the group’s rite and community fellowship.
Mrs Patio Murphy and C Perking lead a panel with Mreg C Perking. Another party is scheduled to be held next Friday.
Readable fragments indicate a public notice referencing a street address 326 Lawrence and a local office. No clear name or action is discernible. The incomplete text implies a municipal or legal filing but lacks key details to confirm purpose or parties.
Local Maynard relatives gather for anniversary observance at Riverside County. Belmont and Maynard compete in Middlesex League action washed out by rain. Francis W. White named head of new anti tank unit at M.N.G. in 1928 enlistment details and upcoming Brookline lodge initiatory class noted. Antistank guns shipment reported. Turkey dinner hosted after business segment.
Berlin notices a Memorial Day service tomorrow at 1:30 pm with public invitation. Kenneth C. pastor of Sterling Church will speak. procession includes Veterans groups and scouts. The march moves from Old Cemetery to the Common and Soldiers Memorial, with prayers by Rev. Louis and Rev. Ivan. The South Cemetery ceremony ends with town hall dismissal.
In Bolton on Monday evening a patriotic night drew nearly 150 Grangers and guests including D.O.N.Edes Post, American and Auxiliary, Scouts, and 4-H members. Rev. Howard P. Davis spoke as guest of the Bolton Federated, with Mary P. lecturing and Ruth Merrill performing piano solos.
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