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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1956
Page
11
Captain Paul Byer commands a torn Fort Culver under Apache threat in 1875. Sergeant Mills, wary of officers, proves his grit in a brutal defense as Byer leads a counterattack and earns Mills’s reluctant respect.
Columbia University research led by Prof. Charles R. Dawson uncovers that poison ivy dermatitis results from a chemical interaction between the plant toxin and skin proteins. Scientists aim to isolate active bonds and develop protective methods, noting poison oak is a western variety and that poison ivy or oak grows in nearly every state except Nevada.
The column argues self-control is crucial in tuberculosis care from hospitalization to long term self care. It notes patients may leave treatment against doctors orders, risking recovery and others, and stresses discipline as key to survival with authorities urging adherence. Sponsored by local health groups and Middlesex Health Association.
Police say burglars broke into Stonington Town Hall and stole 17 dollars from desk drawers while missing 300 dollars left in a safe. The article notes the thieves appeared to need glasses rather than money.
The Whiteside Sentinel notes farm population decline and rising average farm size, driven by mechanization and electrification. It argues modern techniques strengthen the family farm, as tractors and equipment allow small operators to manage larger acres, with cooperative groups helping those unable to purchase all machinery.
A Dearborn Independent passage compares income tax tiers to unfair wages and discriminatory rates. It argues the progressive system taxes rising earnings heavily, with thresholds at 4 000, 8 000 and 16 000 dollars leading to increasing percentages, reaching a top rate of 91 percent. It claims this penalizes hard work and business growth.
Chicago reports Dunbar Kapple Inc introduces the Philips Wind-Reel a revolutionary add on to combines. It claims crop yields doubled in tests and field records show savings up to 10 bushels per acre especially in poor crops. The device uses a blower and vertical pipes to propel grain onto the cutter bar and auger platform preventing loss in windy conditions.
An 11 year old Michael Regan escaped a broken foot when a wrecking truck ran over his foot during a storm. A doctor credited his luck to six pairs of heavy socks worn to keep his feet warm and dry. A separate tip advises trimming lettuce stems and running cold water to separate leaves without tearing.
Auto experts urge draining permanent type antifreeze in spring after freeze risk. Flush cooling system, add rust inhibitors and fresh water, then refill with antifreeze in fall. Avoid mixing brands and incompatible water inhibitors, and do not add water inhibitors to inhibited antifreeze.
New York report suggests adding a cup of ripe olive wedges to potato chowder just before serving. The tip promises a hearty twist ideal for a nippy fall day.
U P correspondent recalls Antarctic routine on Operation Deep Freeze. Sailors grow beards, oil need noted, taxes and paperwork arrive at Little America, bases expand, and recreation centers host ice baseball while Grace Kelly fever fans the camp.
The Air Force seeks former service members for the guided missile program. T-Sgt Virgil Capicchio invites interested veterans to contact the Post Office Building offices in Framingham for information on entering the guided missile field and joining the program.
A retro feature highlights women drivers embracing safe motoring with practical clothing and accessories. The piece notes normal road rules, sensible attire, and items like low heels, cotton knit gloves with leather palms, sunglasses, and sturdy footwear as essentials for safer handling.
Morton S Grossman of Grossman Sons Inc received a Quincy Junior Chamber of Commerce citation as one of Quincy’s 10 Outstanding Young Men for contributions to society. The 32-year-old WWII veteran from Chestnut Hill, active with the NAACP and housing efforts, led real estate and veteran surplus stores before expanding into construction and sales.
An OCR fragment lists recruiting details for various ratings and rates including electronics boilerman aviation and structure machinery. It mentions WAVES recruitment and contact points at recruitment stations and offices, with references to Collins Alaska and February dates.
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