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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1942
Page
4
An editorial stresses that war production hinges on civilian health due to longer work hours and fatigue. It urges proper food and rest, medical consultation for malnutrition or ailments, and warns against reliance on patent remedies while linking public health to national effort. The piece also notes aviation cargo program insights and industry tensions with Kaiser.
A Maynard Enterprise letter urges full public scrutiny of the town fire department. It questions response procedures after a drowning call, the use of gear, and whether proper equipment and leadership are in place. The writer cites past tensions with the Board of Fire Engineers and demands accountability and clearer authority. The second letter thanks the paper for fair coverage during a recent election.
Boston opens with a strong production of Angel Street starring Ernst Cossart, Lynn Phillips, and Byron McGrath at the Plymouth Theatre. Producer Shepard Traube again assembles top talent and stages a drama praised for mature writing and intellectual suspense.
Special care is given to ensure uniforms fit correctly as the new army forms. Tailors are on the job to fit the out of size men and adjust equipment for proper wear and appearance.
Prof Emerson H. Swift of Columbia University predicts a postwar golden age for American art. He notes that major art periods followed wars, cites public backing and native training as factors, and says the war shifted cultural focus from Europe to the United States, aided by federal art projects.
A tanker loaded with gasoline was attacked by an Axis submarine, causing a loss sufficient to fuel about 5000 cars for a year at normal consumption. The incident highlights wartime supply strains and the impact on civilian fuel availability.
Farmers may pluck live geese for goose feathers to support aviators and soldiers. Feathers are prized for flying suits and cold protection. many farmers pluck periodically, avoiding November, breeding season, or excessive quill removal. Feathers cured in airy sacks before shipment.
Scrap iron and steel on American farms totals 1 250 000 tons and could build more than twice the current battleship fleet. Farmers are urged to join the national scrap drive by collecting and selling old metal despite labor shortages and longer farm hours.
As the 1942 cotton picking season begins farmers face grade and staple premiums and discounts that differ markedly from those in recent years. The note highlights how pricing structures vary and impact growers, with adjustments reflecting market and quality considerations.
An old quotation notes that being agreeable is within most men's power while the phrase Te Be Few are to shine company reflects a social aphorism from Switt.
Post Office Department warns of record Christmas mail volumes as wartime strain tests operations. Postmaster Frank B Sheridan calls for public cooperation to mail parcels and letters early and ensure proper addressing to prevent delays. The NY office reports 350,000 overseas parcels daily in late October.
The British ministry presents free straw pulp plant material to farmers for use in sodium hydroxide processing to convert straw into easily digested fodder, aiding livestock feeding.
The fragmentary note references a work titled Ups and Downs and mentions B. Moliere with unclear context. The text appears to be a damaged or partial OCR excerpt lacking complete sentences or identifiable events.
Massachusetts agencies the Public Safety Committee the American Red Cross and the State Department of Public Welfare reached a disaster cooperation agreement. The plan assigns the committee overall civil defense duties evacuation shelter and transport while the Red Cross directs relief shelter feeding clothing and registration during emergencies and natural disasters.
The Marlboro Country Club opened its ball and winter season yesterday under new management by Harvey and Elinor Clough of Westboro. A Sunday buffet supper drew praise from members and friends. Dinners will be served nightly from 6 o'clock starting tonight with market specials. The entertainment committee will meet Friday to plan winter activities including Thanksgiving Christmas New Year table tennis sky jumps card tournaments and other sports.
An old adobe house in California was redecorated by two decorators for their living quarters. White painted walls and wood paneling contrast a green adobe floor. Red and white cotton slip covers on the couch and fireside chair, a pale green rug, and a red white fringe drapery scheme create a smart, bright room.
Boston on November 17 49 dates were set for the issuance of fuel oil and kerosene rations for all homes. Parkman state OPA director said local arrangements will be made between rationing boards and school superintendents for effective times and places. Ration distribution will occur at registered locations with registration in Hud. Watch for local announcements to avoid reporting errors.
Report from Colli describes a somnambulist who rehearses actions in waking and places a tub of cold water beside the bed. He steps into it at night to wake and then climbs back from the bed to move about, illustrating how conscious training influences subconscious behavior.
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