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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1950
Page
4
The piece argues that unemployment, social welfare, and lazy workers burden society while urging more decisive action on mobilization. It notes penny production surges, a bank's penny shortage, and reflects on political divisions and war powers amid warnings of hesitation and distrust.
President Truman shows visible fatigue at press conferences as he tightens control over policy. General Bradley, Stuart Symington, Averell Harriman and Dean Acheson become key advisers, meeting frequently to speed mobilization and legislative action.
In a nationwide broadcast George N. Craig national commander of the American Legion warned of a possible onslaught by atheist communism and urged immediate unity. He said the three million legionnaires in 17,418 posts are pledged to the President and government and stand ready.
The column notes a crisis of faith and unity in Congress since President Truman challenged Communist aggression in Korea. It cites distrust and partisan bickering among lawmakers, contrasting with earlier calls for freedom, friendship, and faith as core democratic values. The piece urges a revival of national unity to lead the U N and resist the Communist threat.
A recipe for economical prune pie describes preparing a chiffon style filling with gelatine, prune liquid, sugar and lemon juice. Cook until thickened, dissolve gelatine, chill to a mousse, fold in whipped evaporated milk and chopped prunes, then fill a baked pie shell and garnish if desired yielding a light prune dessert.
Letter from Concord Mass notes the Community Chest raised 63 516 dollars, 102 1 2 percent of the target, with broad participation across incomes and strong group leadership. Edith Nourse Rogers thanks voters and urges continued unity for peace and freedom.
A brief dispatch from Ripley Tennessee reports a restaurant pace rover leaning from a front door while a rodent was observed peering through a sidewalk crack, sparking curiosity. The fragment hints at a small urban scene without a clear outcome or follow up.
Toolmakers and Tool Die and Gage Makers are in urgent demand at Picatinny Arsenal New Jersey for the National Rearmament Program. An exam has been issued by the Board of U S Civil Service Examiners with salaries from 1.60 to 2.22 per hour. Appointments are emergency indefinite and qualification requires a four year apprenticeship or equivalent for Toolmakers, with one to two years journeyman experience added for Tool Die and Gage Maker. Further information and applications are available from the Executive Secretary at Picatinny Arsenal.
A letter explains that joining the National Guard may fulfill military obligation without being drafted, since guardsmen would receive four to six months warning before induction. It notes home-town service, camaraderie, and urges 1A physically fit men to inquire at Concord 1689 on Mondays or Thursdays.
A California taxi dance hall displays Moore’s boast Why get less when you can get Moore while a Mam moth Cave tourist court promises services beyond sleep. In Washington’s National Zoological Garden a wall note references Lost children will be taken to the Lion House.
Two fishermen driving along a highway ignored a side road closed sign after spotting fresh tire tracks around it. They followed the marks and found the road ended within a half mile. Returning, they saw on the reverse side the inscription It really was closed, wasn’t it.
A colored man with a badly shaved face enters a doctor's office and explains he was cut with a razor after falling into bad company. The doctor greets him and notes the man cannot afford a divorce, prompting a complaint about finances.
The Middlesex Reformatory in East Cambridge reports inmate Boyd confessed to fatally stabbing fellow inmate Cross after a two month series of yard arguments. A four inch blood stained pear handled knife was recovered from a supply locker. Boyd, charged and soon before a Grand Jury, has a history including robbery and parole violations. The incident prompted confinements for three other inmates and an orderly day despite the investigation.
Dr. Cronin commended Concord on its civil defense progress and noted the town was far ahead of many cities in the area in this field.
A London diner scene turns humorous as a waiter asks about the steak and the patron replies he found it by pushing aside two peas. The exchange captures a light moment in a shelter dining setting.
A humorous item notes the average man measures 42 chest and 42 waist while his course measurement reaches 96, and jokes about a nuisance around the house. The piece reflects lighthearted social commentary with concise lines.
Blanche and Mary run into each other on the street. Blanche shares she has been through a lot since they last met, including having her teeth removed and installing an electric stove and refrigerator.
A parent explains the child has been in care since eight months old and is now one year old, prompting a comment about fatigue. The exchange highlights ongoing caregiving and the child's age.
The speaker emphasized that fires and blast from the atom bomb posed greater danger than radioactivity. After addressing audience questions, civil defense officials Rexford Daniels and Russell Hunt explained the Concord program at the Veterans Building. An aging club member Joseph Holland relocates to a new home as part of club changes. a curious note calls to mind a bird and a geographic society reference.
Acton Legion post regrets not holding its Sauk tidtite event at the last minute due to an orchestra issue. The post will hold a regular meeting Friday night at the Universalist Church in South Acton. New members are sought.
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