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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1950
Page
4
Unclear OCR fragment mentions editor Rudolph W. Currier and office, with stray letters and single copies or one year terms not fully legible.
The article portrays Robert Schuman as a pioneer for peace urging European integration while warning the United States about a $30 billion annual defense program. It argues for disciplined administration, minimal waste, and national sacrifice to sustain security without undermining living standards. It ends with a cynical note on political optimism.
In Washington a long defense of the nation’s foreign policy follows President Truman’s Wake Island and United Nations speeches. Critics are rebuked for labeling the approach as political theater while noting broad support across Democratic and Republican lines amid Korea casualties. The piece cites the idea of human freedom guiding U S policy against international communism and emphasizes equality across race nation and creed.
The text states the plan behind the Marshal Plan the North Atlantic pact and the point four program as part of the President's plea for UN support international peace and justice and an international rule of law. It links freedom and equality to peace and asserts without both there is no justice for millions.
The article argues that the line between domestic and foreign policy is porous because budget choices taxation spending and public opinion shape international influence and relations. It emphasizes that national actions domestically echo abroad affecting security trade and diplomacy.
Newspaper surveyors return from Korea say U S prestige in the Far East never stood higher due to the Korea victories led by General MacArthur and President Truman’s Wake Island trip meant to meet him and discuss strategy.
General MacArthur blasted propaganda aimed at widening rifts between the President and his top military leader. He asserted he has had the full backing of Washington agencies, and warned against additional insults or implied blame.
Sudbury parishioners turned out in large numbers at the Sudbury Town hall for St. Ann's Wayland Sudbury turkey whist. Two hundred four played, 200 prizes donated by church members were awarded including turkeys and dinners. Edward Moynihan and Everett Ballow hosted. proceeds benefited the church.
Stow’s Daring Daniels defeated West Natick Chapel Sky Pilots 9 to 2 after a 2 0 lead. Donald Scruggs and Tommy Leahy connected for a second quarter TD and Leahy extra point as the Daring Dames win.
Concord high school football gains recognition as an undefeated team in North Carolina tobacco country near the R J Reynolds area. The Enterprise urges fan support for a possible public subscription to fund a bowl trip for the team.
Concord resident Thomas B. Diskin, who bought the late Harry Wells property on Thoreau Street, has renovated the building and will continue to reside there with his family. The Corinthian Lodge A F and A M met at Masonic Temple with Worshipful Master Edgar A. Rohan presiding. Refreshments followed. The Concord Water and Sewer Department plans to lay new water mains on Laws Brook Road in West Concord under Superintendent John H. Robinson and Foreman Edward F. Wright.
Trinity Church on Elm Street lists Rector Rev Bradford Hastings and organist Mrs Margaret Ridout. Activities Sunday include Holy Communion at 8 am and morning worship at 9 30 and 11. A student confirmation class at 10 and a 7 pm student program with Girls rehearsal. Week events: prayers Tuesday 3 pm, evening prayer Wednesday 7 45 pm with parish discussion, tea Thursday 3 pm for Women’s Auxiliary with Mrs Sherm Johnson speaking.
Rev Edward P Daniels leads morning service at First Parish in Concord with organist Kathleen Adams and church school. The sermon titled Signs of the Dawn. Kindergarten at 11 a m followed by church hour and program for all ages.
Walden Street church announces 9:30 a.m. church school with Thanksgiving gifts for the Home for Little Wanderers Boston. 11 a.m. morning worship with sermon A Watch in the Night by Rev. Robert H. Barber. 7:30 p.m. Young People's Fellowship. December joining inquiries to Mr. Barber.
Our Lady Help of Christians Church in West Concord lists Masses at 7 830 and 1030 and a Tuesday Novena service in honor of Our Lady at 730 led by Rev John J Scollan pastor with organists Mrs Walter Dow and David Gallagher.
Masses at 7, 8 15, 10 and 11 30. Novena to St Jude each Tuesday night at 7 30 o'clock led by Rev Michael J Burke and Rev John J Foley. Monastery Monument Square parish notices.
Reverend Edwin B Nylen and Minister Mrs Nina Lind lead a 10 45 a m worship with a sermon by the minister. Church School offers classes for all ages from three through high school. Organist accompanies the service at 9 30 a m.
Long Street Rev Gunnar A Gunderson leads unified morning worship on Sunday November 26 with Sunday school and adult Bible class at 10:30 a.m. Morning service follows at 11:15 a.m. A gospel service is set for 7:30 p.m.
The Bedford Church of Christ lists Rev. Marvin L. Derby as pastor with morning worship at 10 45 a m and Sunday school at 9 30 a m at 27 Great Road. Mrs Leila M Blake serves as organist at 52 Great Road. The First Parish Church Unitarian offers a guest minister each Sunday with morning service at 11 a m.
Rev William E Kerrigan pastor at 154 Great Road Bedford Masses at 8 9 15 and 11 15 a m Benediction after the 11 15 mass Sunday school after Benediction
Thanksgiving Sunday services at First Parish Stow featured two anthems by the choir and soloist Mrs Waldo Flint with the offertory. Rev Charles O Richardson Jr preached on The Joys of Thankfulness. An Autumn dance in Stow Towns Hall, sponsored by the parish Youth Group, featured the George Smith Trio and a committee of Warren Wetherbee Herrick Warren and Thompson.
The bird performs its famed courtship display hanging by its feet from a branch over a clear forest canopy “dance floor” as noted by the National Geographic Society. The vivid scene showcases the species’ dramatic attachment and move.
Listings describe Sunday services at 10 45 and Sunday school also at 10 45 with a Wednesday 8 pm testimonial meeting. A reading room is open 11 am to 4 pm on Mill Dam 24 Main street with a nursery for young children. Public invitation to attend services. Mentions a church discussion on tyranny and a sermon titled Ancient and Modern Necromancy Denounced with Bible and Science and Health selections.
Boston U P reports South Boston high school's football team features two backfield stars both named Tom Sullivan, though they are not related.
Maynard parish masses on Sunday at 9 and 11. Sunday School follows the 9 o clock mass. Weekday masses at 8 A M except Wednesday at 7 30 A M. Religious instruction for high school at 8 A M and junior high at 11 A M Wednesday. Confessions heard 3 and 7 P M Saturday.
Thanksgiving service at 7 30 p m on Thursday November 23 with coffee table and social hour. Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 11 oclock on Sunday November 26 with Rev Niilo Tuomenoksa as guest speaker.
Saturday November 25 program sponsored by the Brother hood at 7 30 p m Sunday November 26 program sponsored by the Brotherhood at 7 30 p m
Rev. Jonathan Aho presides with Sunday school at 1 p m and divine worship at 2 p m. Services held at the Finnish Evangelical Congregational Mission church on Walnut Street.
The Methodist church lists Rev. Robert K. Jones Jr. as pastor and Mrs. Philip Goldthwaite as organist. Sunday school at 10, nursery at 11, and morning worship with a sermon on Protestantism's Children. Senior MYF hosts a sports themed movie talk by Richard Lawson. Hearthstone Class meets Nov 30, Junior MYF Friday at 6:30, choirs schedule, and Couples Club December 1.
Rev David Covell presides as rector at St George's Church with student assistants Carlton Gamble and John Hird. Services include Holy Communion on the second and fourth Sundays Morning Prayer and sermon at 10 45 a m and Church School at 9 15 a m. Holy Communion also on the fourth Sundays.
Rev. D Edward O Bryan and Rev William Carter lead daily masses at 7 am with confessions Saturday 3 5 and 7 8 30 pm Sunday masses at 7 9 00 adults 10 15 11 30 children Lake Boone chapel 10 30 Benediction 6 30 Sunday Miraculous Medal Novena Wednesday 7 30 No mena services and religious instruction classes for senior high at 8 00 junior high at 11 00 Wednesday.
In Brockton Massachusetts District Judge Francis J. Murray heard Rost move through the courtroom on his wooden leg and deny the landlady's petition to evict Rost from his third floor apartment.
The fragment notes a senior event where Sudbil Copp will speak on motion at 7 PM, with young Pegg as a participant. The readable items suggest a community gathering or club meeting title and time.
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