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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1946
Page
12
Dr Frank H Ober of Harvard urges high heels for men saying they will prevent fallen arches and flat feet, transforming shoemaking. He cites 0,000 Americans needing heels, warns against relying on salesmen, and advocates orthopedic guidance and proper shoe selection for city life.
Dr. Ober argues platform and low-heel shoes offer better support for some, while low heels may cause fatigue for long‑time standers. He cites moccasins' impracticality for city walking and urges adjustable shanks under arches. He notes most shoes don’t cure foot troubles and ends with a quip about cowboy heels.
The Ohio Penitentiary News a small eight page weekly for prisoners has lost its editor Ralph J Neal after parole board action. Neal who has edited the paper for five years is to be paroled to pursue civilian journalism. Also note it is illegal to sell buttermilk on Sunday in Springfield Missouri.
Wartime peak employment in Massachusetts remains the highwater mark in state history with payrolls strong. Industries expanding include radio manufacturing up 170 percent and electrical machinery up 150 percent since 1935-39, while non manufacturing services rise. Postage rate boosts air mail use. Boston district air freight to fishermen totals 9 500 pounds in July and 35 886 pounds of airlifted sea worms. New England Council maps public air ports. Massachusetts Planning Boards hold Worcester conference on November 2.
The note filled column mixes weather quirks and community items. Frosty mornings, Halloween looming, and reminders to register. town events include playground upgrades, fountain repairs, and a late-season football schedule. Obits and political talks fill the week as laughter and concerns overlap.
Springfield survey finds Caribbean Lounge at Hotel Sheraton draws tips from $1 to $5-14 average while waitresses in ordinary attire earn about 10 to 15 percent. Readers urged to note attire influence on tipping in local eateries.
New London New Hampshire Miss Gwendolyn Shirley reports her cat vanished during Air Cadet Pat Bule s Florida leave. The cat had been accidentally locked in his suitcase and traveled with him to his base before being flown back home to New London.
October 6 to 12 marks National Employ the Handicapped Week to spur hiring of over 300000 handicapped workers, including 15000 veterans. The movement urges employers to view disability as a nonoccupational factor and to match jobs to abilities, not disabilities, backed by surveys showing strong records when suited to ability.
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