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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1960
Page
6
WestinghouseBaltimore X-ray division develops a remote controlled system to scan suitcases for bombs. Demonstration shows hidden detonators and wires becoming visible on a screen through lead glass. Improvements planned include a larger display and conveyor belt for faster baggage screening.
The Waltham Social Security Office announces amendments to the Social Security Act cutting required work credits by about one third for old age and survivors benefits. Under the new rules, 12 quarters (about three years) are enough, with payments starting in October. Local offices offer guidance and a free leaflet OASI-1961-1 detailing changes, with outreach at Marlboro City Hall Concord Post Office and Maynard Town House on specified Fridays.
Riverhead New York Linn B Young 95 a retired farmer and lifelong Republican traveled from Batting Hollow to Riverhead Town Hall to vote for Richard M Nixon He collapsed near his car and died at Central Suffolk Hospital His daughter said he told her he voted for Nixon.
Dennison Manufacturing announces the purchase of Thayer Manufacturing Company of Norwich Connecticut. Thayer, 25 years in business, makes a range of fabric ribbons with a gift wrapping focus and will be moved to Maynard Massachusetts as a wholly owned subsidiary. Officers listed include Hamilton, Gilgun, Wallis, and Grove.
A reader argues common sense is the quintessential American virtue overshadowed by wasteful federal spending. The piece critiques politicians inflation of pork barrel projects and calls for greater personal responsibility and restraint in government budgets.
A group of over 30 young men in Concord organizes the Greater Concord Junior Chamber of Commerce with McGlennon as president elect. The Lexington chapter aids formation and the group will affiliate with the U S Junior Chamber, joining a network of 9 300 local organizations. McGlennon will serve as internal vice president with Clayton L Hagg as external, and officers include Robert C Jachbs and Richard E Wilson. A committee slate covers Membership Publicity Constitution and Laws Social and Project Survey. The JAYCERS meet Wednesday at the Colonial Inn for their third general meeting inviting area youths to attend.
Former Maine senator Owen Brewster wins one cent in a $400000 libel case against Boston Herald-Traveler Corp Judge Charles E Wyzanski Jr says the verdict can be read as a one cent damage award The jury found the Aug 6 1954 editorial libeled Brewster but did not prove malice or damages beyond nominal compensation
Governor Burcolo signed a bill capping the maximum automobile excise tax per $1,000 valuation. The measure is expected to save Massachusetts auto owners about 4 million dollars each year, according to an American Automobile Association spokesman.
Horse racing note mentions a black stallion named Domino, a prominent American bloodline horse, registered as a fine performer. It references the coalblack mare in Delaware Park and hints at the racing scene and notable lineage battles.
The first piano, damaged in the 1955 Wayside Inn fire, has been restored by the Norris Company of Boston and re placed in the parlor. The instrument, made around 1810 by Babcock for G D Mackay, inspired Longfellow and sat beside the landlord's Coat of Arms, the sombre clock, and other antiques.
Corvallis Oregon authorities revive wartime visual span training to speed recognition of license numbers. A 5 day course trained 24 officers using a tachistoscope to flash numbers for about two seconds, achieving high recall and promising faster ID of suspects.
A decade of Massachusetts driver program data connects classroom and behind the wheel training to fewer traffic violations among under 25 graduates. Registry figures indicate surcharges and state action have shifted over five years, with about 36 000 students participating and programs offering 30 hours of instruction and observation.
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