Massachusetts Taxpayer Grange oppose annual legislature sessions
The Massachusetts Taxpayers Association and the Grange have joined to fight restoring annual legislative sittings. They argue biennial sessions were adopted in 1938 and voters have repeatedly approved related referenda, while opposing measures include a controversial birth control petition and horse racing referenda across multiple counties.
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Te House
Boston
Ig Enred
Massachusetts Fed‘of Taxpayers’ Associations
The
Grange
Fall Ballot Seeks Return to Annual Legislative Sessions
Analysts note a push to revive annual sessions and require affirmative ballots this fall. Supporters argue biennial meetings failed to deliver promised economies and kept government distant from the people, while opponents warn of reduced oversight of elected representatives.
OPA Ceiling Rule Applies Since Oct 1
Boston announces a new OPA ceiling for shell sales. Retailers may not add 25 percent to prices on sales of less than a full box of car tridges or shotgun shells. The rule has been in effect since October 1.
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Boston
OPA
Eees
Een Teike
Edward Morgan promoted to full lieutenant in Navy Reserves
Edward Morgan Jr son of Florence Street residents Mr and Mrs Edward F Morgan promoted from lieutenant junior grade to full lieutenant in the U S Navy Reserves He is based at Solomon Maryland as communications officer for the Amphibious forces and has served there two years He is a graduate of Hudson High School Holy Cross College and attended Boston University prior to his promotion
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Hudson— Ward F. Morgan
Pales Orks
Edward F
Coutals
Holy
Colle
Fall Seedings Aided By Use of Fertilizer
War Food Administration urges farmers to order extra fertilizer early for 1944-45. Storage of fall fertilizer is practical with dry space. fall application boosts yields of fall seeded grains hay and pasture. Experiments show 100 pounds of triple superphosphate per acre increases hay yields. potash deficiencies should be corrected. corn yields can rise by about 11 bushels per acre on major soils with proper fertilizer use.
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War Food Administration
Farm Cooling of Eggs Promotes Quality and Safety
Cooling eggs to around 68 degrees or lower is crucial to prevent germ development. Fresh eggs hatch at 104 to 107 degrees Fahrenheit, so prompt cooling protects quality. In warm climates extra care is needed, while cold regions require protection from freezing. Moisture and simple burlap cooling frames are common low cost methods.
Agricultural Facts and Livestock Notes Digest
Skim milk given to poultry in water provides adequate protein. Rabbits may be kept for meat at four to five months weighing 5 to 8 pounds. Hogs show greater returns per hour of labor in the corn belt over the past 16 years, per Purdue University findings.
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Corn Belt
Purdue University
Tolin Family Resides in Strawberry Hill Road Home
The W. A. Tolin family of Ar chiveed and are re siding in the home on Strawberry Hill road that was formerly owned by Mrs. Oasasaa Miller.
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W. A. Tolin
Strawberry Hillroad
Fire Prevention Week Proclaimed by Massachusetts Governor
Governor Leverett Saltonstall designates October 8 14 1944 as Fire Prevention Week urging citizens to prevent fires that destroy property and endanger lives. The proclamation notes Massachusetts suffered 9 372 fires causing 77 deaths in the past year and calls for heightened care to protect homes and wartime material.
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Massachusetts
Winnin
Leverett Saltonstall
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Cee Saltonstall
F.W. Cook
The
Tarbell Graduates as Naval Aviator at Pensacola
Robert S. Tarbell, 23, son of Mrs. William H. Clancy of 119 Lincoln Street, Hudson, Massachusetts, was commissioned an Ensign in the Naval Reserve and designated a Naval Aviator at the Naval Air Training Bases in Pensacola, Florida. He completed his intermediate training recently.
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Pensacola, Fla
Robert S. Tarbell
William H. Clancy
Lincoln Street
Hudson
Massachusetts
Naval Reserve
Naval Air Training Bases
Pensacola
Florida
Roosevelt and Dewey Laud Free Press During National Newspaper Week
President Franklin D Roosevelt voices pride in American journalism as a living symbol of democracy and wartime unity, praising the press for courage loyalty and integrity. Governor Thomas Dewey calls the press essential to democracy and wartime victory while contrasting European press freedoms with American independence from government influence.
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American Press
Franklin” D Roosevelt
National Newspaper Week
Newspaper Association’ Managers
Free Press of
America
Haaeer
Americar Press
Sista
Seco Ee
Peper Keoel
GE Ket Pee
Vane Happ
United States
América
Thomas B. Dewey
New York
Payeee Nationel Néweperer -Webb
Free Press Watch
Europe
Great Britain
England
Scp
Freedéim
Ayer
van Ment
Sarasa
Iiformative
Ate. Ri Mgaltore
Jon
Acton School Class Meeting Names Officers and Committee
At the February class meeting for fifth and sixth grades at Center School Acton Mrs Gerry a teacher chaired the session Barbara Allen served as secretary Nancyann Gatchell led hatin committee and Christy Harrie sepia. Alden C Flagg Jr has started as chat ae at Emerson Hospital Drive Acton Center. A committee roster of Mrs Robert Britt Mrs Kenneth Jewell Mrs Leo Roghe Mrs Walter Holt Mrs Harland Tuttle Mrs Forrest Bean Jr and Mrs Ivar Peterson will be published next week.
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2Erry
Teacers Wee
Christy “Harrie
Barbara “Allen
Miene Knipple
Hatin
Nancyann Gatchell
Alden C. Flagg, Jr
Emerson Hospital
Acton Center
Robert Britt
Kenneth Jewell
Leo Roghe
Walter Holt
Harland Tuttle
Forrest Bean,Jr
Ivar Peterson
Concord Chapter D A R Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The Concord chapter of the D A R held its 50th anniversary program at the Chapter house on Lexin Road. Mrs Gollier led the gathering with Chaplain Clare Bomler delivering devotion. music included America the Beautiful and The Star Spangled Banner.
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Concord
Old Concord
Lexin Road
Gollier
Clare Bom Ler
Doris
Mae Kennerson
Mabel Pelton
Géor. H. Muirhead
Elwyne Harris
Hebert E. McQueston
Ethel Lane Eee
Mulph
Harriet Besey
Libts
Adje
Horton
R. Bd
George R. Blinn
Ree
Eaoptin L
Wallace B Conant
Albert R
Acton High School Mourns Basketball Campaign Start
Acton High School opened its student council campaign with two teams: the 7th 11th graders forming Army and the 9th 12th graders forming the other. Leaders Theresa Curley John ard and Pauline Tuttle spoke to the entire school. The campaign lasts two weeks and the boys basketball team begins play December 1 against Pepperell in the Wachusett Basketball League.
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Acton
Tepr Tive
Curtis “Bu
Army
Sth
Theresa Curley
John Ard
Pauline Tuttle
Pepperell
Acton High School
Wachusett Basketball League
Acton Scouts Host Outdoor Meet and Local Canvass
Olivia Wood, a USNR seaman recruit, completes training in Seattle. Acton Boy Scouts host an outdoor meeting at Blanchard Field with cider doughnuts served, while local solicitors and town officers plan canvassing this week led by South Acton chair Wilson Chatfield.
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Acton Boy Scouts
Mets Blanchard Field
Wilson
Chatfield
South Acton
Acton
Tortl x
South “Acton
Richard Deane
Berths Dugan
Jane Reed
Bertie Bucker
Richards
Greenman
Henjamin Ineson
West “Agton
William Burr
Albert Zoo
Fred Kennedy
Walter
Ferdinand. Parsons
Center
Russell Berry
Hughton
Frank Justice
Orson. Miller
J. Sidney
White
A. H. Lewis
Henry Chamberlin
Aldehn C. Plage Jr Arrives in France with Replacement Unit
Word received that Aldehn C. Plage Jr. USA has arrived on the continent and is now stationed in France with a replacement unit. Mrs. Flagg and their young son Peter lived on Newtowne Road in Acton Center.
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Aldehn C. Plage, Jr
USA
France
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