Passage of liberalized Social Security bill hailed in House
Congressman Philip J. Philbin of Massachusetts praised the bill as a forward step toward a fiscally sound humane program. He said it strengthens the nation by defining a program to provide citizens with a secure future and protection against poverty. He argued security for the individual against adversity is a proper function of the modern state amid a growing economy.
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Washington, D. C
House
Philip J. Philbin
Massachusetts
Philbin
Senate
Clinton
Social Security and the Democratic Welfare Debate
The speaker defends Social Security as democratic protection against economic want while rebutting fears it creates a welfare state. He argues the economy, vast production, and two hundred twenty five billion dollar income yearly enable safeguards for the needy without abandoning free enterprise.
Support for Social Security Bill in Democratic Stance
A speaker endorses a social security bill, arguing it is fiscally sound and humane. The measure, though imperfect, advances protection for veterans and workers, avoids collectivism, and strengthens democratic capitalism while uniting the nation against common enemies.
Hudson Youth Reformatory Escape Linked to Five Year Inmate
Ronald C. Nichols a 22 year old Hudson man serving a five year sentence for unauthorized automobile use escaped from the Concord Reformatory with fellow inmate James H. Amesbury 19 of Attleboro. They walked off Friday morning while at work on a field near Route 111 changing into civilian clothes. Prison clothes were found in the field and police were alerted in multiple communities.
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Concord
Hudson
Concord Reformatory
Ronald C. Nichols
Rice Street
Marlboro District Court
Reformatory
Marlboro
Miller Auto Service
Pounce
Harvard Road
Acton Line
James H. Amesbury
Attleboro
Nichols
Tile artisans valued in Selim I’s Ottoman conquests
Artistry in clay tile was highly prized and Selim I seized tile makers during the 16th century Persian campaigns and brought them to Turkey, highlighting the era’s craftsmanship and imperial loot.
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Selim I
Turkey
Persia
Tower Renamed Postmaster 25 Years Ago in Concord Tale
Concord note recalls Freda Tower 103 Main Street a weather observer who retired as town treasurer to become Concord Post Master a role held 1899 to 1915. He then resumed weather reports from the Concord Weather Station and retired again as postmaster. He was succeeded by Herbert S father of Mrs. John Hylan at sixty? eight.
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Concord
Freda Tower
Main Street
United States
Herbert S
John Hylan
Tower
Fitchburg
Thoreau Street
Brooklyn carpenter carves birds in leisure hours
A Brooklyn man, Eugene Ruffalo, carves and sandpapers wooden birds in his spare time between shifts at a change booth near Washington Square Station. His daily routine balances work and art as he crafts more than 100 birds, painting them in natural colors for display, inspired by his daughter Caroline who once commissioned a pair of bluebirds.
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Washington Square
IND
Carhier
Sanipaper
Meeks
Ruffalo
Pugene
Brooklyn
Caroline
Eugene, Jr
Horses in Swim Suits Delight Beach Visitors
At Lake George Adirondack resort visitors watched horses wearing bathing suits swim near shore in a staged stunt. ASPCA officer Dr Eldridge Moore halted a test heat citing cruelty, while locals defended the display as healthy fun for horses and a novelty for tourists.
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Lake George
Peeene
Adirondack Mountain
A.S.P.C.A
Eldridge Moore
Ethel Johnson
Warrenburg
Robert
Mountain Meadows Ranch
Civil Service To Examine For Hospital Job In Rutland Heights
On October 3 1949 the Board of U S Civil Service Examiners at the Veterans Administration Hospital Rutland Heights Massachusetts announced an assembled competitive examination for Radio Information Specialist. Pay and service location details are provided with applications available from the Secretary or Regional Director at Boston offices. The register will fill existing and anticipated Massachusetts vacancies on a probational basis.
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Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Veterans Administration Hospital
Rutland Heights
Massachusetts
Veterans Administration, At
Setts
U. S. Civil
U. S
First U. S. Civil Service Region
Boston
Bi Civil Service
Eterans Administration
Rutland Massa
Fragmentary note on bubbles and light color
A fragmented text discusses tiny bubbles that appear white when lit by white light. It notes they seem white yet are actually colored and mentions water-like qualities.
Concord Turnpike Will Be Extended This Week
Extension of the Concord turnpike for 44 miles from Concord Reformatory to Westminster is approved at an estimated cost of 2,237,720 dollars. State Public Works Commissioner William F. Callahan announced yesterday.
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Concord
Concord Reformatory
Westminster
William F. Callahan
Town Goes Goofy in Cushing Buttons Trend
In Cushing Oklahoma residents chase a quirky fad collecting goofies, unique shaped buttons tied to local lore. Makers claim goofies must be distinctive and sourced from specific places, fueling a small hobby boom among community collectors.
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Okla
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Aarawars
Main ST. - Marlboro
MAIN
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Berlou
Maynard Cleaners
Nason Street
Commonwealth Ave
National Institute of Cleaning and Dyeing
Hudson Youth Reformatory
Attleboro Bay
F. A
P.M
Ralph W. Laballister
Buffalo
Ami
Po Mag Ra Ag
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Hudson Sales & Service McKellar
Mala Bt
West Concord
Se Aeanen
Shoverdozer
Charles H. Wheelock Weyland
Waltham
Lawton CO. Sales & Service
Walden
Aran
Allan
Maynard
Westford
Maynard Refrigeration Service Co
Crane Avenue
Civil Service
John Har Furbay
Concord Turnpike
Plewet
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