Labor shifts in Oakland threaten unions and independents
An Oakland report argues that organized labor risks its gains by backing discount stores and cooperative ventures. The piece warns such moves threaten independent retailers, could backfire if unemployment rises, and may redefine who buys bread and who sells it. The writer views the Oakland incident as a sign labor is awakening to economic realities and the need to support independent business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onan
California
National Federation of Independent Business
Organized
Oakland
Ansonia Mayor Details Flood Recovery Progress
Ansonia Mayor William T. Sheasby outlines flood recovery efforts including cleanup, health measures, and rebuilding across the city. He notes cooperation from local and distant communities, plans for outside aid, and lifting bans to restore normal life as construction resumes. He cites Army inductee costs at 3200 dollars for six months of training and sustenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Sheasby
United Press
Army
Ann Blyth Singers Critics and Film Moves
A critique notes Ann Blyth’s singing weaknesses despite film offers while comparing her to Kathryn Grayson and Jane Powell. It mentions Judy Garland’s Palace return, the Dean Martin Jerry Lewis split talks, and parries about talent and career paths. The Army lists five disciplinary barracks with 6 729 capacity and an expected 5 977 prisoners for fiscal 1056.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Blyth
Ann
Blyth
Kathryn Grayson
Jane Powell
Katie
Jane
Judy Garland
the Palace
New York
Dean Martin
Jerry Lewis
Dean
Jerry
Easy Street
Army
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Lompoc
Calif
New Cumberland
Camp. Gordon
Fort Crowder
Aid rundown for flood struck Northeast released
The government outlines relief options for individuals and businesses in flood areas. IRS allows flood losses to be deducted from 1955 income and taxes. FHA offers disaster loans up to 7000 with 30 years at 4.5 percent, and higher loans with down payments. Agriculture and Farmers Home Admin offer credit for farmers. Small Business Admin has 17 emergency offices for loans. Defense Mobilization helps acquire tools. Defense and Commerce agencies assist procurement. Army Engineers may hire firms for cleanup and rehab in Boston or New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Internal Revenue Service
Federal Housing Administration
Agriculture Department
Farmers Jin
Farmers Home Administration
Small Business Administration
Office of Defense Mobilization
Defense Department
Commerce
Defense Departments
Business
Defense Services Administration
Hartford
Conn
Army Engineers
Boston
New York
Fire spreads as mayor's car bursts into flames
A car owned by Mayor Lloyd Livingstone caught fire and he drove to a fire station to aid responders. Fire crews extinguished the blaze quickly. A garbled line hints at early cancer research in the United States and Bolivian export data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arly
Wale
Lloyd. Livingstone’s. Carablaze
Prospects for New England apples aid homemakers
News for the consumer explains why apple prospects matter for budgets and menus. Torrential rain damaged crops but ample apples are expected, with care tips to prevent bruising. A free circular Apples At Any Meal offers new recipes. send request to Middlesex County Extension Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Homemaker
New England
Ethel Veenendaal
Middlesex County Extension Service
Everest Street
Concord
Homemakers
Jean Woodward
Home
Middlesex County
Norfolk County
A Dose Of Sun Health Ad Across Local Health Boards
A health notice warns Labor Day sunning can aid only modestly and urges safe practices. It advises exposures of up to 10 minutes first day, reapplication every two hours, use of sun screen, eye protection, head covering, and skin lubrication. Sponsored by local health boards and Middlesex Health Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Tuberculosis Committee
Middlesex Health Association
College degree in less than a year for Warrant Officer Neumann
Saumur France reports Chief Warrant Officer Peter Neumann of Alderwood Manor Washington earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science from San Francisco State College in 18 months of study. He completed two year college tests United States Armed Forces Institute credits and evening UC courses for a total of 146 credits. A separate note mentions a national plowing contest near Rothsay Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saumur
France
Peter Neumann
Alderwood Manor
Wash
San Francisco State College
Neumann
United States Armed Forces Institute
University of California
Shun-piking Tours Offer Leisurely Fall Travel
Guides tout off main roads for a relaxed trip with local color. Follow map pencil lines junction by junction and drive. expect longer trips but richer scenery. Look for country fairs auctions grange balls and roadside posters to glimpse nearby town life.
Remembering 1917 Wheat Harvest in Pocatello Valley
Mrs. Routh Pickett Brad by Albion Idaho recalls teaching in a dry farming district in 1917. She describes arrival of a large black smoke belching header machine with a crew of 18 and a community gathering where women prepared a large meal for farm families and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Routh Pickett Bradley
Albion
Idaho
Southern
Pocatello Valley
Southern California College
West
Washington, D. C
Tim
Sheree
Property description and parcel details in Acton Middlesex case
Legal notice outlines land attachments and descriptions in Acton Massachusetts. It references parcels along Main Street M Street and South Acton with measurements, walls, and boundaries. The notice notes attachments as of 1955 and describes two parcels including a road and a stone wall dividing properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Morriston
Acton
Massachusetts
M Street
South Acton
Descri
Maynard
Descrins
Mises
Ennegu
Elmina
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Washington and
RC. Wilson Harder
Phillip Anrony
Big Motors
Big Steel
Reg
Manninge
Kidd- Quist Stallin
Ansonia
Naugatuck
Tennants
Renre
Tom
U.S
Tahiti
United States
E Savings
U. S
Treasury
Treasury Department
Advertising Council
Five Town
By Lynn Connelly
Fire, Service
Arias Scot
Canterais 2
Camaf Bite State University
Ped Ag
Graniteville Road
Westford
Phan
Trogvik
Rothsay
Minn
Carol Lane Women’s Travel Authority
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OLD Timers
Middlesex
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