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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1956
Page
18
Joseph Haver of the NAHB warns in a letter to 39,000 members that mortgage restrictions and rising costs threaten the housing market. He notes builders shift to higher priced homes as starts drop, while total construction may rise to about 44 billion in 1956 due to gains in industrial and commercial sectors.
The report summarizes U S home fire causes from a 1955 National Safety Council study. It cites cigarette burns, clothing ignition, stove accidents, heating equipment explosions, kerosene and gas fuels, electrical wiring faults, and children with matches among key factors. 33 percent undetermined origin.
Guidance on storing ladders horizontally with adequate support to maintain straight alignment and avoid sagging, reducing warp and damage over time.
Massachusetts Co operative Banks report assets exceeding 953 million dollars with mortgages at 798 million. Annual meeting notes 8 percent asset growth and potential billion dollar status as business expands and legal life of the Central Bank extended.
The Pilot Grove School district announces a Student Accident Medical Reimbursement Plan for children while at school or during school activities. Applications and literature have been distributed, with other schools following early next week. Return all forms to the teacher by Friday, September 21, to confirm insurance desires and complete the process.
John Van Guilder argues for careful background choice to enhance portraits and action shots. He notes that two similar photos can differ drastically due to background, urging simple, uncluttered backdrops that contrast with the subject and fit the overall effect.
A national magazine article sparks a Taunton women’s weight loss push using Xs trose causing drugstores to report tight supplies. Druggists warn demand may outpace restocks as local shoppers seek the diet aid.
The fragment notes weeks before supply can meet demand indicating a lag between production and consumer need. The unreadable text suggests ongoing shortages and delayed availability in the period referenced.
East Hampton Connecticut police charged 17 year old Donald Gaudio with reckless driving after witnesses reported his motorboat zigzagging near shore and near children at the lake.
The Concord Chorus invites newcomers from Concord and nearby towns to join its 12th season with 100 members and flexible entry. Conductor Nancy Loring of Duxbury and accompanist Elizabeth Gage lead rehearsals Tue evenings at Concord High School auditorium starting October 2 at 7 30 registration and dues. Singing begins at 7 45 with selections from Bach to Faure and Handel.
A driver glances away for about two seconds to light a cigarette and triggers a crash, CA stakes warn. The California State Automobile Association notes that momentary distraction can be fatal on the road.
Calcite Michigan is described as the world’s leading port for limestone shipments, highlighting its dominant role in the quarry and export trade.
Washington United States air accident fatalities total 17590 persons since 1927 per Civil Aeronautics Administration. The figures cover domestic and international scheduled flights, non scheduled ops, Alaskan accidents, and private plane crashes through 1955.
Watercolor works by Navajo artists comprise the George Shepard Keyes Memorial Exhibition at the Concord Art Centre opened last Sunday and running to Columbus Day. The pieces, based on Navajo sand and wall painting traditions, show bold linear designs with little depth and occasional Disney influenced touches.
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