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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1947
Page
10
Western Newspaper Union analysis notes a renewed drop in corn estimates and urges swift European relief. The piece also mentions a new housing investigation and comments on partisan opinion shaping the official stance.
The 1947 corn crop estimates have fallen again, with September figures reducing the projected total by 33 million bushels from August. The August 1 to September projection now stands at 2,403,918,000 bushels, signaling continuing downward revisions.
The piece argues meat production can stay high next year despite reduced corn, with authorities and farmers using vegetable offal and other byproducts to cut costs. It suggests pork can be produced with lower fat content and cost by diversifying feeding strategies and relying on alternative feeds.
Crop reporting board warns of a potential frost impact with 7 percent of corn matured by the average first frost date. A week earlier could raise to about 40 percent, while a week later would drop to 15 percent. Wheat output is forecast at 1 408 602 000 bushels versus 1 435 351 000 in August projections.
Secretary of State George Marshall urged a fall special session to authorize immediate interim aid and fund a 20 billion dollar long term rehabilitation plan for Europe. He warned of intolerable cold and hunger and said costs and stopgap needs were not yet set while Republican leaders raised opposition and doubt.
A joint House Senate committee in Washington begins a study to uncover basic factors behind soaring housing costs and material labor shortages. Investigators will probe middleman payoffs and report on the Nation needs 1.5 million new housing units annually while foreseeing scarce materials and labor.
A fragmented news snapshot mentions Margaret Truman gaining AFL approval as a junior vocalist in New York, Hidekei Tojo on trial in Tokyo, a London visit involving diplomats, a Chicago visitor at the British prime minister’s residence, and political maneuvering in Florida and Wisconsin with a pedestrian accident noted in Milwaukee.
Harold F. Stassen former Minnesota governor says he will formally enter the race for the Republican presidential nomination at a Milwaukee rally on November 24. He claims the 1948 contest is wide open and notes he is openly seeking the presidency.
Jubilant Republicans tout victory by Franklin H Lichtenwalter over Phil H Storch in the Pennsylvania eighth district race. Taft Hartley labor law dominates the issue, with Republicans calling it a rebuke while Democrats claim gains in Allentown wards show early fight.
Andrei A. Gromyko, Soviet U N delegate, delivered one of his harshest speeches before the United Nations Atomic Energy Commission. He accused the United States of seeking to establish a world atomic trust and criticized plans for international inspection of atomic armament activities.
New arrivals include Lois Annet Engebretsen born September 12 to Mrs Engebretsen formerly Miriam Fletcher of Stow. Caroline Elizabeth Parsons born September 11 to Russell F Parsons Jr and Marie Witherspoon. Peter Rogers born September 9 to Joseph H Rogers and Dorothy McCarthy. Electa White Kane born September 10 to Henry B Kane and Elizabeth Chapman Kane. Lois Anne Smith born September 20 to Willard Hammond Smith and Thurlie Addison. Grandparents named for each family along with multiple hometowns and former surnames.
The Concord Chapter of the American Red Cross held a fall season canteen event at Bedford Hospital on September 14. Rain moved the party to the auditorium where about 1000 veterans enjoyed drinks cookies and music from a Murphy General hospital band. Organizers included Mrs. Helen R. Byron chairing a committee with Miss Katharine Burke Mrs. Loretta Cullinane Miss Marion Fairbanks Mrs. Rose Foster and Mrs. Helga Hanitcy.
Milwaukee report states Mrs. Clemens Szajkowski charged in her divorce suit that her affection cooled after her husband dumped ice water on her in a domestic dispute.
Shortages at the Climatic Research Laboratory in Lawrence create ten openings announced by Major Charles E. Allen commander of the Lowell Army and Air Force Recruiting Station. Critical posts include two physics or chemistry laboratory assistants a photographer two cooks two clerks a carpenter or cabinet maker and five duty soldiers. Applicants will be interviewed at the Army and Air Forces Recruiting Station in the Lowell Post Office Building and enlisted into the Army Quartermaster Corps for two year tours at the Lawrence laboratory.
Mr. and Mrs. Carroll E. McPhee of Central Street West Acton announce the birth of a son on September 6 at the Richardson House Boston. The couple have two other sons William and David. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Albert R. Jenks and Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. McPhee of West Acton.
Mr and Mrs George C Penney of Chadwicks Rect Acton announce the engagement of their daughter Doris M Penney to Thomas Michael Fucarile son of Mr and Mrs Mariano Fucarile of Woburn. Doris Penney graduated Acton High School in 1945 and is in training at Charles Choate Memorial Hospital Woburn. No wedding date has been set.
Mrs. Sarah DeSouza of Arlington Street West Acton announces the engagement of her daughter Dorothy De Souza to Lawrence P. Sigman son of Mr and Mrs Henry Sigman of Maple Court West Concord.
The Wigden Trio, three Black singers with past acclaimed New York and Pennsylvania shows, perform this evening at 7 30 in the church vestry. All in the community are invited to attend.
The executive board of the Acton P.T.A. met Wednesday evening at Burton J. Jones Jr. residence on Hammond Road Acton Center. The first regular meeting of the season is set for Monday evening October 6 in Blarchard Hall.
Miss Jean Trenchard of Tor Onto Canada visits at the home of her sister Mrs. A Perry Marble in West Acton.
A swarm of about 35 000 bees settled on a push in front of a Norwood theater causing 200 children at a matinee to be kept inside until the bees were controlled by officials.
West Concord hosts Troop 33 outdoor event at Warner Pond with over 25 scouts from Troop 34 attending. Kagar A Rohan demonstrates muttin on a stick while John Halliday outlines the season. not dogs are cooked on sticks as candy ends the gathering.
Mr and Mrs Edward Mason of Parker Street Maynard announce the engagement of their daughter Frances V Mason to Edward G Lawton son of Charles K Lawton of Great Road East Acton.
Miss Edyth Riley of Philadelphia is a house guest of Mrs. Edward W. Moore on Strawberry Hill Road in East Acton, enjoying a stay with the family.
The Concord church announces a Sunday service on Servember 28 led by Commissioned Officers. George Taft, superintendent of the church school, notes four key church areas and invites the community to attend.
In Concord Pog plans an annual parade on October 13 with Ken Reeves delivering a fitting address and plans to attend.
Fragmented report mentions New York A' World Airways and consignees at La Guan Georgetown. The text also lists items like alligators 50 keys three bon a turtle, with odd engers and unclear context.
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