Local Trade Board aims to regulate solicitations and endorsements
The Board of Trade seeks to coordinate charitable solicitations and endorsements by requiring letters and formal approval. The correspondence lists 590 D. Parks as president and Mrs Samuel J. as secretary. A stray bullet incident at Wild Acres is noted along with national guard involvement.
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The
of Trade
Ames
Ing
Budget Board of Trade
Samuel J. i
Concord Community Concert Association Announces 1947 48 Membership Drive
The Concord Community Concert Association held a dinner with its national representative to discuss the 1947 48 membership drive. New memberships and renewals are welcome September 22 to 27 at 12 Main Street Concord with hours 10 to 5, plus 10 to 12 on Saturday 27. Mail enrollment encouraged to Mrs Edward P Chase 90 Main Street Concord, due by September 27, for three concerts likely in November January and March.
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Concord
Concord Community Concert Association
Wright Tavern
Concord Municipal Light Plant
Main Street
Concord 1560
Edward P. Chase
Probable First Artist Named for Season With Violinist Primatrose
The article suggests final arrangements are pending but indicates that William Primatrose, a renowned violinist, is likely to be the season’s first artist if current plans proceed.
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William Primatrose
Sabath Urges Start on Anti Trust Checks for Five Groups
Representative Sabath calls Attorney General Clark to open anti trust probes into five major price groups he says drive up the cost of living. He names the meat packing trust the dairy products combination and the produce exchanges as targets and cites control by a small circle of men.
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Washington
Sabath
D., Ill
Atty.Gen
Clark
Congress
Meat-Packing Trust
Chicago) Board of Trade
National Guard Call Amid Grain Price Grievances
Speech condemns unjust grain price hikes and accuses the fertilizer trust of robbing farmers. Calls for breaking up the trust and mobilizing support for reform. The speaker urges action to aid agricultural producers nationwide.
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Fertilizer Trust
Auto tax hike announced for public utilities vehicles
Boston tax commissioner Henry F. Long said the 1948 state tax rate on public utilities and registered motor vehicles and trailers will rise to 38.07 per thousand from 36.23 this year. The increase is 1.84 per thousand, the highest in seven years since 36.80 in 1941.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Henry F. Long
Concord Horseshoe Competition Near Fever Pitch at Rideout Playground
Interest remains high in West Concord as horseshoe matches unfold at Rideout Playground. The text notes several important recent contests and mentions Mr and Mrs James Pitts Emerson returning from their wedding trip. The groom plans to enter Stockbridge School of the University of Massachusetts.
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Rideout
West Concord
James Pitts Emerson
Fay Baker
Stockbridge School
University of Massachusetts
Massachusetts Employers Favor Restitution For Wages
About 443 Massachusetts employers agreed to pay 221265 dollars in back wages to 4817 workers for violations of wage and hour laws. Restitution followed inspections by the U S Labor Department and covered establishments audited under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Public Contracts Act.
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Massachusetts
Leo A. Gleason
U. S. Department of Labor
Massachusetts overtime violations under FLSA rise says official
In Massachusetts, overtime violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act are most common. Exemptions apply to specific employees. nonexempt workers must be paid at least 40 cents per hour plus time and one half for hours over 40 in a workweek. The law covers employees in interstate commerce and production activities. employers are urged to seek guidance on exemptions and bonus calculations.
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Massachusetts
Gleason
Concord football captain Chuck Garratt visits Milford family
Charles Garratt the former Concord High football captain now lives in Milford Conn. His parents Mr and Mrs Russell Garratt reside at 6 Sudbury road. Mr and Mrs Richard Appleby of Bermuda visit Mr and Mrs Joseph M M Appleby at 6 Devens street. Mr Appleby enjoys a month long vacation from Bermuda duties.
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Charles
Chuck” Garratt
Concord High School
Milford
Conn
Russell Garrat
Sudbury Road
Richard Appleby
Bermuda
Mr. Appleby
Joseph M. M. Appleby
Devens Street
Adams Opens Boston HQ For 1948 Campaign
Charles Francis Adams formerly secretary of the Navy and head of the Greater Boston Community Fund officially opened the Boston headquarters for the 1948 campaign this week.
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Charles Francis Adams
Fairhaven Hill
U. S. Navy
Greater Boston Community Fund
Boston
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Wee
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