Record Growth Of Industry In State Massachusetts Leads In Housing
Massachusetts reports strong industrial expansion with 18 new plants and 10 major additions plus two new firms. August housing rises 19 percent with 146 communities reporting permits. Springfield and Boston lead towns. Urban redevelopment grants total 12.06 million with 13 cities receiving funds. Somerville and Worcester projects await legal test cases. Beta rayte gauge starts at Champion International for paper thickness readings. Life insurance sales rise 5 percent in first seven months of 1954 to an average 66.6 million per month.
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Massachusetts
Department of Commerce
Commonwealth
King
Movto
Department of Labor and Industries
Springfield
Boston
Braintree
Worcester
Framingham
Pittsfield
Weymouth
Lynn
Newton
Brookline
Cambridge
Chelsea
Fall River
Haverhill
Lawrence
Lowell
Medford
Revere
Somerville
Woburn
Supreme Judicial Court
Washington, D.C
He Siaes
New York
New Jersey
Tennessee
Virginia
East
Champion International Company
Meri t Awards Return for Massachusetts Products
The Associated Industries of Massachusetts resumes its Merit Awards to honor new and improved Massachusetts products from 1953 and 1954. Seabury Stanton of Hathaway Manufacturing chairs the event with a two day Merit Court on October 28–29 in the John Hancock Building, then moved to the State House display. Dr. James Killian Jr of MIT chairs the judging committee to select worthy entries.
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Roy F. Williams
Associated Industries of
Massachusetts
Hathaway Manufacturing Company
New Bedford
Associated Industries of Massachusetts
America
Stanton
A.I.M
Dorothy Quincy
John Hancock Building
Associated Industries
James R. Killian, Jr
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Killian
Massachussetts
Commonwealth
State House
Massachusetts Department of Commerce
Card of Thanks for Albert K. Stokes
The Stokes family thanks relatives, friends, neighbors and several organizations for kindness after the loss of Albert K. Stokes. The list includes Marlboro Fire and Police Depts St Ann's Holy Name Society Bay State Abrasive Employees Marlboro High School Class of 1955 St Viator's High School 1955 St Anthony's School St Annes Academy Maynard High School Faculty and Personnel.
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Albert K. Stokes
Marlboro
St. Ann’s Holy Name Society
Bay State
St. Viator’s
St. Anthony’s School
St. Anne’s Academy
Maynard High School
Walk On The Green A Safety Drive For Schools
A 1954 55 safety campaign introduces green crosswalks called Walk On The Green. Michigan City Indiana pilots use 4 inch green paint to guide pedestrians and slow motorists, reducing accidents and jaywalking. Officials cite quick drying rubberized paint and broad adoption across towns and states.
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Russell Hileman
Michigan City
Indiana
O’brien Corporation
South Bend
Harvey Rhoda
Eee City P.T.A. Council
Central
National Safety Ouncil
Ee City
United States
P.T.A
Eisenhower Aims for Trade Policy Push Amid GATT Talks
The State Department launches public hearings on GATT revision as President Eisenhower signals a push for foreign trade legislation in the 84th Congress. The administration backs tariff reductions, currency convertibility, and reducing import controls, while the Dixon-Yates power contract draws scrutiny from the Atomic Energy Commission.
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State Department
United States
Eisenhower
Denver
United States Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Al-Man
Clarence Randall
Republican Party
Gatt
Dixon-Yates
Atomic Energy Commission
Commission
TVA
AEC
Doctor Uses Shingle as Practice Sign in Herkimer
Dr James Huyck posts prescriptions on a shingles sign on Wards Road where he treats patients while building a new house. Local drug stores accept his shingles as part of his practice.
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Herkirmer, N. Y
James H. Huyck
Wards Road
Crosby Named Framingham District Manager of Bell System
Lawrence R. Crosby was appointed District Manager of the Framingham District by The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company replacing D Joseph Murphy who moves to a staff post in Boston Crosby a Beverly native and Norwich University graduate 1928 has worked for the company since 1930 in Massachusetts Maine and New Hampshire arriving from Laconia New Hampshire.
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The
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company Today
Lawrence R. Crosby
Framingham
D. Joseph Murphy
Boston
Mr. Crosby
Beverly
Massachusetts
Norwich University
Telephone Company
Maine
New Hampshire
Laconia
Crime rate at all time high in first half year
FBI report shows 1,136,140 major crimes from January through June, an 8.5 percent rise from 1954’s first half, predicting a record total for 1954. Major offenses include 3,420 murder and non negligent manslaughter, 263,120 burglary, 666,550 larceny, and 35,650 robbery.
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Washington
FBI
Warning on Buying Cars Damaged by Hurricane Floods
Boston MA registrar Rudolph F King warned buyers about cars submerged in recent hurricane floods being offered for sale in Massachusetts. He urged written statements from dealers stating the car has not been damaged by water and noted submerged vehicles require complete reconditioning for safety and performance.
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Boston
Up—Registrar of Motor Vehicles
Rudolph F. King
Massachusets
King
Librarians Sought as Civil Service Exams Announced
The New England region announces a civil service exam for librarian positions with salaries up to 4205 dollars annually. Early applicants should file within three weeks at local post offices for further details and required forms.
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Boston
New England
U. S. Civil Service
Beliam A. Foley
Mass
Wallpaper Hanging Through the Ages and Genders
The piece notes that two centuries ago DIY wallpapering used tacks and paste replaced tacks in 1750. It emphasizes modern improvements making wallpaper hanging easy and suggests that much of today is hung by she or by her rather than him.
Crosby couple to establish home in northern New Hampshire area
Mr and Mrs Crosby plan to settle in the vicinity of the Northern New Hampshire area where he serves as Commercial Superintendent. The couple intends to establish their home there in the near future.
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New Hampshire
Crosby
Slow upturn predicted early next year in U S economy
Swampscott Massachusetts based economist Prof Arthur M Weimer forecast a slow steady business upturn in early 1955 saying most downward trends have halted and new products will boost consumer spending while living standards gradually rise toward 1953 levels. He noted higher taxes and savings have absorbed income gains and that a return to 1953 levels should be gradual.
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Swampscott
Mass
Arthur M. Weimer
University of Indiana
Massachusetts Cooperative Bank League
Weimer
U. S. Savings and Loan League
Local telephony staffer named to new duties in Boston
An early report shows Walter Swinlo of Hudson named to a new post with the Telephony Co in Boston. The move places him in the post staff division, with previous service noted in local duties and community ties.
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Hudson
Montgomery
Boston
Th Telephony Co. Si
Robert An Heis
Lb.tv
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Commissioner of Corporations and Taxation
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Michigan
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National Safety Council
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Lawrence Crosby
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