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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1930
Page
8
Community group suggests churches take on immediate odd jobs to employ the idle. Repairs, painting, grounds work, and small carpentry can create work now. Contact Mr. Crowell at Town Hall Ocean 1741-W to arrange a man for available work.
A bill by Representative Power would fine up to 50 dollars for abandoning motor vehicles on private property or highways without consent. A 24 hour unattended vehicle is deemed abandoned and fines apply when reported by owners tenants or officers.
The May 26 town meeting authorized Selectmen to sell the old town hall site to the government for 10 000 dollars. Regulations require the lowest responsible bid, and an opportunity to bid is expected. Executive Director Robert H. Lucas signs the inquiry as official confirmation.
The article explains dry ice as solid carbon dioxide that sublimates to gas leaving no moisture and claims 1 pound cools like 15 pounds of ice. It then discusses the term blue blood linking aristocracy to Spain and Moorish conquest, citing Golden Book Magazine.
A physician quoted long ago notes ear piercing remains but limited. He refutes the belief that ear jewelry prevents eye and other troubles and calls piercing a relic of primitive decoration. He links the practice to savage customs and lip slitting progressing to plate-sized holes.
State officials urge cities and towns to fund old age relief for residents 70 years and over starting July 1 1931. Aimed at 8000 eligible statewide the plan requires local Public Welfare boards to estimate costs and obtain annual appropriations with state reimbursement varying by case.
A scientist reports that animals relying on horns show little braininess, echoing a street observation of auto drivers who depend on horns to navigate traffic. The remark links animal instinct to urban behavior in a concise behavioral comparison.
A night program at Senior High School gathers 250 scouts leaders and families for an eight o clock event showcasing archery sea scouting trekking wood chopping and a grand International Scouting Pageant. Troops 10 1 64 72 73 79 77 75 stage demonstrations and pageantry highlighting patrol camping and building projects.
The British Metropolis of Greater London spans roughly 693 square miles according to the latest measurement. Officials note the figure helps frame urban coverage and planning considerations for the capital.
Judge Advocate General pushes for quick decision on widening plan with Governor Allen and Congress members contacting Secretary Hurley. Tibbetts seeks approval or a government retention of the island strip or a 10 foot grant along the reservation. A heavy deadline of December 19th threatens start of work without a signed grant.
A sketch describes the Roman gladius as a straight two edged blade that is broader with nearly equal width from hilt to blade. The hilt extends about five inches above the waist and the blade reaches almost to the knee.
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