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The Inside Story of the Bangor Daily News
Get PDFTake a background of Whig conservatism and combine it with the impetuous be first at any cost philosophy of a brash young newcomer to the field, and you have a picture of Maine\u27s largest daily newspaper, The Bangor Daily News.
There was nothing in the docile and precise beginning of the Bangor Daily Whig on July 1, 1834 that gave any hint it was destined some day to become the greatest newspaper in its state and attract national journalistic attention.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/books_pubs/1228/thumbnail.jp
Repairs to Medway Dam, 1954-1955
Get PDFPhotographs show repairs being made to the Medway Dam on the Penobscot River from May 1954 to September 1955.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/bangorhydro_linework/1003/thumbnail.jp
The Oracle, 1955
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To the Graduating Class of 1955 a bridge represents the span of knowledge lying between failure and success. In the following pages of this issue of the Oracle, the reader will notice that the staff of the Oracle has made use of a bridge and its symbolism as the theme of the sixty-fifth yearbook of Bangor High School.
The symbolism of the bridge as a step forward is made more significant to all when one realizes that during the past year, the city of Bangor has completed a new bridge spanning the Penobscot River and joining the cities of Bangor and Brewer. The completion of the bridge represents another milestone of progress in the annals of the city. Although the cost of the bridge is great, this structure, as a toll bridge, will soon pay for itself; and like this bridge, education, too, costs much in time and effort; but the returns in interest are manifold. In exchange for the original investment of time and effort, education pays dividends in knowledge, culture, and general moral, physical, and aesthetic self-development.
The Bangor High School Graduation Class of 1955 has metaphorically compared education to a bridge of achievement. This bridge represents, too, the pathway of knowledge spanning the gap between present and future over a river of ignorance and inexperience. The teachers of Bangor High School have well pointed out to their pupils the way over the bridge; it now remains with the student to continue his education for himself. Learning does not stop with formal education, but throughout one\u27s natural lifespan, education continues as a never-ending process.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/bhs_yearbooks/1018/thumbnail.jp
Dow AFB -- Historically, Economically, and Strategically (Presentation of Colonel Orie O. Schurter, 4060th ARW Commander)
Get PDFCovers the history of Dow Air Force Base in Bangor, Maine. Includes: early history from 1923-1945; Dow\u27s role during World War II, post WWI to 1955, the strategic location and use of the base, the base\u27s mission, and the economic impact of the base on Bangor and the surrounding area.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/dow_books/1009/thumbnail.jp
Maine Turnpike story
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This souvenir edition of the Maine Trail commemorating the official opening of the Maine Turnpike is the result of the combined efforts of individuals.
Each page of this edition has been given the most careful study for its relative importance in our attempt to portray the significance of this extension to the State of Maine.
Yet with the most, considerate screening and constant revisions, we are humbly aware that pictorially and descriptively, we can only scratch the surface presenting highlights of this greatest road building job in the history of our State.
Reginald C. Barrows, 1955https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/books_pubs/1005/thumbnail.jp
What to See and Do In and Around Bangor
Get PDFA listing of recreational and tourist activities in Bangor and the greater Bangor area circa 1955. Features several photographs, including an aerial photograph of Bangor.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/books_pubs/1262/thumbnail.jp
10 = 1945-1955 -- United Nations Day, October 24
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Maine Sketchbook: Volume 1: An Artist\u27s Impressions of Maine\u27s Scenic Highlights
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Norman Merritt studied at, and was elected a life member of the Art Students League of New York.
For a number of years he has conducted the Norman Merritt Studio-Gallery on Route 27 at Mill Cove, Boothbay Harbor, Maine.
Here, during the summertime, the gallery houses an exhibition of the artist\u27s paintings; and is also the headquarters for his out-of-door art classes.
An experienced draughtsman, etcher and painter, his works are owned by scores of collectors throughout the United States and foreign countries.
Mr. Merritt died in 1994.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/books_pubs/1324/thumbnail.jp
Welcome to Dow Air Force Base 1955
Get PDFThe 4060th Air Refueling Wing, Medium was organized at Dow Air Force Base on 8 March 1955, thus becoming one of the first Air Refueling Wings in the history of the United States Air Force. The wing is assigned the 506th Air Refueling Squadron, equipped with KB-29 type aircraft and is combat ready; the 7lst Air Refueling Squadron, which is being equipped with KC-97G type aircraft the first of which arrived at Dow Air Force Base on 9 April 1955; the 4060th Armament and Electronic Maintenance Squadron; the 4060th Periodic Maintenance Squadron and the 4060th Field Maintenance Squadrono
The 4060th Air Base Group was organized at Dow Air Force Base on 8 March 1955 and assigned to the 4060th Air Refueling Wing. Personnel assigned to the 506th Air Base Group, which was inactivated 8 March 1955, were used in manning the Group.
The 4033rd USAF Hospital and the 33rd Crash Boat Rescue Flight at Southwest Harbor, Maine, were assigned the 4060th Air Refueling Wing on 8 March 1955.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/dow_books/1006/thumbnail.jp
Free vs. Pay-Television : [CBS Statement on Pay-Television by Frank Stanton, President, Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc.]
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The Federal Communications Commission has asked for comments by interested parties to determine whether the Commission should amend its rules and regulations to authorize television stations to transmit programs paid for directly on a subscription basis.
The CBS position and reasons for it were made known at a Conference of CBS Television Affiliates held in New York City, May 19, 1955. The stations, in a secret ballot voted 107 to 2, endorsing the CBS position and urged CBS to assume leadership for the preservation of the present American system of free home service.
Since this matter is of concern to every family who owns a television set, we have reprinted the statement of Dr. Frank Stanton, President of Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc.
[Also included, just for amusement, is a copy of the original correspondence from Bangor Public Library staff asking for an additional 50 copies of the pamphlet to distribute to the public]https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/books_pubs/1366/thumbnail.jp