Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18

toTy-irnproVR the business section of
the CRY and Cooperate with the ner-
chants N establishing the best staua-
ards OF merchandising.
Plank FI-Freig1t Rates: Take
immediate action 70 prevent the az
adjustment Of freight rares which
viii be det-ment 10 the best inter
ssts Of Maine.
Plank VI-AdrerTise AaEusta:
Provide systematic means for adver-
Using the opportunities and advan-
ages OF Augusta as a good place IN
Wnlcn 10 work and To live.
Forum Program
These ara projects that require dis
cusslon ana winning of Il larger in
terast anu support before they can
be undertaken 70 advantage.
A single meeting Of the Forum may
indicate a degree NJ interest IN a
topic thai VIII justify It's immediate
t1ansference 70 the Major Program
and ne appointment Of 1 committee
70 begin work.
Plank Streets and Sidewalks:
Encourage d systematic program for
the repair. extension and cleaning of
me city streets and The construction
Of sidewalks
Plank 1I-Recreatiun- Promote 4
comprehensive recreaLonal system.
including the Development If parks
Fairgrounds and supervised sports,
making il possible for every person
in Augusta and vicinity 70 ina
wholesome recreation.
Plank uI-AaEusta City Plan
Discuss the meaning and possibilities
OF Z city plan for Augusta which
will make The city more convenient.
develop the exceptional scenic 70
sources i possesses and make p0ssi-
bic consistent growth unha.npered BY
mistakes.
FLANK IE-Publlc Works: Cultivate
friendly feeling Of cooperation
with the City Government n secur-
ing the highest standards Of service
n public works including garbage
ana ash collection.
Plank T-Rural Relations: Strive
70 obtain maximum agricultural
development IN Augustus ag-4cultur-
80 -AAEhN- 49, eA-AA III A-iC1 II Bti -tl I'll
dersta nding and neighborly relations
with those Who reside IN he rural
districts.
Plank EI-EducaJion: For Angus
q 5 vouth-technlcai education. ade-
auato school buildings ana equip
-nent. more ana better educational
opportunities and assistance n Sc
curing suitable employment within
The community
Plank TI-Fubiic Market: Con-
s!der the adv1sabilitv Of establish
ing q public marker. and provide
adequate facilities for marketing
farm produce
P,a~k Witty Augusta First.
E,-. ---,r r. ana pa1-onlze Augusta s
n .'- =. nanufaC Ct Irers and other
Per- e~-e'flrlses as 4 matter Of civlC
pr-le nd emphasize the need Tor
h;E1cr sta ~dards Of service ana quail
ity Of gxchange
Park -N-Soc>al and Moral Con-
dit1ons: Cooperate with the Civic
Federation and all other welfare
agencies Of the city IN raising the
social and moral standards Of the
community by eliminating unsar-
ts-v and unwhulesone places and
conditions ana by enforcement Of the
laws.
plank & Community Spirit.
rye me Interests Of the whole com
nunitv hy encouraging acquaintance.
evaporation. civic pride ana re
spcrsibilitr 70 Augusta. ana strive 70
maintain the Chamber Of Commerce
IS a high standard organization for
the continued promotion II Augusta 5
needs
Supplementary Activities
The following subjects were pre-
serted but not by i sufficient nun Der
20 warrant their being placed II the
major program Of work. They may
be introduced into the activities Of
the or-aniZa ton as public attention
Is attracted Ia them and as there Is
opportunity To carry them out.
confor- stations. parks. tourists
garage facilities rira nrol e4crlon.
hotel facilities. retain Fl. Western as
a mnseum. make Augusta music
center