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GREAT BAY LAUNCHING—Gundalow “Driftwood” built by Capt.$ Edward H. Adams of Durham, inset, was launched yesterday on the occasion of the 90th birthday anniversary of its creator. (Portsmouth Herald photo)Captain Adams, 90, Launches GundalowFor all his nine decades the skills of a long-ago generation haven't left the hands of Capt Edward H. Adams, who yesterday launched a gundalow and began bis ninety-first year-of life.The gundalow “Driftwood'*, which slid down the ways on the occasion of the 90th birthday anniversary of the veteran Piscataqua skipper, is a replica of the river craft which plied between Portsmouth. Durham, Exeter and Newmarket a 100 years ago. - • *It took Captain Adams, a lifelong resident of Adams Point, Durham. 20 years to complete construction of the unique river craft The modern gundalow, however, will rely on twin engines for its power rather than sweep oars and rampaging tides of Great Bay, thfe Piscataqua river and its tributaries.Adams's from ail around the state gathered in Durham yesterday morning to pay tribute to the wizened Piscataqua captain, who long has been a favorite of those who revel in lore of the sea. Included in .the 'prominent Adams delegation:.was Dr; Arthur. S. ' Adams, president oiih* ,University of New Hampshire.* ** *MISS LOIS L KENT, niece of the captain and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kent of Newmarket, sponsored tiie Driftwood. She was assisted by Mrs. Edward Cass Adams, wife of the captain’s son.Air Force Ready To Dispatch Help To Atlantic DefenseAfter Miss Kent smashed the champagne bottle against the bow of the wooden craft, it commenced its slide to the restless waters of Great By. The gundalow, it’s bow dripping champagne and the bluepennant of the House of Adams flying overhead, bobbed once or twice and then drifted calmly in the waters of the little cove.it took Cass Adams a few minutes to get the Driftwood’s engines warmed for the maiden voyage. With the echoes of deep-throated whistles arid shrill sirens ringing from cove to cove, the little craft finally chug-chugged, its way through the small flotilla anchored for the launching.Some 500 persons collected on the gentle slope in front of the Adams' residence to hear tributes to the captain and.members of his family*. Son Casi was informal master of ceremonies/ Speakers were Dr. Adams, U. S? Rep. Chester E. Merrow. and H. Belmont Gould, secretary of the Portsmouth •YMCA. who presented the captain a scroll from the boys of the Great Bay camp named after the famous type of river traders.* * *DR. ADAMS PRESENTED thecaptain with a model of a gunda-low. The model was floating on a “son of money.”CPI case turn to page three)WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (AP)— The United States probably will be able to dispatch quickly a substantial part 'of any air strength it pledges to North Atlantic allies at •lorthcoming ‘European deiense talks here.- / . .. . ..Indeed, there are indications the buildup of United States--air force strength in Europe already is well under way. •In the series of meetings- of the military committee • and defense ministers of the North Atlantic treaty organization here during the next seven days, the United 'States will agree to its contributions to the mutual defense against the menace of Soviet aggression—oni the ground, in the air, at sea, in providing war equipment for the other 11 treaty nations.The guess has been that eventually the United States may provide from five to 10 of the* 70 or 80 army -divisions of the combined western European defense force. United States army* officials have been working feverishly to find some way to provide the first of the divisions.* * *THEY HAVE considered; among other proposals, plans for sending over a newly organized combat unit, like the Fourth division, recently converted from a training into a tactical outfit. Such a division would be brought up to fill strength with volunteers and draftees who would be trained while on duty in Europe. •Of one,thing, the army leaders are certain. There is ho chance of sending 10 divisions now. That happens to be all the army has any-where-»in the reserve at. home. In Korea, in Europe.The navy is in somewhat the position of the air force. Even though it has built up the Seventh fleet in the Far East from an original handful of craft to a force' that comprises much of the total 400 United Nations warships, it has an'ample stockpile of vessels and is getting the men to man them.Senate Group May ProbeDisputed Hanley LetterWASHINGTON. Oct. 23 (AP)—A Senate campaign policing subcommittee will decide shortly—possibly today—whether to' investigate the explosive letter byLt. Gov. Joe R. Hanley. Republican candidate for senator from New York.Democrats contend and Rcpubli-— n r f^AniT lattnr rViAlui*bor parti’ in New York, but Republicans and Democrats are anxiously awaiting the group's decision. .*• * *.GILLETTE HAS attempted.in the past to steer the group's-investigations so that they would not aid or hinder candidates of any party, but he has also announced * nollcvfltholclt;NUmP'o]Clirtt
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Portsmouth, New Hampshire, US
Mon, Oct 23, 1950
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