Woods Ban Imposed As Fire Precaution
Portsmouth fire officials ordered an indefinite ban on public access to woods around Atlantic Heights and Wentworth Acres to curb fire risk. Fire Chief George J. Cogan warned of a $10 fine for violators and noted conditions were very bad. Despite a shower, dry weather persists across Rockingham and York counties with forecasts predicting only light rain in five days, prompting county wide bans if drought continues.
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Portsmouth
George J. Cogan
Atlantic Heights
Wentworth Acres
Strathjam
Rockingham County
Educator Named As New Member of Atomic Commission
President Truman nominated T Keith Glennan Cleveland educator to the Atomic Energy Commission to fill the vacancy left by Lewis Straus. Also named three new AEC general advisory committee members not subject to Senate confirmation: William Libby Eger Murphies and Walter Whitman.
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Washington
Truman
T.keith Glennan
Cleveland
Atomic Energy Commission
Case Institute of Technology
Lewis Straus
AEC
Senate
William’ Frank Libby
University of Windis
Eger V. Murphies
Standard Oil Development Company
Summity X
Londoners Await Elizabeths Child Crowd at Clarence House
London crowds gathered around Clarence House awaiting the birth of Princess Elizabeth's second child. Extra police guarded the scene as royal officials predicted a prompt arrival. Elizabeth's physician left at midnight, nurse Helen Rowe relocated to Clarence House, and King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visited their daughter amid public cheers.
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London
Queen Elizabeth
Ike
Baudouin Becomes Ruler of Belgium in Place of Leopold II
Crown Prince Baudouin sworn in as ruler after Parliament approves transfer of royal powers. Senate and Chamber of Deputies vote 349 to 8 abstentions. Ceremony marked by prior unrest and a smoke bomb incident amid Belgian tensions between Walloons and Flemish over Leopold II's legacy.
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Brussels
Belgium
Baudouin
Leopold
Prince Royal
Senate
Chamber of "Deputies
Switzerland
Wis
Democrats Predict Senate Passage of Stiff Controls Bill
The House approved a sweeping grant of wartime powers for President Truman to impose wage price controls and mobilization measures. The measure would empower the President to allocate scarce materials, prioritize defense contracts, requisition private chains, and support a 2 billion loan program to spur defense production. Senate action is expected next week with a likely vote Tuesday or Wednesday.
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Senate
Washington
Truman
House
Capital Detectives Testify on Wire Tapping Inquiry
Three Washington police detective sergeants testified before a Senate subcommittee led by Senator Pepper about wire tapping during the 1947 Hughes war contracts investigation. Police Pvt John McHale said Hughes telephones were tapped for official business. Lt Joseph Shimon allegedly confirmed taps. Senate leaders said their panel did not request taps and had no prior knowledge.
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Senate
Howard Hughes
District of Columbia
Pepper
Dpla
John McHale
Hughes
McHale
Hig
Joseph Shimon
Ferguson
R-Mich
Brewster
R-Me
Army Calls 7,862 Reserve Officers for Active Duty
The army announced it will call 7,862 reserve captains and lieutenants not assigned to organized reserve units to active duty by Oct. 6 for 24 months, with recalls of 1,082 officers from medical and related corps. The move, first of its kind for non organized reserve officers, complements earlier enlistment recalls and targets officers up to major in medical fields.
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Washington
Army
Organized Reserve Corps
Congress
Medical and Medical Service Corps
Denta
Veterinary Corps
Organized Reserve
First Army
New York
Maine
Vermont
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Senate panel approves higher income tax amid war needs
The Senate Finance committee approved an about 3 billion annual personal income tax rise and up to 20.4 percent withholding on wages as part of President Truman's wartime program. Exemptions could shield some service members from taxes, with further changes proposed for corporations raising top rates to 45 percent. The package totals roughly 4.5 billion of the 5 billion request, pending House action.
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Senate Finance Committee
Korea
Senate
House
Truman
America
RFC in Contempt Fined $50,000 by Federal Judge
The Reconstruction Finance Corp was fined $50,000 by Judge George C. Sweeney for contempt in failing to turn over assets of the closed Waltham Watch Company. Trustees said RFC refused to surrender $500,000 in cash, claiming it as property. RFC contends the money belongs to it and disclosed plans to foreclose on the plant for a $4,000,000 loan.
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RFC
Hurley
Ata Conferenige
Charles C.cabot
James L. Crawshaw
RFC Boston
Reds Take Pohang In Furious Assault
A Portsmouth jail sale debate spills into the Rockingham County arena as Rep Corxon leads a special committee to study selling the jail to the city. Members include Rep Draper, Rep Parmenter, Rep Rac Laraba and county commissioners. The committee has not met. secretary Mary Dondero is cited.
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Reds
Pohang
Narold W. Corxon
Derry
Ahpleman
Aas
Rep
Draper. W.parmenter
Londonderry
Rac
Laraba
Portsmouth
Yrving W. Marston
Mahlon C. Currier
Alvin E. Foss
Carson
Pohang Falls To Communist Assault Overrun Airstrip Near Taegu
Front reports say Pohang, vital east coast base near Taegu, fell in flames as Communist forces attacked with artillery and infantry. U S soldiers and South Koreans fought near the airstrip while UN command announced collapses of one Naktong river bridgehead, though threats remained as Reds mass near Changnyong and Chinju. Fighter planes from other bases attacked the attackers as the battle spread along the Naktong line.
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U. S
South Korea
MacArthur
Naktong River
Taegu
Salent
Changnyong
U.S. Cavalry
Pusan
Muse Tang
Ines
Hal Boyle
United Nations
Red
Yongdok
Eighth Army
U. 3
8Th Army
Chinju
Naktong
War in Korea Thins State's Unemployed in NH
In Concord on August 11 AP reports New Hampshire sees 11,000 workers idle, down 2,700 from two months earlier. Analyst William J. Roy credits Korea war efforts for improved employment, noting gains in radar, radio, lumber, and building materials. Textile and shoe sectors stay strong, while metalworking surges link to defense demand. Roy estimates NH contributes about 20 percent of its capacity to national defense.
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New Hampshire
William J. Roy
State ‘Bureau of Labor
Granite State
Amwena Ne
United States
Roy
Thev
Local Shoe Prices Rise in Portsmouth Supply Steady
A Portsmouth survey shows shoe prices rising by 50 cents to a dollar fifty with ample supply. Dealers attribute increases to higher cattle costs and broader price hikes across retailers. Some items, like nurse shoes, have jumped from 8.95 to 9.50 and potential to 10, with children’s shoes up about 45 cents as parents buy ahead for school.
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Portsmouth
Tanners Council of Amerita, Inc
Man Pleads Guilty For Drunkenness In Portsmouth Court
Walter Cromwell aged 44 of 91 Penhallow street pled guilty in Portsmouth municipal court to drunkenness on Congress street last night. City Marshal Linchey said Cromwell was panhandling and recommended 90 days in the house of correction. Judge Peyser ordered 90 days despite Cromwell’s reply seeking six months.
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Walter Cromwell
Penhallow Street
Portsmouth
Congress Street
William J. Linchey
Cromwell
House of Correction
Harry W. Peyser
Peyser
Rye Beach Woman Reaches Finals In State Tourney
Miss Joan Kidd of Rye Beach advances to the finals of the 26th annual New Hampshire Women's Golf Association tournament at Manchester Country Club, to meet defending champion Mrs. Alice Kirby. Kidd defeated Frances Badger of Portsmouth Country Club 5 and 4 in the morning. Kirby beat Jean Labombarde of Nashua 7 and 6 in the semifinals. Kirby is the Concord Country Club pro’s wife. Labombarde was runner up to 1943 champion Marion Morse. This marks Kidd’s first appearance in the championship flight after a residency rule change.
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Joan Kidd
Rye Beach
Alice Kirby
New Hampshire
Manchester ‘Country Club
Kidd
Frances Badger
Portsmouth Country Club
Manchester
Kirby
Concord Country Club
Jean Labombarde
Nashua
Labombarde
Marion Morse
Morse
Truman Won't Seek UMT Passage This Session
President Truman will not ask Congress for universal military training at this session. White House says he supports UMT but fears it could hinder other vital Korea war measures. Defense Dept official says UMT draft is being prepared for Congress soon.
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Washington
Aug
Truman
Congress
White House
Charles G. Ros
Ross
Mr. Truman
Defense Department
Department
America
No Draft Calls In York County
York County draft board has not called any of its 7 000 registrants due to voluntary enlistments. The Kennebunk town hall board serves the county, with town clerks offering to register youths to save travel. If deliveries are required, only unmarried 25 year olds will be considered for immediate induction.
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York County
Portsmouth Boy Arrested After Portland Night Breaks
Police stopped a grimy 16 year old on a Portland street corner at midnight. He claimed Portsmouth home and stayed with grandparents in Portland but gave conflicting names. Fingerprints matched Donald E Wells 14 of Lyman School for Boys Westboro Mass. He confessed to two minor Portland breaks and ten prior escapes.
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Avas
Robert Lewis
Portsmouth
George
John
Lewis
Atate
Donald E. Wells
Lyman School For Boys
Westboro
Mass
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