Ex Local Man Being Hunted In Five States
A former Portsmouth cab driver, David C. Badger Jr., is the subject of a five-state police hunt after a Concord theft. Two Concord drivers reported threats, and Badger, believed to be armed, fled in a taxi across states. Police pursue leads on his possible destinations, Portsmouth, Vermont, and Worcester connections, amid reported sightings and a hospital stay for a prior incident.
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Portsmouth
Condor
Ater Ralph Wood
Davi Pecles
Concord Gah
Badger
Concord Hospital
Concord
Western Envoys Spar Again With Russia's Molotov
Western diplomats met in the Kremlin for a fourth round with Foreign Minister Molotov over Berlin and the cold war. An informant in London said the talks may prompt Stalin to intervene if no progress is made, as tensions rise amid Berlin governance splits and currency and police frictions across sectors.
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Kremlin
Molotoy
Berlin
London
Eyemlin
Stalin
Molotov
Loncom
U. S
Aodes
Five Die In Air Crashes With Three Planes Missing
Five men die as two planes crash in Topeka and Sydney while a four engine navy privateer goes missing west of Guam. Three other planes are reported missing in scattered global incidents. A stewardess helps evacuate passengers with one injury.
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Globe
Kansas
Tareoff
Topeka Oly
Transcnnads Air “Lines
Sydney
N.S
L Pusechigers
Navy
Guam
Price of Meat Soaring Despite Dealer Sales Reluctance
A Portsmouth area survey of 22 meat dealers shows little buyer resistance to rising prices. Only a few customers and two Wells merchants report any noticeable buying strife as housewives organize a vegetable driven diet while meat remains costly. Dealers note weeklong light buying with Friday and payday splurges and ham being the common weekly purchase, with prices from 69 to 89 cents and up to 1.50 per pound for certain cuts. Some wholesalers fear ordering too much as prices fluctuate, impacting weekend supplies.
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Portsmouth
Exeter
Gxtter
Wells
Sbort 25
Lava Gardens
Frank Faris
Hamburg
Stesk
Leaders Urge Republicans to Take Stock in New Hampshire
At Hampton Beach a gathering of leading New Hampshire Republicans and reform voices urged self examination amid GOP worries over Progressive gains. Governor Date Sen. Tobey and Chester Merrow joined talks by Shennan Adams and John B. McIntire, stressing party unity and caution ahead of the September 14 primaries.
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New Hampshire
Hampton Beach
Shennan Adams
Lincoln
Granite State
Charles M. Date
Chester EB. Merrow
Ashworth
Rockingham County
Charles W. Tobey
Set
Styles Bridges
Robert O Blood
John BR. McIntire
Portsmouth
Mc. McIntire
Village Rental Feud Ends in Rule Revision
Federal housing rule change ends a vendetta over veteran housing priority. 24 World War I veterans gain equal priority with World War II veterans in Admiralty Village purchases and rentals. Sumner K Wiley of the FHA and Kittery officials push for supporting statements from American Legion and veterans groups.
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Admiralty Village
FHA
Kittery Selectman
William E. Dennett
Sumner K. Wiley
New York
Federal Housing Administration
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Disabled American Veterans
Kittery
Selectman Dennett
Council to Jugate Funds to Pay for Comfort Station
City actions loom as the council schedules a special session at 3 pm to reallocate funds for the Portsmouth comfort station and to consider land purchase at Deer and Vaughan streets to straighten the intersection. Other items include a church meeting tag day and private social use of ward rooms. The administrator aims to present the administrative code within six months of taking office.
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Portsmouth Comfort Station
Deer and
Vaughan Streets
Edward
Peterson
Church of Christ In God
Babe Ruth Rally Provides Tiny Hope Amid Critical Condition
New York August 12 AP Babe Ruth the mighty slugger remains in critical condition in hospital after relapse and cold. Bulletin says Ruth rallied this morning pulse stronger yet condition still critical. Visitors include wife Claire Ruth daughter Mrs Richard Flanders sister Mrs Wilbur Moberly and James P Chapman who said Ruth recognized him with a smile.
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New York
Babe Ruth
New York Yankee
Babe Ruth Ralli¢A
Claire Ruth
Richard Flanders
North Conway
Wilbur Moberly
Baltimore
James P. Chapman
Chapman
Ellard Seeks Supreme Court Review of Embezzlement Case
Leon Ellard, former Salem liquor store manager, convicted of embezzling over $4,000, asks New Hampshire Supreme Court to stay sentence and allow his case to go to the U S Supreme Court. Judge Harold J. Wescott presides as heard at Exeter trial in December. NH Supreme Court has twice refused to set aside the verdict.
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Salem
Leon. Ellard
U.S. Supreme Court
Ellard
Harold J. Wescott
Exeter
New Hampshire Supreme Court
el Lard
Probers Seek Prosecution of Lying Witnesses
Washington and New York clash over perjury probes in a Russian spy inquiry. Soviet Consul General Lomakin defies a court writ to produce Russian teacher Mrs. Aksana Step yanovna Enosenkina as witnesses are sought for perjury. Mundt and other members push for department action while the State Department maintains a cautious stance amid a high tension diplomatic backdrop.
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Washington
Aum
Russia
United States
New York
New York City
House Un-American Activities Committee
Yakovy M. Lomakin
Supreme Court
Lomakin
Aksana Stepyanovna Enosenkina
Justice Department
Thomas
Representative Mundt
R-S. D
Samatin
Mundb
Moscow
Elizabeth T. Beaviey
State Department
Common Cause
Ince
Mad Criminal On Loose in New Hampshire
Concord police hunted Theodore T. Kanter, 44, an escapee from the state insane hospital, in a five mile square area near the hospital in heavy rain. Kanter, serving seven to nine years for burglary, was described as dangerous due to past escapes. Police combed mud, ravines, and debris as guards monitored two steel doors and a barred cage in a statewide effort to recapture him.
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Concord
Tojdey
New Hampshire
Theodore T. Kanter
Walter H. Carlsar
Kontak
Am Bristol
Kaulak
Tobin Named Secretary of Labor in Truman Administration
Maurice J. Tobin, former Massachusetts governor and two-time Boston mayor, accepted the post of secretary of labor. He aims to bolster the Democratic labor ballot in November after leaving the Massachusetts governor race. Tobin, 47, brings a strong political track record including defeating James M. Curley twice for Boston mayor.
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Washington
Truman
Democractic Party
Maurice J. Tobin
Tobin
Massachusetts
Lewis B. Schnellenbach
James M. Curley
Boston
Bay State
Messersmith Quits As Coach Here To Go to Indiana
Portsmouth High School athletic coach Murl Messersmith resigned to return to Indiana. Superintendent Beal cited limited professional growth. Messersmith had hoped to be athletic director, a post filled earlier. He led teams to a state championship and New England semifinals. baseball squads posted solid records. Casayola named new tack coach. he comes from Brunswick Maine and is 31 with two children.
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Fortsmouth
Murl Messersmith
Raymond J. Beal
Messersmith
Portsmouth
Beleves
Portsmouth Board of Education
Portsmouth High
James M. Culbersom
Ernest Dorr
Lpswith
Mass
New England
State Athletic Association
Berlin
Indiana
Beal
John J. Casayola
Portland
Brunswick
Casavola
Michigan
State College
Mick
Winslow
Portamouth
Ted
Placid Couple Rides to Sea in World Trip Duck
An Australian major Benjamin Carling and his American wife Elinore Arone set out from Virginia aboard a 17 foot amphibious duck to circle the globe in six months. They plan 25,771 miles by land and sea via Azores, North Africa, Near East, Rangoon, Malay peninsula, Wake, Midway, Honolulu, then 2,300 miles to San Francisco. Navy reports a destroyer sighting 126 miles southeast of New York. Lynch said the couple are in contact only by radio and are "okay."
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New York
Atlantic
Ware Lynch
Lynch
U.S
Benjamin ¥. Cerlin
Elinore Arone
Boston
Navy
New York City
Carling
Perth
Australia
China
Indi
Azores
Africa
Near East
Rangoon
Malay Peninsula
Waker
Midway
Honolulu
San Francisco
Sub Tender Leaves Today
The USS Anthedon, stationed at Portsmouth naval shipyard after a two month overheating period, will depart for New London. It will be towed by the tug Musapelen.
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Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
New London
Musapelen
Lost terrier type dogs near Exeter and Newington
Two female terrier type dogs with cropped ears and short tails are lost. One is black and shaggy, the other brindle. The names Peewea and Rita are associated with them. Very gentle. If found, call Portsmouth 422 or 3781 Y.
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Gentle
Exeter
Newington
Portsmouth
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