Edna White Heads Portsmouth GOP Women City Committee
Portsmouth Republicans elect a women’s division slate. Mrs. Edna K. White is chairman with Mrs. Alice W. Sakeforth as vice chair and Mrs. Mabelle H. Trafton as secretary. Officers promise open contact and active voter outreach for the November election.
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GOP Women’s City Committee
Portsmouth
Pleasant St
Alice W. Sakeforth
Kearsarge St
Fortsmouth
Republican Committee
White
Richard Cooper
Rochester
Viola Adams
Franklin
Portsmouth Republican Committee
Rockingham Hotel
Mabelle
Trafton
Alice W. Sukeforth
Gertrude Reinhart
Viola Adams Ae Franklin
National
Portsmouth Herald
Four Major Oil Firms Sued by Government
The government sues four major American oil firms and six subsidiaries for 67 million dollars overcharged foreign oil shipments to Europe between 1949 and 1952. Atty. Gen. McGrranery calls the cases a test against a two price system, with suits naming Standard Oil NJ, Esso, California, Texas, and others for alleged price manipulation under Middle East crude sales to Marshall Plan nations.
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James P. McGrranery
Washington
McGranery
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MSA
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New Jersey
Esso Export Corp
Standard Oil Company of California
Texas Company of
Bahrein Petroleum Company, Ltd
Canadian Corporation
California-Texas Oil Company, Limited
Caltex Oceanic Ltd
Mid-East Crude Sales Company
Bahamas
Socony-Vacuum Oil Company, Inc
Socony-Vacuum Overseas Supply Company, Inc
Fort Lee
N.J
Photographer Sues Republicans for Convention Injuries
Photographer Stanley Tretick of United Press charges the Republican National Committee with causing physical and mental suffering after a scuffle at the Chicago GOP convention. He alleges a sergeant-at-arms seized him, Chicago policemen struck him, and he was ejected though credentialed, in an incident linked to clearing aisles per orders. The suit seeks 250000 dollars and names Arthur Summerfield as a defendant.
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Chicago
Republican National Committee
Stanley Tretick
United Press News Pictures
Trelick
Walter S. Hallanans
Tretick
Korea
GOP Committee
Arthur E. Summerfield
Gambling Tax Fails To Stop Betting Or To Yield Revenue
The Internal Revenue Service reports the wagering tax law enacted last year has not curbed betting or yielded expected revenue. Through eight months ending June 39, 1952, tax take is about eight million dollars, far below the 400 million estimate, with large bookmaking down yet significant untaxed lottery activity continued, and enforcement hampered by lack of funds.
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Bureau of Internal Revenue
Congress
Philip N Hobson Killed in Korea Battle of Bunker Hill
Philip N Hobson Jr. 20, son of Mr and Mrs Philip N Hobson of Little Boar's Head, listed as killed in action with the First Marine Division in Korea. He entered the Marines in February 1951 and went overseas May 15. Born in Paris, he leaves two sisters Katherine and Isabelle Hobson of Little Boar's Head.
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GAU
Philip N. Hobson Jr
Philip N. Hobson
Little Boar's Head
First Marine Division
Bunker Hi
Marines
Paris
Hobson
Katherine
Isabelle Hobson
Reinstate Dr. Sander urged by NH Medical Society leaders
Dr. B Read Lewin urged reinstatement of Dr Hermann N Sander who was dropped after being charged and acquitted in the murder death of Abbie Barrote. The recommendation appears in the annual report for Bretton Woods meeting where Sander seeks Hillsborough County Medical Society reinstatement, as two Catholic Manchester hospitals have banned him.
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Hermann N. Sander
New Hampshire Medical Society
B. Read Lewin
Bretton Woods
Cantlia
Abbie Barrote
Hillsborough County
State Board of Licensing
Sander
Hillsborough County Medical Society
County Society
Manchester
Naval Base Doctor Rescued After Sloop Capsize
Lt. (jg) Thomas S. Arnold USNR of Portsmouth was rescued by Coast Guard from a capsized 18foot sloop half a mile off Gerrish Island. The accident occurred at 7:40 pm, witnesses at Fort Point station reported, and the doctor suffered no injuries after immersion.
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Thomas S. Arnold
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Gerrish Island
Coast Guard
Albert Mead
Ronald Everett
Fort Point
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Eisenhower Backing McCarthy Sparks Democratic Critique
Democrat Rep. Michael J. Kirwan of Ohio accused Eisenhower of placing party responsibility above right and wrong as he indicated support for McCarthy. The flare followed a clash between Eisenhowers camp and McCarthy critics over strategies in Wisconsin and national campaign rhetoric.
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Ohio
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Washington
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Springfield
Ill
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Denver
Maxwell Abbell
United Synagogue of America
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Greek Premier Still in Power After Confidence Vote
In Athens, Premier Nicholas Plastiras's coalition retained power with a 127 to 118 confidence vote. The vote came amid a heated clash over U S envoy John Peurifoy's informal suggestion of a new administration to help the nation.
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State Air Force Set Up Group to Co-Ordinate Base Problems
Concord Portsmouth area officials and the Air Force formed a coordinating committee to handle issues from the Portsmouth Air Base construction. Assistant Secretary E V Huggins and 11 experts met with local leaders to discuss housing, schools, water supply, civil aviation, and commercial activity impacts while promising cooperation and "good neighbors" policy. A flight pattern plan was outlined to minimize effects on nearby communities from B47 bombers and civilian air traffic.
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Quake Jolts Bakersfield and Los Angeles Cause Massive Damage
A major quake near Bakersfield yields at least two deaths and 32 injuries as business districts suffer heavy damage. A second tremor in Los Angeles causes no major losses. Officials declare a disaster in Bakersfield and move county offices to temporary sites.
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Edna Ledbetter
McFarland
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Ahe
George Patman Cormy
Southern Pacific Railroad
Kern County Equipment Company
Bakersfield Quake Sees Cars Bump and Signs Shake
In Bakersfield California a severe earthquake struck with autos bouncing, canopies rattling, and bricks tumbling. The tremor lasted about ten seconds as dust rose and sirens wailed, with people rushing to the street while police cleared avenues for ambulances.
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Joe
Gurs
Bakersfield Quake Tops Clock Tower and Draws Relief Guests
A 46 year old Bakersfield clock tower suffered major damage when the July quake toppled a clock face and cracked a wall. Survivors reported diversions as a religious group from Canoga Park arrived to help, while a couple sought a marriage license at the courthouse. Debris revealing fake limbs turned out to be dress dummies in Lerner's store, and a Boy Scout helped calm theater patrons during the tremor.
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Fountain of the World Order
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California
Lerner
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