Relief Problem Grows as City Faces $20,000 Deficit
City Manager Edward C. Peterson warned that welfare relief costs may reach $20,000 for 1950 as expenditures surged from $7,625 in October to $7,259 in November. With $43,833 spent of $92,425 annual appropriation, surplus hopes rest on Nat S. Stevens Public Works. Future relief costs hinge on winter weather and employment trends, with possible transfers from other departments or a municipal PWA.
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Edward C
Wilfred E. Young
Peterson
Nat S. Stevens
Public Works Department
Feterson
PWA
Victory hailed in Seabrook liquor dispute by Long
Massachusetts Commissioner Henry F. Long defended state actions at a Mass Bay Association meeting amid a border liquor dispute with New Hampshire. He claimed Seabrook store sales fueled tax shifts, said publicity scared Massachusetts residents away, and noted arrests of buyers who crossed the border with liquor. The two states’ border row has persisted for about two months with ongoing enforcement and disputes over liquor sales across the border.
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Massachus Tex
Henry F
Sstion Ber Association
Long
Bay State
New Hampshire
Newburyport
Mass
Leng
Robert C. Curtis
New Surfport
Curtis
Massachusetts
Ers
James E. Vuille
Musetts
Lafayette
Wit
By-Pass Residents Oppose Filling Station Rezoning
Portsmouth planning board heard opposing views on Francis K. Leith’s petition to rezone land on the Interstate by pass for a gas station. Abutter George A. Gelinas argued lack of 50 percent signatures. Arthur G. Thomits warned of nuisance and safety concerns. Leith’s attorney William F. Harrington contended the use is the land’s best option and supported by nearby approvals. The board adjourned to executive session.
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Portsmouth
George A. Gelinas
Dennett Street
Francis K. Leith
Stark
Whipple
Leith
Gelinas
Joe
Arthur G. Thomits
Thomits
Atty
William F. Harrington, Jr
Harrington
Lobster Catch Condemned Over Skunk Bait Incident
Boston December 1 The entire catch of a lobsterman who baited a trap with a dead skunk was condemned by state fish officials. Fish Inspector Frank H Harrington cited an offensive odor during processing for market and condemned the fisherman’s equipment after he admitted using the skunk bait.
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Boston
Frank H. Harrington
Hartington
Granite State Economy Holds Up Adams Says
Adams told New Hampshire tax assessors the state's economy is holding up well and its development is its fair share. Governor cited sound fiscal policy and good labor relations as drivers. Spring praised timber tax reform and criticized stock tax while Merrill outlined a 1950 construction plan with no political roads.
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Nchester
Sherman Adams
New A
New Hampshire
Adams
Granite State
Judge Spring
Merrill
Russia Signals Separate German Peace Move
The State Department bulletin says Russia may sign a separate peace treaty with its new satellite the German Democratic Republic and withdraw occupation troops from Germany next year. Officials note the transfer of admin functions to the East German state signals a possible separate peace and troop withdrawal within a year.
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State Department
Russia
Germany
German Democratic Republic
People’s Chamber
Soviet Control Commission
Stop Signs in Portsmouth Under Review by State Official
State highway official Walter Moulton of Concord and Patrolman Stanton Gildemick inspected Portsmouth stop signs. They will study survey findings and may recommend improvements. Preliminary tour suggests many signs are not high enough above the street.
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Portsmouth
Walter Moulton
Concord
State Highway Department
Moulton
Stanton Gildemick
Chamber board to decide if local stores close Dec 26
The Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce board will meet next Wednesday to consider closing on Monday Dec 26 for Christmas observance since Christmas falls on Sunday this year. Secretary Miss Helen L Kelly said the proposal would have shops close the 26th.
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Chamber of Commerce
Portsmouth
Helen L. Kelly
Chamber
Australia Sees Conservative Win In Dec 10 Election
Sydney report says Australian conservatives welcomed New Zealand Labour Party defeat after 14 years, while observers note Labour’s policies and high costs drove voters. Australian leaders urge cautious optimism ahead of December 10 Parliament election, with debates on taxes, costs, and government controls shaping the outcome.
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Sydney
New Zealand
Britain
British Commonwealth
Daily Mail
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Great Britain
Labor
Council Expected To Reject Beano Recount Tonight
City hall sources expect the council to deny a recount of last month's Beano referendum defeated by 18 votes. The city charter and Beano law lack retabulation grounds, says City Solicitor Arthur Reinhart. Also on the agenda are a $1000 chamber Christmas lighting grant request, now debated as a $500 option, two first readings, and several petitions and reports.
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Arthur J. Reinhart
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Lower Daniel Street
Bow Street
Lafayette Road
Harry E. Yoken
Edward C. Peterson
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Road Department Faces $300000 Loss Under New Law
Concord December 1 Motor vehicle licensing changes will delay renewals until birthdays, costing New Hampshire about 300000 in revenue this fiscal year. About 200000 drivers hold licenses. renewals cost 2 dollars, initial permits 3 to 5 dollars. Officials say the loss will not bankrupt a 12.5 million dollar budget and overhauls may come in 1951.
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Concord
State Highway Department
Franke D. Merrill
General Court
New Hampshire
Frederick W. Clarke
Motor Vehicle Department
Sherman Adams
Merrill
Move Believed A Step to Avert Worker Revolt
New York December 1 AP Juan L. Lewis ordered a three day work week for all coal miners after most soft coal workers stayed off strike. He told hard coal miners and bituminous diggers to work Monday Tuesday and Wednesday weekly starting next Monday until contracts with companies are signed. The policy committee adopted a three day week with maintenance only on Thursday through Saturday and authorized contracts with individual firms to end the nationwide drive.
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Juan L. Lewis
Lewis
Pennsylvania
United Mine Workers
Charles G. Ross
Key West
Fla
Truc
Truman
Ross
United States
Ofternational Union
Hartel Roosevelt
Haggard Chiang Forces Set Up Fourth Capital
The weary Nationalist government of China set up a refugee capital in Chengtu after Chungking fell to the Reds. Chiang Kai-shek again leads Nationalist forces as observers predict the new capital will last briefly, with Nan King and Canton already abandoned to the Communists.
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Chengtu
Chiang Kai-shek
Chungking
Nanking
Canton
New Union Seeks Court Support for Harassment Claims
Philadelphia December 1 AP The CIOs new electrical workers union backed a policy declaration at its convention urging federal and state courts to consider issues in suits against the union. James B Carey acting leader said the statement affirms court integrity and opposes attempts to seize union funds or prevent allegiance shifts by locals amid a campaign to grow membership.
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CIO
New Electrical Workers Union
James B. Carey
Carey
International Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers
United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers
TUS
Cleveland
A. G
Commerce Head Sees Bright American Business Outlook
Detroit December first AP report quotes Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer declaring a postwar shift to normal competitive activity with optimism for the economy. He notes readjustment hardship but says production remains near preboom levels and that belief in sound economic foundations is widespread among businessmen, labor, and officials.
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Charles Sawyer
America
Outdoor Advertising Association of America
Sawyer
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