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Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1936

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North Hampton Woman Hurt in Fall From Car

Mrs. Arthur J. Brown of North Hampton New Hampshire was injured in a fall from her husband’s car in Newburyport Massachusetts. Police and vehicle inspectors investigated as doctors placed her on the danger list with severe head injuries after the couple’s late night return from a visit to her mother’s home.

North Hampton Asociated Press Newburyport Mass Arthur J. Brown N. H Boston James FE Sullivan Brown

Fascists Launch Fierce Attack in Madrid Amid Siege

Fascists pressed a heavy assault across Casa del Campo park after air raids on Madrid. Fire from rifles machine guns and artillery formed a semicircle from University City to Idalicias avenue as the attack aimed to breach Socialist defenses along the Manzanares. A combined bombardment rattled the city center.

Casa del Campo Park Uni Versity Idlesias Avenue Madrid Manzanares River

Forecast of record foreign trade for 1936

The Commerce Department expects America's foreign trade this year to reach about 4.91 billion dollars, based on ten months of data and projections for the last two months. This would be the highest since 1930, up about 581 million from 1935, though the favorable balance would be well under last year’s 235 million.

Commerce Department Washington America

Stock Market Firm Today Gathers Momentum

New York on December 4 reports further recovery signs in the stock market as encouraging business news boosts confidence. Leading advances include Montgomery Ward Consolidated Edison Santa Fe and Southern Pacific Westinghouse Air Brake. In the slower group are U S Steel Bethlehem General Motors Chrysler Goodyear General Electric Westinghouse and New York Central.

Associated Press New York Montgomery Ward Consolidated Edison Santa Fe Southern Pacific Westinghouse Air Brake U. S. Steel Bethlehem General Motors Chysler Goodyear General Electric Westinghouse New York Central

Democrats Meeting Called at Headquarters

Sunday afternoon December 6 at 3 00 p m Democrat Headquarters First National Bank Building. All ward chairmen and candidates are urged to attend per order Chairman.

Democrat First National Bank

Flying Yankee Sidetracked at Hampton After Noon

The streamlined Flying Yankee derailed near Brown's Bridge in Hampton yesterday afternoon and remains sidetracked. Temporary repairs are done and the train will be towed to Portland for full repairs. Engineer Daniels kept the 60 mph run from causing injuries to all 80 passengers. The incident caused about a 1 hour 43 minute delay. Train No. 156 also faced engine trouble on the Western Division.

Brown's Bridge Hampton Portland Daniels Boston & Maine Bangor Boston Dover Rockingham Manchester

Strikes Idle Over 100000 Workers Across United States

More than 100000 workers remained idle as scattered labor actions disrupted major auto and glass plants and hampered maritime trade. Maritime workers planned mass marches in San Francisco to explain the issues behind the walkout affecting over 37000 workers. Libbey-Owens-Ford refused to meet union demands in Pittsburgh to curb spread of the strike affecting 6000 Pittsburgh Plate Glass workers. Conference calls were sent to Toledo by J D Biggers while Glenn W McCabe urged talks. Pittsburgh Plate Glass employees have been on strike six weeks. Ottawa Illinois Libbey-Owens-Ford staff began a sit down strike, alleging a $4 million order was diverted from Pittsburgh to blunt the Pittsburgh action.

Associated Press United States San Francisco Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Company Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Plate Glass Toledo J. D Biggers Glenn W. McCabe Federation of Flat Glass Workers Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Ottawa, Ill Libbey-Owers Ford

Einstein reveals stellar gravitational lensing concept

New York reports Prof Albert Einstein proposes a celestial lens effect. He suggests space around a star acts as a magnifying glass guiding light from distant stars to a focus point, enabling improved viewing with advanced instruments.

New York Albert Einstein

President Roosevelt Returns Home After South American Tour

President Roosevelt, tanned after 16 days at sea aboard the U S S Chester, heads home on the Indianapolis from Montevideo Uruguay. Docking at Charlestown next week, he aims to reach Washington by December 15 to face Congress, the second term, and cabinet vacancies. He remains hopeful about the Inter-American conference at Buenos Aires.

Asociated Press U. S. S. Chester Roosevelt Cruizer Indians Indianapolis Montevideo Uruguay Charlestown S. C Washington Brazil Argentina Buenos Aires

Baldwin makes final appeal over Edward's marriage

London Dec 4 Prime Minister Baldwin told the House of Commons the government will not permit King Edward to marry Mrs Wallis Simpson and keep his throne. He then motored to Belvedere to appeal to the monarch to place the empire before love.

London Baldwin House of Commons Edward Wallis Simpson Belvedere

Huskies Drawn to Face Washington in Rose Bowl

The University of Washington was selected yesterday to play in the Rose Bowl against the University of Washington in a New Year’s Day classic. The announcement came Wednesday night at a dinner hosted by Ray Eckmann, the university’s director of athletics.

University of Washington Ray Eckmann

Extra and Increased Dividends Push Total Corporate Disbursements

New York December 4 report shows more than 32.7 million dollars in extra and increased dividends added to the year end total of corporate disbursements yesterday.

Associated Press New York

Marvin to Speak From WHEB Monday After News Cast

Political advertisement notes Mayor Marvin will address listeners on station WHEB Monday following the newscast. The message urges constituents to tune in and hear the mayor’s remarks.

Marvin WHEB

Government refuses to yield to king in compromise plan

London report says Prime Minister Baldwin told the House of Commons the government would not accept Edward VIII's plan to marry Mrs. Wallis Simpson without risking the throne. He warned such a union would require dominion consent and a special act, which the government would not introduce.

Associated Press London Stanley Baldwin House of Commons Edward Wallis Simpson Baldwin Mrs. Simpson Duke of York Simpson Clement Attlee Labor Winston Churchill Opposition

Sneezy Girl Still Puzzle for Hopkins Doctors

Baltimore December 4 doctors at Johns Hopkins University continued tests on Mary Margaret Cleer a 13 year old girl who has sneezed almost nonstop for eight weeks. Researchers scratched her arm and injected 70 common allergens but she did not react to any. Her sneezing episodes have become less frequent but persist daily.

Baltimore Mary Margaret Cleer Johns Hopkins University Mary Margaet

Democrats Ward 2 Meeting Corrected Notice

A corrected notice announces a Ward 2 meeting at Democratic Headquarters in the First National Bank Building on Saturday evening December 5 at 8 o clock replacing the previously announced Friday December 4 time. The Herald reports.

First National Bank Bldg

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