Marine Escapee Captured in Wolfeboro Held for York Court
Pfc. Michael T. Genchur a 19 year old Marine escaped from the Portsmouth Naval Base brig by window and rowboat. He was nabbed in Wolfeboro and arraigned in North Berwick holding him on $3,000 bail for York County Superior Court. He is charged with stealing a jeepster owned by Harley Remick of Kittery. The jeepster was recovered in South Wolfeboro after the getaway. Genchur had recent convictions and faces a court martial for being AWOL.
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Portsmouth Naval Base
Wolfeboro
Yorkshire Municipal Court
Pfc
Michael T. Genchur
Portsmouth Marine Barracks
Kittery
W. Paul Quarrington
Genchar
York County
Genchur
Harley Remick
Whipple
Genchrr
Dover
Maine
Harold P. Grece
Sherman
Clark
Kittery Point
North Berwick
Assaults By Chinese Fail To Budge ROKs
In predawn combats on Sniper Ridge South Korean troops repelled three Chinese assaults as 92 Reds were counted dead on Pinpoint Hill. Eighth Army noted minor actions elsewhere while American F86 jets added one Mig to Cap. Robinson Risner's tally, bringing his confirmed score to six wins.
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Seoul
Eighth Army
Pinpoint Hill
Robinson Risner
Oklahoma City
Man gets 7 years in Nashua killing
Howard H. Trippleton, 31, millworker, pleaded guilty to first degree manslaughter in the shotgun death of George W. Morse Jr., 31, the divorced wife’s suitor. He was sentenced to seven to 12 years in State Prison after previously pleading innocent to murder. Judge Wheel er approved the plea deal despite max manslaughter term of 30 years.
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Nashua
Howard H. Trippleton
Trippleton
George W. Morse Jr
Hillsborough County Superior Court
Stephen M. Wheeler
John Nassikas
Nassikas
Help Came Too Late For Burns Victim In Missouri
A 23 year old Kansas City area woman, Kathleen Winsinger, died after burns suffered in Orrick, Missouri, Nov. 10. Doctors could not find a hospital able to treat the case without payment, but St. Joseph Hospital offered care and surgeons volunteered, with donations reaching over $2,000 toward an estimated $5,000 to $6,000 in treatment costs.
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Kansas City
Kathleen Winsinger
Orrick
St. Joseph Hospital
McGranery Probes Scandals In Postwar Vessel Deals
Washington reports Atty Gen McGranery widens probe into surplus U.S. tankers after World War II. Federal jury panel will review evidence, accusing prominent figures including Joseph E Casey Julius C Holmes William Halsey and Edward Stettinius Jr. The era’s cleanup intensified as Truman reshuffles top officials and McGrath is replaced.
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Washington
U. S
Atty
Joseph E. Casey
D-Mass
Julius C. Holmes
London
Fleet
William F.bull
Halsey
E. Stanley Klein
New York
Edward R. Stettinius Jr
Newbold Morris
Fireboard Fire at Cowell Stadium Under Probe by Fire Marshal
Durham fire damaged the football scoreboard at Cowell Stadium Tuesday morning. Fire Marshal Aubrey G. Robinson said he will investigate the blaze at the beginning of next week, per The Associated Press.
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Concord — State
Aubrey G. Robinson
Durham
Cowell Stadium
Robinson
Uih
Associated Press
Congress Opens Probe Into Grand Jury Tampering Claims
A House judiciary subcommittee began an inquiry into alleged efforts by the State and Justice Departments to delay or blunt a federal grand jury charge of communism in the United Nations. Juror Max Zimmerman accused officials of interference, with lawmakers citing serious charges of delay and hampering. The inquiry also noted claims of a Justice Department faction pressuring the grand jury two months ago.
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Washington
House Judiciary
Max Zimmerman
Chelf
D-Ky
Keating
R-Ny
Justice
State Departments
Justice Department
Grand Jury
United Nations
International Monetary Fund
Senate
Internal Security
Frank Coe
Arlington
House UN - American Activities Committee
WSB Chief Quits Over Mine Wage Hike Protest
Archibald Cox resigns as Wage Stabilization Board chair amid Truman approval of a $1.90 daily coal miners wage boost. Truman argues higher wages avert a strike and stabilize supplies for Eisenhower era. Resulting price ceilings may rise on soft and hard coal, with broader effects on industry and unions.
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WSB
Washington
Truman
Defense Agency
Archibald Cox
Wage Stabilization Board
White House
John L. Lewis
Eisenhower
Bombe
Tru- Man
United Mine Workers
Pittsburgh
John Busarello
UMW District 5
Lewis
Harry M. Moses
Bituminous Coal Operators Association
Roger Putnam
Putnam
Defense
Henry H. Fowler
Tunisia independence talks move to United Nations
The United Nations General Assembly's 60 nation Political Committee, tired after debating Korea, shifts focus to Tunisia as it presses for independence talks.
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United Nations
U. N. Assembly
Korea
Bridges Draft Seen Result of Taft Protest
Washington WI Taft attacked Eisenhower labor pick Martin Durkin sparking GOP leadership uncertainty. Bridges may stay on as floor leader. Knowland remains rival. Taft says he is available but unclear on support, while party reaction and coordination with Eisenhower's staff remain unsettled.
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New York Herald Tribune
Sen
Bridges
Taft
William Knowland
California
Eisenhower
Martin P. Durkin
Chicago
Labor Post
Area Water District Seen Solution to Water Problems
Portsmouth and seven surrounding communities tentatively approve a metropolitan water district plan using Lake Winnipesaukee as a long term water source. The Coordinating Group for Water Supply, including state and local reps, will cooperate with a state financed survey due by January 1 to aid Army Engineers with Portsmouth and the Air Force Base water needs.
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Portsmouth
Clayton E. Osborn
Coordinating Group For
Army Engineers
Air Force Base
Thomas R. Camp
Portsmouth Air Force Base
Isinglass River
Lake Winnipesaukee
Alton
New
Durham
Permnington
Camp
Airline Replaces Striking Engineers In Miami
Eastern Air Lines began replacing flight engineers who struck for higher wages. AFL Flight Engineers International Association members were removed from payroll and a new training and checkout program for an entire new group of engineers was instituted. Captain Eddie V. Rickenbacker, Eastern president, called the strike illegal and warned workers they could lose their jobs. Union president Jack Robinson in Miami said they would not resign or return to work.
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Miami, Fla
Eastern Air Lines
AFL Flight Engineers International Association
Eddie V. Rickenbacker
Eastern
Jack Robertson
Miami
Union
Bridges Open to Returning as Senate Floor Leader
A source close to New Hampshire Senator Bridges says he has never closed the door on serving another term as Senate floor leader. Bridges, the Senate's senior Republican, reportedly would consider the post in the next session to uphold party unity, though he indicated last year his term as floor leader would be one. Senator Taft declined to comment on Bridges or his own leadership chances.
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Washington
Senate
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Eisenhower
Styles Bridges
New Hampshire
Taft
Bridges
Jess
Opps
Concord
Sen
Althoush Bridges
Cincinnati
Sen. Bridges
Reuther Forces Strengthen in CIO Election Fight
Atlantic City New Jersey Walter P. Reuther chief of the CIO United Auto Workers was expected to be chosen as CIO president at a convention finale. He gained added strength as voting neared with two unions switching to support him, boosting his delegate count against Allan Haywood who pledged to force a roll call.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Walter P. Reuther
CIO
United Auto Workers
Reuther
Philip Murray
Allan
Haywood
Evo
Brewery Workers International
American Radio Association
Heather
Claremont City Manager Resigns at Council Meeting
City Manager Philip White submitted his resignation during a late council meeting as Mayor William P. Baron called for new business. The abrupt action followed no prior announcement and was handed to the mayor in a letter.
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Claremont
Philip White
White
William P. Baron
State May Study Benefits of Work On River Port
New Hampshire commissioners will seek state funding to study economic gains from Portsmouth Harbor and Piscataqua River development. The plan supplements Army Engineers’ recommendation to remove navigation obstructions at a minimum $834,000 federal cost. If approved, the study aims to bolster federal support and win quick action from Washington and Congress.
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New Hampshire
Portsmouth Harbor
Piscataqua River
Army
Washington
Budget Bureau
Public Works Committee of the House
Congress
Portsmouth
Army Engineers
Aor
Badgers Island
Governors Executive Council
State Council On Resources and Development
State Agriculture Deppartment
Water Pollution Board
Water Resources Board
Fish and Game Department
Planning and Development Commission
Forestry and Recreation Department
Stevedoring Firms Paid Gratuities to Dock Union Bosses
New York stevedoring firms acknowledged making large goodwill payments to union readers dock bosses and ship company officials to preserve labor peace and win business on the waterfront. Opening of state crime commission hearings highlighted alleged crime and racketeering in the citys seven billion dollar shipping industry. Ruth M. Kennedy testified that gratuities are an established practice. her firm Daniels and Kennedy paid $7,500 to Joseph P. Ryan over five years.
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New York
Ruth M. Kennedy
Daniels and Kennedy, Inc
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N. Tofanoglu
M. Odemoglu
Y. Karakult
Joseph Ward
Lexington
McGranery
Morris
Cials
J. Howard McGrath
McGrath
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Tunisia
Frank Koseb
William Lechner
William Hurley
Portsmouth Herald
Republican Party
State Planning and Development Commission
Seacoast Regional Development Association
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