05 Dec 1932
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1932
Page
1
The Central Fire Station firemen repair and repaint donated toys for underprivileged children. Send broken or near‑broken toys to the station so they can be restored and given to kids on Christmas morning. The act brings joy to a child and fulfills a worthwhile deed.
The 72nd Congress opened its final three months with a restrained ceremony. The House planned a straight-out repeal vote on the 18th Amendment while police kept demonstrators miles away. Capitol corridors were sealed and tourism limited as the prohibition drama loomed.
A long statement from a longtime mayor announces refusal of renomination. He thanks supporters, vows to hand over city affairs to an incoming administration with strong standing, and urges efforts to reduce expenses and remove politics from city governance. He hints willingness to lead a nonpartisan ticket if such a movement arises.
Six men were taken from Vacaville jail by a group of irate citizens in seven autos with covered license plates. They drove away after threats to extract alleged strike leaders and beat them, as police chief O E Alley began an investigation into the disturbance at the city hall area.
Police say a local thief entered John Leary's Islington street store and stole 25 pennies. Investigators suspect a suspect nicknamed Dove may be involved.
A gang of three or four men is being sought by police from Plaistow and nearby states for a $6000 robbery at Wing Motor Transportation on Main Street. The thieves broke a window to enter the garage, inspected six parked trucks, removed four 800 pound cases of upper leather from the loads, and loaded them onto the missing truck before fleeing. Leonard W. Wing reported the loss to Chief Forest C. Davis.
Washington December 5 The Garner resolution to repeal the 18th amendment failed in the House by eight votes. The roll call began around two o clock.
Irving D. Lincoln told The Herald he is not a candidate for deputy sheriff in Kittery despite rumors. He states he will support Joseph M. Langton for the office.
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