05 Dec 1933
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1933
Page
1
December appeal urges purchase of Christmas seals by state tubercular groups. The double cross seal signals support and helps fund treatment, rehabilitation, and restoration of health for many in New Hampshire through the association’s drive this month.
Washington reports a forecast of snow or rain tonight across New Hampshire with likely impact into Wednesday morning. Temperatures will not be as cold tonight.
London notes the British government cannot accept the premise that lasting friendship with the Irish Free State and the Commonwealth cannot be achieved. In the House of Commons J H Thomas released notes exchanged with Dublin stating no grounds exist for answering a hypothetical question. The reply says Britain sees no repudiation of treaty obligations by the Free State and declines to state potential attitudes under a hypothetical severance.
Fire in Keene destroyed a three story wood building owned by Lane Chair Co and used by Carey Chair Co. Damages totaled about 25000 with 15000 from stored furniture and 10900 on the structure. Spectator Catherine Brassey was wounded by a loose hose and hospitalized for treatment.
In New York at 1:14 p.m. stocks and grains rallied from recent lows with industrials leading the gain. Major advancers included Allied Chemical and Eastman Kodak about four points each and American Telephone U S Steel American Can and others up one to three points. volume ran about double yesterday.
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt attends a concert in a pale blue crepe evening gown featuring a high neckline and long fitted sleeves, paired with a short white fur jacket for a formal appearance.
Republican Mayor Sylvester F A Pickering and Democrat Atty Robert Marvin head tickets after a Monday caucus. Rose wins three cornered board of public works race. detailed vote totals given. Ward councilmen chosen include Thomson Durell Connors Henson Kingsbury and others. Several incumbents and nominees named for at large posts and tax assessor.
Large turnout at a special town meeting at Fraternal Hall approved borrowing 4500 dollars to help fund a four room addition to Horace Mitchell School. Funds will be used with government money to complete the project.
James Sharpes a 93-year-old farmer from Cloughboy Donegal becomes countryside hero after swimming Louehros Beg Bay one mile wide in a record time. He proves age is no barrier to determined resolve and athletic achievement.
The line about the feat being performed annually for many years contrasts with friends urging that he is too old this year. The note implies a turning point or challenge to continue the longtime tradition.
Five bandits roped the Wol lagton branch of the Quincy Trust Company in Quincy Massachusetts late yesterday. Four carried pistols and a sawed off shotgun while a fifth waited outside and acted as driver. They seized between $20 000 and $25 000 before escaping in a car with stolen dealer plates. The heist occurred about five minutes before closing with one man at the wheel, one at the door, and three inside.
Concord Monitor and Patriot report growing calls for a special session to decide repeal of state dry law and liquor control. Key figures Keefe Toland and councilors McLeod, Roy, Murphy push for action while Winant declines comment. Welfare relief unit eyes Senate chamber in possible session.
Firefighters responded to a chimney fire Monday evening at 152 Orchard Street, the home of Mrs Helen Driscoll. No injuries reported and damage appears minimal.
Chicago December 5 Associates of Senator James Hamilton Lewis report he did not appear for a scheduled Springfield Missouri address last night. His law office has had no word since he left Chicago Wednesday night. Reports say he left the Dallman residence Friday afternoon for St Louis and did not arrive in Springfield yesterday morning. He gave no notice of a cancellation and Missouri officials began tracing him today. A Dallas Texas address was listed as his stop for today.
States differ widely in liquor laws as Utah approves a change. Some states allow drinking on premises, others require eating or ban bar service. Wide open states like Wisconsin and Oregon still permit drinking freely, while New York and New Mexico restrict sale by the drink. Colorado California and Connecticut limit on-site consumption to beer and wine with other rules. Indiana allows liquor in drugstores without a prescription under a new AG ruling. Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Montana plan state-operated liquor stores and phased package liquor sales.
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