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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1939
Page
1
News analysis notes intensifying talk of a third term for President Roosevelt and the shifting loyalties within the Democratic Party. Reports describe a split in support among officials and regions, with Jackson Day events fueling speculation while some view the idea as propaganda.
Moscow urged Romania to sign an immediate mutual assistance pact with the Soviet Union in Communist International. The piece compares it to pacts the United States signed with Latvia Estonia and Lithuania enabling naval and military bases.
British warships in the South Atlantic captured the German liner Ussukuma 7334 tons. German officers and crew were placed aboard a British prize ship after attempts to scuttle the vessel failed. It marked the third German ship lost in the region within two weeks.
Finnish legation staff to leave Moscow tomorrow night for Riga and Berlin en route to Stockholm. Since the Communist government was established at Terijoki the Soviet side refused to recognize the legation and Swedish mediation has failed.
Dover voters chose Mayor Samuel B. Blahr, Republican, over Democrat George E. Sherry by 3720 to 2442 to succeed the late Dennis McDonough. Incumbent street commissioner candidate Frank J. Grimes lost to Walter W. Wheeler as Republicans and Democrats split Council seats.
A fragmented historical note discusses Soviet German conflict and American reactions to leadership under F D R Molotov and Stalin. It mentions Hitler’s actions in Russia and Finland, Mussolini, and Austria, with a critical view of complacency, praising the Russian army’s renewed vigor.
Tokyo dispatch notes Japanese papers depict the United States as a possible foe as the trade treaty with Japan nears expiration. Miyako and Yomiuri reflect wariness toward US policy while denying fleet moves escalate tensions, and Suma reiterates no US peace threat to Japan.
New York December 6 AP stock market prices moved up fractions to around two points. Dealings were quiet but continued on the upside. Leaders included U S Steel Bethlehem Chrysler Douglas Aircraft United Aircraft J I Case International Harvester Caterpillar Westinghouse DuPont Timken Detroit Axle Brooklyn Manhattan transit common and preferred reached 1939 highs. Farmland equipment makers followed as gains in farm equipment sales supported the advance.
Public Service Commission reports New Hampshire motor boat registrations set a new high for the year with 5,040 private and public craft licensed across 152 lakes, marking a nine percent rise over last year.
President Roosevelt told Finnish President Kallio he earnestly hopes the Russo Finnish war ends soon so Finland can continue its steady, untroubled development. The message, sent on Finland independence anniversary, extended warm regard for Finland and its government and noted U. S. admiration for its institutions. Washington said the note went beyond routine felicitation, reflecting ongoing peace moves and U S aid to Finland. The White House also ordered Finland's debt payment be held in a special account, with plans to seek congressional authority to use the funds for Finnish relief.
General Wladyslaw Sikorski, premier of the Polish government in exile, aims to recruit 200000 more volunteers from the United States and Canada for the Polish legion in training in France. The force could reach 75000 in France with three more divisions joined to the existing two.
Herbert W. Sprague, 45, was sentenced in Portland Municipal Court to 60 days in jail on a larceny charge after being arrested for theft of five pairs of gloves from a department store. He had been acquitted in New Hampshire a year earlier of murder.
William M. Norton former Portsmouth druggist died at his home after a long illness. Born June 30, 1871, he retired three and a half years ago, had shown deep interest in community welfare, and remained active in spirit. He became a registered pharmacist in 1894 at age 23 after starting as a drug store clerk.
Danish Parliament members staged an anti Communist demonstration in the lower chamber with a Nazi member urging Denmark to sever diplomatic ties with Russia. When Axel Arsen spoke, all parties left except two Communists. Prime Minister Stauning rejected the idea of cutting relations with Moscow.
Helsinki reports 2000 Russian troops captured and 64 tanks destroyed since the invasion began, with eight Russians sunk and many prisoners taken on the Karelian isthmus. Finnish leaders honor independence with wreaths as Russian planes are sighted near Esbo, and authorities note mined waters and fortified shores. Premier Ryti’s government prepares a diplomat reception amid ongoing defense.
A bicycle and two cars collided on Portsmouth avenue near the Greenland Portsmouth line injuring Charles Dodge r of Greenland and Michael Butler of Stratham. Both were taken to Portsmouth Hospital for treatment. Oscar F. Herring of Manchester drove the second car. Police and state authorities investigated the crash.
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