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Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1954

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Trustees Launch $10 Million Plan For UIH Growth

Trustees outline a more than 10 million dollar building program to handle a projected enrollment increase at the University of New Hampshire from 3,200 to 5,200 by 1970. The plan calls for 19 new buildings, a swimming pool and facility expansions with estimated first year needs near 2.23 million dollars and rising in subsequent years, plus a 1.4 million dollar library as urgent priority.

Concord University of New Hampshire State Legislative Council UIH Lane Dwinell UNH Legislative Council Durham

Fifth Murder Charge in Grandmother Doss Case

In Anniston Alabama sheriff announces a fifth murder charge against grandmother Minnie Doss for poisoning her second husband Frank Harrelson in 1945. Arsenic found in his organs prompts first degree murder warrant. charges also tied to four prior spouses and a mother. Doss denies poisoning relatives and awaits further autopsy results and toxicology.

Anniston Ala Nannie Doss A. A. Pate Calhoun County Ernest J. Harrelson Pate Frank Harrelson

General Van Fleet quits McCarthy over attack on president

AUBURNDALE Fla 1 gen Van Fleet former 8th Army commander in Korea severs ties with Sen McCarthy after his attack on President Eisenhower. In a telegram Van Fleet withdraws support while noting McCarthy’s good against communism and condemning the bitter tone in the censure period. The drive chaired by Lt Gen George E Stratemeyer reported 2 287 143 signatures opposing McCarthy’s censure.

van Fleet M‘carthy Auburndale Fla. 1 Joseph McCarthy Wisconsin Eisenhower McCarthy U.S. Senate United States 8Th Army Korea Nana George E. Stratemeyer Winter Park Fla Far East Air Force Adm John G. Crommelin

Japan prioritizes noncommunist trade over Russia and China

Tokyo outlines a policy to advance collaboration with the United States and other noncommunist nations before expanding trade with the Reds. Foreign Minister Shigemitsu emphasizes restoring normal relations with Russia and China without prejudice to ties with free nations. The new government signals limited immediate gains from communist trade.

Tokyof Japan United States Russia Red China Mamoru Shigemitsu Ichiro Hatoyama Shigemitsu China Hatoyama

Police RipDown Church Sign in Italy Despite Court Suit

In Rome police in civilian clothes ripped down a stone sign reading Chiesa di Cristo from the Evangelical church less than a day after replacement. The sign had been restored after a lengthy court dispute. An American photographer was warned and camera confiscated during the incident.

Italy Rome Church of Christ Chiesa di Cristo Walter Artenni Associated Press Cline R. Paden Brownfield Lubbock Tex Paden Church of Christ In Aia

Long Silence at Chesterfield Factory Over One Day Strike

In Chesterfield England crane operator Ron Hewitt 29 endures a year of silence from 360 colleagues who stopped talking after he refused to join a one day strike. The workers used signals to work, management offered another job, and after a year the stand off ends when AEU Local Secretary Ted Boyce shakes Hewitt’s hand and Hewitt urges letting it fade.

Chesterfield England Ron Hewitt Hewitt AEU Ted Boyce

Engineering Cost of Dixon Yates Under New Fire

SEC hears fresh attack on Dixon Yates private power deal as Ebasco representatives testify on cost estimates for a West Memphis plant. Opponents argue existing estimates may understate actual costs, risking stockholders and TVA customers. Governor Clement labels the trio Nixon Dixon and Yates as lowering American public morals amid broader political criticism.

Dixon-Yates Washington Securities and Exchange Commission Ebasco Services Ebasco SEC Dixon-Yates Group West Memphis Ark Atomic Energy Commission Goe Joseph Volpe Jr The Tennessee Commission Tennessee Valley Authority AEC TVA Ebasco Engineering Joppa, II Electric Energy, Inc. Ca TVA Power Senate House Atomic Energy Committee Frank G. Clement Nixon Dixon Yates Clement National Press Club

Yard May Bring More Work to Portsmouth Shipyard

U S Senator Norris Cotton told Portsmouth Metal Trades Council that additional shipyard work will be sent this spring to avert layoffs. Council president Thomas E Sheehan said the report followed talks with Cotton who promised clarifying details soon. Navy and officials had indicated fewer submarines would overhaul here, but Cotton’s report preserves a forecast of up to 1000 jobs saved if extra assignments arrive.

U.S Norris Cotton Portsmouth Metal Trades Council Thomas E. Sheehan The Metal Trades Council Sheehan Cotton Portsmouth Cowen Bureau of Ships Adm W. D. Leggett IUSN Chester Navy

Mendes-France Wins Major Test on Tunisian Problem

Premier Pierre Mendes-France won a 294 to 265 vote of approval in the National Assembly for his North African policy. The victory followed a two day debate as opposition questioned the program in Tunisia, Morocco and Algeria. He claimed terrorist activity was down and vowed continued force to keep France in North Africa while deputies criticized his stance on the Fellagas.

Paris Pierre Mendes-France National Assembly France Assembly Governent Tunisia Morocco Algeria North Africa Fellagas

Two Police Chiefs Seek 9:30 Curfew For Minors

Massachusetts Police Chiefs Association leaders George Royal and Samuel H Bradish urged legislative approval of a 9 30 p m curfew for all under 17 with an amendment to apply to those 17 and younger Atty Gen Fingold backed the bill introduced by Rep William X Waitham.

Boston Massachusetts Police Chiefs Assn George Royal Williamstown Association Samuel H. Bradish George Fingold National Association of Attorneys General White Sulphur Springs W.va William X. Wail D - Waitham

Police Crackdown Targets Overnight Parkers in Kittery

Kittery Police urge motorists to stop leaving cars parked all night on local streets. Police Chief William H. Nelson warns future violators will be towed at owner expense and face court action.

Kittery William H. Nelson

U.N. Begins Job To Free Airmen

United Nations Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold began steps to win freedom for 11 American airmen jailed by Red China as spies. The Assembly approved a U.S. led resolution demanding their release by 47 votes to 5, with among others abstaining, and Hammarskjold promised immediate action though details remained undisclosed. He met with Jacob Malik and others as he weighs channels through Peiping, neutral states, or U.N. offices to press for release.

United Nations, N.Y U.N. Assembly Dag Hammarskjold Red China Hammarskjold United States Peiping U.N U. N Hammar Kjold Sweden Switzerland India Oon Geneva Red Russia Jacob Malik Kremlin Malik Clare

Ike May Switch Voting Place Gettysburg Pa

President Eisenhower plans to change voting residence from New York City to Gettysburg Pennsylvania where he and Mrs. Eisenhower are building a farm home near the Civil War battlefield. He may inspect the new home this week as inquiries about voter registration hours surface in Adams County Court House.

Thurmont Eisenhower New York Gettysburg Camp David Maryland Catoctin Mountains Washington White House Adams County Court House Pennsylvania New York City Columbia University

Pope Pius XII Slightly Better Despite Serious Illness

Vatican sources report Pope Pius XII is perceptibly improving after a gastric ailment that nearly killed him nine days ago. He remains seriously ill yet has begun to gain strength, sitting up to eat and walking briefly with his physician's help as he plans to bless attendees via Vatican radio.

Vatican City Pius XII L'Osservatore Romano Vatican Holy Father Vatican Radio Msgr Giovanni Battista Montini Milan

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NNH General van Fle Grandmother Doss Mrs. Doss Arlie Lanning Lexington, N.C Richard Morton Sr Emporia Kan Samuel Doss Tulsa Louise H. Hazel Doss Robert Lee Higgins Davie Weaver Gadson Weaver Joe Smelley Alabama Bureau of Investigation Lula Bartlett Smelley Charley Braggs Alabama City Free World Mighty Forrestal Newport News Forrestal Secretary of the Navy Charles 5. Thomas Thomas Viscount Montgomery Robert B. Carney Naval Operations Wilson James V. Forrestal Defense Army Fort Eustis Courage Celia Surovsky Pasadena Calif Mendes-France Yugoslavia Costa Rica el Salvador Eelco N. van Kleffens Henry Cabot Lodge Jr Anthony Nutting Arthur S. Lal Ike William F. Weaver Harold D. Payne Frederick Camp Lejeune N.C Glen Weaver Dewitt, Mich. Payne Akron Ohio Frank R. Duve Pius Rockingham Notel Rdrives
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