12 Dec 1944
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1944
Page
1
The article discusses rising global tensions and weapon developments. It references various nations and leaders, including mentions of Antwerp and New York, and notes concerns over new devices and long range defense. It emphasizes the urgency of press coverage and public awareness.
World War II dispatch reports Seventh Army preparing for linkage with forces in Alsace while Patton’s Third Army breaches near the Saar and Rhine regions. Soviet and Romanian fronts advance from Budapest toward Bratislava and Vienna, as German defenses fracture along multiple axes.
A four year old boy, William Merrill Howard, son of Mr and Mrs Clarence H Howard of 864 Circuit, was rushed to Portsmouth hospital after a coaster accident near his home. Police say the boy lay to the side of a car driven by Clifford K Marshall of 279 Circuit Road. Hospital officials were examining him and could not yet state the extent of his injuries.
A damaged OCR snippet from a June 1925 issue merges The Times and The Herald with scattered sections. It mentions amusements, cartoons, comics, legal notices, puzzles, editorials, events, and sports across towns like Kittery and Newington with rations and funerals hints.
At noon today the Portsmouth ward totals show 2,350 votes cast across wards one through five. Polls opened at 1 this morning and were due to close at 4 this afternoon with results to be relayed by telephone this evening.
Dr. George A. Tredick, Portsmouth board of health chairman, says the scarlet fever spread is not unusual for a city of this size and urges immediate reporting of any fever symptoms. He notes 10 to 12 current cases, mostly mild and in the South end, warns of fines for unreported cases, and mentions a school nurse replacement due to illness. Continued on Page Three.
Frank W. Randall selected as president of the University of New Hampshire board of trustees with Ernest W. Christensen as secretary. The move followed a state house meeting in Concord. Randall, UNH alumnus and longtime trustee, will preside at the inauguration of Harold W. Stoke as the 10th UNH president.
A Washington telegram confirmed Admiral Moreell will have pontoon cranes built at the Portsmouth navy yard. The nine-strong Ranger lodge 836 committee hailed it as the first concrete civilian-representative proposal for more yard work, with $700,000 earmarked for labor and immediate start.
The European war marks exactly one year longer than World War I. World War I lasted four years, 14 weeks, and two days, with the last shot fired six hours after the armistice signed at 5 am November 11, 1918. The current conflict stands at five years, one day, weeks, and two days old yesterday.
Berlin radio said Tokyo, a city of 7 million, would be evacuated at once with 20,000 people leaving today including the old and infirm and mothers with children. Workers in war industries and essential services face restrictions. civil defense forces must stay. Reports said American bombers appeared again from Marianas and dropped incendiaries over Tokyo.
The Medregal submarine will slide down the Portsmouth navy yard ways Friday announced Rear Adm. Thomas Withers USN. Mrs A H Taylor sponsor and wife of Comdr A H Taylor USN will be matron of honor to Will Wright who will command the vessel. Ralph E Morang will present the sponsor with a silver bow at a brief ceremony preceding the launching attended by invited guests and yard workers.
In Athens amid artillery fire civilians flee the streets while rebel leaders reportedly draft peace proposals. An impartial source says ELAS and EAM leaders now see possible defeat and seek to concede, offering withdrawal from Attica in exchange for guarantees against prosecutions. London reports Churchill endorsed action to end fighting for lasting peace. Dimitri Lambrakies notes EAM is more conciliatory than last week.
A gale driven storm blanketed New England, delaying Portsmouth voting as sleet and snow hit the city and statewide travel turned hazardous. The system caused school closures, widespread damage to trees and chimneys, and led to more than 30 storm fatalities nationwide amid heavy snow from Colorado to New York.
Herman J Chandler, 65, former master mechanic at the Ports mouth navy yard ropper pipe and plumber shop and longtime yard employee, died at his home 241 Sagamore Avenue. He served as vice president of the National Retirement Federation of Civil Service Employees of Navy Yards Arsenal and Navy Stations and retired May 31 1943. A pioneer in retirement organizing he campaigned for worker improvements through the Navy Yard Inn.
British losses in Leyte escalate as Allied forces trap and annihilate the Japanese 26th division. American 7th and 77th infantry units push through Ormoc and Grmoc sectors, with MacArthur reporting captured supplies and intensified fighting along the Yamashita line.
Thos McKean information executive of the OPA in Concord explained the grocer consumer antiinflation campaign to the Woman's Community council. The plan urges displaying ceiling price lists in stores and invites homemakers to verify prices, report overcharges, and shop using personal ceiling price lists.
A New York column notes a joking view that a lumber and cigarette shortage will limit matches and light, provoking a humorous take on rationing and the arson trust. The piece mocks daily supply woes while hinting at broader economic strain and resilience.
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