Supreme Court Ruling Reopens Red Questions
The Supreme Court’s decision on fifth amendment immunity left many questions unresolved. It overturned a Denver contempt sentence for Patricia Blau while raising issues about witnesses under federal and congressional investigations. The ruling may affect cases including 24 contempts indicted in New York with defendants like Earl Browder, Philip Jaffe, and Frederick Vanderbilt Field.
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Supreme Court
High Court
Patricia Blau
Denver
Congress
Justice Department
Earl Browder
U.S
Allied Armies Brace for Next Chinese Move in Korea
Allied forces in northwest Korea remain south of a key retreat point near Sariwon, protected by a cautious rearguard. The Communists have not yet massed a second strike north of the 38th parallel, while the Eighth Army shifts to avert a trap and safeguard possible escape routes toward Seoul.
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Korea
Eighth Army
Sariwon
Pyongyang
Seou
Korean Republic
38Th Parallel
Tenth Corps
Hambung
Sea of Japan
Tom Stone
Hungnam
Pyongyang- Seoul
Sinmak
Kumchon
Sinmal
Seoul
United Nations
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38Th
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South Korea
Tom. Stone
Tenth
Stone
Hungnara
Don Whitehead
West Korea
Whitehead
Fibre Company Reopens in Albany Street Plant
The New England Fibre company resumes operations at 69 Albany street Portsmouth, starting gas mask parts production next week. About 75 to 100 workers, mostly women, will be hired through the High Street NH Employment service office, with training for fibre inserts. Plans exist to convert the plant for fiber cords after the war.
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New England Fibre Company
Portsmouth
Earl Watson
New England Fibre Company, Incorporated
Albany Street
High Street
New Hampshire Employment Service
Watson
Lowell
Mass
It-1s
Old
Freeman's Point Atty
John J
Hurley, Jr
New England*Fibre
Maine
Youthful Ohican Faces Stratham Robbery Charges
Regia K. Tarr, 21, of Youngstown Ohio, admitted holdup and fled extradition to New Hampshire after pleading guilty to a fugitive from justice charge. He confessed to the $19 Stratham garage robbery of Carl D. Stockbridge 56, of Portsmouth Avenue, Stratham. Tarr was captured in Saco after his Ohio registered car was found abandoned. He claimed a toy pistol initially, then a .32 revolver, and said the weapon was discarded on the Maine Turnpike. He is described as pleasant and good natured. He was returned to New Hampshire.
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Almple
Hollce
New Hampshire
Stratham
Regia K. Tarr
Youngstown
Ohio
Tarr
Carl D. Stockbridge
Portsmouth Avenue
Stockbridge
Maine
New Hamp
Price and Wage Controls Seen By Next Month
The article reports Senators George and Lyndon Johnson urging imminent national emergency and wage price controls, with Truman expected to act by January. Officials acknowledge inevitability, while the Commerce Department and National Production Authority move to tighten defense material use and other mobilization steps amid rising war threat.
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George
D-Ga
Truman
Senate Finance Committee
Times
Lyndon Johnson
D-Tex
Senate Armed Services Preparedness
Johnson
Congress
Maybank
D-8.c
Senate Banking Committee
Commerce Department
National Production Authority
NPA
Defense
Robert . M
Attlee Seeks United Nations Unity in Korea
Prime Minister Attlee told the House of Commons that he has good hopes Allied forces will stay in Korea. He outlined world crisis talks with Truman and Canadian leaders, saying the Far East course is agreed and aggression must be halted.
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API
Attlee
House of Commons
United Nations
Korea
Truman
Washington
Ottawa
King George
Far
Governor and Council to Probe New Phases of Story-Care Case
Concord December 12 AP The Governor and Council may unveil six undisclosed phases of the Story-Care contracts at a Friday hearing. A five four deadlock delayed accepting State Treasurer F Gordon Kimball's resignation over state cash overpayments tied to the Story affair. Prominent litigants include former State Comptroller Stephen B Story and contractor Donat F Cote with prison terms and fines appealed. Councilor Smart pushed for review to expose any further responsible persons. Kimball's resignation would be accepted effective December 26, with Remick H Laighton serving as interim treasurer until the Legislature meets.
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Harry P. Smart
Ossipee
F. Gordon Kimball
Stephen B. Story
Manchester
Donat F. Cote
Gordon Tiffany
Atty
Kenneth F. Graf
Smart
Kimball
All North Korea Abandoned By Retreating Allied Armies
The report states North Korea was left isolated as retreating Allied forces pulled back, leaving key positions exposed and raising questions about strategic conduct and subsequent defense plans. Local witnesses described a rapid withdrawal affecting supply lines and civilian morale.
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North Korea
Two PHS Seniors to Take Part in Christmas Parade
Two high school seniors from Portsmouth will play Santa Claus roles in the Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade Thursday. William Emery of Elwyn Road and Leonard Daigle of 548 Broad Street will appear aboard floats as the parade, led by the high school band, proceeds from the Senior high school through Islington and Congress streets to Market Square and back. The event includes a brief greeting by Mayor Richmans Margeson and continues through the Christmas shopping rush with Santa Claus remaining downtown to greet youngsters.
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Chamber’ of Commerce
William Emery
Elwyn
Santa Clas
Leonard Daigle
Broad, Street
Santason
Dri Portsmouth
Islington Street
Congress Street
Market’ Square
Richmans
Margeson
Y Marall
Chamber of. Commerce
Leonard Alken
Benjamin A
Taber
Bee
High Tides Damage Wells Seawall and Toll Span
Wells town officials report unusually high tides washing away over 125 feet of bank at the Hampton Seabrook toll bridge and destroying a 100 foot sea wall at Drake Island. Coastal areas flooded briefly while roads clogged with seaweed delayed traffic. repairs and cleanup were underway with Rep. William HY Durkee noting primary damage on the ocean side of the bridge.
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Seabrook
Wells
Drake
William HY Durkee
Senate Crime Probers Summon Joe Adonis To Testify
Senate crime investigators summoned big time gambler Joe Adonis to testify at a public hearing into gambling and racketeering in northern New Jersey and beyond. Adonis, real name Joseph Doto, may claim immunity due to bonds in New York and New Jersey on gambling charges. Other witnesses Salvatore Moretti, Arthur Longano, and James Lynch also face conspiracy to violate gambling laws charges and are free on bonds of 20,000 each.
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Senate
Joe Adonis
Adonis
Van
Crime Investigating Committee
New Jersey
Florida
Joseph Doto
New York
Salvatore Moretti
Arthur Longano
James Lynch
New’ York City
Godi
Kefauver
D-Tenn
New’ Jersey
Gambler
Saratoga County
Exeter Doctor Near Everest Peak Faces Tough South Face
Exeter physician Charles S Houston age 37 and part of an American expedition reached within about 11 000 feet of Mount Everest. The team led by his father Oscar Houston a New York attorney reported the climb from the southern face would be extremely difficult. Houston plans to return home this weekend after three Himalayan trips.
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Mount
Charles
Houston
Newmarket Toad
Exeter
Oscar Houston
New York
Everest
New Delhi
Koreans Feared North Invasion After 1947 Visit
Traveler Frank Mosher, touring Asia, recalls South Koreans pleading for arms and training as fear grows of North Korean invasion. He recounts Seoul parades, US and Russian troop worries, and tense encounters with authorities during his globe-spanning journey through Tokyo, Shanghai, Batavia, and beyond.
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South Korea
Seoul
Frank, S. Mosher
Cass’ Street
Middle
East
Korea
Mosher
Christopher
Stephen
Council Approves Prisoner Labor on State Projects
Concord dispatch reports the executive council approved using state prison labor on recreation projects with strict safeguards. Inmates will be paid 1.25 dollars per six hour day to cover guards and clothing, and wages won’t compete with free labor or disrupt civilian staff.
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Concord
Unow
Sherman Adams
Executive Council
Dangerous Game Police Stop Leads to Action in City
Police last night intervened amid a chaotic street incident on Brewster Street. Aggressive behavior and disrupted activity prompted officers to restrain individuals and restore order in the area.
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Brewster Street
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