Santa Parade Draws 2500 Spectators in Portsmouth
Santa Claus visited Portsmouth on Saturday as 2,500 spectators lined the parade route from Portsmouth Junior High to Market Square. More than 70 children in costumes and two bands joined marching units including police and fire crews. The Emerson Hovey VFW float won best entry, depicting blood needs in Korea, while the city lagged on its blood drive.
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Expected to Win Presidential Election
Washington UA The nation’s 531 electors today formally cast their votes to elect the next chief executive. Polls predicted an Eisenhower landslide, though electors are free to vote their conscience. Only rare cases of faithless electors exist in history, with the last in 1948. Congress will record the results on Jan 3 as debates over the Electoral College continue.
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Toys for Tots Drive Seeks More Local Gifts
Local Marines report progress in the Toys for Tots drive with 350 toys collected and half wrapped. A trailer shown by S/Sgt. Frank W. Simutis and Cpl. Earl J. Krier heads to Maine Corps Reserve HQ in New Castle, as Capt. Albert F. Belbusti notes five collecting days remain. Collect centers include Newberry’s, Colonial Theater, Civic Theater, Montgomery Ward, and L. L. Peavey Hardware. Naval Reservists at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard repair sleds and bikes for donation, with pickup for large donations arranged by calling Portsmouth 1430.
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U N Guards Shoot Down 82 Reds in New Riofing Riot
United Nations guards quelled a brutal riot on Pongam Island Korea as about 3,600 internees staged military drills and massed on a terrace. Four soldiers were hurt and 82 inmates were killed with 129 wounded as authorities aimed to prevent a mass breakout.
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Reds and ROKs clash for control of Triangle Hill area
In heavy rain and snow on the Central Korean Front Reds attacked Pinpoint Hill Rocky Point and lower Triangle Hill sloping areas. They overran two ROK outposts but were driven back on the main post. Allied air power hit targets around Pyongyang and Northwest Korea with bombings and air battles reported.
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Supreme Court strikes down Oklahoma loyalty oath law
Washington The Supreme Court today voided Oklahoma's loyalty oath statute ruling it punishes individuals who may have joined subversive groups innocently.
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Eisenhower staff asked to report missing radios
A memorandum circulated in New York urged Eisenhower’s incoming staff to search their consciences for 52 missing portable radios. It notes 60 radios were sent to the special train staff by RCA and asks those involved to drop off any personal findings at the business office. The memo suggests an 89 percent loss may be high.
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Two Pickets Appeal Finding in Assault On Kittery Woman
Two women pickets at the Claro stat Manufacturing Company in Dover were found guilty of assault and continued for spatenning. Mrs. Cora Norton and her daughter Mrs. Beatrice Hudson had bail set at 50 dollars. Their attorney plans an appeal to Superior Court. Police said the charge was brought by Mrs. Elizabeth Fitch of Kittery after she was stoned boarding a bus after leaving work. The Clarostat walkout by Local 242 IUE-CIO is tied to a wage dispute ongoing for three weeks.
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Delegation Okays 26000 for Barn at Brentwood
The Rockingham county delegation approved 26000 more for the county barn project at Brentwood, setting a 66000 construction limit. Foregoing details, the action follows 40000 previously approved as commissioners seek surplus funds. A motion challenging the legality of selling wholesale milk in competitive markets was ruled out of order.
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UNH Student Hurt In Spur Road Crash
Paul Higgins an 18 year old University of New Hampshire student from Peabody Massachusetts was treated as in very good condition at Portsmouth Hospital after a Spur Road crash Saturday. He suffered head and foot cuts when ejected from the car which left the road and rolled over. Three other teen occupants from Providence Rhode Island Warwick Alabama and Salem Massachusetts were treated and discharged for scrapes on hands hips leg and scalp injuries. Police said the wreck occurred as the car headed toward Portsmouth after the stagging mechanism failed during an attempted pass. Higgins and RastopoYous were picked up by Morin after hitching a ride. Higgins was taken to the hospital by the Fire Department ambulance. The accident was investigated by local inspectors and state police.
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Ex NH Tax Agent Out on Bail Facing Extortion Charge
Franklin C. Bertrand a 33 year old accountant and former internal revenue tax deputy is free on 5000 bail facing charges of attempting to extort 15000 from Frank X. Lariviere a retired fur dealer and his wife Lariviere Bertrand allegedly sent three demands for 15000 by mail and telegram threatening the couple Bertrand who left the bureau more than a year ago worked on Lariviere tax reports and later started his own accounting business Federal agents say the investigation followed a 10 day inquiry and Manchester bureau officials will review activities of two bureau associates in the fur furniture business with the inspection division assessing the case.
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Death Toll Rises To 18 After Big New England Storm
A nor'easter left 18 dead across New England from Thursday. Most deaths were auto accidents on icy roads as blizzard conditions spread heavy snow, rain, and subfreezing temperatures. Power outages and isolated communities followed with thousands of phones out of service, and several towns limited to radio telephone links.
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New Charges Filed In Delaney Case
Grand jury expected to hear new charges today against Denis W. Delaney former internal revenue collector. Charges concern taxes and relate to a separate matter, not the bribery case whose January verdict was set aside due to pretrial publicity. Attorney Keefe Hurley says charges threaten an unprejudiced trial, stronger than before.
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History says Christmas tree a glorious mistake
The National Geographic Society reports the Christmas tree industry will sell about 32 million trees for around 50 million dollars this year not counting lights and ornaments. The piece traces the practice to pagan origins, Bonniface, and the rise of evergreen trees in English-speaking nations, with production centered in Canada and the northern United States and a year-round, cross-season effort to harvest and store trees for next year.
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Eisenhower Maps Positive Peace Programs for Korea
President elect Dwight D. Eisenhower returns to New York to map positive programs aimed at peace in Korea. He shows cautious optimism but warns no simple formula exists and calls for patience and foresight. Talks with General MacArthur may occur this week as planning begins at LaGuardia.
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Red China Rejects India's Korea War Prisoner Plan
Peiping denounces India's proposal to exchange prisoners as illegal and unfair. Chou En-lai condemns the UN resolution and demands unconditional, speedy repatriation, urging resumption of Panmunjom talks under Soviet led terms.
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Hood’s Egg Nog Delicacy Ready To Serve Chilled
Hood’s non alcoholic Egg Nog praised as rich fresh and delicious. Simply chill and serve. Route salesmen deliver or call Portsmouth 512-W to buy at local stores.
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