16 Dec 1930
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1930
Page
1
Official notice issued Monday orders the navy yard to commence work at the indicated site next to Burgaw. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but the directive confirms start of construction activities and related authority. Local officials and contractors are expected to coordinate to meet the stated schedule.
A police officer, Raymond Schiagel, shot and killed two hold up men during a robbery at Cliff Sea Rooms Loop. An attempted robbery occurred with a female employee's alarm prompting the officer to intervene, resulting in the death of the robbers as they entered the kitchen area. A second suspect fled and the investigation continues.
The Associated Press reports a severe arctic blast hits New England with sub-zero temperatures. Boston records sub-zero readings as towns like Montpelier and Lancaster report wind chill and deep freezes. several towns dip to 20 below before morning.
Washington reports Congress was told synthetic ginger liquor caused paralysis among drinkers across central and southern states. Dr B Dinha urges hearings as distributers face investigations. Christmas Savings club links to Portsmouth Savings Bank noted amid unusual mini-tree exhibit attracting attention.
A Belfast Maine AP report describes two children drowning in a garden area near their home. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but indicate a fatal water-related accident with authorities notified and investigations pending.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate claims that reports were incorrect and that there was a slight improvement in the condition of former premier Poincare III. A great hope for recovery was expressed despite uncertain wording.
The Maplewood group claims they are the original Shur Shots and will face any challenges from Shannon Shur Shots in local court. The aggregation asserts their status as the authentic team, amid disputes over naming and leadership.
Fragmentary text mentions delivery to Washington and a person named Hattiard with unclear context. No verifiable event, date, or entities to anchor a factual summary.
Police report a haul of drugs with an estimated value exceeding one million dollars seized in New York. Investigators say the operation involved multiple suspects and is under active probe by federal and local agencies.
Civil guards forced pots in Barcelona amid a strike threatening the city’s business. The unrest shows famine pressures and labor tensions as the urban economy faces disruption.
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