Aviation leaps since Wrights set mark in 1902
Thirty years have passed since the Wright brothers first flew at Kittyhawk. Col. Charles Lindbergh and his wife complete one of the longest flights from New York across Europe Africa and back to the United States covering 28 000 miles. Balboa leads a mass Italian air voyage to America and Wiley Post circles the globe in seven days and 19 hours. Aviation promises further progress in the new year.
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N.C
America
Charles A. Lindbergh
New York
Atlantic
Africa
South Atlantic
United States
Balboa
Italy
Wiley*Post
Weather forecast for New Hampshire arrives as colder
Washington reports a forecast for New Hampshire predicting partly cloudy skies and colder tonight followed by a cloudy Tuesday with a gradual drop in temperatures. Snow or rain is expected in the afternoon or night, signaling a wintry mix to begin the week.
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Washington
New Hampshire
Robbers Hold 150 Prisoners In Store Robbery
Seven men wearing stocking tops invaded Butler Brothers department store on Chicago’s edge of the Loop. They used six shotguns pistols and a machine gun terrorizing 25 women and 25 men while taking 2800 dollars from the cashiers office. They fled by car along the river with no shots fired.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Butler Brothers
Captain Kidd
SAVE FOUR ABOARD CRIPPLED PLANE
In a dawn rescue off Marseilles a crippled seaplane carrying mail and four crew members was saved after adrift over 20 hours in a Mediterranean storm. The St Marguerite brought the survivors and mail to Dizerta Africa as ships continued a search through sleet and snow.
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Associated Press
Marseilles
France
Mediterranean
St. Marguerite
Dizerta
Africa
Regular force gains holiday help from outside list
During the week the regular force was supplemented by four carriers four clerks and four substitutes. Four were hired from the outside eligible list for the holiday rush.
Ponds Planned to Open in York County if Legislation Passes
Sanford Maine December 18 the Maine Legislature considers a resolve to open fifty one ponds in York County for sports upon passage. The measure would affect twenty seven towns and cities in the county and extend public access to recreational waters.
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York County
Sanford
Maine
Havana Bloodshed Marks New Cuban Unrest
Havana reports six killed and thirteen wounded as rioters sack El Pais offices. More than 100 Spaniards rounded up and jailed at Old Cabana fortress while troops halt further violence. Jefferson Caffery to engage in effort to settle Cuba's political strife.
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Associated Press
Havana
Old Cabana
Jefferson Caffery
Roosevelt
Sumner Welles
Cuba
Politi
el Pais
el Paw
Winter recreation undertaking discussed at Chamber meeting
A well attended session in the Chamber of Commerce rooms Sunday afternoon, led by State Senator Charles H. Brackett, gathered 45 people to plan a winter recreation program for the city. The former YMCA building was eyed as a possible recreation center, with input from Supt. Harry L. Moore, Civic Council President Frank W. Randall, and YMC directors. Arthur Davis outlined a community supported plan including needs and costs.
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Chamber of Commerce
Charles H. Brackett
Supt
Harry L. Moore
Frank W. Randall
Civic Coun
Ccil
James H. Smith
Arthur Davis
Kiwanis Club to Welcome Paul Blackwell Entertainer
Paul Blackwell is to be the entertainer at the Kiwanis club Tuesday evening. He previously performed at the junior high school assembly and again provided a fine show for the school. Members look forward eagerly to the meeting with his versatile program.
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Paul Blackwell
Mr. Blackwell
Stock Market Heavy Today Marks Nervous Session
The New York stock market at 115 p m showed no exuberance after the domestic gold rate lift. Prices were nervous and irregular with stocks generally lower and some specialties very heavy. Grains and cotton were only slightly better, while government securities and bonds were hesitant. Notable losers included Union Bag and Paper Allied Chemical U S Steel American Telephone General Motors Westinghouse Dupont Sears Roebuck Chrysler Con Gas Santa Fe N Y Central Case U S Smelting U S Industrial Alcohol.
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Associated Press
New York
U. S
Union Bag and Paper
Allied Chemical
U. 8. Steel
American Telephone
General Motors
Westinghouse
Dupont
Sears Roebuck
Chrysler
Con, Gas
Sarita Fe
N. ¥. Central
Case
U. S. Smelting
U. 3
Industrial Alcohol
Christmas Basket Show at Olympia Theatre in Portsmouth
Portsmouth theatregoers can help the needy Friday morning at the annual Christmas basket show to be held in the Olympia Theatre. Admission is one canned or packaged good, with all food distributed to needy families at Christmas by the Family Welfare Association. A double feature of cartoons and comedies will accompany the program.
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Portsmouth
Olympia Theatre
Family Welfare Association
Graffort Club to Honor Mrs H V Smith and Members
The Graffort club meets Wednesday afternoon December 20 in the Masonic Auditorium with Mrs H V Smith president of the New Hampshire State Federation and charter members as guests of honor. The Harmonistic choir will provide a musical program featuring Priscilla Duncan Frances Boothbay and Elizabeth Wakefield.
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H. V. Smith
New Hampshire State Federation
Graffort Club
Masonic Auditorium
Priscilla Duncan
Frances Boothbay
Elizabeth Wakefield
France to reject German armament plan in council meeting
Paris decision follows Superior War Council talks led by Gen. Weygand as ministers weigh a firm refusal to German rearmament. The council reviews Germany's military strength and considers if talks on disarmament with Berlin are possible. France argues Germany is already rearming.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
Hitler
War Council of
Germany
Maxine Weygand
Coun
Cil
Berlin
No Change in Recovery Act After Six Months of Trial
Washington officials say they prefer not to reopen the Recovery Act for amendments in the coming session of Congress. Senator Wagner may push for a permanent Labor Board with statutory powers, while outside moves could include reviving the 20 hour work week and limiting Section 7A. The committee for the event includes William Hutchins, Sally Crockett, and Ralph Margeson, with plans to hire Bo Garland's orchestra.
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Associated Press
Washington
Industry Recovery Act
Wagner
Dem
New York
National Labor Board
NRA
Labor Board
William Hutchins
Sally Crockett
Ralph Margeson
Bo” Garland
Class of 1923 Plans Portsmouth High Reunion Banquet
Members of the Class of 1923 at P. H. S. organize a banquet and dance to mark ten years since graduation. The event, set for Friday evening, December 29, is open to all former Portsmouth High pupils.
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Portsmouth High
Tatten to Deliver Packages to State Hospital
Mr. Dave Tatten will visit the State hospital at Concord Thursday December 21 to take packages for friends or relatives. Anyone wishing to remember loved ones may leave packages at 15 Ladd Street on or before Thursday 4 11 a.m. The helper will deliver them to the hospital.
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Dave Tatten
State Hospital
Concord
Tatten
Big Place
Ladd Street
Ge Dla
Kentucky game law bans catching or spilling wildlife on lawns
A Kentucky statute prohibits catching or spilling deer elk wild turkeys and song birds on game lands or lawns. The rule aims to protect wildlife while regulating activities that could disturb native species.
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Kentucky
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