23 Dec 1949
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1949
Page
1
Concord notices a historic swing in New Hampshire temperatures with 75 degrees warmer than 1871, cold snaps expected tonight from Vermont, snow flurries likely but no major precipitation anticipated for the week.
Officials attempted to unravel details in a Nashua area auto death case involving Armand Foney 33 from Nashua and Fort Devens. He was undergoing a postmortem at Murphy Hospital Waltham Mass.
South Berwick officials report welfare expenses rose as hospital costs mounted. The town agreed to cover 469 dollars for a patient and gave only 100 to the Welfare department, with hospital aid contingent on further funding. Two soldiers were killed near Fort Devens. a Philadelphia native, Mrs. Alice G. Poney, claimed as wife of Sergeant Poney, was identified as the dead woman.
A New England council expert predicts a Boston area steel mill is more feasible than ever despite Pittsburgh area firms showing little interest. Gov Sherman Adams and Frank Merrill attended Albany talks with Big Steel leaders as supporters pledge 150 million dollars locally if a 50 million dollar company joins. Labora dor ore discoveries spur a broader New England push for the plant and faster ore delivery.
Eighteen year old June Whitehouse of 173 Madison street freed on aggravated assault charge in the stabbing of her father Harold E Whitehouse, a Portsmouth naval shipyard electrician. Case dropped on recommendation of City Marshal Linchey and City Solicitor Reinhart after joint review and agreement by prosecution and defense. The incident occurred December 12 during a family quarrel. the father was treated for a back wound and later released. Page three continuation noted.
A cooperative Exeter area school district may form to house all local children in a central school at the former Robinson Female Seminary site. The plan, supported by state approval, calls for six additional rooms and shared costs among Exeter Kensington East Kingston Newfields and Stratham based on equalized property valuations.
President Truman told Pope Pius XII in a Christmas message that the United States gladly rededicates its efforts to a peaceful advancing world order. The Pope replied invoking blessing for all citizens as they pursue a peaceful future for mankind.
Salem December 23 AP LA trainer Rockingham Park case sponging horses. Forest C Wilson held on $5,000 bail after pleading innocent. case continued to December 30. He allegedly instructed William H Weaver to place sponges in Shining Deed’s nostrils to slow the horse. Weaver jailed on $2,000 bail in Hillsborough County.
John Shumway of 252 Circuit Road, a local distributor employee, reported to police that 60 cartons of 1200 cigarettes were stolen from the rear of his truck yesterday in the North or West End sections of the city. A lucky finder may claim the haul for Christmas.
Private Robert W. Armstrong USMC aged 19 sustained minor injuries when he fell asleep at the wheel and crashed his car into a tree near the residence of Philip McCaffery on Lafayette road.
London Yard ties a mysterious figure nicknamed Society Bertie to major European jewel thefts. Barry Holliday, aged 41, found shot in Virginia Water after a public life among high society and hunting crowds. He used the alias Barry Fieldson in court filings and faced jewelry charges years earlier. Detectives seek more stolen gems tied to his activities.
New Hampshire's legislative watchdog reported state departments and institutions kept within their austerity budget for the first quarter, spending 2.73 million and yielding 45,884 dollars in savings from the initial three months. The GlencLIFF state hospital and milk control board received small emergency funds, while one hospital cut personnel by 85 and spent 509,280 dollars, under its quarterly allotment.
Frederick S. Brown of 11 Williams Avenue, Kittery, was named assistant to the employe labor relations superintendent in the Portsmouth naval shipyard's industrial department. A World War II veteran, Brown served in the Coast Guard Weather Patrol and was discharged as lieutenant commander in 1945. He later became shop personnel supervisor in 1946 and holds a Massachusetts Nautical School diploma. Brown, born May 11, 1913, is married and active in boating, commanding the Portsmouth Power squadron and belonging to the Portsmouth Yacht Club.
Concord reports state reorganization proposals to create a bureau of public works and a department of natural resources drew general support at hearings. Opposition focused on potential impacts on highway work, with assurances funds for highways would stay dedicated.
Notice states a red and cream bicycle printed with Ola Sue on the fender was lost or stolen from 238 Lincoln Avenue. Describes it as a gift from a late father. Offers a reward. Adv.
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