Cuba Welcomes New President After Impeachment
Havana reports say Dr. Federico Laredo Bru was chosen to lead Cuba as the Senate ousted President Gomez for opposing a 1.5 million sugar tax. Col. Batista loomed as political ally. impeachment passed 20 to 12 after a dawn debate. Laredo Bru to be sworn at noon amid subdued crowds.
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Dom
Federico Laredo Bru
Senate
Gomez
Island
Col. Batista
Cuba
Laredo Bru
Camp Thieves Disappointed Over Phony Money Heist
Thieves broke into a Laconia camp owned by Richard F. Shelley and seized about $900 in counterfeit stage money. They scattered the fake bills after realizing the cash was not real. Police Chief Hubbard and the owner inspected the camp and nearby sites, finding little of value taken besides the bogus currency.
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Richard F. Shelley
Laconia
Hubbard
Boston
Maine
Shelley
New Year Oriented Plans Spark Personal Resolution Push
Local advisors urge readers to set practical goals as the new year nears. Communities discuss budgeting health routines and skill development with a focus on attainable milestones and steady progress into the upcoming year.
Hull urges end to war at Inter-American Peace Conference
Secretary Cordell Hull in Buenos Aires calls for world peace as the Inter-American conference closes. He denounces militarism, warns weapons threaten all, urges nations to inventory aims, forgive past injuries, and follow a peaceful road. Sumner Welles reads Hull’s message due to his cold. The event ends three weeks after Roosevelt’s opening remarks about unity among 21 American republics.
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Associated Press
Buenos Aires
Cordell Hull
United States
Sumner Welles
Hull
Roosevelt
Pope Pius Christmas Message Warns Against Communism
Vatican City December 24 Pope Pius spoke from bed for 29 minutes urging unity of all men of good will against communist propaganda. He warned Europe faces terrifying dangers if remedies of defense are not adopted and referenced Nazi Germany’s failure to rebroadcast his address.
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Vatican City
Pope Pius
Holy Father
Spain
Europe
Vatican
Ger
Holy See
Fr. Soccorsi
Wich
Christmas Tree Party At Home For Aged Women
At the Home For Aged Women on Deer street the advisory board hosts a Christmas tree party for the Horne family. A prettily decorated tree will display gifts and refreshments will be served to attendees.
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Deer Street
Horne
Christmas Eve Observance At Hobson Estate Inspires Local Festivities
A moonlit Christmas festival at the Arthur Hobson estate in Little Boars Head featured a tableau of the nativity with a 150 year old manger cradle. Norman Moulton Leavitt directed about fifty Portsmouth area choristers joined by over a hundred attendees as three wise men, shepherds, and angels enacted the scene between carols and a Gounod Ave Maria recording.
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Arthur L. Hobon
Little Boar’s Head
Judea
Cathedral Woods
Portsmouth
Hobson Mansion
Norman Moulton Leavitt
Christ
Bethlehem
Albert Locke
James F. Leavitt
North Hampton
Ralph Pergins
Hampton
Gounod
the Shepherds
Roger Lovell
John Hobbs
Russell Hayes
Rye
Christmas Time in Portsmouth
Crowds thronged Portsmouth stores and sidewalks as last minute Christmas shopping peaked. People from surrounding counties traveled by train and bus, Santa Claus drew youngsters, and merchants stocked goods while charity drives from the Salvation Army and Red Cross spread cheer through baskets and gifts.
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Santa Claus
York
Strafford
Rockingham County
Portsmouth
Salvation Army
Boston
Maine
Red Cross
Family Welfare Association
Kiwanis Club
The
Elks
Boy Scouts
Hospital Guild
Christmas Day at St. John's Church
Christmas Day at St. John's will mark the religious observance with a solemn midnight service following evensong at 11 30 p m. A Holy Communion will be celebrated at 9 30 a m with many communicants and visiting church members in attendance.
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St. John’s Church
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Mary
Joseph
Frederico Bru
Havana
Herald
ST. John’s
Portsmouth & Vicinity
Consolidation Coal CO
Pleasent St
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