Todays Hero and Local Notices at Kittery Point
The page lists a mix of local items including Todays Hero, Amisemity, Gleanings, Cartons, Here and There, Churches, Kittery, Combes, Wegat Notions, Ora, and a Tubule Forum. It references Kadina Faping, Events, Kunerats, Rationing, and Rasnte in terse classifieds and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amisemity
Kittery
Kittery Point
Combes Y Wegat Notions
Ora
Tublie Forum Ebhiteriat
Kadina Faping
Kunerats
Convoy Report Unconfirmed by Gen MacArthur
Report describes unconfirmed convoy through Philippines and Far East efforts. Mentions MacArthur, Nimitz, air bases near Japan, Mindoro and Lingayen Gulf raids, and Japanese claims of sinking transports. Bangkok, London and Tokyo reports vary, with no solid American confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. MacArthur
Ciew
Douglas MacArthur
Fleet
Chester W. Nimitz
Japan
London
Pacific
U. S
Philippines
Leyte Island
Surigao Strait
Min- Hanao Sea
Sulu Sea
Mindoro
Moluccas
Lingayen Gulf
Saipan
Guam
Tinian
Germany
Tokyo
Kotsu
Formosa
Burma-China
Burma Road
China
Bhamo
Burma
Bharno
Pvt Brown Wounded In Germany
Pvt Brown, a member of Gen Patton s Third Army, was wounded in Germany on December 7. He trained at Camp Croft and Fort Meade and is reported to be at a hospital in Bigland. Originally from Lynn, Mass, he lived in Portsmouth and managed Thom McAn. his wife Amelia Paras Brown has a daughter, Marvel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Qaewin Eyproet
Wea
Germany
Amelia Brown
Richards Avenue
Brown
George §. Patton
Third Army
Sors
Camp Croft
S. C
Fort Meade
Bigsland
Lynn
Mass
Portsmouth
Thom McAn
Amelia Paras
George Paras
Portsmouth High School
Lasalle Junior College
Auburndale
Railway Mall Association
Marvel
Western Union Delivers Casualty Messages Free Here
James H. Bangs Jr local Western Union manager announced that casualty messages from the armed services are delivered in person to next of kin at no cost. The company has delivery contracts and covers all charges with no financial obligation to recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Bangs, Jr
The
Western Union
Blood signs extradition papers for Frank Lyon return
Gov Robert Blood signed extradition papers for the return of Frank Lyon of Hampton to Belmont Massachusetts where he is wanted for support of a wife and two children. The signing followed a hearing held Thursday and occurred late yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Robert
Blood
Frank I
Lyon
Hampton
Belmont
Mass
Churchill Says Allies Can Win In Europe In 45
Prime Minister Churchill, addressing Primrose League members, expressed cautious hope that Germany would be beaten in 1945. He warned against slackening and said the evil German leadership would be wiped out, with victory in Europe within reach in the final phase of the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonkon
Tapi
Herald Not Published Monday For New Year Holiday
The Portsmouth Herald will not publish on Monday New Year’s Day a traditional holiday. Weekend news will appear in Tuesday’s issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Portsmouth Herald
U S Troops Alerted in Canal Zone
U S armed forces in the Panama Canal Zone were placed on full alert as Panamanian political agitation rose after the cabinet resignation of Ricardo Adolfo de la Guardia. Fourteen deputies allied with a manifesto sought asylum at the Mexican embassy, while Maj. Gen. Ralph G. Meyer ordered measures to keep U S personnel out of Panamanian jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balboa
Panama
C. Z
U. S
Panama Canal Zone
Ricardo Adolpho de la Jquaria
de Guardia
Tivoli
Ancon
Canal Zone
Ralph G. Meyer
Panama Canal Department
Panamanian
de la Guardia
Odd Jobs Man Shot in Derry Gun Battle
In Derry a 35 year old odd-jobs man Robert Clark was shot dead after a fight at the home of 48 year old Allen Hayes. Hayes said he struck Clark with a chair and bottle, fired through a door panel wounding him fatally. Hayes was detained. no charges yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verry
Robert Clark
Augustus Butman
Allen N. Hayes
Clark
Hayes
Butman
Joseph la Rochelle
la Rochelle
Francis 5. King
Simes Frink
Greece Names Regent as Damaskinos Appointed
King George of Greece appoints Archbishop Damaskinos regent following a CBS recorded BBC broadcast. The AP report notes the decision was announced via the British radio service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Reagent
New York
George
Damaskinos
CBS
Prediction of Tighter OPA Shoe Rationing Policy
Washington dispatch reports imminent tightening of shoe rationing. Two pairs per year may end in 1945 with the next coupon not valid before mid-summer, while stamps Nos 1, 2, and 3 remain usable. OPA aims to curb runs, maintain child shoe assistance, and boost production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
OPA
Europe
Allied forces report 25 American divisions attack and drive back Nazis
Allied announcements describe 25 American divisions pressing Von Rundstedt's salient, shrinking the Nazi bridgehead from Luxembourg to the Meuse. Patton's Third Army pushes four miles north of Bastogne. First Army advances toward Hachefort. Russians cross the Hron, seize towns, and Budapest street fighting continues as Allied air power targets the Italian coast road below Le Spezia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Luxembourg
Meuse
Belgium Bulge
Third Army
First Army
Bastogne
Rochefort
Brussels
Associated Press
Karl Veh Rundstedt
German Transocean Agency
von Rundstedt
Allied Supreme Headquarters
George 5
Patton
Hachefort
Hron
Danube
Old Austria
Budapest
Tybhrenian
Italy
Four Way Contest For State Senate Leader Named
Concord on December 9 309 AP four candidates vie for Senate president as legislators convene caucus ahead of the legislature which opens Wednesday. Donald Matson of Concord Scott Simpson of Bartlett Charles Mills of Jaffrey and J Guy Smart of Durham seek the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
State Senate
Donald Matson
Scott Simpson
Bartlett
Charles Mills
Jaffrey
J. Guy Smart
Durham
Postoffice Announces Holiday Mail Service
Portsmouth postmaster Peter J. Hickey announced a single city mail delivery for New Year’s Day with no rural service. The stamp parcel and general delivery windows will run 7 15 am to 4 pm. money order COD and registry windows from 8 15 am to 5 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter J. Hickey
Portsmouth
He Sai
Planning Board Recommends New Airport Zoning
The Portsmouth planning board endorsed an airport district zoning amendment to ensure clearances on approaches to Portsmouth airport runways. The proposal would require about one foot clearance for every 40 feet of distance, aligning with New Hampshire Aeronautics commission standards. The board will present the report to the city council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth Planning Board
City Hall
Clits
Portsmouth
New Hampshire Aeronautics Commission
Henry B. Tilton
Planning Board
Frank Brooks
Airport Commission
Jeremy R. Waldron
John FR. Golter
Sherburne Road
Greenland
Sherburne Roads
Greenland Road
Bishop Street
Airport
Rockingham Avenue
Golter
Sherburme Road
Pannaway Manor
Editors Warn of Election Checklists Flaw
A Portsmouth Herald editorial on July 18 1944 challenged legally prepared primary checklists while a July 13 1944 vote faced scrutiny. The libel case noted 18 officials, including the city clerk, were fined for violating primary and election laws. The trial before Chief Justice Lorimer featured sharp exchanges on press reform and official accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Herald
Attorney General’s Department
State Police
Portsmouth Herald
Portsmouth
William H. Sleeper
Exeter
H. Thornton Lorimer
Superior Court
Delibe
Jana
Sleeper
Herald
Fortsmouth
Rye
Byrnes Refuses Modification of Jan 3 Race Ban
War mobilization chief James F. Byrnes today refused to alter his demand that all animal racing end by January 3. The White House said petitions to relax the deadline, including a New Orleans fair grounds request for January 31, were considered but Byrnes stood firm. He cited war’s changing requirements and said advance notice could not always be provided.
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Washington
Weo
James F. Byrnes
White House
Byrnes
Fair Grounds
New Orleans
Freight Conductor Dies in Worcester Collision
Raymond H. McNaughton, 63, a freight conductor for the New Haven, was killed when struck by an engine in Worcester, Massachusetts, late last night. The fatality occurred December 30 as investigations begin into the accident confirming the victim and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
Raymond EH. McNaughton
New Haven
Two Newmarket Families Hear War Losses
Mrs. Robert Deshaies of Cedar Street receives word her husband Seaman Robert Deshaies USN was killed in action on a destroyer escort during the Battle of Leyte. Pvt Francis Archambeault USA is missing in Germany since December 3, according to his mother Mrs. Emmi Archambeault of Wadleighs Fall Road. Deshaies, a Canada native, moved to Newmarket six years ago and worked at Rockingham Silk Mill before enlisting a year ago. He trained at Sampson and went overseas last summer. Surviving him are two sons, Gilbert and Rexter. A pre burial mass is set for St Marys Church. Archambeault served in the infantry, trained at Fort Devens and Camp Butler, and went overseas last summer, stationed in Scotland then Germany. Another brother Felix is in France.
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Newmarket
Robert Deshaies
Cedar Suteet
USN
Leyte
Francis Archambeault
USA
Germany
Emmi Archambeaul
Wadleighs
Fall
Seaman Deshaies
Canada
Willimantic
Comm
Rockingham
Sampson Naval Training Center
Seamar Deshales
Gilbert
St. Francis School
Biddeford
Rolexter
St. Mary School
St Mary's Church
Lector A Benoit
Archambeault
Infantry
Fort Devens
Mass
Camp Buiner
N.C
Scotland
Felix
France
Airplanes and locomotives stock at Philadelphia store
New York reports a Philadelphia department store cataloging aircraft and locomotives for holiday shoppers. An amused dialogue features Milady seeking a gift and staff presenting aluminum airplanes at 19,894 dollars and large locomotives including a Mogul sixty three feet long and a Baldwin priced at 112,600 dollars.
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New York
Philadelphia
Baldwin
Billie
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Gue
New York City
Mora Ch Benson
Whiteman
Ny Dewirt MacKenzie
Aspotted Treas
Hanatter
MP Oamaticans
Bisviel Cotman
Guthless Wettig
Ftegad
Amer
Ile
Yansse von
Swale Pos Army
Foose Woafetadt
Hubert Cough
Celine Partes
Stoel
Frutignen
Choupy
Philip
Philip Borwick
Manila
Pvt. Brown
Mushy’s Inc
Salisbury Beach
Churchill
U.S
Derry
Thel Wat Production Board
Serchia
U.S. Fifth Army
Barga
Gallicana
Serchi
le Spezia
Senate
Postoffice
Burn
William J. Linchey
Ware
Lsts
Lorimer
New Hampshire
Milady
Los Angeles
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