Portsmouth Yard Prepares for Atomic Threat Defense
Rear Adm. John H. Brown Jr and Capt. Ralph S. McDowell announce a radiological safety program at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard to protect workers if atomic warfare occurs. Training covers radiological defense, instruments like Geiger counters, and medical planning with a dispensary at the Portsmouth naval hospital.
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Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
America
Portsmouth Herald Today
John H. Brown, Jr
USN
Ralph S. McDowell
Admiral Brown
San Francisco Naval Shipyard
Portsmouth Naval Hospital
Caswell Seen Sure of Job In New Hampshire Police Post
Concord reports indicate Col Ralph Caswell is virtually assured of a reappointment as superintendent of the New Hampshire state police after Gov Dale and Council take office. Incoming members voiced support for Caswell, citing 20 years in law enforcement and leadership in establishing the police framework under prior administrations.
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Sherman Adams
Executive Council
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Ith
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George A. Colbath
State Police Department
Iter
Franklin Flanders
Weare
Two Men Questioned Over Lumber Yard Arson Attempt
An arson attempt at Littlefield Lumber Co in Green street failed as rain-soaked wood refused to ignite. Firemen reported kerosene evidence and three to four burnt matches under a window ledge. Two men were questioned by police. city marshal said no one is held. The company spokesman called the incident baffling and said relations with workers are good.
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Navy
Chemical Corps
Army Chemical Center
Edgewood Arsenal
Littlefield Lumber Co
Green Street
Leonard H. Hewitt
State Escapes Serious Accidents On Glazed Roads
Concord dispatch reports New Hampshire iced over briefly but no fatalities occurred. Temperatures rose to 50 by morning restoring highway conditions as fog and slick surfaces caused minor crashes. A Winchester woman, Rachel Partridge, escaped when her car slid into an ice river aided by two passersby who pulled her to safety. her dog reached shore first. Highway crews spread sand to improve traction as temperatures climbed.
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Concord
New Hampshire
Winchester
Rachel R. Partridge
Ashuelot
Paul Willard
Alton Horton
Mrs. Partridge
Circuit Road Route Dismissed as Not a Public Way
Circuit Road in Wentworth Acres is not a public highway under state law, so the Exeter Superior Court dismissed the driving under the influence charge against Gerard T. Schock of Portsmouth. The defense showed lack of legal dedication and 20 years of usage, while testimony described public access and reliance on federal maps.
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Wentworth Acres
Susperior Court
Exeter
Portsmouth
Gerard T. Schock
Cheu't Road
Shock
Thomas E. Flynn
Schock
Flynn
Eileen D. Foley
Acres
Wyman P. Boynton
Simes Frink
James G. Curran
Mail Rate Boosts Begin Here Saturday
Postmaster Peter J. Hickey announced substantial postal rate increases taking effect Saturday. Major changes affect third class mail and air parcel post, with smaller hikes in first and fourth class special delivery rates, postal notes, and insured mail. The local post office will close all day Saturday and Sunday with no deliveries. 34 extra carriers and 23 clerks earned $4,510 during Christmas season, at $1.29 per hour.
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Lecure
Peter J. Hickey
Air Parcel Post
Hickey
United States
Canada
Mexico
Employment Skids in New England in 1948
The 1948 New England report shows 83 000 factory jobs lost, 5 percent drop from 1967 levels, and housing shortages despite a 25 percent rise in housebuilding. Textile and machinery led job decreases. price rises slackened though rents and furnishings still climbed.
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New England
U. S. Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics
New Castle Installs Louise Berry as Town Clerk
New Castle appoints Louise Berry of Atkinson Street as town clerk for the first time in 22 years. Berry, a ballot clerk for five years, succeeds Mrs. Cora I. Marvin who resigned due to ill health after a fall left her with a fractured hip. Marvin is hospitalized in York. The appointment was made at a regular selectmen meeting.
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Louise Berry
Atkinson Street
Selectmen
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Oliver
New Castile Board of Selectmen
York Hospital
Miss Berry
Board of Selectmen
Council to Meet Briefly Tomorrow in Portsmouth
Portsmouth city council will hold a brief special session at 11 am to approve transfers of funds between municipal departments. City Manager Edward C. Peterson said the meeting is solely to clear up the loose ends of the year's business.
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Portsmouth
Edward C. Peterson
Contract Scandal Binds New Hampshire Legislature
Hampshire's 131st Legislature faces a brewing graft case as state treasurer race and a Story-Cote contract fraud inquiry loom. Gordon Kimball seeks reelection amid civil suit over $243000 in excess payments linked to contracts awarded by former comptroller Stephen B. Story to Donat F. Cote. The Republican-led General Court weighs investigation and electoral strategy.
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New Hampshire
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Stephen B. Story
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Senate
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War-Weary China Awaits Chiang's Decision
In Nanking the government pursued talks as war or peace dominated discussion. A spokesman called gatherings consultations, not a conference, while Chiang Kai shek’s future and a possible peace with the Communists remained the central question. Fu Tso yi delayed by weather, others arrived to press national leadership.
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China
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Kwangtung
Lu Han
Yunnan Province
Sun Yat Sen
Democrats Plot War On Rules Committee
Washington December 30 The House Democratic leaders move to bypass the rules committee with a plan aimed at speeding Truman administration bills. A meeting with Speaker-designate Sam Rayburn is sought to gain White House support for the project as the new Congress convenes. The White House expects talks with Truman and Barkley on scheduling. The issue stems from the committees heavy Southern Democratic membership obstructing New Deal legislation.
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Rules Committee
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Dmiss
un-American Activities Committee
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Texas
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Barkley
Kentucky
Congress
White House
Roosevelt
House Rules Committee
GOP Insurgents Map 1949 Congress Strategy
Old line Senate Republicans and younger insurgents meet in rival sessions to shape policy for the new Congress. Ives, Morse invite liberal Republicans. Taft convenes regulars to map plans for the final session of the 80th Congress. Attendances include Aiken, Flanders, Knowland, Thye, Baldwin, and others.
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New York
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Ohio
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GOP
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Colorado
White
Maine
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Saltonstall
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Illinois
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Flanders
Vermont
Baldwin
Connecticut
Knowland
California
Thyee
Minnesota
Vatican Excommunicates Catholics Tied to Mindszenty Arrest
The sacred consistorial congregation excommunicated all Roman Catholics involved with the arrest of Cardinal Mindszenty, Hungary's primate. The decree, dated December 28, labels offenders under infamia juris and states only the Holy See can forgive the offense.
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Vatican
Josef Cardinal Mindszenty
Hungary
Sacred Consistorial Congregation
Apostolic See
Holy See
Defense Chief Seeks Expanded Power Over Armed Services
Secretary of Defense Forrestal urges Congress to amend the unification act to grant the defense secretary direct authority over the army, navy, and air force. He discusses the need to rearm Europe, the possibility of higher taxes, and hints at a moon mission satellite program while noting disagreements among services.
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Defense Forrestal
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Forrestal
Defense Secretary
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