McShane Nominated for Rear Admiral Rank in Navy
Captain Ralph E. McShane USN, Portsmouth naval yard commander, was approved for promotion to rear admiral by a naval selection board and awaits Senate confirmation. Native of Baltimore born Feb 4 1899 he graduated from the U S. Naval Academy in 1920 and has held multiple posts including naval constructor, logistics officer in London and duties during the Normandy campaign aboard USS Augusta. He and Mrs McShane reside in quarters at the base with Rath E Johnson of Framingham, Mass.
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Ralph E. McShane
USN
Portsmouth Naval Ward
Yestern Descident Trimon
McShane
Naval Selection Board
Senate
Ralph §Ane
Byard
Su Cintendent
Baltimore
U. S . Academy
Nevada
Na Academy
Con Ae Corps
Navy
Asi
Ent Naval Constructor
Ports
Usetts Institute of Techzy
Annapolis
Augusta
Bureau of Ships
Ngton
Sirs. McShane
Forry Rath E. Johnson
Framingsso
Mass
Bet
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Pelgeners
Portsmouth Herald
Hampton Jail
Naval Board of
Ibeon N. Blair
Portsmouth Naval Base
Naval District
Drive Carefully Council Warns On 1949 Traffic Toll
Chicago reports a year end traffic death toll forecast of about 31,500 for 1949, down from 32,000 the prior year. The National Council reviewed 11 months of 1949 score sheets and warned of continuing risks as New Year’s Eve approaches. More pedestrians and motorists are urged to exercise caution to save lives.
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Chicago
National Council
Ecganeil Seid Ital
Blast Damages Polish Embassy in Violent Attack
An explosion damaged the Polish Embassy building injuring a watchman slightly while the ambassador slept nearby. The blast occurred near the courtyard and office area, but the ambassador and other occupants escaped serious harm. Police investigated the scene for suspects and motive.
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Jersy Jen
Permit Denied for Filling Station Plan on Stark Street
Inspector James T denied Francis K Leith of 2 Stark Street a permit to build a filling station near the Interstate highway. The decision cites the site in a general residential zone and rejection of the proposed development.
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James Tas
Francis K. Leith
Stark Street
Msn
Pentagon Critic Wins Navy Raise Amid Promotions Shuffle
Washington dispatch reports a wave of navy orders sending some officers to new posts and promoting others, with Vice Adm. Gerald F. Bogan relocated from Pacific command to a shore billet while Capt. Arleigh A. Burke and 21 others were nominated for rear admiral. The Navy row over unification policies sparked hearings, with Denfeld, Crommelin, and Matthews denying any defection from unification policy influenced promotions. Page three contains more details.
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Washington
Pentagon
Gerald F. Bogan
House
Pacific
Arleigh A. Burke
Navy
Congress
Senate
Bogan
U S Shakes Fist In Face of Reds Dominating Asia
Washington reports a new policy to halt communism in the Far East backed by a strengthened Asiatic fleet. The 27,000 ton carrier Boxer and two destroyers head to the Seventh fleet in the Philippines. State Department warned Nationalist China against mine blocking near Shanghai. Senator Knowland suggests a small American mission to Formosa to aid Chiang Kai-shek's forces.
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U. S
Asia
Washington
United States
Far East
Navy
Philippines
Truman
National Security Council
Chiang Kai-shek
Formosa
Okinawa
State and Defense Departments
Knowland
Rcalif
Chiang
Fire Drives Elderly Man From Gosling Road Home
An elderly former city employee, John M. MacKenzie, 64, was evacuated from his Gosling Road residence after a fire caused by an exploding oil burner bottle damaged partitions and created about 1500 in losses. Firefighters from Newington and Portsmouth battled the stubborn blaze for over an hour, aided by strong winds that forced him to light an oil stove. He returned to a kitchen area before the fire reignited. Chief John E. Holden of Newington and First Engineer Frederick Jr. assisted at the scene.
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Gosling Road
John M. MacKenzie
Newington
Portsmouth
Mackenzie
John E. Holden
Frederick Jr
UN Chief Urges East West Accord For 1950 Negotiations
In a year end statement Trygve Lie warns ongoing East West squabbles hinder UN peace. He urges a step by step resumption of negotiations, reiterating support for the 1948 Mexican resolution calling great powers to expand political understanding and seek settlement in 1950.
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Lake Success
Trygve Lie
United Nations
United Nations Bulletin
UN Department of Publi Information
Paes
Lie
Paris
General Assembly
Bowl Beauties Claim Betrayal at Orange Bowl Queen Selection
In Miami Florida 28 year old Salt Lake City airline stewardess Miss Van Wagoner was crowned Orange Bowl queen amid 17 unhappy contestants who met with attorney Earl D Waldin Jr to protest. They plan a petition accusing pre coronation wardrobe fittings and betrayal.
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Miami
Fla. der
Ladens van Wagoter
Earl D. Waldin, Jr
van Wagoner
Salt Lake City
Reds Claim Japs Used Germ Bombs
Pravda reported at the Siberian war crimes trial that Japan planned to drop bacteria bombs on major Soviet Far East cities and hide germs in candy canes and fountain pens to be used by spies. Witnesses described Unit 731 in Manchuria and germ-infested prisoners, fleas, and horses infected with glanders used to harm Soviet forces.
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Moscow
Dee. 90
Communist Party
Pravda
Siberia
Far East
Otozoo Yamada
Japan
Kwantung Army
Yamada
Asid Pravda
Mander
Manchurig
I Khotta
Khotta
China
Jannn
Manchuria
Bioscow Radio
Moscow Radio
Two Marines Face Trial in Beating of 5 Prisoners
Two Portsmouth naval detention guards Sgt. Robert L. White of Columbus Ohio and Cpl David A. Schrum of York Pa will stand general courts martial on charges from the October beatings of five recaptured prisoners. Admonishments were recommended for Capt. John D. Case and Cpls Edward Keeney and James Rignonese. Rear Adm Hewlett Thebaud ordered the action.
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Portsmouth
White
Schrum
John D. Case
USMC
Norfolk
Edward R. Keeney
East Hartford
Conn
James Rignonese
Walpole
Mass
Hewlett Thebaud
USN
First Naval District
Regular Shifts Of Police Beats Listed by Linchey
City Marshal William J. Linehey announced a three month shift of police assignments effective at noon Sunday. The roster shows Capt. Connors, Capt. McGraw, Betz, Vet ter Jr, McCann, Thomson, Remick, Whitehouse, Smart, Kelley, Seay pont, Condon, Coleman, McCormack, Gillespie, Estey, Osborn, Hughes, Hodgdon Jr, Burns, Trueman, and Connors on various beats and time blocks including Congress street bank cruiser and relief duties with several day and night rotations.
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William J. Linehey
Linchey
Timothy J. Connors
Lloyd N. McGraw
Martin C. Betz
Charles F. Vetter, Jr
Congress Street
John W. McCann
Joseph L. Thomson
Bank Best
Stanton G. Remick
Herbert L. Whitehouse
Roland Smart
Joseph P. Kelley
Ettore E. Seaypont
John J. Condon
Bank Beat
John EB. Coleman
D. Richard McCormack
Bank Deal
North End
George W. Gillespie
Quentin R. Estey
Clayton F. Osborn
Russell C. Hughes
Forrest E. Hodgdon, Jr
Robert E. Burns
Blue Law Curfew Eases New Year Revels In Concord
In Concord New Hampshire the State Liquor Commission grants brief relief near the New Year with extended bar hours until 11 45 pm and on Premises consumption by midnight. Dancing and late celebrations may shift to Sunday night with private parties requiring local permission.
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Concord
New Hampshire
Liewer Commission
Uranium Ore Found in Baraga County Michigan
NEGAUNEE Mich Dec 30 AP Uranium ore the basic material for atomic bombs was found in Upper Michigan identified as pitchblende by Atomic Energy Commission scientists. Prospecting leases cover 40 acres state land and 1700 acres Ford Motor tract with mining potential to be explored next spring.
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Negaunee
Mich
Upper Michigan
Jones & Laughlin Ore Company
Atomic Energy Commission
The
Jones & Laughlin
Jarea
Ford Motor Company
Bourassa Proposes One Day Passage of Reorganization
Concord reports C Edward Bourassa of Manchester proposes a single day legislative reorganization. He says the Senate would meet in a closed session and, if approved, both houses would convene for one day to pass the bills, saving at least 100000 dollars. He criticizes timing and calls for constitutional checks while opponents accuse him of publicity seeking.
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Bourassa
Concord
Sherman Adams
C. Edward Bourassa
Manchester
Executive Council
Senate
Act
Betty Lou Marbury to write thanks after Boston trip
Right Hand' man Betty Low Marbury who has received over 10 000 letters in weeks is recovering from hand surgery. She hopes to write a thank you letter to the New Yorker benefactor who funded her Boston specialists trip. Phyllis Detwiler of Willoughby Ohio plans to visit next Thursday to reassure Betty that all will be well.
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Memphis
Tenn
Betty Low Marbury
Tittle
Phyllis Detwiler
Willoughby
Ohio
Betty
Phyllis
Boston
New Yorker
Phillips H. Lord
Lord
Injection of Air Murder Charge Shocks New Hampshire Town
Goffstown Dec 30 A young doctor faces murder charges for injecting 10 cubic centimeters of air into the veins of cancer patient Mrs Abbie Barretta who died 26 days later Medical referee said that amount alone could not kill a person and another injection may have occurred The doctor Dr Herman H Sander sought bail while county officials noted the death could have been within minutes to hours after the injection The case hinges on hospital records signed by Dr Sander and the defense asserts the act was merciful though the solicitor says no justification exists for murder The doctor is a Dartmouth alumnus and noted as a family man and former ski captain
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Goffstown
Herman H. Sander
Abbie Barret
Robert E. Biren
Thomas
Cod
Louis
Craig
Dr. Sander
Thomas F. O'Brien
Hillshore County
Sanders
Abbie Barreta
Sander
Craiz
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Naval Operations
Matthews
Johnson
Mediterranean
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Burke
H. J. Mbrandtsen
Iskeandtsen Line
Isbrandtsen
New York
State Acheson
Reds
Kuwabara
Tokyo
Shiro Ishii
Germ Warfare
Blair
Herald
Hampton
Moon
John &. Garfole
Johnstown
Blue Law’ Blues
Michigan
Eller-Henrickson
University of Minnesota
Huron River
Baraga County
Canada
Sault Ste. Marie
Upper Peninsula
University of Michigan
Ofl Jones & Laughlin Steel Company
Detroit
Gardner Turner
R-evere
Turner
Betty Lou
DE. Sander
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Dartmouth
Sherwood
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