Conn Circus Blaze Toll Reaches 152
A Connecticut circus fire killed and injured many as victims were counted in three hospitals. Officials charged several circus staff with manslaughter and other counts. Detained suspects faced bail set high, with hearings scheduled for July 19. Police continued a preliminary probe into the disaster.
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Fartlord
Teladies
Cead
State Armory
Euers Sa
Haley
George Wisith
Leotared Jayworth
Edward Versteig
Jayld Blanchfield
Maley
Smith
James F. Kennedy
Estab Sosa Hatrisne OO
Circus Blaze Aboard Tent Disaster in Sarasota
The Times and Herald report a massive fire at a Sarasota circus where a coated canvas tent with gasoline paraffin reportedly aided flames. Investigations by state attorney FBI and a mayoral committee follow as eyewitnesses note the oily smoke and most casualties among children. Continues on page five.
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Sarasota
Fla
State's Attorney's Office
FBI
Wiliam Mortensen
Bombers strike Sasebo naval base in second Japan raid
Washington reports American Superfortresses attacked the Japanese mainland again, targeting the Sasebo naval base west of Yawata on Kyushu. The July 7 raid occurred on the Sino-Japanese war anniversary, but details of destruction or losses were not released in the communique.
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Washington
Sasebo
Yawata
Kyuushu
Blood Bank Seeks 1,022 Volunteers by Tomorrow Night
The Red Cross blood bank aims to register 1,022 volunteers this week to donate a pint of blood. As of now 378 are still needed with 1,002 already registered. A mobile unit will operate at Portsmouth Junior High from July 17 to July 21. Registration centers include the Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce, NH Gas and Electric, Portsmouth Gas, and a booth near Market Square Savings Bank.
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Red Cross Blood Bank
Mobdile
Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce
New Hampshire Gas and Electric Company
Portsmouth Gas Company
Portsmouth Savings Bank
Market Square
China troops rout Japanese at Hengyang in decisive victory
AP reports a crushing Chinese triumph ends the Hengyang siege as Japanese forces retreat toward the northeast. The drive follows a bold push south from Hengyang amid Pacific theater shocks with Saipan near collapse and threats of India invasion. US forces offer sanctuary to civilians on Saipan while Marines close in on Noemfoor airfield to prepare air operations.
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Tokyo
Saipan
South-west Pacific
India
Japan
Hengyang
Saipan Jin
U. S
Rembert Jaimés
MacArthur
Manim Island
Naimber
Noemfoor Island
Hich
Noemfoor
Philippines
Chester W. Nimitz
Assaulb
Noxon Sentenced to Death in Baby Slaying Case
Pittsfield Mass July 7 AP John F Noxon Jr 47 year old lawyer was sentenced to electrocution for the Sept 22 slaying of his six month old son Lawrence The grand jury indictment cited killing by causing electricity to pass through the body Noxon declared his innocence and the judge stayed execution pending conference between defense and prosecution.
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Pittsfield
Mass
John F. Noxon, Jr
Layer
Noxon
Lawrence Noxon
Abraham E. Finansk
Ias
R. Alberti
Pinarski
Judge Pinanski
Two submarines christened at Portsmouth navy yard
USS Tench and USS Thornback were christened today in a double launching at the navy yard. Mrs Gynson S B Johnson sponsored the Tench and Mrs Peter K Fischler sponsored the Thornback. Each sponsor received a traditional gift presented by Fred Fisikelli. The ceremonies were attended by a small group of officers, yard workers, and invited guests.
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Uss Tench
Thornback
Navy Yard
Gynson SB. Johnson
Gyndon Johnson
Johnson City
Tex
Peter K. Fischler
Fischler
USN
Johnson
Tom ©. Clerk
Victim Theory Discounted In Blast Probe
State Police and local officials investigate a seven ton explosion at a Bedford storage magazine last Monday night. Officials say no missing person has been unaccounted for and doubt anyone was at the scene. Clues point away from an accident and suggest a Fourth of July prank.
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Bedford
Lst
John Conti
Serling
PEI
Army Names Fort Roads For Local Area Heroes
Signposts at Fort Dearborn honor seven local servicemen killed in World War I or World War II. Names chosen by Col. Watt and approved by Gov. Blood include Frank E. Booma, Russell A. Hanscom, Richard P. Goss, John J. Brown, Lincoln Akerman, Charles H. Hayden, and Herbert R. Moss. Roads named after each man run through the fort vicinity, with Booma noted as Portsmouth’s first WWI casualty.
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Fort Dearborn
Raymond Wath
Portsmouth Harbor
Robert O. Blood
Watt Cast
Horoies
Frank E. Booma
Portsmouth
Russell A. Hanscom
Richard P. Goss
Rye
John J. Brown
North Hampton
Lincoln Akerman
Hampton
Charles H. Hayden
Greenland
Herbert R. Moss
Exeter
Boomaa Toad
Hanscom
Moss Lane
Brown Road
Edward Sokoe
USA
Pittsburgh
Norman Hope
Clinton
N. C
U. S. Army
Robert C. Blood
Council
City rally aims to spur bond drive in slump state
Portsmouth hosts a Fifth War Bond rally on the town square with a Coast Guard Band led by John A. Jacobson. A heavy anti aircraft exhibit anchors the event as speeches and concerts unfold, while New Hampshire reports strong city quotas yet lagging individual sales. Excerpts note Exeter Newfields Newmarket and Rochester among high performers.
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Portsmouth
R. A. Soderland
New Hampshire
See Winant Possibility for Vice President
Washington July 7 John Winant ambassador to Great Britain and former three term New Hampshire governor was named as a Democratic vice presidential possibility by Rep J W Robinson Utah who cited his public service as social security board chairman and top diplomatic posts as proof Roosevelt trusts him Robinson said he has youth reform experience and European background that could shape postwar planning and peace negotiations bringing new value to the party and Senate.
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Washington
John Winant
Great Britain
Fommer
New Hampshire
J. W. Robinson
Utahi
Winant
Social Security Board
Roosevelt
Robinson
Europe
Senate
USO Dance Night Hosted by Dentless Street Club
USO to hold a servicemen dance at the USO club on Dentless street with hostesses carrying USO cards. Mgnt set 8:30 pm with senior hostess Mrs. Thomas x Noyes announcing the event.
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Dentless Street
Thomas x Noyes
Plan Schedule To Recruit- WACS Here
Lt Blanche W Moody WAC leads a new recruiting plan with Cpl Evelyn Bell and Pic Merle Kelly assisting. Two recruiting stations will operate in Portsmouth on Friday afternoons at the Women USO, with WAC recruiters visiting Dover Somersworth Rochester Exeter Newmarket on set days. The team tours Hampton Beach on weekends, targeting women 20 to 50 with two years of high school plus no children under five.
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Blanche W. Moody
WAC
Offiscer
Cpl
Evelyn Bell
Pic
Merle Kelly
Portsmouth
USO
Wwca
State Street
Dover
Somersworth
Rochester
Exeter
Newmarket
Hampton Beach
Moody
Keynes Defends Britain On War Debt Policy At Bretton Woods
Britain's delegation leader Lord Keynes urged the United Nations monetary conference to let the UK manage its $12 billion overseas war debt its own way. He opposed a proposed $4 billion international stabilization fund saying it blocks credits tied to lend-lease and mutual aid and defended the pound while warning against loss of monetary sovereignty. He reaffirmed faith in gold but urged a constitutional role without tyranny.
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Bretton Woods
Britain
Lote
Keynes
United Nations Monetary Conference
England
Reach Docks- Of Caen Reach Docks- Of Caen
An Allied air offensive targets central Germany with 1500 American bombers striking oil and aircraft plants near Leipzig and in Saxony while Russians push toward Wilno. American forces attack near St Lo after heavy artillery prep as Caen bridges are reported wrecked, complicating Rommel’s supply lines.
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Germany
Leipzig
Lutzendorf
Berlin
Italy
Jower Danube
Czechoslovakia
Silesia
Wilno
Lithuania
Latvia
St. Lo
la Heys 44 Puits
Caen
Marshal Rommels
Local man dies after head-on collision near Rochester
Acolf E Zanucoli 59 of 59 School street died at Frisbie Memorial hospital after his car collided head on with Mrs Lilliat Drew 25 of Sans Bornville. Miss Pauline Dodier 19 and Mr Edward Dodier 44 injured. Dodier’s wife’s car passenger Minor injuries. Zanucoli’s wife and son Guerino survive. Dr Forrest Keay cited possible heart issue aggravated by heat as death factor. Zanucoli a Portsmouth native longtime Navy yard employee and Italian Republican club member.
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Acolf E. Zanticoli
School Street
Frisbie Memorial Hospital
Rochester
Lilliat, Drew
Sansbornville
Drew
Sans Gra
Pauline M. Dodier
Miss Dodier
Edward Dodier
Mrs. Drew
Zanucoli
Forrest N. Keay
Keay
Italy
Portsmouth
Italian Republican Club
Osgood Lodge
TOOF
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Rose
E.zanucoli
Guerino Zanucoli
Radio in Every Room and Kids of Modern Era
A nostalgic column notes a rapid shift to portable radios in homes and schools, proclaiming civilization advancing as radio becomes ubiquitous. It contrasts past era listening habits with today’s demand for loud speakers, water-friendly receivers, and children’s fascination with gadgets.
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