01 Jun 1942
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1942
Page
1
Funeral notices report the death of Encore Plunkett of 197 fchards Avenue who died in May. Services are scheduled Sunday May 31 at 2 PM from Pulsbury Funeral Parlour.
Portsmouth native Philip W. Tiles died suddenly in Newburyport. He lived at 153 Dennett Street and was the son of Clarence TH Tiles and Katharine Tiles. He grew up in Portsmouth, attended local schools, and was active in Young People's groups at the People's Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife Dela Tiles, a daughter, and three brothers Kenneth, Wallis, and Willis Sands.
A wartime analysis discusses the current Russian and Kharkov-Hostov front, Nazi advances toward Rostov, and potential Middle East actions. It notes German strategic pressure, Rommel’s desert theatre, and the possibility of air and sea strikes to break Middle East defenses, with overall uncertain prospects for both sides.
Fragmentary OCR item shows a wartime era timetable with mentions of tomorrow and specific digits 09 13 14 2 10 and 3.4b PAL, but due to garbled text no clear events, names, places, or outcomes can be determined.
A bustling Herald page lists amusements and classifieds across sections including cartoons, notices, and personal ads. Reads like a snapshot of community life with listings for events, funerals, and regional towns such as Kittery Ogunquit Newmarket Rochester Rye Somersworth and York.
Shirley, seven, placed in a foster home with a loving family after her mother could not care for her. The Portsmouth case shows the Family Welfare association aiding children and the elderly, with social worker Dorothy B. Boyard coordinating help to provide stable homes and hospital visits.
Police say Fidella Briand an 18 year old Boston University student was killed by a knife wielder while fleeing along a parkway beside the Charles River. Three BU students pursued the attacker and overpowered him, recovering the butcher knife after he tossed it into the river.
A community charity drive for Portsmouth kicks off with the slogan Lets Fall Together Wear That Feather. Eight local organizations rely on donations. the chest funds enable support across the group, inviting residents to contribute through a shared banner.
Helps to solve or refers to those who can help family problems of all kinds. People who feel that a city like Portsmouth has no need of a Family Welfare association should see the Continued On Page Seven.
Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce members are to attend the city council meeting to hear a cross section of public opinion from a traffic problems survey. Two ordinances face second reading: Daniels street made one way and a three bus limit at the square with ten minute stops. a truck detour to move heavy through traffic off Middle and State streets toward the interstate bridge was also set for third reading.
The Boston Red Sox announced the sale of first baseman Jimmie Foxx to the Chicago White Sox for an undisclosed sum. Foxx was in Philadelphia for an operation yesterday and will report immediately to the White Sox.
Allied air raids hit Japanese bases across Timor New Guinea and the Solomon Islands while Japanese midget submarines attacked Sydney harbor. Bombing missions targeted Dili Koepang and Tulagi with fires seen from the seaplane base. In China General Chiang Kai shek leads resistance against the Japanese advance.
John E. Kent, an 81 year old New England horse trainer with a 66 year career, drove his colt Hopeful Maiden to victory at Memorial afternoon in Newmarket. He shared Class B honors with Mrs. Pratt of Derry who rode Dewey Vole in the other heat. Kent has trained and sold hundreds of horses for $2000 to $10000 and notes breaking colts is his preferred passion.
Open season began in New Hampshire for legal taking of horned pout pike perch white perch pickerel and muscallonge.
Exactly 173 days after keel laying the USS Runner slid down the ways at Portsmouth Navy Yard. It was the fourth submarine launched in 1949 and the 44th since 1917. Mrs. John H. Newton christened the vessel with assistance from Mrs. Charles F. M. S. Quinby. Navy Yard band provided music and Lieut Ralph A. Curtis gave the prayer. The launch marked the first submarine to leave the construction ways on a holiday since 1917.
Portsmouth marks Memorial Day with a Navy centered parade at the Portsmouth Navy Yard featuring veterans, the State Guard, and coast artillery units. Leaders include William Kusky and Ralph Eaton, with divisions led by Charles Johnson and James Kelley. Delegations from multiple posts, Scouts, bands, and auxiliary groups participate. Cemetery services include prayers, Gettysburg Address, and decoration of graves by the Sons of Veterans.
The Swedish liner Drottningholm docked in Jersey City with 908 aboard including diplomats reporters and citizens from 33 nations and 19 stateless people. Officers said three Axis submarines were sighted on the voyage from Lisbon though Captain Sigfried Ericsson did not warn passengers. Admiral William D Leahy left early with his wife's body. Of the 808 passengers 169 were U S diplomats 185 Latin American diplomats and 573 U S citizens.
The Labor Mobilization program of the War Manpower commission took effect today, declaring military deferment for irreplaceable craftsmen and establishing priorities to ensure urgent production needs receive skilled workers. Administrator Paul V. McNutt called the move a great opportunity for democracy to demonstrate its discipline in wartime.
Concord June 1 AP Governor Blood urged statewide Flag Day observances across New Hampshire for June 13. He asked public schools to hold special exercises and fly flags from public buildings.
Allied victory signals join Libyan front reports as British forces push a decisive land success and boost Allied morale. The raid on the Rhineland and Cologne accompanies the Libyan campaign as 1,250 Allied planes take part in a historic bombardment, while U S air chief Arnold praises RAF leaders and expects closer cooperation with British forces.
Joseph M. King of Portsmouth received a six month suspended sentence in the House of Correction after being arraigned on a disorderly conduct charge for peering into Sherburne road homes. He was pursued Friday night with shots fired as a warning, and Ensign Peter Williams helped nab him along the street.
A June reflection notes how correspondence school diplomas mislead graduates into expecting top bank jobs. After a mailed diploma, many find the presidency filled, settle for a deputy role with menial duties, then face three months of loafing. The piece argues the draft aids those seeking work.
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