02 Jun 1953
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1953
Page
1
In London, coronation crowds split between elite clubrooms and a curbside slum scene. A champagne sipping peer recalls luxury while a slum boy munches an apple nearby, highlighting class gaps as Queen Elizabeth’s procession unfolds on Piccadilly near Green Park.
New Hampshire Supreme Court sustains Public Utilities Commission findings reducing a requested $1.6 million rate hike to $350,000 for New England Telephone. The ruling requires refund of about $1.2 million plus tax and lowers bills to meet the lesser increase. It affirms the commission's method separating interstate and intrastate charges and marks a precedent in utility regulation.
Alphonse J. Ceriello 39 of Concord, recently reinstated as physical education director at Manchester State Industrial School, was fined $50 for assaulting East Manchester police say after a quarrel on North State Street. East, 35, sought arrest after a scuffle. Ceriello claimed innocence. Bail set at $50 pending Superior Court appeal.
Six Portsmouth area men including five who favor a jet bomber base spoke at a Pentagon hearing with opposition to Governor Gregg. Mayor Butler and City Manager Violette backed continued construction beyond limited facilities with plans for a $10 million initial outlay. Other local officials criticized Gregg for hedging, predicting full completion in coming years.
New York reports U S Marshal William Carroll announced Julius and Ethel Rosenberg will be executed at 11 p m EDT June 19 following a 75 minute appeal at Sing Sing. Defense attorney Emanuel Bloch pressed ongoing legal efforts while the couple faced the electric chair.
The coronation of Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey drew crowds of 7,500 inside and millions via television as Charles, age four, witnessed the crown being placed on his mother. Rain fell and gun salutes sounded while dignitaries from the United States and the Soviet Union observed.
Concord New Hampshire lawmakers approve a resolution protesting a 1,660 employee Portsmouth Naval Shipyard layoff. Captain Cronin notes 204 workers in 13 shops face a July 8 reduction while the base ceiling is 9,990 from July 1. current employment stands at 8,850.
Queen Elizabeth II sent warm congratulations on the Everest summit achieved by a British expedition led by John Hunt. New Zealand beekeeper Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tensing Norgay completed the final ascent, raising Nepal's flag alongside British colors as monsoon weather threatened.
The Immaculate Conception Holy Name Society urges all members to attend at the church tonight June 2 at 15 pm to form an Honor Guard for the Our Lady of Fatima pilgrimage. The event emphasizes participation and ceremonial duty.
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