02 Jun 1961
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1961
Page
1
After June only regular certificates will be issued. The federal urban renewal program will restore Strawbery Banke to its 300 year old city character. The project marks a pioneering effort in preserving historic streetscapes and landmarks.
The USS Lincoln received a Cape Canaveral welcome with senior officers and local officials aboard. Brig. Gen. Jack J. Callon, Capt. James B. Grady, Major Robert A. Shaines, and Patrick Greene attended, along with school superintendents and local selectmen from Portsmouth Kittery and Dover.
Key figures including tin O Betz police chief Athert W Martin fire chief Kenneth O Sullivan and state officials gather to review fire safety measures. Attendees from the Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club USO and Navy League join discussions led by Governor’s Councilor Andrew Jarvis and Internal Revenue Director Charles Emlet.
Lightning struck a Wells residence on Depot Road early today, destroying the three‑room interior. Wells Beach and Wells Corner firemen fought the blaze as local officials including WELLS vice president Dr. Fred erick S. Gray, Vernon Ballard, Portsmouth hospital administrator, and attorney Richard E. Dilt accompanied press on the scene.
Firemen reported the furnishings and interior of the residence were completely ablaze. Hateh resided there alone.
Newington grades and six students at Newington Elementary School present a playful fantasy piece titled Three Pils In a Jot tie tomorrow at 7 30 p m at the school.
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