Associated Press coverage cited by Portsmouth Herald
A reader note discusses AP dispatch reliability and its use by the Portsmouth Herald, emphasizing careful fact finding and dependable reporting across sections.
05 Jun 1933
Page 1
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1933
Page
1
A reader note discusses AP dispatch reliability and its use by the Portsmouth Herald, emphasizing careful fact finding and dependable reporting across sections.
John Stromski 17 of 90 Cash Streets South Portland was killed instantly yesterday noon when his motorcycle, bought last week, struck the rear of a Wells car driven by Roscoe Morrill. The accident, in which Stromski was riding east on the right side, caused a fractured skull with heavy hemorrhage per medical examiner Dr. John H. Macdonald. Body sent to Hurd & Son undertaking rooms in Kennebunk. he is survived by his parents two younger brothers and a younger sister.
Walter McGee, 28, a former Oregon convert, confessed to kidnapping Miss Mary McElroy and faced possible death on the gallows under Missouri law. A federal grand jury indicted him and seven others in the plot amid the week’s events including the ransom, arrests, and indictments. American apples gain price edge in India as west coast freight cuts aid Calcutta market.
Naples June 5 Terzigno a town of 200 residents in the Vesuvius region faced a lava threat as a moving wall of lava from Mt Vesuvius advanced toward it Residents fled to Naples or watched for danger signals Director Malladra of the Vesuvius observatory said the flood was diminishing and could last two or three days more Two thirds of the 1929 eruption area was renewed and lava mass seemed ready to burst over the rim as flames and burning rock shot into the Inferno valley
A severe electrical storm struck Portsmouth and vicinity causing extensive damage. The Rye town hall cupola lost its weather vane and shingles. the storm disrupted the Central fire station meter. Morris Salden’s home was struck. Auburn selectman William Moyne was knocked unconscious. Universalist church at Newfields suffered a ruined steeple. a cottage in Auburn near Thomas Caron caught fire. Utility crews repaired line damage and the N H Gas and Electric Co reported special repairs in Portsmouth and nearby areas.
John Donella, 38, is charged with murder in the death of his brother Peter Donella, 42, after a Memorial Day dispute at 3 Warren Street. Peter died June 1 at Memorial Hospital from a fractured skull. John was ordered held without bail for the September term after a municipal court hearing before Judge George M. French. State witnesses say both men were drinking and John admitted striking his brother with a stove shaker during the argument.
Concord reports Governor John G Winant will not seek another term according to the Monitor Patriot editorial. No official announcement has been made and the piece notes no vacant high office at term end. It cites four years in the nation's low mood as sufficient rest from public service. Winant serves a third term.
The executive board of the Whippie Eyrent-Teacher association has set final plans for an outdoor fete on the school grounds Tuesday evening June 6 at 6 o'clock. Children will provide the entertainment.
The Portsmouth Senior Council of Jewish women will hold an installation of officers at the home of Mrs. Morris Nannis on Richards Ave Tuesday at 2 PM Mrs. Henry Guterman, a national officer, will speak along with Mrs. Saul Berman of the Boston drama committee. A Black Minorca hen owned by Mrs. Laura Hall Ortega of Lompoc California laid two color eggs, half white and half brown.
Jimmy Mattern, American round the world flyer, landed at Moscow's airport after crossing the Atlantic and racing across Russia. He flew from Jomfru Island off Norway to Moscow via Kazan Sverdlovsk Omsk Novosibirsk Irkutsk and Khabarovsk amid bad weather and headwinds. He planned a two hour stay before continuing to New York, aiming to beat the existing record by arriving ahead of Post and Gatty.
The Junior Garden League will convene at the Women's City Club this evening. High school age boys and girls show strong interest in gardening with several projects planned including an attractive garden behind the Women's City Club.
Dr. and Mrs. Herbert L Taylor announce the engagement of their daughter Constance to Lieutenant Carl A Johnson USN. The couple plans a future wedding and expresses pleasure in sharing the news with family and friends.
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