Veteran Korean War Veteran Questions Why Fight
World weary Korean War veteran Sgt. Benjamin J. Bukata vents that many soldiers do not understand the purpose of the conflict. He recalls front-line duty, Hungnam evacuation, and says morale is decent but tempered by Truman's MacArthur firing. Bukata, a Portsmouth resident with a wife and three children, awaits reassignment during his 30 day leave.
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Bokata
Hungnam
Truman
Douglas MacArthur
Bukata
Fort Devens
Portsmouth
Sadie Fianciaca
Diane
Roseanne
Joseph
Opening of Maine Publicity Center Draws 300 Crowd
About 300 people attended the dedication of Maine’s 75 000 information center at Route 1 and the turnpike in Kittery. Gov. Frederick G. Payne praised the project as a service to Maine people and visitors and hoped for future exhibits including Maine crafts. The center features an information lobby, a craft display, and a Maine state police substation, with Maine Turnpike Authority land funding. Local groups participated, including Traip Academy band, marines from Portsmouth, and Boy Scouts.
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Kittery
Maine
Frederick G. Payne
Payne
Schourie
Maine Turnpike Authority
Publicity Bureau
Traip Academy Band of
Portsmouth Naval Base
Kittery Point
Schnurle
No Signs of Truce Seen As Price Battle Spreads
AP reports a nationwide price war expanding beyond New York to Baltimore Newark Omaha and San Francisco as department stores slash prices on watches phonograph records aspirin and more. Shoppers rush stores amid shortages while some outlets stay open late and stores report higher sales.
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Baltimore
Newark
N. J
Omaha
Neb
San Francisco
New York
Federal Reserve Bank
Murder Hunt Turns Again to Activities Of Ex Husband
Maine police pursuing the scarf strangulation killer of divorcee Shirley Murray Coolen 24 questioned her ex husband Guy Coolen in Boston under a lie detector test at Massachusetts State Police headquarters. He had been held on bail for a separate rape case involving a 14 year old Boston girl. Investigators seek a step by step account of the weekend of May 26 as they pursue a renewed line of inquiry focused on Coolen.
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Brunswick
Maine
Shirley Murray Coolen
Boston
Guy
Dorchester Shipyard
Massachusetts
Coolen
Brunswick Tulip
Tre
Religious Sect's Appeal Dismissed Over Park Meetings
In a six-decision ruling, the State Supreme Court upheld a Ports mouth city ban on Jehovah's Witnesses holding meetings in Goodwin Park. The court found no discrimination as all religious groups were barred. The panel also ordered Savin Construction reimbursed 13358.12 in gasol ine taxes collected during toll road work, ruling the road not a public highway until completion.
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State Supreme Court
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Portsmouth
Goodwin Park
Savin Construction Company
Seabrook- Portsmouth
Grocers to Get New Price Rules Within 30 Days
United States price controls move toward a community by community pricing plan for about 15 to 20 grocery items. Prices will be set by local ceilings, focusing on processed foods, with no rationing planned. Merchants must post ceilings, mirroring wartime OPA, as labor leaders debate wage impacts on prices.
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Washington
Office of Price Stabilization
Michael V. DiSalle
DiSalle
United Labor Policy Committee
CI0
AFL
Railroad
Bloodhound Finds Litchfield Mother and Son Missing
In Litchfield Mrs William McElwain 28 disappeared last night with her two month old son. A search using a bloodhound found her in woods 300 yards from her home with chest wounds. The baby, William Jr., was found dead in a shallow grave. the mother was hospitalized in fair condition. Deputy Trombley located her using the dog after tracking a slipper. About 50 officers and volunteers took part in the search.
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Bloodhound
Litchfield
William MecElwain
William McElwain
William, Jr
David Campbell
McElwain
Joseph ©. Trombley
Keene
Portsmouth Sees No Sign of New York Price War
A Portsmouth survey finds no price cutting on fair trade goods and no surge in business. Local merchants report regular prices on summer suits and appliances, with only two shopkeepers noting any concern about a spread from New York. Shoppers continue their usual buying as retailers hold prices to protect profits.
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New York City
Portsmouth
New York
Gotham
Acheson Says US to Consult UN Before Armistice in Korea
Secretary of State Acheson told Senate hearings the United States will consult the United Nations before any Korea armistice. He defended field commander authority while promising UN consultation, amid Sen. Gillette’s clash over presidential and congressional roles and the MacArthur ouster inquiry.
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America
Korea
Acheson
Washington
United States
United Nations
Gillette
Iowa
Senate
MacArthur
Truman
Achesom
U. S
Security Council
Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations
Douglas MacArthur
Red China
UN Security Council
World Court
Russia
North Korea
Manchuria
Formosa
China
Flanders
R-Vt
Allies Within Range Of Red Defense Key
Allied troops fought within artillery range of Chorwon a central feature of the Red iron triangle in Korea as 6000 Chinese forces blocked UN advances from the east. Front lines narrowed gaps near Yonchon while long range artillery aimed toward Chorwon amid heavy mud and rugged hills. The Fifth Air Force reported 430 sorties day and night with two fighters shot down and pilots killed.
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Tokyo
Chorwon
Korea
United Nations
Kumhwa
Pyongpang
onchon-Chorwon
Hwachon
Wanggu
Inje
Fifth Air Force
High Court Opens Door For Prosecution of Reds
The Supreme Court upheld 11 top Communist Party officials convicted of conspiracy to overthrow the U S government, ruling the Smith Act constitutional and finding a clear and present danger. Atty Irving Saypol said more subversive cases could follow as evidence already reached a grand jury. Jail terms up to five years and fines of 10 000 were affirmed from 1949.
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Supreme Court
U. S
Vinson
New York
U.S
Irving Saypol
Communist Party
United States
New ‘York
Federal District Court
Justice Department
Red Leader Vows to Persist Despite Supreme Court Ruling
Mrs Elba Chase Nelson secretary of the New Hampshire Communist party states she will not curb activities following Friday's Supreme Court decision upholding convictions of 11 top Communists. She calls the ruling a reactionary class decision and says she will continue unless her actions are proven wrong. Nelson denies advocating government overthrow and criticizes the court as an attempt to prop up capitalism.
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Concord
Elba Chase Nelson
Windsor
New Hampshire Communist Party
Venierdy
Supreme Court
U.S
Truman-MacArthur Gang
Nelson
U.S. Supreme Court
Supreme’ Court
Captain McAfee Named Supply Officer at Portsmouth Shipyard
Captain J S McAfee USN has assumed duties as supply officer of the Portsmouth naval shipyard, relieving Captain William E B McCain who retired after more than five years in that role. McAfee, 41, a Texas native, graduated from Baylor University and the US Naval Academy in 1931, and has served on the USS Oklahoma and USS Edsall, participated in Squalus salvage work, and held shore and fleet supply roles including the Bowditch and McCawley. He previously served as senior assistant to the district supply officer in Norfolk and is married to Mary E B Nolen with two children.
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J.S. McAfee
USN
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Relieving
William EB. McCain
McAfee
Texas
Baylor University
U. S. Naval Academy
Oklahoma
Philadelphia
Edsall
Squalus
Bowditch
McCawley
South Pacific
Bureau of Supplies and Accounts
Japan
Portsmouth
Fifth Naval District
Norfolk
Mary EB. Nolen
Jefferson City
Robert Stuart
Marilyn
Mrs Bovard Quits Family Welfare
The resignation of Dorothy 3 Bovard as executive secretary of the Family Welfare association was accepted by the Board of directors and will become effective July 1. She served the group for nearly 22 years and received the 1948 Book of Golden Reeds award from the Portsmouth Exchange Club for her community work. At the meeting, 32 family applications were noted for aid, with transportation and three clinic referrals reported. The next meeting is set for September.
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Dorothy
Bovard
Family Welfare Association
Association
Portsmouth Exchange
Stratham Man Goes on Trial In Cattle Theft
Newburyport Mass Leon ard E Wolfe of Stratham and Forrest Peters of Gonic go on trial before an Essex county Superior court jury charged with breaking entering larceny and conspiracy in the Boxford cattle theft. Peters is charged as an accessory before the fact. Sheriff Simes Frink and State Police Sgt. John Marchand are expected witnesses for the prosecution.
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Newburyport
Mass
Stratham
Forrest Peters
Gonic
Boxford
Wolfe
Peters
Essex County Superior Court
Samuel Conary
Essex ‘County District Attorney's Office
Conary
Simes Frink
State Police
John Marchand
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Army
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252
Circuit Road
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Harold F. Schuurie
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Turnpike Authority
Herald Square
Brooklyn
Bronx
Market Street
New Jersey
Memphis, Tenn
Itrade
Wiliam Green
ULPC
Toledo
Green
House Banking Committee
House
Charles E. Wilson
National Production Authority
Defense Production Administration
NPA
Commerce Department
DPA
Bulletin
Macy's
Lorat
William Yrimpe
Fort
Coaze
Towa
Trimpe
U. S. Comuunist Party
Raymond P. Whearty
McGrath
House Appropriations Committee
Whearty
Justice
Naval Shipyard
York
Bargainse Service Shops, Inc
Helen Wiggin Emery
Congress St
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