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Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1956

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Brink's Robbery Linked Loot Found in Boston

FBI traced about $90 000 in cash found hidden in a Boston plant office as part of the Brink's robbery. Two suspects were arrested as accessories after the fact, including Edward Bennett and Joan Buccelli, with Perry and others indicted earlier. Serial numbers matched bills in the century-old crime.

Ned Suffolk County Brandh Jordan Perry Jr Boston Baltimore Brix Edward Bennett Weymouth Joan F. Buccelli Brooktine FBI Bennett South End Buerolli Perry Brink Set John T. Howland

ConCon Leader Hopes to Adjourn By Next Tuesday

CONCORD AP J Walker Wiggin president of New Hampshire’s 14th Constitutional Convention launched an all-out drive for final adjournment next Tuesday He said with committee cooperation and a majority support the convention can make Tuesday the final meeting He notified committee chairmen hearings on 56 resolutions opened today planning a marathon session next Tuesday to reach adjournment The Executive Council had refused a $20 000 emergency appropriation by a 3-2 vote to aid the convention and he added

Concord J. Walker Wiggin New Hampshire Wiggin Manchester House Executive Council Edward Shaines

Foster Stearns Ex-Representative Dies at 74 in Exeter

Foster Stearns aged 74 of 21 Spring St Exeter former US House member for three terms died yesterday at Exeter Hospital after a long illness. He also served in the Massachusetts General Court and held positions including librarian at Museum of Fine Arts Boston and state librarian. A Catholic lay leader, he received honorary degrees and long service in Holy Cross College and St Anselm’s College. News includes convention notes and constitutional proposals discussed by lawmakers.

Exeter Foster Stearns Spring St House of Representatives Exeter Hospital Stearns Stalling Senate Charles W. Tobey H. General Court Hancock Hull Mass Frank W Emiy (Clark) Stearns Amherst College Harvard University Boston College Stearne Museum of Fine Arts Buston Massachusetts State Department Woodrow Wilson Cone Stantinople Paris Holy Cross College Mrr. Stearns St Nselm's College Catholic Charities

Shore Land Case Begins Second Day in Rye Beach

Exeter EXETER The Shore land dispute in Superior Court entered its second day as the state pressed for an injunction against William Brown and Carroll J. Brown of Rye to halt further construction at the site and remove the four seashore homes. Assistant Attorney General George Nelson called the first witness Elwyn B. Hodgins, a State Highway Department engineer, who surveyed the Route La area amid legal arguments over applicable points of law.

Exeter Superior Court George Nel Stephen Ar. Wheeler Elwyn B. Hodgins State Highway Department William Brown Carroll J. Brown Rye Cea

Wendell's Store Passes to New Owners After 122 Years

Abraham Wendell family history spans 122 years with the Market Square hardware shop. Mrs. Marlon H. Wendell sells to David Magowan of Newburyport and W. Robert Lunt of Manchester, who will keep the Wendell name above the door and preserve traditions while planning future renovations. Both buyers will relocate to the city.

Abraham Q. Wendell Market Square Abraham Wendell Marlon H. Wendell David Magawan Newburyport W. Robert Lunt Manchester Harry T Wagowan Lunt Emery Waterhouse Co

Tito's Russia Visit Spurs Ban on Yugoslavia Aid

Rep Edna F Kelly says she will push for a ban on U S aid to Yugoslavia as the big foreign aid bill nears House floor consideration. Yugoslavia is slated to receive about 13 million dollars in economic aid and unspecified military aid even as Tito visits Russia and lawmakers fret over Soviet friendship. Kelly notes many colleagues may join in opposing aid though she hesitates to commit before others decide.

Washington Edna F. Kelly U.S Yugoslavia Richards House Foreign Affairs Committee Rep Voros Crechio Tito House Tia Russia Eea Kelly New York City

Butler Confirmed As Postmaster

Theodore R. Butler’s nomination for Portsmouth postmaster was confirmed by Washington. He had been serving as acting postmaster since April 1955 after resigning as mayor to accept the role, succeeding Frederick J. Rowe, named manager of the New Hampshire postal district.

Theodore R. Butler Portsmouth Washington Jon Senate Butler Eisenhower Frederick J. Rowe New Hampshire

FHA Rules Out Greenland Site for Housing Project

The Greenland road site for a 125 unit low rent development is ruled out by the Public Housing Authority New York due to inadequate sewer facilities A secondary site has tentative approval and an official decision will be announced once property owners are notified Portsmouth may receive a June 22 extension for preliminary studies Ground breaking is planned for November as Albany approves the final planning budget and federal rules require presenting the budget to the City Council for courtesy review

Greenland Road Public Housing Authority New York Edward J. Abbott Housing Authority Abbott PHA Now K Portsmouth Alban Ory

Dike Breach Floods Georgetown Area in Colorado

Rapid snowmelt broke the Georgetown Dam dike spilling floodwaters along a 100 mile stretch to Idaho Springs. The disaster damaged bridges, a 100-foot section of Us 640, and several motor courts while injuring a Wheat Ridge man who escaped from a truck plunge into Clear Creek. Damages exceed $200,000. Authorities credited with averting further loss of life amid high temperatures and strong winds.

Georgetown Colo Dirz Clear Creek Canyon Idaho Springs Idaho Spas Denver Arthur Williams Wheat Ridge Clear Creek Williams

Committee urges council adoption of traffic plan

The Special Traffic Advisory Committee voted 8 to 3 to urge immediate adoption of the current traffic pattern. Merchants complained it hurts business, urging reinstating parking on packed streets and a one way rotary system with Daniel Congress and State streets. Public speakers urged testing alternate plans while noting Dover’s mixed results with a rotary system.

Portsmouth Parkingtess Daniel Streets Daniel Street Daniel Congress State Streets Dover Staines Congress Street Kevin Gillis State Highway Department Shaines Joseph Eberle Rye Eberle Hassett City Q. Betz Gillis Martin Johan Burgin Sr Willam Harrington New Castle Nopper Islington Street Middle Street Penhallow Street Harrington Market Square Marcy Street

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