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Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1950

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Tweet the Robin Returns Home After Three Week Stay

A three week old Robin named Tweet lived with the Robert Allain family near Dixon Avenue after Lee Atlai found him homeless. The Allains fed the fledgling with mashed eggs and milk, taught him to fly, and kept him perched on books and shoulders as the children grew attached. Six worms daily kept him fed, and the family plans to release him soon while hoping for occasional meals.

Robert Allain Dixon Avenue Allain Lee Atlai Allains Andria Lee

Inflation or Deflation Debate Shapes Summer Outlook

New York AP reports metal prices rising with employment and auto sales steadiness fueling inflation versus deflation debate. Steel scrap hits a Pittsburgh record of 46 a ton, copper refiner prices rise, zinc up 4.5 cents, nickel up 8 cents, aluminum up 0.5 cents, signaling cautious, divided business prospects.

New York Auto and Steel Pittsburgh Smalter

Shepard Begins Life Sentence for Double Murders

In Plymouth on June 6 AP reports Alfred L. Shepard 50 confessed murderer of his estranged wife Gloria 37 and her daughter Gloria Franklin 22 started a life sentence at State prison Concord after pleading guilty to first degree murder. He attempted suicide with a rifle and wounded himself. Judge William A. Grimes presided as gratitude lawyers advised.

Plymouth Alfred L. Shepard State Prison Concord Gloria Gloria Franklin Lake Mas+ coma Trre Shepard Charles ‘Esreat Attys Willian L. Phinney Gratton County Robert Jones William A. Grimes Dover

Hibernians Open Convention Tonight

The annual Ancient Order of Hibernians convention begins at 8 pm in Knights of Columbus hall on Islington street with registration and a party. Tomorrow delegates meet at 8:45 am for a procession to Immaculate Conception church for a solemn high mass, followed by a business session and a banquet at 8 pm with Lloyd Seavey and Miss Helen Driscoll as co chairs.

Order of Hibernians Knights of Columbus Islington Street AOW Moareh Immaculate Conception Church Roe Matthew FP Brady D.D Kishs Manchester Knights of Columbus Hall Lloyd Seavey Helen Driscoll Portsmouth Convention Corporation Frank E. Baoma Legion Hall High Street Nelson Ward Don Grarly

Eaten by Bears Ends Search For Missing Child

Quebec authorities say a three year old girl Nicole Renaud missing since Saturday in a suburban forest was believed eaten by bears. Nearly a thousand police soldiers and civilians participated in the large scale search before it was called off.

Quebec Nicole Renaud

City plans traffic lights at two dangerous intersections

City Manager Ed ward G. Peterson announced plans for two new traffic light sets at Maplewood avenue and South Street with a green signal for Maplewood and South Street and a trip device for Cutts Street and Junkins Avenue. A red yellow pedestrian push button light will control the South Street Junkins corner. funds will come from parking meter receipts. A conference with IHagle Signal Corp. is set for tomorrow to finalize light types and locations.

Maplewood Avenue Cults Street South Street Tonkins Avenue Edward G. Peterson Peterson R. W. LeBaro iHagle Signal Corp Artington Mass Cutts Street Junkins Avenue Maplewood and Cutts Petersert William d. Lindhey

Mauna Loa Ends Its Fiery Violence

Honolulu reports Mauna Loa cooled after five days of violent eruptions. Lava rivers still flowed down its 13,680 foot flanks and likely would for weeks. An earthquake yesterday routed 30 more families and knocked out all seismographs on the Island of Hawaii.

Mauna Loa Honolulu Jude Hawaii

Truman Accuses Ives of Whitewash on State Dept

In Washington Senator Ives says evidence shows the administration is trying to whitewash the State Department amid McCarthy charges. He hints a special panel may take over part of the Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee’s work, as McCarthy urged harsher action and disclosure of State files. Larsen, linked to the Am erasia case, testified behind closed doors before the committee.

Washington Ives R-N State Department Ivés Trusman Senate Foreign Selusions McCarthy Wis Thye R-Minn

Carnival Worker Injured On Ferris Wheel At Island Carnival

Portmouth hospital treats Bennie D Errico of Paterson New Jersey for a possible skull fracture after a Ferris wheel incident at Michael Farmagioni's carnival on Bulgers Island. He was admitted last night with details still unavailable.

Portsmouth Hospital Bennie D'Errico Paterson, N.J Michael Farmagioni Bulgers Island Kittery D'Errico

Youngster Rings Bell With a Mighty Gong

Four year old Paul Neville and his mother view a replica Liberty bell on a red white and blue truck in Market Square. The bell marks this year’s Independence Savings Bond drive with a traveling display planned for New Hampshire towns.

Paul Parlse Extel Edward J. Neville Maplewood Avenue Market Square New Hampshire

Exeter Water Plan Gets Airing Tonight

Exeter voters will discuss the plan to buy the privately owned Exeter Water Works for 200000 with an additional 200000 bond, plus 173000 for renovations and 27000 working capital. The town meeting will determine whether to approve the 400000 bond and the committee’s agreement, with upgrades planned for mains, a standpipe, new wells, pipes along Highland and Portsmouth avenues, new pumps, and the project expected to finish by 1962.

Exeter Special Water Committee Exeter Water Works Alfred I McCouri Rayport McDougal Alghland Avenue Portsmouth Avenue Chestnnut Street String Bridge Water Street

City canvass for violins aims to aid school orchestra

Portsmouth music director David Kushious announced a Thursday house to house canvass from 4 to 7 pm to collect loan and donate violins for the school music department. About 150 youths want to learn to play and will be served by repairs and loans until graduation or ownership.

Portsmouth David Kushious Kushious Primahi

California Iowa primaries sweep shapes postwar politics

Voters in California and Iowa primaries shift field as observers note impact on national campaigns. Analysts cite Brannan plan debates and farm policy, with candidates Clark and Roosevelt drawing attention. The crowded race features Rep. Nixon and others shaping party dynamics ahead of November.

Saltonstall Pushes Combative Price Supports Plan

Saltonstall outlines a plan to place a price floor on agricultural commodities to protect farmers if industrial output costs fall. He warns Massachusetts dairy and poultry prices could rise while overall food costs stay high, urging parity and continued government support to keep prices from dropping.

Saltonstall Williams Saltonaday Isic agMioulti ONO Warkntal Manauchusetta Pond Kovernment

Local Students At UNH Saved as Canoe Overturns

Two UNH students were saved when their canoe overturned in rough water. Rescue crews, including local authorities, recovered the occupants and provided aid. The incident occurred during a training outing near the university grounds with no serious injuries reported.

UNH

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