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Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1953

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Eisenhower Defends A Four Year Clean Era Rally Speech

President Eisenhower pledges a scandal free administration during the first four years. He warns North Dakota Republicans that free nations must unite against Communist aggression. He outlines Cabinet integrity and urges attracting high caliber leaders to the party. He prepares for Mt Rushmore address and Young Republicans speech. The trip spans Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota New Hampshire and New York.

Minot N. D Eisenhower North Dakota Minneapolis Riverdale N.D Garrison Dam Mt. Rushmore National Memorial Rapid City S. D National Federation of Young Republicans Dulles the Treasury Humphrey Lator Durkin Mt. Rushmere Congress Washington Minnesota South Dakota New Hampshire New York White House

Chinese Regime Cracks Central Korea Front In Major Breakthrough

Chinese forces in regimental strength breached a main line Allied position in Central Korea and faced counterattacks by two South Korean units. In the west, US 3rd Division troops repelled multiple Communist assaults near Chorwon, with estimates of 8,000 to 10,000 Reds involved. The breakthrough southeast of Outpost Texas prompted Army officials to call the advance serious but not existentially threatening to the front.

Segal Central Korea 15Th U.S Chorwon Texas

House Committee Slashes AEC Funds From Truman Request

The House Appropriations Committee voted to cut 1.171 billion dollars from new funds asked by former President Truman for the Atomic Energy Commission, Selective Service, Veterans Administration, and Tennessee Valley Authority. A bill proposing 5.264 billion dollars for FY starting July 1 was sent to the House for debate, an 18 percent reduction from Truman’s request and about 8 percent below Eisenhower’s revised budget. The Atomic Energy Commission faced the heaviest cut at 535.008 million, with most reductions occurring before the committee acted.

Washington House Appropriations Committee Truman Atomic Energy Commission Selective Service System Veterans Administration Tennessee Valley Authority Itt House Eisenhower Committee

Death in Boiling Asphalt in Hollywood

A dump truck overturned spilling hot asphalt onto a convertible carrying Mrs. Leonora Kunz aged 31 and her year old son Andrew. Mrs. Kunz died from burns while Andrew suffers third degree burns and is in critical condition. Passersby and police cleared the vehicle by removing asphalt with their hands. The driver Frank Wilmoth says brake failure caused the crash and minor injuries to himself.

Hollywood -i Leonora Kunz Andrew Frank Wilmoth Mra. Kunz Wimoth

East German Reds Cut Party Activities and Church Concessions

East Germany announced sweeping cutbacks in the com munization drive and signed a nine point peace pact with the Protestant Church, reversing hostile policy and easing state church conflict. Premier Otto Grotewohl and Bishop Otto G. Dibelius said unity and concrete measures toward reunification with West Germany were pursued, while Western officials anticipated further Soviet moves and NATO considerations. Catholic officials welcomed the pact and sought similar relief from Communist persecution.

Berlin East Germany Kremlin East Zone West Germany East German Communist Party Otto Grotewohl Unity of Germany Germany Grotewohl Otto G. Dibelius

House Rejects Dover Solon Water Bill in Water Duty Clash

The House voted down Senator Frederick Smalley s plan to bar federal action to destroy or divert New Hampshire water supplies. The measure, labeled silly by Rep. John Pillsbury, aimed to require replacements before any groundwater disruption. Senate approval of a related resolution to reinstate Portsmouth Air Force Base stands amid stalled base construction.

House of Representatives State Senate Dover Solon New Hampshire Frederick Smalley Air Force Madbury Portsmouth Senate John Pillsbury Manchester House Sen Smalley Portsmouth Air Force Base Army Engineers Boston Hugh Gregg Hampton Beach

State Street Bids Slated for Opening in Concord Today

State Street improvement bids were to be opened at 2 p.m. in Concord with officials present to review an estimated 125638 dollar project. City Manager Robert C. Violette and Public Works Supt. Nat 5 Stevens discussed right of way entries with state engineers while noting the city’s share near 31000 dollars. The state would similar fund the city share and the federal government would cover the rest. Resurfacing not expected until after Labor Day with sidewalk work and tree removal this summer. State Street will be widened from Memorial Bridge to Middle Street.

Concord Robert C. Violette Public Works Nat Stevens Capital Violette State Street Memorial Bridge Middle Street

Worcester City Hall sign mocks tornado aftermath

In Worcester Massachusetts a damaged sign on City Hall reads Worcester now leads the nation in safety. Help keep the record now 15 deathless days highlighting a sarcastic record after Tuesday night’s tornado.

Worcester Mass

Armistice talks strained as South Korea balks at terms

Negotiators hurried to complete a draft at Panmunjom while South Korea rejected parts of the armistice terms. Demonstrators filled Seoul and Busan shouting for unification or death. Rhee warned against unruly acts toward U N personnel as Allied leaders pressed for progress.

Munsan Redstadt South Korea Rhee U. N Pusan

Neutral Nations Set to Join Korea War Truce Plan

Washington reports five nations proposed for a neutral prisoner of war commission in Korea are expected to serve, easing a major barrier to a cease fire. South Korea’s stance remains uncertain as President Rhee may approve a truce, while Ambassador Yang warns a division of Korea would not bring peace. Negotiators near resolving armistice zone details at Panmunjom.

U. N Panmunjom Washington Korea U. S South Korea Syngman Rhee Seoul Korean National Assembly

Grim Rescuers Push Hunt For More Victims In Mass Tornado

Worcester Massachusetts battles the worst New England tornado with 82 dead 13 missing about 600 injured 7 000 homeless and 75 million in damage. National guardsmen patrol 12 stricken communities to deter looting as federal aid accelerates and President Eisenhower designates a major disaster area.

Worcester Mass New England Massachusetts Christian A. Herter Eisenhower William F. Bigelow Worcester National Guard Ares Col. Bigelow Holden Shrewsbury Petersham Barre Rutland Grafton Westboro Wrentham Southboro Templeton Paxton

Solon Pushes Probe Into Atomic Tests and Tornado Link

Congressman Madden proposes congressional inquiry to determine if Nevada atomic tests influence the rising tornado counts. Weather officials insist no evidence links tests to storms, while Senate and House atomic energy leaders consider a public review. Tornado reports reach a possible record pace this year, though officials cite improved reporting and deny any atomic connection.

Washington Madden D-Ind Nevada Weather Bureau Atomic Energy Commission Senate House Atomic Energy Committee Rep Cole Sen Hickenlooper Iowa Milton S. Blane Bureau Blane

South Korean Minister Refuses Armistice Terms

Acting Prime Minister Pyun Yung Tai insisted South Korea will not accept any armistice terms and hinted troops may not back off after a truce is signed. Massive protests swept Seoul and Pusan as lawmakers urged scrapping the plan and a potential alliance with Nationalist China was discussed.

South Korea Seoul Tusan Pyun Yung Tai Pyun Syngman Hhee ROK China U. N Korea Pusan

Exeter Tornado Cleanup Nears Completion In New England

Exeter braces as cleanup along a 100 foot wide by mile and a half long tornado lane nears completion. damage is estimated around 150000 with many homes still unlivable. Portsmouth and Nashua offer aid while federal loans are possible. volunteers assist families and repairs begin as sightseers are kept away.

Exeter Nashua Lester H. Burnham Reconstruction Finance Corporation

Flight Finds Papers After Tornado Hits Greenland Farm

David Sanderson found two paper fragments in a field on his father’s Greenland farm yesterday. One was a Worchester shipping invoice from a tornado wrecked area over 60 miles away. The other a score card from Exeter Country Club, also destroyed by the same tornado.

Greenland David Sanderson Worcester Mass Exeter Country Club

Boston Shipyard Respite From Employee Layoffs

Boston Naval Shipyard commander Capt. P. G. Gold canceled a 300 man layoff set for next month keeping these workers on the Hub payroll due to heavy workload. The delay comes as Portsmouth Naval Shipyard plans a 200 worker cutback in 13 departments effective July 8, reducing total staff to about 8,700.

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Boston P. G. Gold USN Boston Naval Shipyard Gold Portsmouth Shipyard

President May Visit Worcester Soon

President Eisenhower declared flood and tornado-stricken Massachusetts and Iowa as major disaster areas, enabling federal aid. Announcement by Murray Snyder noted telegrams to Gov. Christian Herter of Massachusetts and Gov. Beardsley of Iowa. Herter sought 10 million dollars. Indications pointed to a possible visit to the Worcester area on Saturday en route from Rapid City, South Dakota, to Hanover, New Hampshire.

Minot N.C Worcester Rapid City M.D Hanover N.H Reconstruction Finance Corporation Massachusetts U.S 81St Congress N. D Eisenhower Iowa Murray Snyder White House Snyder Christian A. Herter William S. Beardsley Herter Worcester Area N. H

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