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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1956
Page
1
New Hampshire's Constitutional Convention rejected a bid to cut the 424 member Legislature, tabling the plan and sending it to a statewide referendum. Delegates debated amid measures to alter voting eligibility, governor powers, and other constitutional provisions as adjournment nears.
Senate and House conferees meet over the 25 billion interstate highway bill with a dispute over how funds are apportioned. Senate favors the current law formula weighting population, area, and rural mileage, while the House would use current needs. Deadlock signs emerge as conferees differ on benefit shares.
Eisenhower, recovering at Walter Reed Army Hospital, asked aides to press for restoring the 4.9 billion foreign aid package to fund NATO. White House officials said he would not issue a written message but would receive a Senate briefing on his condition and the aid issue. Republicans prepared for possible Senate action on a reduced authorization as they weigh administration requests.
Buenos Aires news agency Clarin said General Juan Jose Valle was captured and placed at the Army Ministry's disposal. No official confirmation. Valle and General Raul Tanco were identified as key leaders in last weekend's failed revolt against President Beran's regime.
A hospital error at Newton Wellesley Hospital caused sodium nitrite to be given to two Newton residents, Gordon M. McMullin and Mrs. Marion C. Dumont, instead of a pre X ray preparation. Autopsies confirmed poisoning as the cause. officials investigate how the lethal mix up occurred.
President Eisenhower, described as feeling very good, signed three documents four days after emergency abdominal surgery. The papers included emergency federal aid funds for Colorado, a design update for the U S Army flag, and the International Wheat Agreement for 1956. He signed while seated, received assistance from Sherman Adams, and met with aides in a brief staff gathering.
A 23 year old Cypriot, Stelias Mavrommatis, was sentenced to death for firing at two Royal Air Force servicemen in Nicosia on March 15. He pled innocent and may appeal. British authorities had earlier hanged two pro Greek Cypriots in reprisal amid Cyprus’ struggle for independence.
Former President Harry S. Truman met French Premier Guy Mollet in Paris to discuss world peace. The half hour session in the Hotel Malignon’s Salon Blanc was attended by Stanley Woodward and Robert Joyce, signaling official U.S. and diplomatic engagement.
Embezzlement charges against Portsmouth Patrolman Joseph L Thomson are withdrawn as state evidence aligns with a similar case. The 49 year old veteran was free on $1000 bail after indictments in April for embezzling parking meter funds. City officials plan hearings on his status. Marden was similarly cleared in a separate case.
Washington The House Committee on Un-American Activities moves to cite Paul Robeson for contempt after a heated hearing. The panel unanimously approves a recommendation sending the matter to Congress, with Robeson defending his right to travel and speak as part of a broader fight for freedom and anti oppression. He cites invitations to perform abroad in Israel, Russia, Australia, Sweden, France, and England.
Boston authorities issued teletype alerts for three men linked to the slaying of William Cameron, 49, whose body was found under the dashboard of his car in a Navy parking lot. Investigators chase two other suspects, Thomas Ballou and Thomas Calahan, amid ties to the Brink's robbery.
Elwyn Park expands with a new extension planned by Erminig A. Ricci. The streets honor presidents with new names Polk Taft Harrison Van Buren Adams Harding Fillmore Tyler and Dwight. The Planning Board will review the proposal Thursday night.
Voters in Kittery and Eliot select a new state representative to fill the unexpired term of the late Arthur Seanard and nominate party candidates for the post. Mabel W. Burnham will carry the GOP banner, while C. Leslie Farr leads the Democratic ticket. Both also seek the legislature nomination. the term ends December 31 and lawmakers are not convening this year.
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