MacArthur Draws Sparse Crowd in Texas Speech
General Douglas MacArthur spoke to an estimated 20,000 at Rice Institute stadium in Houston, criticizing fear and false propaganda while delivering a 14 minute address. He heads to San Antonio and Dallas as part of a Texas tour ending in Fort Worth.
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European Defense Waits Outcome of French Voting
General Omar Bradley told a Pentagon briefing that key western European defense decisions are delayed until after the French elections. He noted disputes over the size of the West German force in the mutual defense pact and said no final decision on Admiral Fechteler to command NATO sea forces has been reached amid British objections.
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Mrs Cooper Refuses To Testify In Slaying Trial
Portland AP report details Evangeline Cooper, a Brunswick housewife, waiving testimony after the state rests its case in the murder of her 56-year-old husband Lancelot. Dr Daniel Hanley testified of a superficial exam after a masked intruder incident.
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Britain Stalls for Time On Iranian Profit Grab
The Anglo Iranian Oil Company team asked for time to consider Iran’s demand to hand over Iranian oil profits as leverage in talks. Iran set a Sunday deadline, with Mossadegh's national front rallying behind nationalization. Grady and Jackson planned further discussions with Varasteh and the British and Iranian envoys.
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Kittery Tax Rate Rises As Spending Increases
Town Clerk Burnell E. Frisbee announced a $2 increase in Kittery’s 1951 tax rate to $62. Valuation rose to $3,282,745. Total appropriations climbed by about $32,002 from 1950’s $295,383. Federal aid for Admiralty Village houses dropped $4,475, while automobile taxes rose $23,721 to $43,443, boosting revenue to balance the budget.
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President Truman seeks stronger inflation controls in nation appeal
President Truman urged a tough anti inflation law as Congress fought over extending or replacing the present Defense Production act. He warned that without a stronger law, inflation could aid Russia’s aims and raise defense costs, taxes, and consumer hardship after June 30. House and Senate committees debated continuance versus a new two year measure with cautious optimism and political pressure from consumers.
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Newington Quits Regional Committee Over Air Base Plans
Ralph Loomis, committee chairman, announced the committee abandoned efforts to block an air base. Selectman Kingsland Dunwoody returned from Washington asserting the Air Force expects a Newington Portsmouth base if Congress funds it.
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Recognition of Red China Debate and Korea Front Actions
AP reporting from Tokyo describes fresh Red troops dig in on Eastern Korea ridges as UN tank columns push toward Kumsong and Kumhwa areas. RAF fighters assist, while Reds strike from Yanggu Inje and artillery shells heighten the conflict, with Johnson testifying on UN politics and recognition matters before the Senate inquiry.
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McCarthy Attacks Marshall and Acheson on Conspiracy Claim
Senator McCarthy charged Secretary Marshall and Secretary Acheson with involvement in a vast conspiracy aiding communism. He alleged Marshall favored Russia in World War II strategy meetings and helped China fall to the Communists, while praising MacArthur’s Korea plan.
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Dope Addicts Estimated Among New York City Students
New York AP report notes Lt. Bernard Boylan of the narcotics bureau estimated about 6000 school age children in New York City are dope addicts, raising the figures from prior counts. Attorney General Nathaniel L. Goldstein said at least 1500 students were addicted in some form. Testimony highlighted the harm and named addresses of dealers as the inquiry wraps after three days.
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Portsmouth High School Class of 1951 Graduation Readies
Nearly 800 attend the Portsmouth high school's Class of 1951 graduation exercises in the Junior High School auditorium. Richard Spaulding and Peter Eldredge led the procession of 179 maroon and white graduates. Rev. Paul A. Stauffer gave the invocation as the orchestra played Moods Americana. Arthur E. Splaine presented the class gift of 100 dollars while several students earned Haven medals and silver and bronze honors for academic and athletic merit.
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Hummel
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Gypsum Firm Sets July 15 Deadline For Dust Elimination
National Gypsum company at Freeman's Point plans to complete the largest of three dust elimination machines at the Atlantic Heights plant by July 15. Manager C A Olsen said delays could come from late machinery delivery while city officials noted ongoing erection of steel supports and site inspections. Peterson and Olsen inched toward a July 15 operation date as they tackled the dust problem.
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Notice Cook for Summer Resident Family in New Castle
Plain cook needed for summer resident family in New Castle. Saturday afternoon and all Sunday off if desired. Own room and bath. $30 per week. Best personal references required. Call Forts 3163 Rady.
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