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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1948
Page
1
Political echoes linger after a three day governors conference at the Wentworth Hotel. Washington observers noted Dewey Stassen and Warren as key figures while governors debated civilian defense and federal power limits.
Allied headquarters say Japan would forfeit foreign trade and incur heavy costs, with repercussions on American taxpayers. The report notes potential millions diverted and a strain on Japan's economic recovery amid postwar adjustments.
Governor Horace A Hildreth dedicated a temporary log cabin information center at the Route 1 Maine Turnpike junction. He handed operation to the Maine Publicity Bureau to provide impartial information about Maine and its attractions. Officials from the development commission turnpike authority and publicity bureau attended and projected a permanent Maine Hospitality Building in the future.
Route 1 association members laughed at Gov Horace A Hildreth remarking that drivers can't tell if they are on the new superhighway or Route 1 during a dedication at the Maine Publicity bureau information booth near the superhighway junction. The governor arrived about ten minutes late and shouted Ive got lost.
Stanley M Burns counsel for Donat A Cote head of Manchster based Standard Construction calls D Amours probe a fishing expedition and says records sought are not pertinent filing a brief in Merrimack county superior court. D Amours investigates more than 700000 in contracts awarded without competitive bidding.
France approved the plan for a semi independent German zones by an eight vote margin in the Bundestag like body. Russia protested as Western occupation outlines and international control of Ruhr industries were debated. UN mediation and Palestine talks continued amid regional tensions and oil sanctions disputes.
German public safety officials in Munich disclosed that Fritz Kube a German American handler was recaptured today after prior escape. The report notes the capture occurred in Munich with officials confirming the event.
Newington townfolks will gather at 1 pm tomorrow in the Newington Grammar School assembly room for annual eighth grade graduation exercises. Refreshments will be served as Schools Supt Roy Gillmore presents a diploma to the entire class. Miss Bettyjean LaBonte is the sole graduate.
Washington June 17 The House draft bill faces new trouble as opponents say a veto of the plan remains possible while supporters predict passage. Votes trimmed the service to 12 months and dropped medical men from conscription. A high-stakes roll call looms on amendments as the bill heads to conference with the Senate.
Julius Petro, freed after a retrial, declares faith saved him from crime and death row. Acquitted of first degree murder after 13 hours of jury deliberation. previously condemned to die for Theodore Knaus shooting in February 1946. Petro, 26, vows to live lawfully, noting lessons from death row.
Salem Massachusetts June 17 AP police report a 16 year old girl left in charge of seven children disappeared after a crash where a beach vehicle crashed into another car and a cash bar in a physician office was found empty. Police withheld the girl’s name.
Harold E. Stassen says he will be third on the first ballot at the Republican nominating convention in Philadelphia and hopes to be first on the last. He weighs Dewey Taft and Vandenberg as possible leaders while denying a firm second- place bid with Taft. Stassen predicts a long contest with high caliber favorite sons and expects party unity if nominated. He notes Tribune support if nominated and dined with Col. McCormick. Vandenberg aides keep silent on their plans as delegates prepare for the 23rd ballot.
President Truman continued his cross country tour with stops planned in Missouri Indiana Ohio and Wisconsin as he criticized Congress over housing price controls federal aid to education and other bills He praised bipartisan foreign policy and urged support for peace in the world while his daughter Margaret remained with him for much of the journey and crowds greeted the arrival at Kansas City and Independence MO.
Washington June 17 AP a Senate House conference committee meets to decide the multibillion dollar foreign aid program for recovery aid to 16 European nations Japan China and Korea. A lively fight is expected before conferees present a compromise. Both chambers must ratify the report before Congress adjourns Saturday.
Clerk reports 56 births in Portsmouth during May by City Clerk Euler Poley. The death total and marriages were registered, marking a busy chart of vital events for the city this month.
Victor Pasanen of Troy died from a fractured skull at a Keene hospital after an argument with store owner Joseph D. Legrenade, who faced a manslaughter charge. Legrenade claimed Pasanen entered armed with a knife. He pleaded innocent. a continued hearing was set for June 24. Bail was set at 2500 for the petition to the superior court.
Congress widens split with President Truman overruling his third veto in a week. A 63 to 25 Senate override on a railroad rate exemption bill followed a similar pattern with a near party line House vote. The period also saw a social security veto and an agency transfer veto amid broad Democratic dissent.
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