Fatal Lafayette Road crashes kill motorist and pedestrian
Over the weekend two men died in crashes in the Ports Mouth area. William Kirkes 28 of Somersworth was killed near Drake's bridge when his car struck a tree on Route 4. Eugene McCann 70 of Van Nuys Calif died after being struck on Lafayette road by a car driven by William H Sleeper of Exeter. Four others were hospitalized with injuries.
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Ports Mouth
William Kirkes
Lincoln’ Street
Somersworth
North Hampton
Eugene C. McCann
van Nuys
Calif
Lafayette Road
Atty
William H. Sleeper
Main Street
Exeter
Arthur J. Dugal
Islington Street
Woodbury
Avenue
Corinne Clark
Brewster Street
State
Summer Streets
Frank X. Masse
Court Street
Dover
Mary
Kirkes
Drake's Bridge
South Road
Drake’s Bridge
Pontymouth
U S Moves To Ease Iran Oil Dispute Tension
In Tehran AP dispatch, U S Ambassador Grady aims to calm the Anglo Iranian oil dispute by meeting Premier Mossadegh as Britain seeks a friendly climate for talks. Iran demands 75 percent profits now, while Britain balks at immediate payment and hints at possible cash turnover amid negotiations.
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Tehran
Iran
United, States
Henry F. Grady
Mohammed Mossadegh
Mossadegh
Herbert Morrison
Grady
Mohammed Ali Varasteh
AIOC
MacArthur May Return As Senate Witness
The Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations inquiry panel voted to hear four more witnesses and close the probe at the earliest possible date. Chairman Russell said the panel may finish this week or by mid next week, and MacArthur may testify again if he chooses.
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Washington
Senate
MacArthur Inquiry
Russell D-G
Patrick J. Hurley
China
Emmet O'Donnell
U. S
Far East
David C. Barr
Douglas
MacArthur
Senate ‘Armed Services and Foreign Relations
Truman
Russell
W. Averell Harriman
Harriman
White House
Griffin Renamed To Police Board and Bowen Promoted
J Paul Griffin was reappointed to the Portsmouth police commission renamed by Governor Sherman Adams and the executive council. William A. Jackson of Nashua was reappointed to chair the state liquor commission for six years after 14 years in post. Brig Gen Charles F Bowen named state adjutant general to major general once sworn in, with Deputy Atty Gen William S Green resigning effective Sept 1 to enter private practice.
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Paul Griffin
Portsmouth Poice Commission
Sherman Adams
Executive Council
William A. Jackson
Nashua
State Liquor Commission
Charles F. Stafford
Laconia
Jackson
Adams
Charles F. Bowen
William 5. Green
Pracleu
Tang Slips Down Ways Tomorrow
The USS Tang, a modern advanced type submarine, will be launched and christened at Portsmouth naval base tomorrow. Built in the shipyard, the 151st vessel to leave its ways, it features snorkel propulsion and expanded electronics, with a crew of 6 officers and 56 men. Commander Richard H. O’Kane, a WW II medal of honor recipient, will christen the ship along with his wife. Their Dover origins and daughter Marsha Groves O’Kane as maid of honor are noted.
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United States Navy
Portsmouth Naval Base
Pacific Fleet
Richard H. O'Kane
Commander O'Kane
Submarine School
New London
Conn
O'Kane
Commander
Dover
Marsha Groves O'Kane
Democrats Plan Drive For Controls Extension
President Truman and congressional leaders plan stronger economic control legislation before the June 30 expiry of the Defense Production act. House Speaker Rayburn and Senate Leader Mc Farland resist a temporary extension. they met with Truman and Vice President Barkley and McCormack as talks continued on the policy and Kem amendment. The administration argues for strict enforcement to curb Soviet bloc trade under BCA aid, while NSC exemptions pause enforcement pending review.
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Washington
Truman
House
Rayburn
Senate
McFarland
Barkley
McCormack
Congress
Kem
R-Mo
Economic Cooperation Administration
National Security Council
Gray Youngster Found Safe After Night in Woods
Teddy Bernard, three, was found unharmed along Mosquito road a mile from his disappearance during a strawberry picking outing. A posse of about 300 men, aided by guardsmen, Boy Scouts, sawmill crews and locals, combed the wet woods overnight. His mother Mrs Mary Bernard fainted at the news but recovered to greet her son.
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Gray
Teddy Bernard
Mosquito Road
Mary Bernard
Mexico
Teddy
Portland National Guardsmen
Pownal
Iron Triangle
Kumhwa
French Reds Lead in Popular Vote but Lose Assembly Seats
Paris dispatch reports De Gaulle’s RPF led in assembly seats with 107 and 3.14 million votes as Communists topped the national tally with about 3.84 million votes, yet trailed in seats. Center parties and independents held potential to maintain control in Parliament amid a complex French electoral system.
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Paris
Charles de Gaulle
France
National Assembly
de Gaulle
Rally of the French People
RPF
Red Party
Oe Ia
Socialists
MRP
Popular Republicans
Left Republicans
Independent Parties
Peasants Party
Italy
Jlosses
New Assembly
Jet Fighting Flames Over Korea
TOKYO AP Outnumbered American Sabre Jets claimed victory in two air battles over Korea as 198 planes formed a jet war revival. Red MIGs clashed with Sabres near Manchuria while UN patrols made gains elsewhere, with ground action along the front and a looming potential Chinese spring offensive.
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Korea
Tokyo
Faos
Yalu
Manchuria
Far East
Fifth Air Force
Mcg Elley
Legion Maps War On Narcotics Sales
New York reports a nationwide push against narcotics with Legion leaders presenting a plan to curb teen addiction. Dr. Victor H. Vogel of the U S Public Health Service cites rising teen use, with Lexington hospital data showing admissions rising from 52 in 1948 to 440 in 1950 and an estimated 384 in 1951. NYC accounts for half of youths entering Lexington, Chicago about a quarter.
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API
U.S
Victor H. Vogel
U. S.public Health Service
Federel Hospital
Lexington
Vogel
New York City
Lexington Hospital
Chicago
Fort Worth
Tex
Port Worth Hospital
Rumors Confirm Two Osthalic Churches Planned in Portsmouth
Most Rev Matthew F Brady bishop of Manchester diocese confirms plans for two Osthalic churches in Portsmouth. Rt Rev Msgr James McCovey denies details. Masses at Church of the Immaculate Conception announced the project on land bought from Jvey Telles and Howard P Gray of Woodbury Avenue. Houses to be moved. further details are withheld by the diocesan office.
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Portsmouth
Matthew F. Brady
Manchester
James ‘Be. McCovey
Jvey Telles
Woodbury Avenue
Howard P. Gray
Brady
Carney Appointed Allied Commander
Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower announced the appointment of U S Admiral Robert B Carney as commander in chief of Allied forces in southern Europe He named two chief subordinates one American atomic expert to run air forces and an Italian general to head Allied army forces in the southern area Carney currently leads U S navy forces in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean He will assume the Atlantic pact command tomorrow.
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Paris
Dwight D. Eisenhower
U.S. Adm
Robert B. Carney
Europe
Eisenhower
Carney
U.S. Navy
Atlantic
Mediterranean
U.S. Striking Power Beyond Understanding
Washington reports that U S military planners believe the United States now holds explosive power surpassing all prior blasts from gunpowder to Hiroshima. Officials say deterring Russia requires cautious demonstration yet warn that a nuclear response could rapidly devastate Russian cities and industrial centers.
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Washington
U. S
Hiroshima
Air Force
Sea Service
U.S
Strategic Air Command
O Conor Proposes Death Penalty For Dope Peddlers
The new chairman of the Senate Crime Investigating Committee Lodsy proposes death for dope peddlers. Senator O Conor says Lindbergh law should be extended to narcotics and notes a 600 percent rise in under 21 narcotic users. He condemns narcotics distribution as highly reprehensible and urges stern sentences to deter youth from drugs. High school students are described as entering the dope habit through reefers and heroin addicts finding supply nationwide. The speech emphasizes alarm at the narcotics problem and calls for urgent action.
Marine Shot at Havana Embassy
A U.S. marine guard and a janitor were found shot dead today inside the U S embassy in Havana. The embassy said Cuban authorities are investigating but offered no clues about the cause, and indicated there were no signs of attempted robbery.
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Havana
Cuba
U.S
U. S
Betty-Dont Forget Vacation Prep Instructions
A hurried note urges timely steps before a trip. It lists fueling the car, turning off the refrigerator, and informing Hood's Dairy of travel details so milk and dairy deliveries continue to arrive. It provides a Portsmouth address and a phone hint for the dairy order.
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Hood
Portsmouth
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