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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1953

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Reds Plan Crisis Session In Korean Armistice Talks

Reds said they have an important subject to discuss as Red and Allied truce negotiators prepare for a full dress session at Panmunjom amid speculation on final treaty terms. The armistice draft nears signature while disputes over prisoner releases and U S support stir tension among the parties.

Munsan Red Panmunjom Syngman Rhee Peiping Radio Tokyo Nam H Red Radio U. S South Korea Rhee U. N UNC Red Peiping Munson

Adm Momsen Makes First Visit to Portsmouth Yard

Rear Admiral Charles B. Momsen arrives as new commandant of the First Naval District and visits the Portsmouth Naval Base. He recalls his role in the Stalus rescue and Squalus salvage, and reviews Shipyard workers, inactive reservations, and the submarine USS Albacore prior to an August commissioning. He stays overnight with Captain Cronin and will attend a Bath launching tomorrow.

Charles B. Momsen USN First Naval District Portsmouth Naval Base Momsen Portsmouth Herald Adm Squalus Memorial Naval Base Roe Naval Shipyard FS Constitution Camp Langdon Ft. Stark Foster Robert ©. Cronin Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Mom

Mass escapes swell POW camps in Korea crisis

Nearly 26 000 anti Communist POWs and escapees stir South Korea as 1800+ inmates bolt from five camps and a hospital. U N Command tallies 25 952 escapees in two days with 9 398 anti Red prisoners left. Incidents include 494 fighters clashing with U S Marines at Ascom City near Inchon.

Seoul South Korea U. N Syngman Rhee Republic of Korea U.N Fukyo Ascom City Inchon U. N. Command

Red Back-to-Work Drive Fails to Quell East Berlin Resistance

East Berlin governed by Soviet backed authorities launches back-to-work propaganda as Western Allies condemn the firing squad execution of a West Berlin truck driver. Moscow strengthens frontier with 200 tanks and 10 000 troops while martial law rumors swirl amid citywide mourning and strikes.

Berlin East Berlin Rontier West Berlin Red Radio Berlin East-West West

Egypt Proclaims Republic Ends Farouk Dynasty

Egypt's military rulers declared a republic last night, making Maj. Gen. Mohammed Naguib president and premier during a three year transitional period. Lt. Col. Gamal Abdel Nasser became vice premier and interior minister as the Army Revolutionary Council takes key cabinet posts. The people will choose a new president by plebiscite after a new constitution is drafted. The proclamation strips the Farouk line of royal titles and ends 148 years of monarchy.

Cairo Egypt Farouk Mohammed Naguib Army Revolutionary Council Naguib Col Gamal Abdel Nasser Army Olice

Parcel Post Rates Jump Boosts Foreign Shipments

Postmaster General Summerfield announced sharp increases in U S surface parcel post rates to foreign destinations, estimating an annual revenue rise of 17 million dollars.

Washington Summerfield U.S

McCarthy Says He Knew For Some Time Of Red Plot

Senator McCarthy testifies he has known for some time that Communists want him killed. Former FBI counter spy Mazzei named Lou Bortz as the killer. Mundt says more evidence exists about a liquidation list and that other senators may be on it.

McCarthy Red Washington Sen R-Wis Senate Investigations Subcommittee Joseph D.mazzei FBI Pittsburgh Communist Party Lou Bortz Bortz Mazzei Sen. Mundt R-Sd Mundt

No One Knows What Will Happen at the Air Base

Portsmouth officials report a standstill as the Defense Department and Air Force delay final plans for a limited jet bomber installation. Boston Engineers say no go-ahead order is received and bids on construction are on hold while Washington decides. Local leaders await federal direction and employment offices remain closed until clearance arrives.

Defense Department Air Force Boston Office of the Army Engineers Washington Defense Agency Umited Andrew c. Graves Portsmouth

French President urges unity to end cabinet crisis

Paris reports President Vincent Auriol bluntly ordered political leaders to end jealousies and craft a joint program after National Assembly rejected Radical Socialist Andre Marie, fourth failed bid. Auriol summoned 20 key deputies to negotiate with parties and former premiers to draft a solution.

Paris Vincent Auriol France National Assembly Andre Marie Marie Paul Reynaud Pierre Mendes-France Georges Bidault W National Assembly Auriol

Legislature Approves Interim Tax Study

Concord reports the House passed a Gregg sponsored interim tax study 161 to 15 after a back and forth process. The measure moved from a $15 000 appropriation to $2 000 then to $12 500 in a revived Senate version before final passage.

Concord Greggs House of Representatives Senate House Gregg Dill

Last Hope Gone as Eisenhower Rejects Appeal

President Eisenhower refused to intervene in the Rosenberg case as the Supreme Court lifted the stay on their execution. The 6-3 ruling, with Vinson leading, cleared the path for their electric chair death at 11 pm EDT, while a clemency petition remains at the White House.

Eisenhower Washington Supreme Court Julius and Ethel Rosenberg William O. Douglas White House Vinson Congress Douglas

Two Women Nabbed In NYC Vice Raid

Police raided a Palatial East 61st Street apartment, detaining Lea Howard 26 a Cranston RI model and Eleanor J. Parks 28 from Dayton OH an entertainer. They seized a notebook listing names of government figures and charged them with narcotics possession.

Nyc New York 1 Washington East Yith Street Park Avenue Lea Howard Cranston, R. I Eleanor J. Parks Dayton Ohio

Safety Stressed In Korean Crisis Under Clark

Washington reports Gen. Mark Clark faces the Korean crisis with a broad order to preserve UN forces. The Pentagon has given no fresh directives since Rhee released non‑Communist prisoners, while the White House and State Department monitor military options via Joint Chiefs of Staff discussions. Rhee’s action risks removing ROK troops from Eighth Army control and jeopardizing the initial UN agreement.

Washington Mark Clark Far East United Nations South Korea Pentagon Clark Syngman Rhee Thhe U. N White House State Department Pentagon Command Cari Rhee Republic of South Korea U. N. High Command ROK Eighth Army Maxwell Taylor

Drowning Report At Jenness Beach Prompted Coast Guard Aid

Police and coast guardsmen were summoned to Jenness Beach early this afternoon on the report that an unidentified boy was in danger of drowning. No further details of the incident were available as The Portsmouth Herald went to press.

Jenness Beach Portsmouth Herald

Notice of Office Move in Kittery Maine

On and after Jung 18th my office will be located at 10 Walker St Kittery Maine Tel 1640 W and 1640 R adv Cc T C Wurm D Cr

Jung Walker St Kittery Maine Tel

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