Reds Yell for Tito's Help in Guerrilla War
Fragmented report describes communist resistance near the Yugoslav border, with 70,000 Greek and Yugoslav troops moving in, a six division plus air and artillery offensive aimed at crushing mountain-based fighters. Soviet claims of Germany's division complete. Berlin airlift continuing. Palestine and Cairo tensions rise as truces crumble. Western talks on regional defense alliances loom in Washington.
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Berlin
Bostow
Wester
Germany
Marienborn
U. 5
Tel Aviv
Csship Marine Corp
Saile
France
Cairo
Innaing
Washington
U. S
Sen. Vandenberg
Ryeh
Senate
U.S
Bis Try
Unemployment in New Hampshire Falls With Some Areas Hit
Concord June 21 AP Unemployment dropped in New Hampshire from April to May with 11,400 still jobless in May down from 12,100 in April. Manufacturing employment declined while nonmanufacturing rose seasonally. Manchester saw a rise in jobless claims due to temporary layoffs. Dover and nearby areas remained hard hit.
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Concord
Unem
Hampshire
Re Bureau of Labor
Athough
Bureau
Manchester
Dover
Barca
Russian Soldiers Grab Prisoner Near Vienna
AP report describes Russian soldiers taking a prisoner during patrol near Vienna. An American, Matougl zone and Stonington native Allen were present with Austrian inter wag the American criminal in division. Nanseck was reportedly involved, causing a disturbance as British and Russian military police observed.
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Les At Eulpoint
Tolieeman
Vienna
Matougl
Mere Atlen
Stonington
Nanseck
From Barrington Farm Boy to Portsmouth Tycoon Frank Jones
Washington dispatch details a looming peacetime draft as military chiefs plan a 2 million strong force. President Truman faces the Selective Service revival bill with 19 to 25 year olds set for 21 months service and 4,000 local draft boards to be established.
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Frank Jones
Washington
Truman
Defense Chiefs
Congress
Saen
Airet Inine
Lke
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Navy
Marines
Air Force
National Guard
Active Reserve
Fire Destroys Railroad Station At Salmon Falls
Fire swept the Boston and Maine railroad station at Salmon Falls causing more than 20000 dollars in damage. Officials and investigators sought the blaze origin while an unidentified engineer on a passing train sounded the alarm. Firemen could not stop the fast spreading fire and the building was virtually destroyed.
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Boston and Maine
Salmon Falls
Sameme
Fire destroys barn and garage on Delayeste road
A fire in North Hampton yesterday burned the barn and garage on Delayeste Road, home of Warren Langfell, to the ground. Firemen from North Hampton and Portsmouth, aided by fire chief Gordon Dow, battled the three and a half hour blaze, with damages estimated at $5,000.
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North Hampton
Warren Langfell
Portsmouth
Gordon Dow
Maine Primary Decides Woman's Senate Fight
Maine Republicans vote on nominating Rep. Margaret Smith for the Senate marking a potential first for a woman in that seat. She faces Horace Hildreth Sumner Sewall and Bev erage in a hard fought race as polls close by 7 pm EST. Other contests include five GOP gubernatorial hopefuls and a Democratic pat rn ership contest.
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Maine
Senate
Margaret &. Smith
House Armed Services
U Stady
White
Horace Hildreth
Sumner Seomvns
Mbion P. Beverage
Robert Hale
Frank Fellows
Hale
Fellows
GOP
State Senate
George D. Varney
Kittery
Frederick G. Payne
Waldoboro
Robinson Verrill
Roy L. Fernald
Winterport
Neil S. Bishop
Bowdeinham Dairy Darmer
Leland B. Currier
Lewiston
Brttdeford
Louis B. Lausier
Beverage
Council Studies Record Budget Tomorrow Night
The city council will hold a special meeting at 7 30 to review the million dollar budget on first reading. It plans a public hearing on the 1948 appropriations. City Manager Edward C Peterson will seek authorization for contracts with the federal government to buy Sherbrrde and Wentworth Acres schools.
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Edward C. Peterson
Sherbrrde
Wentworth Acres
Truman Maps Campaign Plans
President Truman chaired a campaign strategy meeting with about 15 top Democrats at the White House yesterday. Charles G. Ross said Truman reviewed his 9,000-mile 15-day western speaking tour during the session.
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Washington
Truman
Charles G. Ross
White House
Truman Board Rushes To Beat Miners' Strike
Washington June 21 AP Truman's three man fact finding board races to avert a possible coal strike deadline. The panel reviews the John L. Lewis and mine operators contract and pension dispute as hearings near. Taft Hartley act emergency machinery activated after mediation failed to placate Lewis or owners. Lewis unavailable over the weekend. board aims to report by Wednesday.
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Washington
Truman
Cyrus
Ching
John L. Lewis
White House
Lewis
Board of Inquiry
No Sign Yet Of Republican Strong Man
Philadelphia June 21 AP Republicans stream into convention hall unsure who will win the nomination. Dewey Taft Stassen Vandenberg and others claim positions while Pennsylvania delegates delay with 74 votes for Edward Martin as debates mount. Balloting may start Wednesday or Thursday as speakers and platform fights loom.
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Vandenberg
GOP
Carroll Reece
Pennsylvania
Illnois Will
Reece
Republican Party
Communiste
Communist Party
Himsel
Truman
Dewey
Washington
Ben
Edward Martin
Edson Reports Direct From GOP Convention Coverage
Peter Edson files from the GOP convention with on the spot dispatches. The Portsmouth Herald presents NES Washington column notes from Philadelphia, delivered swiftly by telephone and mail.
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Peter Edson
Portsmouth
The
Herald
NES Washington
Philadelphia
Congress Quits Amid Cries of Rebuke and Praise
Weary legislators closed a bruising session with split views on the record. Republicans hailed the session as among the best while Democrats branded it among the worst, as the House and one third of the Senate face November elections. Key items included foreign aid totaling 6.03 billion, a peacetime draft for 19 to 25 year olds, and new farm price supports, with no broad final legislation enacted. Senator McGrath criticized the GOP for catering to special interests and failing to legislate for ordinary people.
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Truman
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Senate
GOP
Mr. Truman
McGrath
D-R. J
Congress
Democratic National Committee
Senator Vandenberg
Taber
Police Solve The Warren’s Safe Theft Land Or Sea
Kittery and Maine state police probe a quarter-ton Warren’s restaurant safe theft. Entry came through a rear window but how the safe left remains uncertain. Trooper Farris notes possible land transport by truck or sea by boat, as Portmouth police report two weekend burglaries netting only pennies at Fortsmouth and nearby stops.
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Maine
Paul Revere
Warren
Roger P. Farris
Portamouth
Fortamouth. Motor Mart
Craft Company
Islington Street
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