Portsmouth population soars to 18 793 in ten years
The 1960 census shows Portsmouth rising from 14 821 in 1940 to 18 793, a 3 972 increase. Rockingham County grows from 58 142 to 89 815, up 11 173, while Derry and Exeter remain the next largest towns with gains during the period. Teerfield declines from 749 to 103.
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Portsmouth
Rockingham County
Derry
Exeter
Teerfield
Seabrook
Seacoast
Massachusett
Plaistow
Haverhill
Mass
Rye
Associated Press
New Castle
Newfields
Newington
Newmarket
Newton
North Hampton
Northwood
Nottingham
Raymond
Salem
Sandown
South Hampton
Stratham
Windham
Belknap
Laconia
Kitters Tax Rate Drops as Valuations Rise in 1950 Firet
A town wide revaluation in Kitters reduced the tax rate by ten dollars while total taxable property value jumped by 431120. Selectmen assessors Dennett Sterling and Cutts said many bills will change, with about half still reflecting smaller figures. Revaluation spent 4000 hours after residents voted 2000 for the process, aiming for more accurate future valuations. Residents cooperated 100% and 90% filed requests for acreage and square footage.
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Kitters
William KE. Dennett
Carroll H. Sterling
Joseph W. Cutts
Citure
Burnell E. Prisbee
Dennett
Maine
Frisbee
Elala
Minor Issue Topples French Government
Paris June 24 The French national assembly ousted Prime Minister Georges Bidault and his cabinet on a 322 to 210 vote over a minor domestic issue. Bidault faced opposition from Communists Socialists De Gaulleists and independents though supported by the MRP and Radical Socialists. The fall could affect the Schuman plan talks with five European governments.
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Paris
French National Assembly
Georges Bidault
Gor
Bidauwlt
France
Bidault
Popular Republican Movement
MRP
Schuman
Europe
California U Fires 157 in Red Issue
The University of California has dismissed 157 faculty members and other employees who refused to sign statements denying Communist affiliation. The action followed a stormy regents meeting and upheld recommendations from university president Dr Revert Gordon Sproul.
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California
U. Fires
Los Angel
University of California
Board of Regents
University
Revert Gordon Sproul
North Hampton votes to dispose of school land
North Hampton residents voted 32 for and 48 against disposing of three parcels of school district property including Centennial Hall. Title to part of the land must be cleared by court before completion. A question remains whether part of the property reverts to the North Hampton Congregational church. A seven member committee named by Moderator James T. Leavitt includes Forrest E. Knowles, Gordon S. Dow, William P. Fowler, Lewis Haven, Robert Ausin, J. Norton and James Hobbs. The special meeting drew over 100 attendees.
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North Hampton
Gordon S. Dow
James TF. Leavitt
March
Forrest E. Knowles
Dow
William P. Fowler
Lewis Haven
Robert Ausin J. Norton
James Hobbs
Big Airliner Missing Over Lake With 58 Aboard
A Douglas four engine airliner carrying 58 passengers vanished over Lake Michigan during a routine New York to Pacific Northwest flight. Coast Guard and Civil Aeronautics Authority teams mounted a large search as fog delayed early efforts and observers questioned possible sank location.
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Lake
U. S
Oy Rante
New York
Pacific
Cihcago
BuAra
Tharity Ter Frederick Lee
Nk Koon Ae
Coast Guard
Michigan
White Fish Bay
Grenadiers to Defend Title in Exeter Parade Showdown
The Grenadiers Drum and Bugle Corps of Pingree-Moss Post 32 Exeter heads to downtown Exeter for the American Legion parade and the twelve band, four division contest. The unit, winner of last year’s state title and Milo Brill trophy, will defend its crown against top Legion units after the parade. Coached by Dean Thorp, the 41-member corps eyes modern trends learned in Philadelphia. A welcome-home event followed last year’s victory, raising over 1,000.
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American Legion
Portsmouth
Grenadiers
Pingree-Moss
American Legion of Exeter
Lebanon
First Legion
Milo H. Brilloirophy
Drum Corps
Taok
Philadelphia
Exeter
Police to Send Sergeant Betz To FBI School
Police plan to send Sergeant Betz to FBI training, with details mentioning attendance at a federal program. The report references locations and names in a formal briefing style, but full specifics are unclear due to the garbled text.
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Police
Sergeant Betz
FBI
Salvation Army Appeal Announces Campaign Funding
An appeal by the Salvation Army launches with a list of organizers and supporters. The notice names local volunteers and churches involved and outlines fundraising dates and locations.
Police Report Quiet Night
Police describe a quiet night with minor disturbances near Portamantle. Officers detained several individuals amid a clash called a major hum, while nearby patrols assisted in easing tensions without serious injuries.
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Atkinson
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Chester
Danville
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Kingston
Londonderry
Alton
Meredith
New London
Washington
Alfred O. Pioli
Barnstead
Hampton
New Hampshire
Guy
Shérman Adams
Massachusetts
State Line
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Keene
Legion
Michael Saychick
Berlin
Istrict
Albert F. Coll
Safftrey
Savehick
Coll
Chase
State Coundy
John Ay High
West Swanzey
Richard White
Antrim
Thomas McLin
Somers Worth
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Henry I. Boyce
Plymouth
Edward H. Roberts
Enfield
Roberts
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Ling
U.S
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Robert Lind
Hopking
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Gospilot van Verney Walley
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Stewardisad
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Rt Paul
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Air Guard
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Duro
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Hale
Alan Mone
Laney
Pamela Valigay
Aaa
Tinchev
Wien
Salvation Army
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Mew
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Rael
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Pete von
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