Taft Narrows Optimism In New Hampshire Primary Buildup
Senator Taft opened three days of campaigning for New Hampshire GOP presidential delegates. He argued against Hoffman and questioned Eisenhower’s South prospects, saying the primary would be close and he could win four delegates. Taft criticized ballot name rotation and expressed cautious optimism about his delegate chances and overall campaign.
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Hoffman Urges Ike to Win Independent Votes in NH
Gen Dwight D Eisenhower advocate Paul G Hoffman told 800 at the University of New Hampshire that Republicans must seek the right man to win independents and break the solid South. He praised Eisenhower as capable of wage the peace and urged NH Republicans to seize the moment before next Tuesday’s primary.
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Young Michael Keefe Dies After Long Illness
Five year old Michael James Keefe, son of Mr and Mrs Alfred J Keefe, died at Boston Children's Hospital from nephrosis after two years of suffering. He faced pain and injections with a brave smile, leaving a brother Paul and sister Maney, and maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Wilfred Cormier of Portsmouth.
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Wilfred Cormier
Portsmouth
Brink's Employees Agree to Test in Boston
A Brink's spokesman told Massachusetts Public Safety Commissioner Murphy that employees who refused lie detector tests yesterday will now volunteer for tests. Three of five on duty January 17 1950 during the garage heist that netted about 121000 refused earlier. Date of the tests will not be announced. State police and the company reached agreement. The three unnamed men were not identified.
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Bridges Keeps Choice Secret In Primary Vote
Concord report quotes Senator Styles Bridges from Washington saying he will not take part in the upcoming primary. He states he will rush home to vote and will keep his ballot secret.
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Stassen tours Congress Street in New Hampshire
Stassen, the GOP presidential hopeful, blitzed Congress Street greeting crowds and handing out lollipops after a brisk walk through Portsmouth. He predicted a Taft edge in the New Hampshire primary but stressed his midwest strength and a new foreign policy to defeat communism without war. He planned a Hampton luncheon before continuing to Exeter and Water Street crowds.
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Plucky Seabrook Girl Dies of Leukemia at Boston Hospital
Laura Homan seven year old daughter of James and Mrs. Homan of Lower Collins street Seabrook died early today at Children's Hospital Boston from leukemia. Stricken last October she was rushed to Boston after a relapse but did not respond to treatment. Laura had been hospitalized four times and received blood transfusions since October. Her illness galvanized Seabrook residents raising funds at a January benefit whist party. She leaves parents three sisters and a brother, plus grandparents.
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Haverhill
Traffic Problem Due for Study
The city council in Portsmouth will review traffic problems at 7 pm in the council chamber. City Manager Edward C. Peterson will report on renovations at the new police station on Penhallow Street. Most other business is routine.
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Solons Map Plans for State Department Shakedown
Senators plan a full scale inquiry into the State department loyalty security program with Secretary Acheson testifying under oath. McCarran Ferguson chair and member of the panels pressed for pension and personnel details linked to Oliver Edmund Clubb case.
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Truce Talks Bogging Badly in Korea Standstill
In MUNSAN Korea deadlocked Korean truce talks worsened as Communist negotiators pressed for neutral teams including Russians to inspect secret equipment during a cease fire. UN staff wrangled for over an hour while prisoner exchange discussions ended after 12 minutes. Observers say top-level action may be needed to break the stalemate. Vice Adm. Joy in Tokyo and Ridgway reportedly involved. Darrow dismissed the Russian inspection demand as a possible ploy.
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President Urges Congress to Approve Defense Aid Funds
President Truman asked Congress to approve the entire 7.9 billion dollar foreign aid plan to counter the Soviet threat. He outlined four reasons for mutual security, warned against retreat, and urged bipartisan support on radio and TV. The plan funds arms for Europe and Asia, aids allied economies, and aims to raise living standards in threatened nations.
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Ex Mayor Dondero appointed temporary postmaster
Mrs. Dondero will serve until civil service exams choose eligible candidates for the permanent post. The President will name a nominee and the Senate will confirm. A date for applications will be announced later. Dondero, a longtime Portsmouth political figure, has served as mayor, state representative, and city council member.
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Prober Denounces Firm's Blood-Soaked Profits
A Senate subcommittee hearing linked New York ship brokers and a Chinese Nationalist firm to shipping cargoes to Red China before and during the Korean War. Senator Mundt condemned alleged profits as blood-soaked while questioning ethics and legality of surplusship deals.
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Lattimore Denies Red Sympathy in Senate Hearing
Lattimore faced questions from a Senate Internal Security subcommittee denying he justified Russia's 1935 invasion of Finland. He called the act outrageous but said European policies had sunk low. Senator Ferguson pressed on Edward C. Carter’s remarks to Lattimore about Russia's justification.
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Adams Claims Truman Is Our
Concord AP dispatch reports Governor Sherman Adams says he has information that President Truman will not seek reelection. Adams cites good authority and urges Republican New Hampshire voters to back Dwight D. Eisenhower in the upcoming presidential primary.
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