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Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1944

Page

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Gandhi’s Death and Its Indian Implications

The article ponders Gandhi’s release and potential death shaping India’s independence crisis. It weighs the impact on mass sentiment, nonviolence, and the ensuing political vacuum, naming Jawaharlal Nehru and Reja Sovelachati as key figures alongside his influence on the freedom movement.

Mahatma Gandhi Nis Gandhi India Mahatma Ail Tadi Mshaims Darle England Gendul Jawaharlal Nehru Nearu Reja~ Sovelachati Tadia Ge Yay Gandai Devadas

Fire Volunteers Patrol Keene's Woodland Area

Hundreds of fremen and volunteers including army and navy units patrolled fire ravaged New England woodlands as shifting winds threatened tinder dry areas. Over 3,400 acres burned yesterday near Keene Wy Pa still burning in Pur burgs hills. Keene fire officials say blaze under control but winds could change the situation.

Boston New England Keene Wypa Purbursa Page Keene-Peterborough Keene-Marlboro Road le Cel George Borer Concord N.H Arst Marlboro Keene Area Gavin Bellows Falls Werren Hale New Hampshire State Forester New English Forest Ives Sharon-Stoughton Myles Standish Plymouth Carver Bumps Pond Plymouth- Wareham

Kittery Man Killed in Training Plane Crash in Tennessee

James Garnett Jr 19 a machinist's mate third class US Navy son of Mr and Mrs James Garnett of Sterling Road died in a training plane crash near Millington Tennessee. His bride Prisella A Emery daughter of Mr and Mrs Willard M Emery of Mill Road Bamton is stationed in Memphis Tennessee. The couple married in February at Portsmouth Navy Yard. Garnett was born August 25 1924 in Portsmouth and moved to Kittery in 1935. He enlisted in the Navy in spring 1948 during his senior year at the State Training Academy. He played trumpet in the Train Academy orchestra. He later was stationed in Memphis after basic training at Newport Rhode Island. His father is a World War I veteran.

James Garnett, Jr USN James Garnett Sterling Road Hittery New Newton Jay Lorraine Gerry Gar Hampton Academy Hampton Moris Memphis

Remembering Corregidor Two Years On

The piece recalls the fall of Corregidor two years ago and honors the Pallani defenders, stressing that America values liberty and human life. It urges readers to read the page eight article to remember Corregidor and Anat Chey who fought for all.

Corregidor America Anat Chey Correxidor

First Sunday Launching For Sea Owl At Navy Yard

The Portsmouth navy yard will launch the submarine USS Sea Owl tomorrow in its history. Mrs. Thomas Gatch of Washington DC, wife of Rear Admiral Gatch, will sponsor the event with her daughter Mrs. John P Armstrong as the station of honor. A small group of officers yard workers and invited guests will witness the ceremony.

Portsmouth Navy Yard Uss Sea Owl Thomas Gatch Washington, D. C Gatch Navy John P. Armstrong Ifyard Worken

U S Pastor Talks Again With Stalin

The Rev. Stanislaus Orlemanski of Springfield Iowa met with Stalin during a 12 day Soviet visit. He called the Soviet reader friendly toward Catholicism noting Poland will remain Catholic and Stalin will not tolerate religious transgressions. He praised Russia as wonderful and Molotov and Stalin as great leaders while thanking for the democratic reception.

Moscow Stanislaus Orlemanski Springfield Alass Pyesnier Stalin Egein Soviet Union Poland Stalin Orlemanski Pug. Si United States Father Orlemahski Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church Molotov

Gandhi Released By British From Poona Detention

Gandhi, ill and 74, was released unconditionally from detention at the Aga Khan's palace in Poona after health decline. Lord Wavell earned praise for the prompt decision amid nationwide appeals. Gandhi moved to Parnekuti with aides and supporters as crowds greeted the liberation on May 6.

Bombay India API Mohandas K. Gandhi Aga Khan Poona Gandhi Sac Japan Opin Astior The Chronicle Bamibar Povernament of India Times of Inia Lord Wavell Bengal Bombey Gantini Ay “Parnakuti Vitali Das Thackersey Indian National Congress Parnakuti M.D

Mystery of Trunk Shipment Grips Chicago LA

Police question more than a dozen as they probe a grisly trunk death. A woman, aged about 30 to 40, was found shipped from Chicago to Los Angeles in a trunk packed with salt and clothes. Investigators seek the man who arranged the shipment and details about potential poisoning or suffocation. The trunk was sent as COD valued at 50 dollars, with a 25 dollar charge. A 13 year old accompanied the shipment to the station. The pair name Johny Lopex and wife were linked to a Chicago hotel last winter.

Chicago Aay É Eitt Los Angeles Los Angeles Way Express Yesterd Brieike Charles Heniff Railway Express John Lopes Brietzke Tga Johny Lopex

House Streamlined Tax Bill Heads to Senate

A House approved streamlined tax bill, passed unanimously, moves to the Senate today. The measure aims to simplify tax computation, and is expected as a cure for the lingering Marcel headache. It goes to the Senate Agence committee Monday.

Washington Senate House Senate Agence Committee

Camp Directors Confer on Manpower and Building Limits

New Hampshire camp directors gathered in Concord on May 6 to discuss manpower shortages rationing and restrictions on constructing new buildings. Governor Blood addressed the group during a luncheon about the upcoming summer camp program and venue considerations.

Concord New Hampshire Blood

Burned Child Dies After Courageous Battle in Boston

Eight year old Florence Waré died at Boston City Hospital after a lengthy fight from second and third degree burns suffered when nail polish remover spilled on a stove in Woburn. Doctors and nurses used all their knowledge and transfused blood extensively, with about 64 transfusions given. thousands followed the case and over 400 offered blood as the hospital blood bank closed.

Boston May Florence Waré Boston Ci Hospital Cocoanut, Grove Nody-Sin

Hershey Says Draft Calls Decreasing As U.S. War Readiness Grows

Maj. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey, head of the selective service, reported today that there are enough men under 26 for induction and that draft calls have fallen in recent months. He noted the army plans to maintain personnel strength given current needs.

Washington Lewis B. Hershey Selective Service Hesdeenes Hershey Baltimore Esterday

Allies Hit Europe From Air in Fourth Week of Invasion

Allied air forces pressed the invasion from the sky for a fourth week, blasting Fortress Europe targets in France and the Balkans. Bombers and fighters attacked Pas de Calais fortifications, Ploesti oil yards, Turnu Severin, and Italian front lines as German defenses brace for a southern and eastern push. Italian civilians evacuated by railway near Fifth Army fronts as Allies warn of imminent invasion.

Fifth Army Igor Europe France Balkans H. E. Balfour U. S Hitler Atlantic Wall Pas-de-Calais Ploest Rumania Pioesti Turnu-Severin Italy Pescara Adriatic Naples Erwin Remmel Mediterranean Ger- Man Stockholm Old Poland Berlin

British Indian forces push Japanese from Kohima positions

Southeast Asia Headquarters in Kandy Ceylon reports a general offensive in eastern India has cleared the Japanese from several key positions near Kohima and the advance continues.

Southeast Asia Kandy Ceylon Mayo Kohima India

Pension Plan for State Employees Drafted for Legislature

Concord May 6 A pension plan for more than 2500 state employees is being drawn for submission to the 1945 legislature. An interim commission including Comptroller Arthur Bean John W Pearson Hanover Donald Knowlton and Henry Hale Rindge is detailing the plan. Estimates show the system will cost taxpayers about 175000 annually with the same amount to be contributed by state workers.

Concord Arthur Bean John W. Pearson Hanover Donald Knowlton Henry Hale Rindge

New Hampshire Tire Limits Persist Under OPA Caution

The state OPA office cautions New Hampshire drivers that tire supplies will remain limited even after lifting restrictions for B and C gas coupon holders. Ives ration boards stay bound by rules, restricting total tires issued.

Concord May OPA New Hampshire Ives

Jap Threat Grows in China Around Loyang and Hankow

Field dispatches report Japanese forces pushing along the Peiping Hankow line narrowing Chinese hold to about 40 miles. Other columns near Loyang ten miles from Sunghal junction threaten Sian route, with capture of Fonyang and advances toward Honan Anhwei. Analysts see potential westward push but expect fierce Chinese resistance.

Chungking Peiping- Hankow Sunghal Loyang Peiting-Hankaw Tokyo Yuhsien Honan Anhwei Fonyang Yellow River Howen Hankow i China Sian Szechwan

Kennedy and Hartington Wed in Civil Ceremony

Miss Kennedy and Lord Hartington wed in a Chelsea registry office civil ceremony. Attended by the Duke of Devonshire and Joseph Kennedy Jr, the couple, both in their mid twenties, met in court circles in 1938. The bride wore pink crepe with blue and pink feather accents and carried a pink rose bouquet. guests included the duchesses and several dukes with military uniforms. No religious service was confirmed for later.

London May Lord Hartington Kathleen Kennedy Joseph P. Kennedy U. S Britain Frederick Streem Duke of Devonshire Joseph Kennedy, Jr Brice Duchess of Devonshire Duchess of Devershire Elizabeth Imdy Anne Cavendish Duke of Rutland

Hitler nerves war of nerves stirs Allied invasion talk

A late May New York report cites Adolf Hitler as nervously reacting to Allied plans and possible invasions from Petsamo to Ploesti. The piece describes him pacing defense setups in a “squirrel cage” and declares the war of nerves a success in occupied nations, while asking who is looney now.

Petsamo Ploesti Adolf Amd Holeland Belgium France

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