29 May 1950
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1950
Page
1
A historical piece explains the public’s limited engagement with electricity sources, the five methods of power generation, and New Hampshire’s shift from hydro to steam generation. It notes erratic river flows, costly storage, and that about 30 percent of state power now comes from steam plants.
Washington May 29 AP Fast breaking weekend developments sharpen the fight over charges that Communists and sympathizers work for the government Secretary of Commerce Sawyer demanded resignations of two trade officials Michael E Lee and William W Remington but both refused saying they could not quit under fire Sawyer stated loyalty not questioned Senate Republicans and the Truman administration clashed over the issue The State Department criticized Senator McCarthy for failing to prove Reds in the agency and Senator Taft urged the Senate committee to do its job Attorney General McGrath likened McCarthy tactics to Hitlerian witch hunts as McCarthy countered that the Justice department shouts whenever the press digs for Communists</S>
In Washington Senator George of Georgia urged using Western Germany’s manpower for Europe’s defense and signaled support for a MAP package. Senator Taft of Ohio condemned rearming Europe, proposing the United States deter Russia with its own air power and atomic bombs and not arm distant nations. He warned the Atlantic pact could raise war risks.
Hartford May 29 AP A federal jury failed to reach a verdict in the $200000 libel suit of Paul Draper and Larry Adler against a Connecticut housewife over Communist name calling. The case remains on the calendar for one year giving the entertainers the right to a new trial at will. Costs depend on final disposition. each side bears its own costs if no verdict is reached.
The foundation lays seven committees to study labor, freight, power, sites, design, financing, leases, and publicity. It plans a three stage push to lure firms, sign long leases, and raise capital through securities backed by future rents to fund new plants in Portsmouth.
A New Hampshire State Liquor Commission spokesman denied efforts to censor news. He said a policy allows delay before answering general policy questions to ensure statements reflect the consensus of all three commissioners. The commission would answer factual queries immediately, but policy questions require preparation time.
City council schedules a regular meeting Thursday at 7 in city hall chambers. City Manager Edward C. Peterson says parking meter hours likely will be decided and arrangements for a $60,000 bond issue for new equipment will be cleared up. A public hearing on the bond is required, and the council previously approved the issue. A closed meeting is planned for Wednesday night.
Seabrook annual town meeting postponed again awaiting Superior Court decision on budget committee status. Selectmen adjourned when court would not hear petition to dismiss the budget committee until Thursday.
Rev Robert H Dunn of St Johns Episcopal Church criticizes Rt Rev Charles F Mall as intolerant amid Protestant Episcopal Church disputes over Marc Anton Nocerino’s priestly ordination in Manchester. Dunn notes Anglo Catholic union criticizes actions but urges restrained judgment.
About 150 attended the state convention of the New Hampshire Federation of Post Office Clerks and the Auxiliary at the Rockingham hotel. Wesley Powell of Manchester was principal banquet speaker. Gerald G. Woods of Local 355 acted as toastmaster. Various officials and area residents served on committees, and Freedman of Portsmouth was elected fourth vice president.
Firefighters battled a stubborn woods fire Saturday night between Sagamore and Jones avenues for nine hours before it was declared out. Fire Chief George T. Copan said crews finally left the scene at 3 a.m. Sunday after resisting the blaze since 9 p.m.
Berlin streets fill with marching divisions to honor veterans and fallen service members. The parade forms at the corner of Water Street and Ramey Way, proceeding through downtown to Exeter and returning past the cemetery, with local civic groups and veterans organizations taking part.
Police investigated four house breaks over the weekend. Reports describe windows forced, entries at residences on Middle Road and near Morley, with patrols and detectives reviewing leads. Names include Patrolman Chardon H Vetly and Captain Lloyd Ny McCipnntivity. local officials stated no arrests yet.
AP analysis notes U S aid promises to Indo China risk deepening tensions akin to Greece in 1947. Vietnamese want independence from French control while France maintains foreign policy and defense influence. Military aid from French and American sources sustains a 50 000 strong army with 180 000 allied troops amid heavy fighting. Washington weighs budgetary costs.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a garbled list of names and terms including Exeter Academy, alumni, navy counsel, and scattered fragments. The readable portions imply a notice or roll of alumni with associated military and institutional terms, but the text is largely indecipherable.
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