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Newspaper

Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1940

Page

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Washington notes Axis strains amid sabotage in occupied Europe

Washington reports that sabotage across Belgium and occupied France alarms Hitler as Italy struggles to mobilize its war effort. A French mayor jailed by Nazis for two weeks after a town cable cut warns of possible retribution. The piece stresses a push for faster U S defense mobilization and centralized authority within the National Defense Commission amid scarce weapons and stalled foreign policy.

Washington Altler Mussolini Berlin Holland Belgium France Hitler Axis Egypt Navi Cross National Defense Commission

Almanac details for Oct 3 1849 tabulated

The Day's Almanac lists Standard Time, sunset at 5.21 pm and sunrise 5.46 am, with high tide at 12.15 pm. It notes the moon at first quarter and warns to keep vehicles out tonight at 5.52.

Amusements Classifieds and Puzzles Highlights

Local page features ads comics crossword puzzle and amusements notes from Herald. Includes editorial notices personal mentions wedding and sports briefs spanning New England towns such as Exeter Greenland Hampton Falls Kittery Point York South Berwick and Stratham.

Elliot Exeter Gleanings Greenland Rampton Hampton Falls Bittery Kittery Point World Newfields Newington New England South Berwick Sports Stratham York

Hard-Hitting Reds Take 5-2 Lead In 5th

Cincinnati Reds led the Detroit Tigers 4 to 2 after three innings in the second World Series game at Crosley Field. Ripples homered with a man aboard in the third to push Cincinnati ahead, after scoring twice on Schoolboy Rowe in the second inning. Rowe opposed Bucky Walters as Detroit and Cincinnati clashed before about 6,000 fans in a warm, sunny day.

Reds Cincinati Cincinnati Reds Detroit Tigers Crosley Cincinnati Schoolboy Rowe Bucky Walters Tigers Rowe Detroit Walters

Portland Woman Fined for Speeding in 45 Zone

Miss Hilda L. Ives of Portland Maine was fined five dollars and four dollars and seventy cents costs in municipal court for speeding 65 miles per hour in a 45 zone. She pleaded not guilty but was found guilty after Trooper John Scannell testified before Judge Jeremy Waldron.

Hilda L. Ives Portland

Long-serving Daily Herald carrier Bob Corbin

NaS MN Mu ec Robert E. Goebin of 133 Orchard Street is noted as a long time carrier for the Daily Herald. He delivers the paper daily to customers on Daniels Pleasant Court and Marcy Streets. For 5 of his 15 years with the Herald he has been an employee. He enjoys fishing and football when not working or in high school. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Corbin of 133 Orchard Street.

Robert E. Goebin Orchard Street Daily Herald Bob Harald Dan~ Ils Pleasant Court Marcy Streats The Herald W. G. Corbin Orchard Strogt

Navy Day Demonstration Planned in Portsmouth

Plans for the largest Portsmouth demonstration on Navy Day Sunday Oct 27 were discussed by the Portsmouth Civic Patrol committee at the Central fire station. The event centers around Parrott avenue and the South playground with 116 organizations invited to parade and exhibit. A canteen lunch will be provided with proceeds funding postage and small expenses.

Portsmouth Navy Day Portsmouth Civic Patrol A. Richard Chase Central Fire Station Fleet Reserve Rockingham Parrott Avenue Pleasant Street Congress Islington Cabot Middle Miller Rockland State Armory Veterans’ Memorig Portsmouth Junior High School Andrew Jarvis

District Nursing Association Meets in Portsmouth

The regular monthly Portsmouth District Nursing meeting was held yesterday morning at 134 Pleasant Street. A call was issued for layettes and infant clothing to aid the cause. Contributions may be arranged through October supervisors Mrs Franks Remick and Mrs William Walton Jr. The nurse’s services are available by calling the office at Greenaway's drug store between 4 and 9 and 1 and 2.

Portsmouth District Nursing Association Pleasant Street Franks, Remick William Walton, Jr Greenaway

Spaulding Heads New Hampshire Tuberculosis Group

Former Gov. Huntley M. Spaulding of Rochester was re elected president of the New Hampshire Tuberculosis association at the annual meeting. Dr. Edward B. Godfrey Jr New York health commissioner and president of the American Public Health Association spoke as principal speaker.

Manchester Huntley M. Spaulding Rochester New Hampshire Tuberculosis Association Edward 8. Godfrey, Jr New York American Public Health Gagociation

Fainting Incident in Market Square Stops Traffic

A young unnamed woman fainted this afternoon in Market Square and collapsed against a car. She was uninjured and quickly revived. Initial reports suggested she stepped from a bus and was struck by a vehicle.

Market Square

Sub Launched In California

The $6,000,000 submarine Tuna slid down Mare Island Navy yard slips under war time secrecy. A few hundred officials attended as Lieut. Comer J. L. Crane prepared to command next year. Mrs. Wilhelm Lee Friegell christened the vessel, wife of Rear Admiral Friedell.

Vallejo Mare Island Navy Yard J. L. Crane Wilhelm Lee Friegell Friedell T. &. Fleet

Willkie warns Battle of America as top campaign issue

Wendell Willkie states that while he shares concern for the Battle of Britain, the immediate focus is the Battle of America. He warns American democracy faces danger from both outside and inside and declares the campaign’s fundamental issue is preserving democracy itself.

America

Driver Held In Hampton Falls Auto Accident

Mrs Edward J McCormack of Ryde Park Massachusetts is in Exeter hospital after a three car collision on Lafayette road Hampton Falls. Sailor Maurice L McConnell faced DUI charges as investigators report his northbound car crossed left and struck Brouillard of Portland then McCormack’s vehicle injuring him.

Edward J. McCormack Ryde Park Mass Exeter Hospital Lafayette Road Hampton Falls Navy Yard Inspector Goldsmith McConnell Portsmouth Arthur Brouillard Portland Hyden Park McCormack

Haven School Plans Safety Patrol For Crossing Help

Haven School Parent Teacher Association meeting approved forming a boys patrol to assist children at crossings. Principal Miss Marty DeGross outlined patrol control and hats and armbands were to be provided. Mrs. James Gillespie nominated for Mrs. Craig’s guardian role. Chesstmas fair set for Nov 8 with Mrs. Alice Lee as general chair. Richard Chase spoke on civic patrol structure and committee roles to run project smoothly. Refreshments were provided by Bayex school teachers.

Haven Haven School Parent-Teacher Association Marty DeGross James Gillespie Craig Chesstmas Fair and Sale Alice Lee Richard Chase Bayex School

Theater Hearing Set For Monday In Arcadia Case

A hearing on the injunction petition against the Arcadia Theater of Portsmouth is set for next Monday at 10 a m in the county courthouse. Judge Herbert L. Grinnell Jr of Derry will preside as master. Waldron and Boynton represent the Aetna Amusement Co operators, with County Solicitor Stephen Wheeler for the city.

Arcadia Portsmouth County Court House Herbert L. Grinnell, Jr Derry Waldron & Boynton Aetna Amusement Co Stephen Wheeler

Rotary Club Hears Plea For International Service

Lieut. Governor Harry Trust warned Portsmouth Rotary members that world events threaten Rotary ideals as totalitarian regimes ban clubs. He outlined Rotary objectives including club, community, vocational and international service and noted Rotarians’ duty to uphold the organization amid global political pressure.

Rotary Club Rotary Harry Trust Portsmouth Rockingham Rotary International Service Germany Austria Italy Poland Czechoslovakia Japan Denmark Holland Belgium France Lieut. Gov. Trust Havana

A Hunter’s Feat Against an Army Target

Robert A. Lawrence hunted in Fox Hill woods and bagged a partridge then climbed a tree. After an hour he returned, having captured a remarkable quarry in a hand to hand challenge with a 26 foot tow tar get used for anti aircraft practice. His game awaits claim by military authorities at 3 Madison Street.

Robert A. Lawrence Fox Hill Robert Portsmouth Madison Street

Navy to push two ocean fleet plan outlined

The U S Navy outlined a two ocean policy with Atlantic forces strengthened and plans for a patrol force of the United States fleet, over 125 ships and aircraft, as Adm James G Richardson heads to Washington from Hawaii for Pacific strategy talks. Secretary Knox floated a possible naval goodwill cruise to Australia and New Zealand, with no decision yet.

Washington Navy Atlantic Hawaii Pacific Knox Adm James G. Richardson Australia New Zealand Navy Department United State Fleet Berlin Rome

Lindberghs Welcome Fourth Child A Daughter Born

Col Charles A Lindbergh and wife Mrs Lindbergh greet the arrival of their fourth child a 12 pound daughter born at Doctors Hospital New York. Mother and baby are reported well aviator husband and mother Mrs Dwight W Morrow visited. Mrs Lindberghs new book The Wave of the Future reflects a view of the conflict with Germany Italy and Russia in the future camp.

New York Charles A. Lindbergh Doctors Hospital Lindbergh Dwight W. Morrow Germany Italy Russia

Keefe To Open Campaign

Dover Democrat Clyde Keefe announced he will officially open his gubernatorial campaign tomorrow night with a meeting of party leaders in Concord. The event marks the kickoff of his statewide bid as he seeks support from the Democratic base.

Concord API F. Clyde Keefe Dover Cohncord

Open House at Herald During Newspaper Week

Portsmouth Herald invites readers to open house this week with sessions 2:30 to 3:80 daily. Visitors will see Hnotypes, type makeup, and mats formed into metal cylinders for the press. Aimed at showing editorial to delivery, all are welcome with guardian supervision for under 16s.

Portsmouth Herald Portsmouth Berald

Port Defenses Separate From Portland Office Action

Portsmouth harbor defenses come under 28nd coast artillery command led by Maj. Edward G. Cowen with about 100 men. Maj. Mitchell hands over duty as Portsmouth harbor defense adjutant to Major Cowen, while Capt. Lawrence Guyer leads the first battery and 2nd Lieut. Robert W. Young heads the headquarters battery. Barracks construction underway to ease crowding, with completion expected around November first. Soldiers currently housed in the old hospital and in tents.

Portsmouth Harbor Defenses 28Nd Coast Artillery Edward G. Cowen USA Cowen University of New Hampshire Mitchell Fort Constitution Portsmouth Harbor Defense Mand Lawrence Guyer Robert W. Young Portsmouth

Italy Says Japs Plan Attack On Singapore

Popolo d Italia reported Japan preparing to attack Singapore, possibly aided by new allies of England and the United States. In Britain, Nazi raids hit London four times, as Churchill reshuffled the war cabinet to broaden labor's role and pledged to fight to the end. Chamberlain sent a supportive message and Churchill expanded the inner cabinet with Bevin and Kingsley Wood.

Popolo d'Italia Japan England Singapore United States London Winston Churchill Labor Neville Chamberlain Matt Munich George VI Churchill Adolf Hitler Chamberlain Britain Europe Babor Ernest Bevin Kingsley Wood John Anderson

Freelan O. Stanley Dies At 91 In Newton Mass

Newton Mass Oct 3 AP Freelan O Stanley 91 pioneer in automobile and photographic dry plate died at his Newton home Known for Stanley Steamer with twin brother Francis They built a steam car in 1896 and later sold interests in 1917 after making 10000 Steamers They also developed the Stanley dry plate sold to EastmanKodak in 1904

Newton Mass Freelan O. Stanley Stanley Steamer Fame Stanley Francis Eastman Koday Company

Willkie Warns Of Bankruptcy In Third Term

On the Willie train to Pittsburgh Willkie warned that reelection of Roosevelt would lead to no social security payments as the nation goes bankrupt ten years hence He spoke in Youngstown charging the administration was slaying politics with preparedness and that a party dividing Americans betrays US interests

Willie Train Pittsburgh Wendell L. Willkie Roosevelt Youngstown Cleveland United States

Public sentiment and policy within a world war lens

A New York dated column satirizes wartime power dynamics. It mocks Adolf Hitler’s need to perform public boasts while the Berlin press downplays anti aircraft actions. The piece also references new spheres of influence for Japan Germany and Italy and Russia’s distant interests.

Berlin Japan Asia Geremany Italy Europe Russia Siberia

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Axel, Wickham Air Ministry Chestnut Street Detroit Bartell McCosky Ryan Robert E. Corbin Rowe Tigers District Nursing Association Spaulding Heads Association Sub California Wendell Willkie Mr. Roosevelt Plan Safety Patrol of Haven School U. S. Navy Col. Lindbergh Keefe Willkie Adolf der Fuehrer
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