18 Dec 1952
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Times
Location
Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1952
Page
1
Nairobi correspondent recalls a secret Mau Mau oath ritual observed by a small group of Kikuyu elders. The piece details the Thenge Stone, witch doctors, and a combined ritual of fear and spectacle as British forces pursue the anti–Mau Mau campaign.
A Portsmouth housing article argues high home costs stem from low production efficiency in crafts. A home builders spokesman says labor costs rise because some crafts lack sufficient workers and training. He cites Cincinnati and Columbus data showing higher rates but faster work and lower prices, blaming scarce skilled labor under New Deal era policies.
President Truman's commission urges a middle ground plan for health funding with a 1.0 billion dollar annual federal and state subsidy to bolster voluntary insurance for hospital and medical care. States would administer and match funds, differing from Truman’s federal prepaid system and AMA plans favoring voluntary coverage. The report stresses voluntary participation and aims to cover Americans lacking ability to pay.
Students in Portsmouth Scioteville and New Boston face the Christmas break starting Friday with schools dismissing for vacation. Classes resume Monday January 5, marking a lengthy holiday period noted as the longest in years for these districts.
Public schools in Portsmouth and Scioto County will observe a holiday break starting Friday after the regular day and ending late December. St Mary, Holy Redeemer, and other county schools share the plan with noon start Friday and return Monday, December 29. Scioto pupils have a shorter break.
The scene shows a Kikuyu oath led by a witch doctor with seven repetitions and a chant that silences the jungle. Monkeys stop chattering as a ritual stick is passed through a stone signal and fears of punishment spread. The crowd erupts in shouts then falls quiet after the oath ends.
U S steel and civilian goods production goals rise as DPA allows 7 percent of pre war steel use. Aluminum price ceiling proposals seek contract changes with Kaiser Aluminum and Reynolds. Sawyer urges fewer U S agencies in Europe and favors trade over aid while warning against wasteful emergency agencies.
A state highway garage project in Scioto County with an estimated expenditure near 100000 is planned. Bids opened in Columbus by the State Public Works Department show low proposals: general contract 68000, planting 11000, heating 10190, electrical 4830. plumbing estimate 10120, all under estimates except plumbing. The structure will replace the temporary sheet metal building on the Schisler farm, southeast of Lucasville, razed by January 15.
President-elect Dwight D. Eisenhower and General Douglas MacArthur met at John Foster Dulles’s Manhattan home amid secrecy. They discussed potential paths to peace in Korea and the wider world, with aides noting no public agreement was stated. Eisenhower planned meetings with House GOP leaders to chart a domestic and foreign program.
The Scioto County rent advisory board recommended higher charges to offset operating costs. Director James Henderson announced increases apply to dwellings under federal rent control list on Nov 5. Portsmouth area officials noted additional 10 percent boosts may be approved, with a June 30, 1947 baseline and a 20 percent prior increment.
Waverly Village Council approved expanding its limits to include areas where workers at the nearby atomic plant are planned to build. Lt. Gov. George D. Nye said about 1,000 new homes are expected. A annexation committee was formed to study area boundaries and contact property owners. The council also adopted the Pike County building code and subdivision rules for the village.
The Gordon C. Greene tourist steamer will anchor at Portsmouth waterfront as a hotel and dining vessel to add 104 guest rooms and 180 dining seats. Purchasers Sarah Lee Marine Corp. Jack and Sarah Fish and Capt William D and Isabellee Lee Jr will rename it the Sarah Lee. Vessel berthed at Market Street foot, connected to city water and Ohio Power lines. redecorated and moved from Greene Line in two weeks, manager Capt Kimble to run operations.
Portsmouth officials push zoning changes to Residence B for three undeveloped tracts owned by George Taylor Ray Nagle and Ralph Chabor and two tracts to Business A. The council backed a 0.55 mill charter amendment delay and eyed next November for a refer endum. Sidewalk repairs and park meter expansion were discussed along with special year-end meetings.
Wickes Corp of Saginaw Michigan wins a 622734 contract from Peter Kiewit Sons Co as prime contractor on the Portsmouth Area A plant. The firm will furnish and erect three boilers at the plant site to supply steam for heat and power.
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