Saving the Equinox House Faces Long, Costly Restoration
Historic Equinox House in Manchester faces a prolonged battle to raise funds and secure permits. Ian Bennett battles opposition, zoning rules, permits, and a bank hold before construction can start. Foreclosure actions threaten the 125 year old complex if finances fail or a new owner cannot bear the restoration costs.
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Martha Elliott
Manchester
Ian Bennett
Bennett
Chemical Bank of New York
Ilan Hennett
Complex Bennington election probe widens scope
State's Attorney Neil S. Moss says the investigation into possible voting law violations in the June 26 Bennington School District election is expanding. He notes many witnesses remain to be questioned and hints at possible charges, with Attorney General Kimberly Cheney awaiting input before advising next steps.
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John
Bennington
Neil S. Moss
Moss
Kimberly Cheney
Cheney
BSD
Nixon to make recollections available to federal courts
White House spokesman said President Nixon will provide to federal courts his recollections of a key April 15 1973 conversation with John W Dean III. The incident relates to a Watergate tape that the White House says does not exist. Deputy press secretary Gerald Warren said a related tape exists and could be shown to Judge Sirica. Warren defended the handling and said Nixon will not resign, stressing his resolve to fulfill national objectives.
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Key Biscayne, Fla
Upi
White House
Nixon
John W. Dean III
Stephen Bull
Washington
Gerald L. Warren
Dean
U.S
John Sirica
Warren
Sirica
Arab threats may prolong Middle East war say officials
Amid rising Arab pressure the Middle East conflict could resume as Israel vows to defeat any renewed assault. Egypt rejects prewar position withdrawals while Sadat meets Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, signaling groundwork for possible hostilities. U N says cease fire holds as aid floods to the 3rd Army, with Meir hinting force redeployment and Washington urged for arms.
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Middle East
Israel
Egypt
Suez Canal
Haim Bar-Lev
Anwar Sadat
Kuwait
Saudi Arabia
Sadat
Cairo
U.N
Canal
East Bank
Sinai
Golda Meir
Washington
Sinai Desert
West Bank
Suez
Jacob K. Javits
Meir
United States
al Ahram
Mohammed Hassanein Heikal
Baghdad
al Thawra
McCloskey turns up letter on milk scandal claims
Rep. Paul McCloskey released a 1970 letter said to urge President Nixon to reduce dairy import quotas in exchange for a $2 million campaign contribution from AMPI. The note, dated December 16 1970 and signed by AMPI lobbyists, cites swift quota actions and references past meetings with Nixon aides.
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Wichita
Kan
UPI
Paul McCloskey
R-Calif
Nixon
McCloskey
Patrick J. Hillings
Washington, D.C
Reeves and Harrison
Associated Milk Producers Inc
AMPI
Tom Evan
Herb Kalmbach
Ireland
Poland
West Germany
U.S
United Kingdom
Tariff Commission
San Clemente
Agriculture
Clifford Hardin
Weather snapshot for the weekend forecast
Breezy partly sunny day with highs in the upper 40s to 50s. Clear and cool tonight with lows around the 20s to near 30. Sunday turns cloudy with highs in the 40s.
Bond-Rice House Moves From Searsburg To Marlboro
The Bond-Rice House was moved along the Molly Stark Trail toward Wilmington in heavy rain. New owner Robert Skeele dean of Marlboro College bought the landmark from New England Power Co for 1 and plans extensive exterior restoration. Henry Graton of Ashland assisted by Roger W Cochran Jr of Winchendon oversaw moving and reassembly after dismantling upper floor balcony and roof and numbering all parts.
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Bond-Rice
Searsburg
Marlboro
Molly Stark
Wilmington
Robert Skeele
Marlboro College
New England Power Co
Roger W. Cochran Jr
Winchendon, Mass
Carlo Walter
Searsburg Mountain
Route 9
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McCloskey and Co
RKO General
RKO
Chemical Bank
Domestic Capital Corp
Senate
John N. Mitchell
United Press International
Henry Graton
Ashland, N.H
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