Regional presidential primary loses luster in New England
Rhode Island Democratic chairman says regional primary idea is dead for 1976 as states show mixed signals. Massachusetts weighs March 9, New Hampshire fixes March 2, Vermont and Maine balk at the plan while Connecticut faces delay. Garrahy supports regional primaries to attract top candidates and save money. Rhode Island’s June 1 primary would limit contenders due to timing.
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Rhode Island
Democratic Party
Charles T. Reilly
Associated Press
Tommy O'Neill
Massachusetts
Thomas P. O'Neill III
New England
New Hampshire
Reilly
Egislature
Vermont
Senate
Connecticut
Maine
O'Neill
J. Joseph Garrahy
Garrahy
Arrahy
Northwest
Lotto debuts new TV game show in Rhode Island
Rhode Island launches Lotto a prime time TV game show on WPRI-TV with hosts Raymond Grimes Hank Bouchard and Salty Brine. Players can win 10 to 5000 on cards while five weekly contestants vie for a 25000 grand prize via bonus numbers and a roll of dice.
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Lotto
Rhode Island Lottery Commission
Lottery
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Grimes
Wpri-Tv
Hank Bouchard
Salty Brine
Lottery Commission
Rhode Island
Beatings Prompt Prison Lockup at New Hampshire Prison
Warden Raymond A. Helgemoe ordered lockdown at New Hampshire State Prison after six inmate beatings and a Sunday fire. About 260 inmates were confined as guards searched for contraband and removed personal items. Lockup expected to last through week with privileges slowly restored.
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N.H
New Hampshire
Raymond A. Helgemoe
Onne
Mornig
Helgemoe
Scott Paper appeals ruling on Kennebec log drives permit
Scott Paper Co filed an appeal in the U S Court of Appeals challenging a federal judge in Portland Maine ruling that log drives on the Kennebec River require an Environmental Protection Agency discharge permit. Norman Heisman argues Congress recognized log driving as navigation and did not intend requiring special permission.
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Scott Paper Co
Maine
Kennebec
Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Court of Appeals
U.S. District Court
Edward Gignoux
Portland
Norman Heisman
Scott
Congress
Weaving Brings Hope to Rhode Island Mentally Ill
Providence AP reports a hand weaving program at the state Institute of Mental Health aids rehabilitation for about 15 patients. Director Elphege Nadeau notes improvements after two months, including increased coordination and awakening. Vocational supervisor Ronald Massa backs expansion to roughly 600 of 1,200 patients, citing clear benefits and readiness to work.
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Rhode Island
Elphege Nadeau
Nadeau
State Institute of Mental Health
Ronald Massa
IMH
Massa
Political Ads Heat Airwaves In New Hampshire Senate Race
FCC official says broadcasters face limited liability for political ads if a candidate's voice is identifiable in a taped spot. The Wyman for Senate ads cite Durkin fundraising and donor secrecy, with Millimet challenging the claims and noting reported contributions. Ads run on 25 stations in New Hampshire and Maine ahead of the rerun election.
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N.H
New Hampshire
Senate
Federal Communications Commission
Arthur Ginsburg
FCC
Ginsburg
Washington
Ublican
Louis C. Wyman
John A. Durkin
Wyman
Maine
Joseph P. Millimet
Durkin
Sre
John Durkin
Duri Millimet
Millimet
Secretary of State
Hurricane Diane's Record Rainfall Destroys New England
Boston report recalls the 1955 flood path of Hurricane Diane as it drenched Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut. More than 12 to 18 inches fell across the region with dozens killed and thousands injured or displaced. The Charlton and Putnam scenes show rivers overrunning dams and a magnet plant exploding as waters surged through towns.
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Millinocket
Maine
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