Fatal blast at aerosol plant blamed on human error and switch
Cumberland Rhode Island AP reports a faulty electrical switch triggered a deadly explosion at Peterson Puritan Aerosol Co injuring 19 and killing Archie Vallantini 47. Isobutane used for activation exploded. five critical, others critical or stable. Two burn cases sent to Massachusetts General Hospital burn center.
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Ignagni
Rhode Island Hospital
Archie Vallantini
Lincoln
R.I
Massachusetts General Hosital Burn Center
Rhode Iland Hospital
Paul Butler
Woonsocket
Maurice Martel
Joseph Augustine
Butler
Martel
Maine lawmakers stall on taxes after Longley call
Maine's legislative leaders demand more specifics before backing the governor's call to hold the line on taxes. The special session opened with measures to add up to 25 million dollars to the two year budget. No applause interrupted Longley's State of the State address.
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Augusta
Maine
James B. Longley
Longley
Birth of a Bicentennial Series E Bond Drive
Birth certificate theme celebrates family support as Americans back the Bicentennial Series E Savings Bonds. The appeal urges buying bonds where you work or bank, framing patriotism and financial pride as a national family effort.
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United States
America
School Prayer Returns in Rochester Schools
Pupils in Rochester three elementary schools recited the Lord's Prayer at the start of classes as a new state law allows prayers in schools. A prayer leader reads a required statement while reminding the exercises are not mandatory and not meant to influence individual beliefs.
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Rochester
N.H
Fe Adado Faby
Newampshire Civil Liberties Union
Concord
Rochester School Board
Seabrook Nuke Project Faces Price Debate
In Concord New Hampshire an environmental group disputed claims that Seabrook nuclear power would deliver cheaper electricity than other sources. Public Service Co of New Hampshire a chief sponsor of the 1.6 billion project reaffirmed that nuclear plants provide electricity more cheaply than alternatives.
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Concord, N.H
Seabrook
The
Public Service Co
New Hampshire
Lawmakers clash over Longley tax plan and city funding shifts
Longley aims for no state tax increases but questions arise about shifting costs to municipalities. House Speaker Martin says specifics are needed after the governor promises detailed programs. Senate leaders worry about property taxes if school aid is deferred. House and Senate must approve the many spending bills, including pay raises and education reimbursements, before Longley signs them.
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Longley
John L. Martin
Dayle Lake
House
Senate
Martin
David G. Huber
R-Falmouth
Joint Appropriations Committee
Educational Finance Commission
Huber
Democratic
Gerald P. Conley
Portland
Conley
Portland Democrat
Bangor
Houston
Presque Isle
Utility Bills Rise as Frigid Weather Bites Connecticut
Rising costs and cold temperatures push Connecticut utility bills to high levels with December to January usage. PUCA officials and utilities warn bills reflect rate hikes and weather, while some customers complain of estimated charges and equal bills among neighbors. PUCA plans review of estimating procedures after meetings with utilities and state lawmakers.
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Associated Press
Connecticut
Cnnecticut
Bridgeport
New Haven
Southern Connecticut Gas Co
PUCA
Albert J. Kleban
Michael Turiano
Stratford
Kleban
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