UNH letter linked to federal equal opportunity rules sparks dispute
The University of New Hampshire sent a June notice to 125 vendors warning they must complete a form on hiring equity or lose university business. Gov. Thomson called the move blackmail and pledged court action if federal funds were threatened. University spokesman Jake Chapline said HEW required action after last November's guidance and about 250 letters were sent earlier to ensure compliance.
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Durham. N.H
University of New Hampshire
Nancy Dean
Meldrim Thomson
Mitment
Thomson
Business & Industry Association of New Hampshire
University Affirmative Action Office
Affirmative Action Office
University) Board of Trustees
Jake Chapline
University
U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Chapline
Lawyers To Meet On Tri State Suit
Vermont Maine and Massachusetts top legal officers will meet in Boston Monday to discuss a $13 million lawsuit against New Hampshire over its commuter income tax. Vermont seeks $2 million, Maine $4 million, and Massachusetts $7 million as the tax on workers living outside New Hampshire was struck down by the Supreme Court.
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Montpelier. Vt
Vermont
Maine
Massachusetts
Boston
New Hampshire
M. Jerome Diamond
U.S. Supreme Court
Granite
Pulp Mill Critic Still Talking
Edward Bennett New Hampshire development chief says Governor Thomson and the Executive Council seek his firing for opposing a proposed pulp mill in the Connecticut River valley. He was suspended from industrial development duties while the council pursues dismissal after Bennett called the mill stinky. He spoke to about 200 residents at Walpole town hall repeating his criticism.
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Walpole
N .H
New Hampshire
Edward Bennett
Connecticut River Valley
Bennett
Meldrim Thomson
Parsons & Whittemore
New York
Murder Suspect In Court In Exeter
James E. Jones of Norwich Conn. was to be arraigned in District Court on a first degree murder charge for the June icepick stabbing death of James Folland Exeter tavern proprietor found dead June 28. Jones arrived in Exeter with NH police and was jailed in Rockingham County.
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Exeter
N.H
James E. Jones
Norwich
Conn
Jones
New Hampshire
Rockingham County
Brentwood
James Folland
Folland
Common Pleas Court
Eli Cramer
MonaDEX and Aquatabs Advertise Weight Loss Pills
An advertisement promotes MonaDEX and Aquatabs as non drug weight loss aids claiming appetite suppression and water-bloat reduction. It offers $3 samples and touts no strenuous exercise, withPercy’s Pharmacy at 244 Main St in Saco Maine selling the products.
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Percy
New Hampshire Senate race fuels partisan clash over runoff
In Manchester, AP reports McIntyre accuses Senate Republicans of defying the Constitution and signaling a possible runoff to decide whether Wyman or Durkin wins. Wyman calls McIntyre a liar as disputes stall Senate seating and Labor Day discussions loom.
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Manchester
N.H
New Hampshire
U.S
Senate
Thomas J. McIntyre
Louis C. Wyman
John A. Durkin
McIntyre
Wmur-Tvv
Wenh-Tv
Durham
Wyman
Smog Health Hazard Hits New England Says EPA
Federal study finds smog standards violated at 30 air quality stations in New England with elderly and those with breathing problems at risk. Bacteria and lead contaminate drinking water. Rutland Vermont boards broken by violations. Worcester Providence Berlin show high particulate levels. Acadia National Park and Maynard Boston among clean sites.
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Boston
New England
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Maine
Rutland
Johnson
New Britain
Conn
East Boston
Worcester
Providence
R.I
Berlin
Computer Conference Scheduled at University of Maine Portland
About 150 educators scientists and health professionals from the United States Canada and Europe will attend a four day conference at the University of Maine Portland Gorham to explore using computers in teaching and learning The 1975 Summer Conference of the ADCIS will run August 4 to 7 at the Eastland Hotel in Portland Participants include members from K 12 systems colleges and universities.
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Portland
United States
Canada
Europe
University of Maine At
Portlands Gorham
The
Association For the Development of Computer-Based
ADCIS
Eastland Hotel
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Kenneth Johnson
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