Rhode Island approves bond issues and jobs plan
Rhode Island voters approve 40 million in bonds and short term debt, with officials saying up to 6,000 jobs could be created. Turnout low in sweltering heat. Pawtucket and Johnston reject dog racing bids. statewide votes approve road and transit borrowing, sewage projects, and university facilities.
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Teacher Chucks It All For World Cruise
Hamden Connecticut AP teacher Carl Smith resigns after 15 years of “empty talking” and plans a world cruise on his 40 foot cutter Samoan with wife Olena. He will navigate with sextant, rely on four hour watches, winter in Greece, visit Ukraine, and possibly return to teaching with a show not tell style.
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Wallace Chances Practically Nil, Analyst Predicts
Hanover New Hampshire analyst Laurence Radway says George Wallace cannot win the presidency and would lose in a potential three candidate race. He analyzes House delegations, citing 21 safe for Democrats, 12 swing, and only 12 safe for Republicans, with Wallace unlikely to prevail even if he bolted to a third party.
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Federal funds tagged for Tri-State region
Boston AP reports Maine New Hampshire and Vermont will share 1,066,341 in federal aid for sport fish wildlife restora tion and hunter safety programs sourced from excise taxes. Maine receives 358,920 for wildlife and hunter safety, Vermont 207,421, New Hampshire 500,000.
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Senate antifilibuster vote fails in New Hampshire deadlock
The Senate votes 57 to 39 to limit debate on the New Hampshire contested election. Democrats plan another bid Thursday while Republicans push to declare the seat vacant for a runoff between Louis C. Wyman and John A. Durkin. The 11 day stalemate follows New Hampshire’s close recount showing Wyman ahead by two votes.
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Durkin
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Cyclists Praise as London Weekend Costs Drop
Concord New Hampshire AP report notes the 1975 London motorcycle weekend was quieter and cheaper. Camping was banned on roads saving taxpayers up to 12000. patrol costs dropped to 11943.97 from 17659.13. No cruiser repairs or major cleanup needed. 53 plywood No Camping signs were placed on NH 106, with six stolen.
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