Woodcarver's Seals Replica Stirs Hartford Debate
Willard Shepard created two four by four foot plaques depicting the state seal for the Old State House. The Fine Arts Commission recommended against placing them on pediments above entrances and urged relocation to the Capitol or another state or city building. Officials cited lack of historical evidence the seal hung on the building and questions about the seal design dating from 1931.
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Hartford
Willard Shepard
State House
Fine Arts Commission
Shepard
State Capitol
Old State House
Odell
Connecticut
Capitol
Senate Chamber
Commission
Jared I. Edwards
Connecticut Historical Society
State Library
Edwards
Hartford City Hall
Essex
Robert Carter
Carter
Mystic Seaport
Waterford
New Hampshire Jobless Rate Rises in July
The New Hampshire Department of Employment Security reports the July unemployment rate at 7.7 percent, up from 7.5 percent in June. The rise stems mainly from temporary manufacturing layoffs during vacation shutdowns, with 30,100 unemployed statewide, 1,300 more than June. In July 1974, unemployment stood at 4 percent with 15,500 jobless.
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Concord
N.H
State Department of Employment Security
New Hampshire
Department
State Department
Boston Teachers Begin Strike
Boston teachers walk out as union picks lines at Charlestown High School defying a court order. Negotiations continue after rejecting a last minute offer as authorities tighten security near schools. Desegregation orders and a looming arbitration deadline frame tense talks over raises and extra work.
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Boston (Ap
Boston Teachers Union
Charlestown High School
Boston School Committee
U.S
W. Arthur Garrity Jr
BTA
Henry Robinson
Robinson
Suffolk Superior Court
Samuel Adams
State Labor Relations Commission
John McDonough
U.S. District Court
W. Arthur Garrity
Hynes Memorial Auditorium
Boston
Massachusetts
UPI
Grain Exports Highlight US Lead Over Canada
The United States remains the largest global grain exporter with Canada ranked second in export volume. Industry analysts note the US advantage stems from vast crop acreage and robust logistics, while Canada leverages diverse grain shipments to international markets.
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United States
Canada
Brown freshmen name Jesus and Einstein as heroes in poll
Brown University surveys reveal 1,100 freshmen weighing future careers and social views. Jesus and Einstein top the hero list among 200 figures including Gandhi, Muhammad Ali, Billie Jean King, Superman, and Wonder Woman. Half expect specific career paths with 83 percent aiming for graduate or professional study.
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Providence
Jesus
Albert Einstein
Groucho Marx
Superman
Wonder Woman
Muhammad Ali
Billie Jean
Brown University
News Ream
Brown
Ivy League
America
Martha Matzke
News Bureau
United States
Miss Matzke
Sey
American Party Ballot In Doubt
New Hampshire officials debate whether the American Party earns a ballot slot after Carmenimento’s 3.3 percent showing in the Sept. 16 special Senate race. Warren Rudman says the law requires governor votes and flags potential consequences if the party is denied. Campaign manager O'Brien vows to fight to preserve the party’s ballot status.
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Concord
N.H
Warren B Rudman
Carmenimento
Senate
Chimento
Chimenta
Ohn H. O'Brien
O’brien
UNH TV Faces Tighten Oversight By Trustees
The University of New Hampshire board voted to push a financial and programming review of the New Hampshire Network. It directed an ad hoc committee to continue inquiries and urged broadening Public Broadcasting Council membership to include diverse political viewpoints. Government and FCC guidelines cited.
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Plymouth
N.H
University of New Hampshire
New Hampshire
Public Broadcasting Council
Meldrim Thomson
Thomson
Alan Rock
Nashua
Rock
Federal Communications Commission
Richard Morse
Finance and Budget Committee
Two Children Die in Warwick Fire
Police identified eight year old Errol Flynn Jr. and his six year old brother Sean as victims of a Warwick house fire. Both children died of asphyxiation, in what authorities called a tragic weekend blaze.
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Warwick, R.L
Warwick
Errol F. Flynn Jr
Sean
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Usmale & Audies
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Birch ST
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Jesus, Einstein
Rudman
UNH
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Art Gallery
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