King the abused pony seeks a home and national mascot role
A Shetland pony named King, rescued after five years of abuse, is ready for discharge but has no permanent home in New Hampshire. Veterinarians and animal welfare groups including the American Humane Society and the SPCA seek a child friendly home while Gov. Meldrim Thomson wants King as a state mascot to spotlight cruelty prevention.
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Carter Hearing Plea on Steel Protection Stance
President Carter hears industry plea for protection against imports as steel plants close. Trade adviser Strauss says all bets are off on steel yet warns against broad quotas and favors temporary aid measures. He cites antiquated furnaces costs and overproduction as causes.
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Carter attacks energy firms over price ripoffs and war profits
President Carter branded oil and gas companies as profiteers in the energy crisis and warned of the biggest ripoff in history while detailing plans to restore his energy policy. He floated a possible economy tax cut linked to reform and cited urban slum visits as influencing policy.
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Middletown celebrates 175th birthday with Miami Erie Canal monument
The 4 foot granite monument near Verity Parkway honors Middletown’s role on the 301 mile Miami Erie Canal built 1825 to 1845. The dedication, led by William Moore and attended by about 70 people, featured American Legion color guards and band performances as the city marks its anniversary with tours, a quilt show, horse and buggy rides, a house tour, and a symphony concert.
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Middletown Area Sees Warm Weekend Forecast
A weather summary notes last night’s temperature dipped to the mid 30s with a 37 low and 53 high yesterday. No precipitation reported. Friday foresees mostly sunny skies with highs in the mid to upper 50s. The weekend brings a chance of rain Saturday, then fair conditions Sunday and Monday with highs in the 60s on Saturday and in the 50s thereafter. Lows range in the 40s Saturday and down to the 30s later in the period.
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Crime Alert Public Safety Line Promoted
A community safety notice urges residents to call Crime Alert at 425 7700 to report crimes or suspicious activities as a quick response measure.
United Way Campaign Reaches 42 Percent of Goal
The Middletown Area United Way reports 42 percent of its $917 294 goal with $388 771 raised at a second report meeting at the Manchester Inn. Divisions like professional and education show strong percentages, while others lag behind.
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