02 Aug 1972
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1972
Page
1
Monsoon downpours across a 210 mile Luzon corridor eased a day after floodwaters rose in several areas. Rescue work faced poor visibility hampering hours of operation and delaying Philippine military helicopter efforts.
AP dispatches report Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird plans to retire on January 20 and mentions possible successors including Ives Gow Nelson Rockefeller and John Connally. Henry Kissinger returns from talks with Hanoi officials Tho Xuan Thuy and others amid Vietnam peace efforts. McDonnell-Douglas to lay off 11,000 across its system over space shuttle work. Senate debate over a Pentagon funding bill continues as McGovern’s $4 billion proposal is rejected. United Brewery Workers may defect from AFL-CIO to Teamsters, a potential blow to the federation.
Springfield Democrats rally behind E F O'Brien as a leading vice presidential choice. Napolitan says O'Brien is among the top two possibilities and the best choice considered. Checorua Tonight at Tanglewood features the world premiere of a new work based on an 18th century Indian story by Robert Selig. A New Hampshire coaland worker at Westfield sewage plant dies after a gas incident, Solomon of Center Harbor NH pronounced dead.
In Cumberland Superior Court, 27 year old Ernest W. Robbins faces murder charges for the March 19 killing of Edmund J. a in the Periland hotel room. Evidence and testimony began with the first witnesses presented Tuesday by the state.
McGovern plans to announce a running mate within days after reviewing several candidates. Among names discussed are Edmund S. Muskie and others like Frank Church and Lawrence O'Brien, as Eagleton's withdrawal reshapes the ticket.
The Mosquito Central Commission chair charged a Saturday gathering by three of five members was illegal. Catherine Athanagiou, denying involvement, said neither she nor Lt. Col. Donald Reed knew of the meeting. The three members urged the City Council to halt mosquito spraying immediately.
Local high school students not registered for fall courses must register this week to be included in the final computer run of the total schedule. The information will be delivered to the computer Monday. Students may register at Portsmouth High School today through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those who attended school elsewhere should bring report cards or other pertinent information to registration if available.
Officials stressed that new assessments have arrived and questions will be welcome. A definite schedule of informal hearings will be set with United Appraisal and notices will be sent around August 16. Property owners may meet with the company representative if they remain unsatisfied after discussion and after tax bills are issued.
Exeter NH Emerson School, a former country boarding school for boys aged nine to fifteen founded in 1930, has been bought by Exeter Investment Company for 140000 dollars. The deal includes converting the property into an adult rental community with renovations to tennis courts, pool, and library for residents. First occupancies are planned for mid September. Robie Associates will handle exclusive rental sales.
North Vietnamese artillery, rockets, and mortars pounded the edge of Quang Tri City and nearby fronts, with Saigon saying the shelling was the heaviest since the five week drive began. Eight South Vietnamese Marines were killed and 28 wounded while at least six enemy troops were reported killed. The U.S. Command confirmed the loss of a senior adviser and two F4 Phantoms last weekend, with one captured by Radio Hanoi. South Vietnamese units also uncovered 17 graves from a B52 strike, with 130 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong reported killed."
Portland Maine AP report says cleanup of the Portland Harbor oil spill is slow due to inadequate equipment. Gov Curtis and environmental director Adams note lawsuits by major oil firms keep funds in escrow, hindering standby gear and damage reimbursements. the Maine Coastal Protection Fund totals about 3 million dollars and could be released if the State Supreme Court upholds the 1970 Coastal Conveyance of Petroleum Act. Army Corps tug Menamet searched Hussey Sound for a possible submerged object near Soldier's Ledge with no comment on findings.
The Farragut School wing near the telephone building is eyed to house the courtroom, probation department, and rented facilities as part of a $100,000 plan for addition and renovations funded through federal money. Portsmouth trustees plan to present details to the City Council Aug. 14 with preliminary drawings up to 700 dollars, aiming to use a potential Prescott Fund match and state library support while detailing costs and funding avenues.
Two local men identified as David Levendahl, 21, and Robert L. Barrette, 23, were charged with possession of stolen goods. Boston police said they will appear Friday in the 10th District Court with bail set at $2,000 each as police allege the items were stolen.
Meldrim Thomson a Republican gubernatorial hopeful said he would be more than happy to publicly debate both Sen. James Koromilas and Gov. Walter Peterson at a time and under a format acceptable to all parties. The remark followed Koromilas challenge for a broadcast debate among all Republican candidates for the nomination as governor.
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