Newington Group Eyes Local Oil Refinery Tour
C.H. Sprague and Son, owner of Atlantic Terminal Corporation, studies a bulk oil refinery on land between Atlantic Terminal and the PSC power plant. The firm invited town officials and area press to tour a large Canadian refinery in St Romuald Quebec to show what a modern plant looks like.
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Newington
C.H. Sprague and Son
Atlantic Terminal Corporation
Atlantic Terminal
PSC
St. Romuald
P.Q
Quebec City
Canada
Sprague
Henry M. Powers
Frank Chadwick
Ray Brighton
Skylab Astronauts Float Outside For Sunshade Repair
Two Skylab 2 astronauts Dr. Owen Garriott and Jack Lousma stepped outside the space station to unfurl a sunshade sail and search for air conditioning leaks. Commander Alan Bean monitored from inside as the crew, 27 miles above Earth, worked to restore pressure in the air system amid ongoing station troubles.
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Owen K. Garriott
Jack R. Lousma
Skylab
Skylab 2
Alan
L. Bean
Mission Control
Dollar Moves Sharply Upward In Early Trading
LONDON AP The dollar rose sharply in early European trading with traders citing expectations of higher US interest rates. Batista Dies in Spain MARBELLA AP Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista, overthrown by Castro in 1959, died at a resort near Marbella at age 72 after a family meal.
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London
United States
Batista
Spain
Marbella
Fulgencio Batista
Fidel Castro
Ruben
Cuba
Guadalmina
Tanaka ends visit as Japan vows no atomic weapons
Japanese Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka wrapped up his U S trip declaring Japan will not seek atomic weapons to gain a permanent U N Security Council seat. The AP report notes Nixon tax issues studied by I R S amid government-financed estate improvements. Banks raise prime to 9 percent in a broad response to earlier moves by several banks.
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Tanaka
Washington
Kakuei Tanka
United States
Japan
United Nations Security Council
Nixon
Oakland
Calif
Internal Revenue Service
California
Florida
Oakland Tribune
New York
Delta crash survivor to undergo surgery at Mass General
The lone survivor of the Logan Airport crash that killed 88 was reported in critical but stable condition at Massachusetts General Hospital. Doctors planned to begin today removing dead skin and performing a small graft if his condition remains stable.
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Chouinard
Boston
Delta Airlines
Logan
Massachusetts General Hospital
Air Force
Leopold Chovinard
Probable Cause Hearing Set for Laporte Murder Charge
Nashua New Hampshire police say Leo Laporte 46 is to face a probable cause hearing next Monday over alleged attempted murder of his wife Linda 27. At a Saturday arraignment prosecutors stated Laporte paid undercover agent Hebert Loven 2000 dollars to murder his wife UNH Employees Get Faye Ri Jefferson Nad AP report notes UNH board approves 3.0 percent payroll raises averaging six percent for faculty and staff with a 4 090 allocation to a memorial scholarship fund referenced by University officials.
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Nashua
N.H
Leo Laporte
Nashua Chargdd
Linda
Laporte
Hebert Loven
UNH
Fay Ri Jefferson
Nad
University of New Hampshire
University
Thomas Benner
Miriam Jackson
Maine oil refinery hearing resumes at Eastport port
Public hearings in Augusta on the Piiden Co proposal to build a 2 8850 million barrel refinery at Eastport resume today. The firm plans witnesses to support claims the project is environmentally sound and viable for the coastal port.
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Augusta
Maine
Piiden Co
Eastport
Gray Back on Stand
Former acting FBI Director L Patrick Gray testifies before the Senate Watergate committee saying he warned President Nixon last year that staff members were attempting to use the FBI and CIA to pressure or interview key witnesses. He disputes Nixon’s claim of directing investigations in March and recounts Nixon’s reply to press on continuing investigation.
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Washington
FBI
L. Patrick Gray WI
Nixon
Gray
Jira
Central Intelligence Agency
Herman E., Talmadge
D-Ga
J. du
Senate
Watergate Committee
Watergate
Senate Judiciary Committee
White House
John W. Dean III
Dean
Navy
Joan D. Ebruchman
E. Howard Hunt Jr
Vernon A. Walters
CIA
Dick Walters
GIA
Pat
Beef Roundup Shoppers Hope for More Beef
The Associated Press reports supermarkets expect only a fraction of needed beef as shipments run short amid a price freeze. Treasury Secretary Shultz says retail beef prices will stay frozen until Sept 12, while New York officials warn prices could rise after controls end. Shoppers and store workers describe the strain and crowds at the meat counters.
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Associated Press
May
Los Angeles
Treasury
George P. Shultz
ABC Television
Nixon
New York City
Consumer Affairs
Belly Furness
City weighs role as regional sewer hub for area
Portsmouth officials mulling designation as regional sewer center and funding for studies after talks with New Castle officials. Manager Calvin A. Canney pushed state funding, warned of large plant expansion costs if Portsmouth is chosen, and urged clear designation to avoid city taxpayers subsidizing others' sewage needs.
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Portsmouth
Calvin A. Canney
New Castle
Pierce Island
Canney
Hugh Ff
Clarke
John Maher
Rye
Greenland
Newington
State Water Pollution Commission
Odiorne's Point
B52s Hit Wrong Target in Cambodian Bases
Reports said B52 bombers struck near Neak Luong and the Neak Tap area hitting Cambodian navy bases. Up to 10 aircraft were damaged or hit, with several wounded and some killed. U.S. Embassy and Pacific Command in Honolulu declined to confirm details.
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Phnom Penh
America
U.S. Pacific Command
Honolulu
Neak Luong’ i
Navy Guniboats
South Vietnam
U.S
Cambodia
Pacific Command
City seeks 95000 for school maintenance funding
The School Board asks the City Council Assistant Superintendent David A. to approve an extra 95000 for school maintenance. Administrators say current funds do not cover major maintenance problems and detail projects may be requested if funds become available. Others discuss Sea Crest Village repairs and voter notices plus potential November referendums and council actions.
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David A
Hamilton
Sea Crest
Joseph Sawtelle
Nner
John J. Whaley
William A. Thomson Jr
Bridge Street
Bruce Graves
Essex ‘Avenue
Islington Street
Maine Council Kills Fund for Talent Bank
Governor Kenneth M. Curtis expressed disappointment as the Executive Council plans to withhold funding for a proposed Talent Bank. The decision impacts state efforts to support talent development and related programs in Augusta.
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Maine Council Kills Fund For Talent Bank
Augusta
Maine
Kenneth M. Curtis
Executive Council
State Department
all-Republican Council
Harvey Johnson
Curtis
Council
Women's Training and Resources Corp
Portland
Curis
WIRC
PTE Vate
Mayors Dinner Plan Promotes Women Talent Bank
A Mayors Dinner at Pease AFB Officers Club Aug 11 aims to back a Women’s Talent Bank. Cochairs are Late Sen Elters Foley and Amirew Jarvis with prominent guests listed. The event, formal, costs 3 per couple, tickets at Portsmouth 350 HQ. Local politics show debate over women appointments and a push for state government gender diversity.
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Disner
Charles ‘M. Dale
Honetary Clairman
Elters Foley
Amirew Jarvis
Pease Afb
Geb Wm
Portsmouth
Market St
Lord Mayer
Den
England
Mayer
Jack P. Barnes
Laurent Rousseau
Perismesth
R.J. Mayer
Mra
Arther F. Brady Jr
Cheb
Pease
Be Prepared The 29th Pageant Cast Seeks Boy Scouts
They Came to Fish pageant team calls for 24 Boy Scouts to join Girl Scouts in forming a color guard for performances. Rehearsal set for 8:30 p.m. Thursday. interested Scouts urged to attend.
Flooding causes near million in damage in Manchester and Goffstown
Gov. Meldrim Thomson's office said weekend flooding in Manchester and Goffstown caused close to 1 million in damage. A spokesman said officials have state cooperation for damage appraisal to qualify for state and federal aid and that extending the disaster designation will be sought, following the prior month's floods.
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Concord
Meldrim Thomson
Manchester
Goffstown
Portsmouth 250 Arts and Crafts Show Opens at South Church
The Portsmouth 250 Anniversary Festival of Arts and Crafts opens at South Church on State Street and runs until Aug 11 featuring works by Portsmouth and Kittery Art Associations, Maine Art Associations, area artisans, and youth groups. Demonstrations, exhibits, and sales accompany snacks and beverages. tickets include general and reserved seats with child discounts. a special phone line provides ticket info.
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Portsmouth
South Church
State Street
Allendance
Market Street
Thess
Noted Band To Play for 350 Concert
The Nevers Band, one of America's oldest, will perform in Portsmouth next Saturday at 7:30 PM on the South Playground. Founded 1861 to march with the New Hampshire Volunteer Regiment, it has had seven conductors and a 25-musician limit.
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Nevers
Portsmouth
South Playground
Nevers Band
New Hampshire Volunteer Regiment
Arthur Nevers
Claremert
Tartsmouth
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