Cease-Fire Plea Amid Nigerian-Biafran War Push
Addis Ababa diplomacy seeks Nigeria's Gowon and Biafra's Ojukwu to meet for face to face talks on a cease-fire as Nigerian forces press toward Aba. Emperor Haile Selassie urges consultative leaders from Niger Ghana Liberia and Congo Kinshasa to attend the session. Reports say 6,000 Nigerian troops cross the Imo to Aba area while Ojukwu vows guerrilla resistance.
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Nigeria
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Selassie
Gowon
Biafra
Addis Ababa
Ojukwu
Aba
Consultative Committee
Organization For African Unity
Niger
Ghana
Liberia
Congo-Kinshasa
Benjamin Adekunle
Imo
Akwete
Odumegwu Qjukwu
3Rd Marine Division
Drive for McCarthy begins in New Hampshire politics
Keene attorney Harold Close forms a committee to place Senator Eugene McCarthy as an independent presidential candidate on the New Hampshire ballot. He seeks 100 supporters to gather 4,000 petition names by Sept. 25. Close cites post convention politics and Vietnam policy as motives, while Edward Cullen accuses rivals of political maneuvering over a rooms and meals tax.
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Associated. Press
Keene
Eugene McCarthy
D-Minn
New Hampshire
Balllot
EB. Harold Close
Close
Hubert
Humphrey
Vietnam
Edward Cullen
Manchester
Secretary to General Manager at large financial firm
Career minded applicant needed for varied duties at a major financial institution. Must handle all types of people, be proficient in shorthand and typing and use initiative. Excellent salary fringe benefits and opportunities for advancement. Send resume and photograph to Herald Box 90.
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Morin requests nonreappointment to Fish and Game Commission
Concord NH AP Gerard Morin of Laconia told Gov King and the Executive Council he does not want another term on the Fish and Game Commission. He said he asked not to be reappointed. Healey's Pharmacy in Rye to close for vacation until Monday Aug 2. Prescriptions may be filled at Healey's Portsmouth branch.
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Clark M. Clifford
United States
North Vietnam
IF & G
Concord, N. H
Fish and Game Commissions
Gerard Morin
Laconia
John. W. King
Executive Council
Healey’s
Rye
Man
Portsmouth
Jets Hit North Vietnam in Renewed Air Strikes
U S fighter bombers resumed heavy strikes on North Vietnam after tropical storm Rose hindered carrier launches. In Tonkin Gulf three 7th Fleet carriers flew 105 missions targeting supply lines and troop concentrations, with B52 bombers and Stratofortress aircraft supporting the assault. Meanwhile Paris peace talks evolved as France declined to resume full diplomatic relations and Vietnam sought higher status for its Paris consulate.
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North Vietnam
Panhandle
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Tonkin Gulf
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Air Force Boys
Demilitarized Zone
Paris
Court Hearings On Ballot Disputes In New Hampshire
In a rare special session the New Hampshire Supreme Court heard three primary ballot disputes. Justices heard arguments over Claveau's bid to be the sixth Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Dionne's bid to remove Milford opponent Salvail from the Hillsborough County sheriff ballot, and Norman din's bid to challenge the attorney general's calendar to verify timely filing. The Merrimack County court had allowed Claveau on the ballot. the state appealed saying filing was closed before the deadline.
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Concord
N. H
New Hampshire Supreme Court
Thomas Claveau
Hudson
Edmond Dionne
Nashual
Walter Salvail
Milford
Hillsboro
Margaret Normandin
D-Laconia
Attorney General
Merrimack County
Robert Stark
Matthias Reynolds
Manchester
Supreme Court
Dream of Portsmth recreation center proposed
A plan for a year round Portsmouth recreation center near Vaughan Street envisions a pool ice rink shops and civic facilities in a renewal area. Backers cite urban renewal street services and federal grants while private foundations may fund the project though no formal council proposal has been made.
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Portsmouth
Vaughan Street
Newal
Hanover
Civic
Rings
Murphy
New
High
Deer Streets
Rockingham County
NHEA to decide Aug. 23 on sanctions for NH schools
The New Hampshire Education Association will disclose on August 23 at Bretton Woods whether sanctions will be imposed on the state’s public school system. The delegate assembly will hear executive board recommendations after meetings to assess the situation. sanctions could range from discouraging teachers from taking NH jobs to a boycott of classes.
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Concord
N.H
New ” Hampshire Education Association
Bretton’ Woods
A. Bretton: Woods Hotel
Robert Lewis
NHEA
John W. King
King
Lewis
New Hampshire
Court Street plans go to HUD for senior housing project
Court Street FEP plans, a six story senior housing building with 95 one and two bedroom units, elevators and a partial basement, are headed for approval by HUD. Architect John Sullivan presented drawings showing property line setbacks meet the zoning and possible caissons for foundations. If approved, final plans will be drawn and work could start before year’s end.
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Court Street
Sullivan
John Sullivan
Contoocook
Portsmouth Housing Authority
Gourt Street
Board of Adjustment
HUD
No Change In President Johnson Health Says Doctor
President Johnson’s personal physician reported abdominal X rays show no significant change in his physical condition since 1966. Vice Admiral Barkley relayed the statement to reporters at the Texas White House through press secretary George Christian, who declined to discuss any potential concerns about the president’s digestive ailment diverticulosis.
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Austin
Tex
Johnson
George G. Barkley
Texas White House
George Christian
Christian
Barkley
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