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Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1978

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Navy reviews Tullibee shaft break probe findings

The Navy upheld the actions of the crew aboard the nuclear submarine Tullibee after a propeller shaft broke outside the pressure hull causing limited flooding. It rejected crew complaints about Commander Charles Arnest and said no further investigation is warranted. The submarine surfaced safely, repairs were completed at Rota Spain, and sea trials passed before returning toward Groton Connecticut.

Washington Navy Charles Arnest Tullibee Tullibee’s Squadron 16 Rota Spain Arnest Groton Conn

Welfare probe on Seabrook demonstrators sparks legal clash

Gov Meldrim Thomson ordered welfare officials to check if any of the 18 plant site protesters arrested for criminal trespass and disorderly conduct Tuesday are on welfare. A NH Legal Assistance lawyer said naming welfare status would breach state law. Fifteen protesters remained jailed as background checks proceed. Arthur Drake confirmed the inquiry but warned it would violate statutes to release names.

Seabrook N.H Meldrim Thomson New Hampshire Legal Assistance Portsmouth Thomson Arthur Drake State Department of Health and Welfare Drake

Abrahams loses bail bid in emotional plea

In Boston US District Court Alan Abrahams broke down briefly while asking to care for his two teen daughters as he fights his securities swindle case. The former Lloyd Carr & Co. operator has been jailed awaiting trial amid prior quiet court appearances.

Boston Alan Abrahams Abrahams Lloyd Carr & Co U.S

Balloon crew nears Atlantic crossing in helium craft

BEDFORD Massachusetts AP reported three balloonists pushing toward the Atlantic crossing in a helium balloon, setting an endurance record nearly two-thirds of the distance. In Reidsville Georgia AP said white inmates attacked black inmates with prison-made weapons at Georgia State Prison, killing one and injuring three before guards restored order, marking a second major violent incident at the facility in less than a month.

Bedford, Mass Atlantic Ocean Reidsville Georgia State Prison

Seabrook meeting on Seabrook plant faces legal doubt

Seabrook selectmen set a Sept. 20 special meeting to rescind votes related to selling tax titles and signaling for the nuclear site. Town Counsel Gary Holmes doubts the meeting will affect land sale or the plant issue, urging a second opinion.

Seabrook Selectmen Gary Holmes Holmes Selectman James C. Falconer Clyde Brown Rocks Road Selectmen's Robert Wyman Whitman and Howard Collins Street Wyman Whitman and Howard Black Snake Road Selectman Falconer Frank Valli DeMoulas Yankee Greyhound Cimmarron Falconer Burger Chef

Memphis blackouts spark looting and fears of strike

A citywide power outage blamed on sabotage caused looting in Memphis as labor leaders threaten a general strike over police and fire wage disputes. National Guard patrols increased while utilities and FBI investigate the substation break in. Emergency power failures disrupted water, air traffic, and hospital operations, with officials urging quick wage settlements.

Memphis E. Winslow Chapman Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division Chapman FBI Paula Payne Tennessee Valley Authority TVA Allen Presidents Island Afl-Cio Labor Council Tommy Powell Ray Blanton National Guard Blanton Wyeth Chandler

Ray Denies Killing Dr. Martin Luther King

James Earl Ray testified before the House assassinations committee that he did not shoot Dr. Martin Luther King. He recalled pleading guilty in 1969 but later recanted, claiming he was used in a gun running plot. Security was tight as marshals escorted him into the chamber.

Washington James Earl Ray Congress Martin Luther King Ray Memphis Tenn House U.S Mark Lane Richardson Preyer King Tennessee Percy Foreman Tee

Hearing set Sept 20 for 115 room Woodbury Ave hotel

A public hearing on a Spectrum Enterprises 115 room hotel on Woodbury Ave near New Franklin School access was scheduled for Sept 20 after the Board of Adjustment met. The hotel petition was withdrawn in July to avoid legal issues, with attorney Robert Shaines delaying due to a prior denial. School officialsexpress concern about traffic but see no objection if plans are reviewed before any formal stance.

Woodbury Ave New Franklin School Board of Adjustment Spectrum Enterprises Robert Shaines Harry MacLeod

Variance Denied For Lunch Counter at 917 Greenland Road

The Board of Adjustment denied unanimously the petition by John C Powers to continue a lunch counter illegal operation and to expand its facilities at 917 Greenland Road. Neighbors including Mayor John J Whaley opposed citing traffic and crowding. Also denied was Puddle Dock Realty and New England Fishing Gear petition to build a fishing gear shop on Spaulding Turnpike after opposition over access and future development.

Greenland Road Board of Adjustment John C. Powers Powers Robert Steak Exeter John J. Whaley Whaley Gynni Neri W.C. Pearson Dorothy Pearson Joseph Shaw Daniel Corcoran Puddle Dock Realty Arthur F. Brady Jr New England Fishing Gear, Inc Spaulding Turnpike Alvin E. Taylor Thornton G. Tobey Wayne Jones Echo Ave Echo Avenue Woodlawn Circle Richard R. Moulton

New Hampshire Eyes Canadian Buyers With 15 Percent November Discount

Norman VanderNoot of the New Hampshire Office of Tourism asks motels shops and retail centers to offer a 15 percent discount to Canadian tourists in November as part of a U S Travel Service plan. Some merchants in Lebanon show interest while Laconia merchants remain mixed. The program also runs in Vermont Maine upper New York and Rhode Island.

Concord N.H New Hampshire Vacation Travel Norman VanderNoot U.S. Travel Service United States VanderNoot Chambers of Commerce Lebanon Laconia Vermont Maine Upper New York Rhode Island

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