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Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1972

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Raiche Defends Broad Tax Stand In NH Politics

New Hampshire Governor hopeful Robert Raiche defends broad based taxes and disputes Union Leader editorials claiming property taxes rise after such taxes. He cited 30 states and attacked publisher William Loeb for living outside NH. Teed up by rival Crowley, Raiche contests GOP aims while Koromilas plans minimal campaign ads.

Associated Press New Hampshire Robert Raiche Raiche Manchester Ward 12 Democratic Committee Manchester Union Leader Alabama Wisconsin William Loeb Massachusetts Loch Nevada Raidhe House Roger Crowley Crowley Walter Peterson Rochester

Jubilee Calendar Weekend Socials and Open House Events

Tonight at 5 p m Lions fish fry Junior High School at 8 p m rock dance Clockwork Orange tennis courts Tomorrow 8 a m to 1 p m Kiwanis pancake breakfast Market Square Noon 10 mile road race from Market Square 9 p m to 1 p m lawn and bake sale Middle Street Baptist Church 0 a m dog show High School 5 p m Hawaiian luau Junior High School Sunday Church services 11 a m to 4 p m Pease AFB open house 1 a m Protestant services base chapel 11 30 a m F102s flying display Noon NHANG flying crane exhibition 12 30 p m sentry dog display 12 45 p m 39th Army Band concert 1 p m NHANG cargo parachute exhibition 2 p m Guard presentation and World War II planes fly past 2 30 p m Thunderbirds flying display static displays all day 7 30 p m Covenant Players Middle Street Baptist Church

Market Square Middle Street Baptist Pease Afb N.H Air National Guard 39Th Army Band NHANG Thunderbirds Covenant Players Middle Street

Jubilee Week Brings Rain and Busy Schedule to Ports Cake

A late shower dimmed plans but Jubilee events persist in Ports. Kiwanis breakfast and Lions fish fry shift locations and times, with rock dance at South Playground and a 10 mile road race from Market Square. Tomorrow features lawn sales, a Hawaiian luau, and Polynesian performances by Seini and Mai Finau. Sunday offers church services, Covenant Players at Middle Street, and a Pease Air Force Base open house with an 11 am gate opening and a 11:30 am mini jet show by the Vermont Air National Guard.

Ports High-Hanover Portsmouth Re ‘School South Playground Market Square Middle Street Baptist Church Seini Mai Finau Laula Finau Sanford Covenant Players Middle Street Baptist Church Pease Afb Vermont Air National Guard

Sniper Kills British Soldier in Belfast District

A rifleman shot a British soldier on patrol in a Roman Catholic area of Belfast. Police blamed Protestant groups for two bombings in Catholic districts. In Iceland, Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky drew the 15th game of their world chess championship after a short restart.

Belfast Drow Reykjavik Iceland Bobby Fischer Boris Spassky

Edith Irving to be Freed From Jail Today

Edith Irving, released after a two month sentence for involvement in the Howard Hughes autobiography hoax, is due to depart jail today. The case stems from her husband Clifford Irving's orchestrated scheme and its media fallout.

Edith Irving New York Howard Hughes Clifford

Maine Youth Killed at Princeton

Dennis Jacobs 19 of Rockland was killed in a single car crash on U S 1 in Princeton Maine State police say his car lost control after passing another vehicle, skidding off the road and hitting trees.

Princeton Maine Dennis Jacobs U.S. 1 Jacobs

Rockets Pound Da Nang and Chu Lai in Heavy Attack

Communist forces launched a major rocket barrage on Da Nang and Chu Lai, killing and wounding 22 Americans and 72 Vietnamese, damaging 16 U.S. and South Vietnamese aircraft, and striking civilians near Da Nang. American airmen suffered losses at Da Nang Air Base, while civilian casualties rose in nearby villages.

Saigon da Nang Chu Lai U.S South Vietnam da Nang Air Base Quang Tri City Quang Tri Hue North Vietnam Hanoi Thai Binh

Planning Board Reports Open Space Plan Steps Forward

Planning Board receives progress report on an open space plan prepared by Carlock a university student funded by Ford Foundation. Proposed areas include Great Bog Packer Bog Sagamore Creek and North Mill Pond. Final document will guide actions by the Planning Board and Conservation Commission with a conservation district cluster zoning and broader land suitability study to preserve open space.

Great Bog Packer Bog Sagamore Creek Mill Pond Carlock Planning Board and Conservation Commission Bruce Graves Graves Charles Vaughn Conservation Commission Vonnhals

Keep Off Warning for Approaches to High Level Bridge

Resident engineer Jon Whitten warned motorists to stay off the bridge approaches after two incidents at the Maine entrance. He noted the approaches remain closed to traffic during construction and that contractor vehicles must access the site, with the warning applying to both Maine and New Hampshire sides.

Maine Jon Whitten Whitten New Hampshire

Paper Mill Sold to Ex Owners in Concord

The bankrupt Franconia Mill of Lincoln, also known as Franconia Manufacturing Co., was sold again to its former owners after a sale failed to attract bidders. The plant, idle since April 14 due to losses and pollution-abatement costs, employs about 275 mill workers and 200 related personnel. The former owners held an $800,000 mortgage and aim to resell it soon.

Concord N.H Franconia Mill of Lincoln Franconia Manufacturing Co Charles Leahy

Ticket Draw Offers Free $500 Bonus and Last-Digit Draw

Ticket holders with no digit match qualify for a free chance at a 500 dollar bonus in next week’s drawing. If no win, they remain eligible for the last-digit draw. Those with a last digit match may sign their ticket and submit it for the weekly las drawing each Friday.

GOP Forum Opens as 1976 Battle Begins

Miami Beach AP report on Republican convention preliminaries turning into a forum for attacks on George McGovern. RNC approves a delegate plan favored by GOP leaders, moderates seek reversal, and court challenges loom. Platform deadlines focus on military policy, Vietnam wind down, and abortion debates loom on floor.

Miami Beach Fla George McGovern Republican National Committee Racine Wis South Dakota Henry A.kissinger Nixon Indochina U.S Margaret Heckler Massachusetts

Bay State Probes Hint Of Payoffs

Boston probes widen over possible payoffs by bookies to police including some high ranking officers. Detectives from Suffolk District Attorney Garrett Byrne's office and federal agents from the New England Strike Force Against Organized Crime opened the case after a May 1 raid on an alleged bookie.

Boston Office Suffolk Dist. Atty Garrett H. Byrne New England Strike Force

Simplex To Close in N Berwick North Berwick plant to shut end of year

NORTH BERWICK The Simplex Wirs and Cable Co plant will close around year end as market conditions worsen and the North Berwick operation proves unprofitable. CEO Hendik J. Hartong Jr. announced most of the 625 North Berwick workers will be laid off while the Newington Ocean Cable Division remains open with about 20 employees transferred there.

North Berwick Simplex Wirs and Cable Co Hendik J. Hartong,Jr Simplex Lesseu Hartong Ocean Cable Newington North Berwick Maine New Hampshire Berwin Power and Control ‘Division Alee Cumula’ Walea Ite Berwick Investment Abo

Gunman Hijacks Airliner at Reno Airport

A man armed with a carbine hijacked a United Airlines passenger jet at Reno International Airport. The aircraft, with a three crew, circled the airport as authorities reported the incident. It marks the second United hijacking at Reno that year following a June ransom and parachute escape.

Reno Reno, Nev United Air Lines Reno International Airport United Here Washington Federal I Aviation Administration FAA

Blame Us Please Stop Blaming Kids for Delays

The Herald staff asks readers not to blame delivery children for late issues. It cites delivery at pick-up points and explains the new press and machines cause delays. The paper promises patience for a few days and asks readers to blame the paper, not the kids, for late deliveries.

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PSC Plans Appeal of Rate Hike in New Hampshire

The Public Service Co of New Hampshire board voted to appeal a 7 percent rate increase approved by the Public Utilities Commission. The company seeks a 13 percent rise, arguing it needs more revenue. It had requested 3.2 million dollars but was granted 4.3 million.

Manchester,n.h Public Service Co New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission

GM Bowl Cuts Price Hike After White House Pressure

DETROIT AP General Motors becomes first automaker to bow to White House pressure and roll back a planned price increase for 1973 models. GM reduces the requested rise by 31 dollars per car, from about 0 to 50, as Chrysler and American Motors also weigh changes, Ford seeks more time to study the request amid government emissions and safety mandates.

Detroit General Motors Corp White House Chrysler, Corps American Motors Ford Motor Co Donald *Rumsfeld Living Council Rumsfeld Ford IGM Ib Gerstenberg

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