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Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1973

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Drop Case In Threat To Nixon

Federal charges of threatening to kill President Nixon were dropped against Edwin M. Gaudet after a key witness could not positively ID him. Gaudet, 29, had been in custody in Albuquerque and was moved to state custody on assault counts after a manhunt in northern New Mexico.

New Orleans Nixon Edwin M. Gaudet U.S Gerald Gallinghouse Gaunt Gadet Albuquerque N.M Ern New Mexico Gaudet Taos Norberl Martinez Martinez Legar Nix|'ans Internal Revenue Service Morning Star Tans Cat

Skylab crewmates swap gyroscopes during space walk

Astronauts Jack Lousma and Owen Karnautt exited Skylab 2 in bulky suits to install four new gyroscopes and replace film in solar telescope cameras during a planned four hour space walk. Mission Control said the new gyros look beautiful as they hooked up a foot long gyro cable while Alan Bean stayed aboard to manage the switchover.

Spall Uni Houston Jack R. Lousman Mission Control Lousma Owen Kaarmatt Alan L. Bean

Error Causes Bombing Error Causes Bombing

The Pentagon said a B52 radar navigator's error caused the accidental bombing of the Cambodian village Neak Luong near Phnom Penh, killing or wounding about 400. An investigation found the navigator failed to switch on a key targeting computer, directing bombs onto the village about 7.35 miles from the intended target. Disciplinary action possible for crew. names withheld.

Washington Pentagon Neak Luong Phnom Penh Jerry W. Freidheim Air Force Friedheim Luong Guam Indochina U.S Cambodia

Pheasants To Be Destroyed In Brentwood Kill Zone

Brentwood officials began killing 12 000 pheasants at County Fort to curb possible encep halitis spread after a Portsmouth sailor contracted the disease. Boxes were built to gas the birds with methyl aramide as health officials monitor human cases with support from Gov. Meldhrun Thomson. The move aims to prevent transmission to people and livestock while public health officials assess the outbreak, with warnings to residents about precautions and limited travel within a ten mile radius of Brentwood.

Brentwood Fish and Game Department Meldhrun Thomson Associated Press Concord New Hampshire Capt Stover Stover Thomson Federal Atlanta State Fish and Gate Department Fish and Game Farm

Conference attracts 8000 for New England religious education congress

Durham and University of New Hampshire host the three day 27th annual congress themed The Glory of Your People. Rev Laurence Hughes anticipates 5000 pre-registered attendees for seminars liturgy exhibits and discussions with speaker Rev Daniel Berrigan slated to address The American Family and Christ’s motivating force. The event features dormitory housing area hotels and guest stays with police and fire services on standby and a schedule from Friday morning to Sunday afternoon.

Durham New England Congress of Religious Education New Hampshire Laurence Hughes Manchester Congress Father Hughes Damel Berrigan Father Berrigan New York Society of Jesus Christ New Hampshire Hall UNH Philips Exeter Academy IUNH Father Ishes Father Huches Nn One

AEC imposes limits on ten nuclear plants nationwide

The Atomic Energy Commission ordered precautionary operating restrictions on ten nuclear plants including boiling water reactors from General Electric. The action aims to curb heat generated by fuel rods amid safety concerns raised by consumer advocate Ralph Nader and the Union of Concerned Scientists. Some plants may face temporary de-rating up to 25 percent, though Pilgrim Plant at Plymouth could run without de-rating.

Washington Atomic Energy Commission AEC General Electric Co Ralph Nader Union of Cant Scientists Botton Bacon Pilgrim Plymouth

First Convoy Reaches Phnom Penh Without U S Air Cover

The first seven vessel convoy from Saigon to Phnom Penh arrived safely at night with fuel for the capital. Cambodian air force bombers and naval gunboats provided escort against light insurgent resistance along the Mekong. U S bombing in Cambodia ended Aug 15 by order of Congress. cargo details were not disclosed.

Phnom Peni Saigon Pham Penh Meway Phnom Penh U.S Cambodia Congress

Trotting Boss Denies Ties to Dog Racing

Kenneth Graf of Rockingham Park and NH Jockey Chile Inc. deny links between harness and dog racing amid a battle over racing dates and state revenue. Graf argues New Hampshire citizens must control harness racing. he cites a shift in racing days and bets since Massachusetts dog tracks expanded. He warns the state’s profits rely on out-of-state competition and contends dog tracks need fewer facilities.

Kenneth Graf Rockingham Park Wonderland New Hampshire Graf NH Jockey, Chile, Inc The Herald Massachusetts Dot Rockingham Mascachusetts Legiature Bay Robhingham Malachietis Accorfinz Rackingham I Timothy J. Connors Portsmouth

High Brass Sees Future For Yard At Portsmouth Shipyard

U S Rep Louis C Wyman cites assurances from Navy leaders that Portsmouth Naval Shipyard remains vital to national security through 1990 and beyond as nuclear submarines define deterrence. He notes planned submarine advances and warns against basing cuts that would jeopardize a key facility amid Schlesingers base closure discussions.

U.S Louis C. Wyman Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Defense James R. Schlesinger Wyman Chief of Naval Operations Portsmouth Yard Portsmouth Schlesinger United States Congress Elmer T. Westfall Westfall Congressman Wyman

Prices To Hike On Gas Prices To Hike On Gas

A federal judge ruled that most retail gasoline dealers can raise prices starting Sept. 1 while the decision is appealed by the Justice Department and Cost of Living Council. The ruling could lift price controls for 165,000 service stations selling under major brands, with prices remaining frozen until Aug. 31. Judge Parker said Phase 4 rules were applied arbitrarily against small retailers and noted they are the only small businesses with 60 or fewer employees covered by controls.

Washington Justice Department Cost of Living Council US District Court Barrington D. Parker Council Parker

Thomson Demands Forester Resignation Over Aerial Spraying

In Durham New Hampshire Gov Mel Thomson demanded the resignation of state Research Forester Peter Allen after Allen said aerial spraying to combat encephalitis violated state regulations. An interview on WENH TV reported Allen stating he was summoned to the governor's office and told to resign or face charges.

Durham Peter Allen Meldrim Thomson Allen Wenhtv Thomson

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Skylab Haiphong Gov. Thomson Portsmouth Naval Hospital John H Stover Jr Greencoast Wemmerich Gell Club Rye National Guard Brentuond Berrigan Jane Andrews Seroda Father , Hughes Jesus God New England James Carrall Wall Salfm Nh, Trotting and Breeders Association Wonderland Dog Track Jed High Brass Watergate George Bath Republican Party Kranebankport Maine Forester
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