Boeing lands 680 million order with Eastern and British airlines
Boeing Co. secured a major coup as Eastern Airlines and British airlines ordered 40 Boeing 757 jets, a new narrow-bodied model for 180 passengers, in a deal worth 680 million dollars. The dollar held steady on world money markets as Tokyo closed with 190.05 yen, after a modest rise from 189.725. European banks sold dollars while Japanese importers bought, keeping the currency stable.
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London
Boeing Co
U.S
Eastern Airlines
British Airlines
Tokyo Foreign Exchange
Tropical storm Ella may strengthen to hurricane force
Tropical storm Ella southwest of Bermuda is expected to grow to hurricane strength by late today while not threatening land through Friday. Ella, the fifth storm of 1978, moves slowly west about 300 miles south-southwest of Bermuda at 10 to 15 mph. Washington reports July orders for manufactured goods fell sharply, another sign of economic weakness, while average wages rose 2.1 percent in Q2, below the 2.9 percent rise in consumer prices.
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Miami
Ella
Bermuda
Washington
Commerce Department
Labor Department
Commerce to lift cod fishing ban in New waters
Portland AP reports the U S Department of Commerce is expected to lift the ban on cod fishing in New waters on Oct 1. The fishery closed Aug 5 after fishermen exceeded the yearly quota, with the ban possibly extending to Jan 1 if unchanged.
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Portland, Maine
U.S. Department of Commerce
Mexico City kidnapping death shocks diplomat family
The 35-year-old son of Mexico's ambassador to the United States was found dead after being kidnapped by guerrillas who reportedly demanded 2 million for the struggle of the proletariat. An autopsy showed a leg wound and fatal blood loss after a gunfight near Hugo Margain's home. The body was found near Chalco, 18 miles from Mexico City, at 8 am Wednesday. In New Hampshire, Sen. McIntyre faced GOP criticism over DC representation, as candidate Humphrey argued it erodes state sovereignty and federal balance. Other contenders pressed for debates. a GOP race candidate warned rates could rise from 9 to 9 1/2 percent amid inflation and government borrowing.
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Mexico City
Mexico
United States
Hugo Margain Charles
Margain
Chalco
Senate
District of Columbia
Virginia
Maryland
Gordon Humprey
Washington
Humphrey
Congress
McIntyre
New Hampshire
James Masiello
Masiello
GOP
Daniel Hughes
Hughes
McIntyre Faces Primary Challenge in New Hampshire Senate Race
In Concord New Hampshire Democrat Thomas J McIntyre On the Senate primary ballot September 12 facing Raymond Coughlan of Rye The veteran senator 63 campaigns as a moderate aiming for the November 7 election He notes his work at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and on NOW accounts while Coughlan a former Navy captain and ex basketball player argues the incumbent is a big spender Inflation and social issues are center stage Coughlan runs a sparse campaign with about 20000 dollars sought while McIntyre forecasts spending around 200000 dollars
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Raymond Coughlan
Rye
Thomas McIntyre
D.-N.h
Concord
N.H
Thomas J. McIntyre
Senate
McIntyre
Laconia
Northport
N.Y
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Coughlan
New Hampshire
Gilan
Georgia Chain Gang
Jordan Marsh Lions
Manchester Union Leader
Panama Canal
Rockingham
Hillsboro
Merrimack
Strafford
Strike in Nicaragua loses steam amid Matagalpa fighting
In Managua a nationwide strike to oust President Anastasio Somoza appears flagging with only about half the capital’s shops closed. In Matagalpa, national guard troops clash with armed civilians, leaving authorities to confirm 38 dead though eyewitnesses say higher tolls. Archbishop Obando y Bravo failed to halt the violence as the city, 100 miles north of Managua, endures heavy gunfire and barricades.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Anastasio Somoza
Matagalpa
Somoza
Nicaraguan Confederation of Chambers of Commerce
Nicaraguan Development Institute
Miguel Obando Y Bravo
Red Cross
Valente Cotera
Obando
Hazardous cargo committee to tour Portsmouth area
Portsmouth officials John Whaley and William Keefe urged the governor’s hazardous cargo transport panel to tour Portsmouth and Newington to show rail bridges, routes for tank trucks, and the industrial district. The committee set September 14 for the Portsmouth visit and aims to complete its study by year end to shape possible legislation.
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Concord
Portsmouth
Newington
John Whaley
William Keefe
Whaley
Portsmouth High plans new schedule and release time change
Portsmouth High School will abolish release time for all but seniors on an experimental basis next year. A built in 25 minute lunch period from 11 04 a.m. to 12 19 p.m. is added. Grades nine through 11 will have fixed class and study hall periods with open periods for arrivals and dismissals. seniors gain release time but must follow rules or risk loss of privileges.
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Portsmouth High School
William G. Mayo
Mayo
Portsmouth
Newington Votes 1.2 Million Sewer Bond Approved
Voters at a special town meeting approved a 1.2 million dollar local share of a 3 million dollar sewer system for the eastern Spaulding Turnpike area, with a 56 to 13 ballot vote. The project will be financed by a federal grant about 1 million and a state aid of 800 thousand, with commercial users bearing the ongoing costs and service starting in 1980. Selectman Paul de Rochemont calls it to prevent pollution and enable area expansion. The rest of the town remains on private septic systems.
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Newington
Spaulding Turnpike
Gosling Road
Paul de Rochemont
Nuke protest planned at Seabrook plant Labor Day
The Connecticut Clamshell confirms a Labor Day civil disobedience action at Seabrook nuclear plant with about 10 to 15 participants from affiliated groups. Spokesman Tony Esposito cites short-run job gains as rationale and hints at possible truck-block or silent vigil tactics.
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Seabrook
N.H
Connecticut Clamshell
Clamshell Alliance
Tony Esposito
Esposito
Hampton Beach water temp at 11 a.m. records 62 degrees
The National Weather Service broadcasts weather updates on FM station 162.47 from Concord. The report notes Hampton Beach water temperature was 62 degrees at 11 a.m. Almanac Page 2.
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Hampton Beach
National Weather Service
Concord
Seabrook selectmen page reveals local decisions
Seabrook selectmen discuss town matters with emphasis on budgetary choices and procedural steps. The report outlines planning notes and anticipated votes, highlighting local governance and community impact.
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