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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1973
Page
1
President Chung hee Park fired the controversial intelligence chief and reshuffled about half his cabinet. The moves aim to curb student unrest, restart talks with North Korea, and mend strained relations with Japan.
Space center officials say Skylab 3 could alter the 84 day mission if the station continues to burn fuel quickly. No danger to the three astronauts, now in the 18th day of the voyage, as engineers seek fuel efficiency fixes.
Army helicopters chased a private plane that landed at Fort Devens airport without clearance. The craft, tied to a private flying club and student runners, was logged but officials said no tower contact was made. Separately, Massachusetts reports the highest per person lottery ticket sales in the nation, with $21 million in weekly volume and 37 tickets per person.
A Portland area group of housewives planned a Maine milk boycott in response to the Maine Milk Commission approving a fifth price hike in five months. A gallon milk price rose eight cents on Saturday to 10.
A Superior Court jury in Bangor after four hours found Lewis Arm Strong Jr 24 of Perry guilty of murder in the strangulation slaying of a 20 year old woman The case stemmed from a University of Maine law enforcement student defendant faced trial on the charge in Maine AP report
NH legislators sign a petition at Durham Point backing local self determination over Olympic Refineries plan for a 400,000 bpd refinery near Great Bay. SOS protest set. tour showcases area and potential environmental impact including Isles of Shoals and Adams Point concerns.
Concord AP reports NH Department of Public Works and Highways warns of gasoline shortages delaying road plowing. Officials say some towns may experience temporary isolation as snowplows rely on local gas suppliers and state pumps. The shortages have persisted for about a week with no clear fix.
An Associated Press market basket check shows higher grocery costs in November across most of 9 urban areas. Prices climbed an average 10 percent from October levels and varied from two percent in Atlanta to 37 percent in Providence. Officials warn higher prices may persist without relief and note fuel shortages for farmers could worsen costs.
The AP obtains a detailed breakdown indicating Nixon paid 33 646 in 1969 after taking office and 30 916 withheld in early 1973. It notes total three year federal taxes under 46 000, a $200 000 presidential salary, a $50 000 annual expense allowance, and substantial real estate gains. The documents also state Nixon and wife will owe the San Clemente estate to the federal government on death.
Reporters describe widespread gas station closures as motorists seek fuel while President Nixon urges voluntary action. Drivers in several states report long drives to find open stations, with Milwaukee and Memphis noting sparse service on Sunday.
Market Square will see limited festive lighting with the municipal Christmas tree on only one or three special moments during the holiday year. Semi illuminated decorations will grace the tree under City Manager Calvin Camnev's guidance.
Middle East moves unfold as Henry Kissinger eyes a Damascus trip in the near term. Arab diplomats in London cite potential multi country talks with Egypt Israel and possibly Lebanon amid stalled Geneva peace negotiations and prisoner exchange disputes. Security tensions rise in the West Bank with arrests and pamphlet campaigns linked to Yasir Arafat’s PLO. A UN peacekeeping commander meets Egypt’s war minister to push cease fire talks.
A public hearing is scheduled tonight at 7 in City Hall Council Chambers on appropriating 25 000 for Portsmouth Econome Commission to take land options for possible industrial development. A second hearing will address a rezoning request by the Treisman company near Woodbury Avenue from general residence to general business. Unfinished business includes a 95 000 school maintenance appropriation. Mayor Brady to report on the 350th celebration deficit of about 10 000. funds from 300th sales are targeted to cover gaps.
Santa's phone line run by the Chamber of Commerce faces disruption as 1.80 calls daily disturb residents. James Honches, the chamber's managing director, urged careful dialing to avoid bothering others and warned that Santa may be dropped if the issue persists.
The role war 653 47 percent across the board boost would be effective on enactment of the jesslat. An additional per cent framed next shin. The Hone already approved a similar increase at the first 7 per cent elep and would take effect next March. Both versions would raise the payroll tax to fund the boost. The Senate vote sent the Jet Slaton to a conference with the House, but Presidentivon threatens a veto as it would raise Social Security payments more broadly. The 111 percent hhe would add about 435 million in 1874 payments to retirees survivors and disabled. Average retiree payments would rise from 161 to 181 dollars monthly, with a couple’s payment from 278 to 310, and maximum from 274 to 894.
The Health and Advisory Commission plans to meet again Wednesday to select two candidates to replace former Commissioner Gerard Zeller. Governor Thomson reshuffled two members and appointed a new member, aiming to bring the vote closer on James Barr of Manchester. Other candidates under consideration include Thomas Prentiss of Frett and Duaine Keeler of Vermont Blue Cross.
Governor Meldrim Thomson announced a 35 mph legal speed limit on expressways with 6 am enforcement. Commissioner Robert Whitaker set the limit citing hazardous traffic. some drivers are seen exceeding it while trucks justify higher speeds for fuel efficiency. Attorney General Warren Rudman noted legislative action may be required for further changes.
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