Maine Foreign Trade Zone Plan Triggers Uproar
Washington reports a Maine plan for a one acre foreign trade zone in Portland and a 1680 acre subzone at Machiasport to support an Occidental Petroleum refinery. The proposal splits lawmakers and industries, sparks lawsuits, and could set precedents for zones in Savannah and Honolulu amid projected fuel savings and price effects.
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Promer gains permanent post as assistant assessor in Portsmouth
Howard Promer former radio announcer proved the value of his six month trial as assistant to City Assessor Lucien Geoffrion. The City Council unanimously made Promer’s position permanent at 8500 a year noting stock in trade tax valuations rose from 4 849 495 in 1961 to 5 503 440 in 1968 and tax revenue from 295 819 in 1967 to 352 220 in 1968.
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Meeting Tonight Board in Hampton To Act on Sideburns
Hampton news reports Principal Eugene Hawley convened an assembly at Winnacunnet High to address the sideburn controversy. Senior Robert Cushing Jr remains suspended until he shaves, with the school board’s 7:30 meeting at Union 21 office to decide dress code action. crowd size may move the meeting to the high school. Michael Cushing, freshman brother, attended, while Hawley warned not to protest but to pursue changes through student representatives.
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San Francisco clashes as students strike paralyzes campus
Police in San Francisco clash with student strikers at San Francisco State College. About 300 demonstrators, rocks and debris hurled, nine injured including five officers. Acting President Hayakawa vows tougher action as arrests rise. Gov Reagan and Mayor Alioto back firm police measures amid ongoing campus protests.
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Heavy U S Air Cavalry Battle Near Saigon
About 400 North Vietnamese troops attacked 150 U S air cavalrymen 69 miles north of Saigon near the Cambodian border. More than half the defenders were killed or wounded with 25 American deaths and 52 injuries. The four hour clash ended with North Vietnamese withdrawal after heavy U S air support.
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Gold price climbs on London market surge
London fixed price rose 50 cents an ounce in a steady week long rise, to 40 775 dollars per ounce, marking the largest single increase. Volpe remains tight lipped on cabinet rumors as reports link him to the Transportation post under Nixon. The Army Corps of Engineers closes Stamford hurricane barrier minutes before high tide amid three foot surges. Rain dampens New York school protests turning peaceful by high noon. Dancer’s Image drug test evidence questioned as a witness says Phenylbutazone could not cause the positive urinalysis three days after the Kentucky Derby.
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Nixon picks McCracken to head economic advisors
President-elect Nixon announced Dr. Paul W. McCracken of the University of Michigan will head the Council of Economic Advisors. McCracken, 52, previously served on the three man council under Eisenhower and is described as a centrist. Nixon said the other two members would be named later to provide diverse views on policy. Humphrey rejected the offer to become U.N. ambassador, preferring to return to Minnesota.
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Casino Gaming Urged for N H Mountains Area
State Senator Launer Lamontagne and supporters push a 1989 bill to legalize casino style gambling in unincorporated areas of New Hampshire's White Mountains. They argue it would spur four season tourism and economic growth for the North Country, citing past referendums in other states and local support.
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