Oil Import Study Group Nears Report To Nixon
A cabinet task force nears final recommendations to cut American oil prices by boosting imports of cheaper foreign petroleum and replacing quotas with tariffs. They propose 600,000 barrels a day Latin American imports, higher overall foreign intake, and tariffs around 80 cents to $1.05 per barrel, with a 3 year plan from July 1970 to July 1973. Middle East oil would be auctioned to the highest bidder among qualified importers.
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Commons Vote to Abolish Hanging in Britain
London AP reports the House of Commons backed abolition of capital punishment by a near two to one margin. Lords begin a two day debate with Conservative peers split on restoring hangman. Two amendments seek delays and further postponements. South Viet casualties rise as Saigon reports seven months of dead at more than double American deaths, Thieu says rebels heed their growing role.
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Weather Rules Tightened for Apollo Launches
San Francisco AP reports stricter weather rules for manned rocket launches after Apollo 12 was struck by two lightning bolts during liftoff. Testing chief Don Arabian warned the Saturn booster triggered lightning as it passed a cloud layer, prompting safety revisions and new procedures for future flights.
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Portsmouth Firm May Get Interstate Camp Relocation Bid
Concord New Hampshire AP Gov Walter Peterson and the Executive Council planned to discuss authorizing the highway department to hire Wright Pierce Barnes and Wyman of Portsmouth to relocate the Lafayette camp campground at Franconia Notch to clear space for Interstate 83. The bid totals 56185 dollars. Task Force Won't Report for Ten Days in Nashua NH AP An aide said the Citizens Task Force final report will be delayed about 10 days beyond the November 1 due date as leaders consolidate recommendations.
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Portland Club Seeks License Renewal Before New Year
An official of the Cumberland Club says legal channels will be explored to renew the club liquor license in time for New Year’s Day. The City Council voted 7-2 to table the application required before the club can seek a 1970 state license, as the current license expires at midnight New Year’s Eve.
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Calley Case Pretrial Sees 10 Probes Into Coverage
Military judge Lt Col Reid Kennedy orders Justice Department probes into five former GIs and five news organizations over discussions of the My Lai massacre. He cites Herbert Carter Ronald Haeberle Life Time Houston Chronicle and The Associated Press, and warns witnesses from talking to media until further notice. Kennedy to hear all motions January 20 with no court date set yet.
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Newark Mayor Indicted in Federal Corruption Probe
Newark Mayor Hugh J. Addonizio was indicted by a federal grand jury amid a widening corruption probe. The case, part of a broader series of indictments involving organized crime ties to government and IRS officials, follows recent large gambling operation indictments and ongoing investigations into city governance.
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Bandit Still At Large After Epping Bank Robbery
The Epping Cooperative Bank was robbed yesterday by a thin gunman with reddish hair who fled in a car with Massachusetts plates. Investigators say the stolen sum was 85,925 and no one was injured. An inventory showed the bandit escaped with under 9,000 from the vault and teller counter after forcing a woman teller and a woman customer into a back room. The suspect remained at large as the manhunt continued.
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Sticky Items Such As Oil Have Yet To Be Resolved
Washington AP House and Senate conferees have settled about half their differences written into separate tax reform versions but sticky issues remain such as the oil depletion allowance and the personal income tax exemption. On the conference’s third day with some 400 variations noted negotiations run ahead of schedule and a final House vote could come by Saturday but Monday is more likely. The session stretched 11 hours with breaks and secrecy agreements observed. Most agreements so far are minor and technical.
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City Manager Defends Year Plan Amid Tax Change Debate
City Manager Richard J. Bowen defended the 1971 fiscal year shift against Councilman-elect Richard S. Levy, noting no extra tax payment but a start up pre payment. The plan aims to save the city over 200000 annually, with nine year borrowing possible to ease transition. Bowen cited state and Charter Commission guidance on budgeting an 18 month period starting Jan 1, 1971, followed by a 12 month cycle, and outlined benefits for timing, transparency, and informed taxpayer input.
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Israeli Jets Pound Egyptian Positions Near Gulf of Suez
Israeli jets pounded Egyptian artillery positions for nearly three hours along the Gulf of Suez and south end of the Suez Canal, killing two Israeli soldiers and a civilian tractor driver in a Tuesday bombardment. The strikes, first in weeks, followed intermittent gunner duels across the canal.
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Regan Seeks Extended Term As New State Police Chief
Concord New Hampshire AP State Police Director Joseph Regan said he wants to stay in the job for another year and a half beyond his current four year term ending December 31 He has signaled potential retirement but now is a candidate to head the state police for the next four years The press noted discussions among the Executive Council about the appointment and mentioned three police chiefs as possible nominees including Richard Flynn of Diner
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Revenue Shortfall Ties to Legacy Tax Revenue
Concord New Hampshire AP Legislative Budget Assistant Henry Goode says state revenue trails legislative estimates due to a lag in legacy tax income. First year general fund expected 70.5 million but actual about 27.5 million, up 9 percent from last year though forecast was a 17 percent rise. legacy tax has yielded 1.1 million versus 1.5 million a year ago. Governor Peterson may trim local descendants from the tax and seek savings to balance the budget as other revenues align with projections.
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Florida Time By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
A jagged weather sketch reports Florida imagery clashing with a cold New England night. Temperatures plunged near or below zero inland with Chester Massachusetts at minus five and Concord New Hampshire at minus two. Forecasters warn of more cold tonight and a potential weekend chill.
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