East and West Germany ease travel to West Berlin
East and West Germany signed a pact in Berlin easing travel to West Berlin. The agreement, led by West Germany’s Egon Bahr and East Germany’s Michael Kohl, was signed at Palais Schaumburg after a weeklong process. UN council seeks new secretary general as U Thant era nears end. Heath pledges united Ireland only with Northern Ireland consent.
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East
West Germany
West Berlin
Berlin
Egon Bahr
Michael Kohl
East Germany
Palais Schaumburg
U.N. Security Council
United Nations, N.Y
U Thanton
Group of Ten ministers meet to discuss new exchange system
Washington AP reports finance ministers from the ten wealthiest non Communist nations convene to craft a new exchange rate framework. The talks unfold as the United States hints at a dollar devaluation strategy and market pricing shifts.
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Washington
U.S
Vermont Parochial Aid Law Challenged By Group
A three judge federal panel will hear next Wednesday the case brought by Americans United for Separation of Church and State challenging Vermont's paro chial school aid law. The measure reimbursed local boards for 50 percent of teacher aid costs to nonpublic schools.
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Vermont
Montpelier, Vt
Americans United For Separation of Church and State
McCloskey campaigns in New Hampshire primary tour
Rep. Paul McCloskey arrives in New Hampshire for a three day campaign swing through Concord Chester Rochester Portsmouth Durham Seabrook Exeter and Hudson as the state holds its early presidential primary. Norris Cotton announces a 61000 grant for the amc Center for Continuing Education in Durham for a regional training program. Governor Peterson vetoes a 100000 contract between the Sweepstakes Commission and Mathematica Inc. and the New Jersey firm. The Governor's Council approves wine and beer sales at Mount Sunapee and Cannon Mountain ski areas. A 33335 federal grant is approved to hire an administrative assistant for the court's chief justice.
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Portsmouth
Concord
N.H
Paul McCloskey
Calif
Nixon
New Hampshire
Chester
Rochester
Durham
Seabrook
Exeter
Hudson
New England Center
Washington
Norris Cotton
R-N.h
Federal Office of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Amc Center For
Peterson
Walter Peterson
Executive Council
Sweepstakes Commission
New Jersey
Mathematica Inc
Princeton
N.J
Commission
Council
Mount Sunapee
Cannon Mountain
Streeter
Superior Court
Regional effort eyed for regional dump by 1973
A meeting of Kittery town officials, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard reps and York County Regional Planning Commission discussed creating a regional waste dump. If plans proceed, an engineer would be hired in spring to study costs, locations, and disposal methods with a goal of operation by summer 1973.
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Kittery
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
York County
John J. Hennessey
Northern Division
Naval Facilities Engineering Command
Philadelphia
Bernard Hansen
Robert Burton
Harlan W. Reynolds
Ard
Public Works Partment
Arthur T. Lougee
YORPC
Elroy K. Day
Commission
Robert Toothaker
John R. Kennedy
Kennedy
YCRPC
York
Eliot
Wells
Ogunquit
Berwicks
Modular Home May Bring Revision of Building Codes
Portsmouth city manager Calvin A. Canney recommends a review of building codes to avoid excluding modular homes. The first modular home, erected on Islington Street by Leo Langelier, complies with five district regulations though wood framed, and was shipped from Canada with a Montreal engineer certificate. He notes the fire district rules, confirms permit validity, and says a council review may ensure modular homes remain within regulations.
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Calvin A. Canney
Portsmouth
Leo Langelier
Islington Street
Canney
Langelier
Montreal
Canada
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Islington St
War ends as Bangla Desh forms in East Pakistan
The India Pakistan war ends with Bangla Desh established in East Pakistan. Pakistan accepts cease-fire on the western front at 9 30 a m EST. India suffers over 10 000 casualties across fronts while Pakistan losses are unofficial but higher. General Aurora says POW repatriation and refugee return will start soon.
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Associated Press
India
Pakistan
Bangla Desh
East Pakistan
Agha Mohammed Yagha Khan
Subcontinent
Yahya
Indira Gandhi
New Delhi
Indian Defense Ministry
Yahya Khan
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
J. 8
Aurora
Dacca
West Pakistan
Root resigns as UNH football coach to join William and Mary
University of New Hampshire head football coach Jim Root resigned today to take the head coaching job at William and Mary College in Williamsburg Virginia. Root leaves UNH after four seasons with a record of 18 14 1.
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Durham
N.H
University of New Hampshire
Jim Root
William and Mary College
Williamsburg
Root
New Hampshire
Muskie visits Nashua as NH stop on presidential bid
Sen. Edmund S. Muskie promoted his not quite official campaign in New Hampshire. He said a formal announcement would come January 4 and cited backing from Sen. Thomas J. McIntyre. In Nashua he spoke to about 300 townspeople at the Polish American club, criticizing Nixon and stressing jobs housing environment and public transit as key issues.
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Nashua
N.H
Edmund S. Muskie
New Hampshire
Muskie
Nixon
Jane
Edmund Muskie
Maine
Thomas J. McIntyre
Boston
Massachusetts
McIntyre
Miskie
Massachusetts Senate
Kevin Harringia
Peterson
McLaskey
California
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
China
Lost goose identified and owners found in New Castle
The goose pictured on page one was confirmed an African goose and identified as a pet. Its owners, the Daniel Tarbells of Portsmouth Avenue, New Castle, were located after the bird had been missing since Monday. Mrs. Tarbell expressed delight at the reunion.
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Herald
Daniel
Early Christmas Shopping Beats Opening Day Cheer
Christmas shopping rush arrives early as fans joke Santa will throw out the first ball to open the baseball season. The quip humor centers on holiday timing and the seasonal kickoff tradition.
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Santa
Envoy Hill Resigns in Madrid to Aid New Hampshire Campaign
U S Ambassador Robert C Hill has submitted his resignation and will likely leave Spain in January to help in his native New Hampshire's 1972 campaign for president. The embassy would not confirm rumors he seeks the Republican governor nomination.
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Madrid
U.S
Robert C. Hill
New Hampshire
Hill
Nixon
Spain
United States
Ambassador Hill
White House
Peterson
John W. King
John King
Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney
Peterson Backs Nixon in New Hampshire Primary Endorsement
New Hampshire Governor Walter Peterson endorsed President Nixon for re election saying Nixon has shown courage to lead and turn words into actions. He offered help to Nixon's campaign but did not confirm Nixon will enter the state primary and noted he might call a special legislative session if needed.
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Concord
N.H
Walter Peterson
Nixon
Peterson
Rep
Paul McCloskey
R-Calif
State House
Maine Sues Bay State Man To Get Back Three Pebbles
Maine files civil complaint against Walter L. Elliot of Quincy to recover three Norse rune stones found on Popham Beach State Park. Officials say Elliot refused to return them, offered to sell one stone, and claimed to have reburied all three for discovery by others. The case seeks the stones and potential ownership by the Maine State Museum.
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Bath
Maine
Massachusetts
North America
Superior
Walter L. Elliot
Quincy
Popham Beach State Park
Phippsburg
Elliot
Maine State Museum
Lee M. Schepps
Schepps
Boston
Schepp
Sagadahoc County
Memorial Bridge Closure Rumor Debunked
Reuel Webb says no truth to reports the Memorial Bridge will close for a year after the new high level Piscataqua River Bridge opens. Henry McCrone notes planned mechanical inspection with no prolonged closure. electrical checks occur separately. The new bridge is slated to open to traffic next October.
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Piscataqua River
Reuel Webb
Henry McCrone
N.H. Public Works and Highways Department
Portland Rrm
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