First Baby of the Year drawing with many prizes offered
Area merchants join Portsmouth Herald to award the first baby born in 1974. Eligible parents must reside in the circulation area and be listed by Portsmouth, York, or Naval hospitals. Prizes include roses, baby foods, a high chair, a free permanent, silver cup, car washes, dinners, and more.
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Portsmouth Herald
Portsmouth Hospital
York Hospital
The
Naval Hospital
Richardson
Gerber’s
Osco Drug
Elmers Pharmacy
Newhberry'’s
House of Schwartz
Sweaterville USA
Mike's
Avenue Car Wash
Tvo
Gasoline Price Hike Planned by U S Exergy Chief
Washington AP report says William E. Simon indicated service stations can raise gasoline prices by one cent per gallon due to rising costs. Details unclear due to garbled text but center of story notes a price adjustment and cost factors cited by the energy official.
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Washington
U.S
Exergy
William E. Simon
Salmon open to Vermont Yankee power increase
Gov Thomas Salmon says he would approve higher power production at the Vermont Yankee nuclear plant in Vernon if it meets Atomic Energy Commission regulations. He commented Saturday amid reports that the plant might seek to raise its output to full capacity.
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Selmon
Beech
Yankee
Rutland
Thomas Salmon
Vermont Yankee
Vernon
Atomic Exergy Commission
Salmon
Cape
Escapees Recaptured After Chase Near Thomaston
Maine police report three escapees from Thomaston were recaptured after a late afternoon pursuit. George W. Swan, 21, of Lewiston and Charles F. Emery, 23, of Santon were stopped by state troopers in their car about 3 miles west of the Thomaston prison.
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Thomaston
Devatows Waldebere
George W. Swan
Lewiston
Charles F. Emery
Santon
Israelis Voting Under High Security Ahead of Narrow Election
Israelis headed to polls as 6000 ballot boxes opened from the Golan Heights to the Suez enclave amid early turnout low and alert troops on front lines. Premier Golda Meir voted near Jerusalem as soldiers cast ballots in sealed packs while the wounded voted in hospitals, with front shelters and heavy security described for the cruci al 25 year election.
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Golda Mely
Labor
Chalm
AP Phote
Tel Aviv
Israel
Golan Heights
West Bank
Suez Canal
Golda Meir
la Hebrew High School
Jerusalem
Middle East
Syria
Dles Bac
Elimelech Simul
Liberal Party
Tel ‘Aviv
Mie
Bonner Answers Legislators on University Feelings
UNH President Thomas N Bonner responds to legislators with a concise statement detailing the university's stance on funding and policy issues. The document outlines Bonner's assurances about academic freedom, research priorities, and cooperative engagement with state authorities amid ongoing budget discussions.
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Durham
University of New Hampshire
Thomas N. Bonner
Ae Eee
Bonner
Gece
Gasoline Shortage Worsens As New England Stations Sit Idle
The Associated Press reports New England gasoline stations limit sales as the region faces a tightening supply ahead of New Year’s Day. About half of stations in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Maine planned to close or curb hours, with Everett’s Sure Service Station claiming steady supply and 24 hour operation. Massachusetts dealers warn a mass shutdown may occur Wednesday in protest of federal price controls, while AAA and local retailers dispute the scale of the boycott. Stations brace for continued restrictions and holiday demand.
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Associated Press
New England
England
Tomobile Association
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Maine
Everett
Mass
Kenneth Woodworth
Harold Urphy Dr
Springfield
Bay State Gasoline Retailers Association and Allied Trades
Richard Hoover
AAA
Automobile Club
Three Day Week Begins in Britain Amid Uncertainty
London reports a three day week as coal miners strike reduces electricity supply. About 15 million Britons face restricted power with nonessential businesses cutting output and many workers unsure if they will be paid for a shorter week. Firms switch to reduced schedules or generators, while some plants risk shutdowns if operations halt.
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London
Britain
Eal
Offshore Tankers Being Investigated Across East Coast
State and federal probes are examining tanker delays along the East Coast amid reports of tankers waiting for higher prices. New York Attorney General Lefkowitz said an inquiry seeks to determine tanker ownership and causes of delays. Officials in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut and other states note widening capacity issues rather than crude shortages.
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Associated Press
New ‘York State
Ouis Lefkowitz
Administration
Federal Energy Office
Boston
Philadelphia
New Haven
New York
Lefkowitz
Pennsylvania
Milton 3
Shapp
Delaware Bay
New Jersey
Brendan T. Berne
Connecticut
Thomas J. Meskil
New Haven Harter
Squalus Hero James H. McDowall Dies at 73
James H. McDowall, Medal of Honor recipient for directing the 1539 submarine mission, died Saturday at Charles Cole Memorials. He had been in IU beach service since the incident.
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James H. McDowall
Isshon
McDonald
Charles Cole
IU Heach
Bank Suspect Nabbed In New Hampshire Robbery
BROOKLINE Mass AP The FBI said Ralph T Johns 48 of Manchester NH was captured after the February 29 robbery of the River NH branch of the First National Bank of Portsmouth. He was arrested in Brookline and will appear before a magistrate Wednesday.
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Brookline
Mass
FBI
Ralph T. Johns
Manchester
Rve
N.H
Portsmouth
Johns
President Signs Floods Bill Expands Flood Insurance
President Nixon signed the Flood Disaster Protection Act expanding federally subsidized flood insurance to cover at least 100 percent of risk, with homeowners able to buy higher coverage at reduced rates and businesses eligible for up to two hundred thousand dollars. The act replaces some disaster relief with insurance, promising faster aid with less red tape.
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San Clemente
Calif.ap
Nixon
Bes
Heeinesemen
Onassis to Visit Durham Amid Tax and Zoning Scrutiny
Aristotelis Onassis is expected to visit Durham to discuss plans with selectmen after a delay caused by Olympic officials. A key issue is whether an oil refinery would yield substantial property taxes, with town attorney Joseph Millimet noting possible taxable machinery and outlining legal considerations on real estate and personal property classifications.
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Jane Andrews
Durham
Aristotle Onassis
New
Selectmen
Olympic
Constantine Gratsos
Hnd
Peter Booras
Alden Winn
Board For
Gratsos
Onasi
Onassis
Bedford
Calid Olympic
Joseph Millimet
Millimet
Board of Selectmen
Board
Millamet
Manchester
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Three Bandits Rob Exeter Drug Store
Three men robbed Styles Drug Store on Richard Irvine Street Exeter at about 5 30 injuring an employee and taking 112 dollars along with morphine dimerol codeine and dilaroid. One wore a cloth mask while two wore hoods as they forced a customer to sit and struck the pharmacist. Police described the suspects and pursued leads toward Water Street area.
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Exeter
Richard Irvine
Water Street
Dwight Clement
Jon Goodrich
Kenneth W. Molt
Newfields
Clement
Exeter Hospital
Cortimary
Pater Aa
Vandal Taparde Deselers
Kidnaper Sought In Florida
A statewide hunt is under way for a black man who burst into a Daytona Beach home, beat four college girls, and kidnapped Kathy Morris in a stolen 1966 Buick after threatening to kill her. The kidnapper insulted the victim and rural Southerners. Her uncle offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to her recovery as police comb the area.
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Daytona Beach
Fila
Edwin Duff
Kathy J. Morris
South
Nattona
Dastona Beach
George Firbke
Tree Hatches CHARTESTOS At Christmas Tree Disaster
Mrs Swedigraca reports about 148 Prime omantees hatched Friday in a Christmas tree incident. The home became crowded as the creatures spread by Saturday. The couple planned to remove the pests. The husband had a sinus infection this month and could not smell.
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Raying
Feand Hedden
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