Optimistic 1978 Outlook for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
A Washington assessment by Rear Adm Joshua W. Cooper outlines a favorable start to 1978 for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard PNS as it focuses on repair overhaul and conversion of nuclear submarines. The report notes workload balancing with an average of about 4.5 SSBNs SSNs in yard in 1978, ongoing modernization, and strong Congressional support despite funding and personnel challenges.
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Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Portsmouth
Washington
Joshua W. Cooper
USN
Cooper
PNS
Congress
House
Senate Conference of the Appropriations Committees
Price rise set for The Portsmouth Herald delivery
Effective Monday January 9 The Portsmouth Herald elevates weekly home delivery to 1.20 and monthly to 5.20. Carriers will receive a share of the increase as costs continue to rise by 11 cents weekly.
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Portsmouth Herald
Panamanian Officials Push Back On Canal Pact Demands
Senior Panamanian officials in Panama City voiced frustration and anger over U S senators demands for Panama Canal treaty changes. They declined to publicly identify themselves and said they may not offer commitments on alterations before the Americans depart Saturday.
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Panama City
Panama
U.S
Weather plan eyed for Maine crops and forecasting
National Weather Service plans long range improvements to Maine agricultural forecasting with a Caribou office and an additional Portland position to coordinate with the Maine Extension Service on statewide weather problems, Sen. Hathaway says. Gerald Ford says Sadat’s peace bid saved Carter policy by prompting a Geneva approach, calling the administration slow and passive before Sadat acted.
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Portland, Maine
National Weather Service
Maine
William D. Hathaway
Caribou
Portland
Maine Extension Service
New Orleans
Gerald Ford
Anwar Sadat
Mideast
Carter
Ford
Geneva
Sadat
Snelling Plans Bill On Ski Area Liability
Gov Richard Snelling said the administration will introduce legislation next week to address ski area liability in injury lawsuits. The bill would require skiers to act reasonably and prudently but would not bar suits against ski areas.
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Montpelier
Snelling
Richard Snelling
Mashpee Town Vote Leaves Indians Frustrated
Mashpee residents reacted with mixed feelings as word spread that the town’s decision favored whites and angered Indian residents who faced further appeals and ongoing frustration.
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Mashpee, Mass
Mashpee
Longley proposes $13.3 million package and state reorganization plan
Governor James B. Longley presented lawmakers with a 13.3 million spending package and sought broad authority to reorganize state government. He urged tougher penalties for drug traffickers and repeated a call to limit bargaining issues for teachers.
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Augusta
Maine
James B. Longley
Longley
Bits of Granite Page Pine Tree Log Page 2 Grand Jury Indictments
A compact summary card notes grand jury indictments and legal notices appearing on page 2. It references cases likely involving local figures and procedural updates across the judiciary, reflecting typical 19th or early 20th century coverage. The item signals ongoing legal proceedings and docket activity.
Dramatic Growth Engulfs Rockingham County
Rockingham County shows a 25 percent population rise over seven years, boosting its potential NH House seats to 81 before 1981 reapportionment. Growth strains schools, taxes, and housing, with communities like Salem Exeter and Hampton facing double sessions, extended days, and tuitioned students as zoning lags lag.
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Rockingham County
State Office of Comprehensive Planning
Concord
N.H
Strafford
Hillsborough
Rockingham
House of Representatives
New Hampshire
Granite State
Southland
Charles Tucker
Southeastern
Thomas Duffy
OCP
U.S
Salem
Londonderry
Seabrook
Massachusetts
Tucker
Hampton
Winnacunnet High School
Exeter
Stratham
Epping
Raymond
Mashpee Indians lose tribe status in court ruling
An all white U S District Court jury found the Mashpee Indians not a tribe after 1842, jeopardizing a 30 million dollar land claim. Judge Skinner withheld judgment pending Jan 20 briefs from both sides. The decision could affect Indian land claims from Maine to Florida.
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Boston
U.S
Mashpee
Allan van Gestel
Maine
Florida
Massachusetts
Congress
Skinner
City Council Opens With Hail to New Members
The new City Council plans its opening Monday at City Hall with a 7 p.m. ceremony. Six members are repeats, two are retreads, and one is new. The main issue on the agenda isPierce Island swimming pool with two items: starting a pool project immediately and reconsidering bidding specifications drafted by Wright, Pierce, Barnes and Wyman.
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City Hall
Bruce Graves
John J. Wholey
Graves
Wholey
Pierce Island
William F. Keefe
Wright, Pierce, Barnes and Wyman
New bottle law may hurt elderly
Maine lawmakers consider extending the returnable beverage container law to fruit drinks and other items. Grocers warn the elderly will face higher costs and fewer choices as small returnables come under the plan. A hearing noted the proposal aims to curb litter while opponents fear market loss for seniors. Separately a 72 year old man was seriously injured in a one car crash on I 95 in York and remains in critical condition.
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Augusta
Maine
Business Legislation Committee
Stephen Hughes
D-Auburn
Hughes
Arthur Charles
Maine State Grocers Association
Charles
Portsmouth
York Hospital
York
Carter Returns Home After 16 000 Mile Nine Day Journey
President Carter arrived at Andrews Air Force Base 8 49 p m EST ending a 16 000 mile nine day trip covering Middle East peace democracy and human rights He met NATO and European Community leaders in Brussels and pledged stronger defense spending adding 8 000 troops to NATO within 18 months He urged trade openness and cautioned against protectionism while defending the dollar and U S economic strength to allied officials
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Washington
Carter
Middle East
Air Force One
Andrews Air Force Base
Brussels
Belgium
America
U.S
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
European Common Market
NATO
United States
White House
Alliance
Western Europe
New York Times
Hecker Named Commanding Officer of 5th Air Division at Pease
Selectee Guy L. Hecker will lead the 5th Air Division at Pease Air Base replacing Jack L. Watkins who departed SAC headquarters last month. Col James M. Greer becomes commander of the 509th Bombardment Wing where he has served as vice commander. Change of command set for Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Pease Recreation Center with Lt. Gen. Richard L. Lawson presiding.
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Guy L. Hecker
5Th Air Division
Pease Air Base
Jack L. Watkins
SAC
James M. Greer
509Th
Pease
Richard L. Lawson
Kth Air Force
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DOD
Civil Service Commission
CSC
Sadat Initiative
Ski Liability
Longley Package
By John WH
Iteman
Mashpees
Elmer N. Donnell
Greenland Road
Public Service Co
Bow
National United Mine Workers
Public Service
U.S.’ Commission
Roy Jenkins
Jenkins
Commission
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