Lobbyists Spent Over 300000 in New Hampshire 1977 Session
Reports filed with the secretary of state show banks beverage wholesalers and other interests spent over 300000 influencing the New Hampshire Legislature. Yankee Greyhound Inc paid about 30000 to lobbyists while the U S Brewers Association and Public Service Co spent 14354 and 12034 respectively.
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Concord
N.H
New Hampshire
Secretary of State
Yankee Greyhound Inc
U.S. Brewers Association
The
Public Service Co
New Hampshire Association of Savings Banks
First Financial Group
Indian Head Banks
New Hampshire Wholesale Beverage Association
William Gardiner
Gardiner
Donald Linville
Public Service
New Hampshire House
Senate
Public Utilities Commission
Seabrook
Yankee Greyhound, Inc
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Rockingham Park
Metcalf Death May Break Energy Plan Deadlock
Washington AP reports Senator Lee Metcalf found dead in Helena Montana at 62. As a member of the 18 member negotiating committee on natural gas pricing his absence could tilt the congressional stance against President Carter's energy plan and end the stalemate.
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Washington
Lee Metcalf
Carter
Metcalf
Senate
Helena
Mont
Dollar rises on world markets amid energy curb warning
In London the dollar strengthened on foreign exchange as President Carter warned that U.S. energy use cuts boost the currency. Tokyo closed higher at 240,825 yen, with gains noted on European markets. Rhodesia’s Ian Smith reportedly agrees to universal suffrage with white veto safeguards amid stalled talks, a Rhodesia Herald report says.
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London
Tokyo
Carter
U.S
Salisbury, Rhodesia
Rhodesia Herald
Ian Smith
Canada to place more observers on foreign fishing vessels
Halifax Nova Scotia The federal fisheries department will place additional Canadian observers aboard foreign vessels fishing in Canadian waters to ensure compliance with regulations. Observers will be funded by the foreign vessels through their licensing fees, according to Atlantic director-general H Douglas Johnston.
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Halifax
Nova Scotia
Federal Fisheries Department
H. Douglas Johnston
Atlantic
Department
Johnston
Flat tires plague stretch of Maine Turnpike
Maine Turnpike officials reported at least 34 tires punctured along a 26 mile southern Maine stretch on Tuesday after small metal pieces flew from a truck. A power broom and street sweeper were dispatched to clean the debris.
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Portland, Maine
Maine Turnpike
Maine
Gilman Says Thomson Did Not Pressure Over Isles of Shoals Listing
Commissioner George Gilman denies Gov. Meldrim Thomson pressured to delay the Isles of Shoals National Register listing. He notes delays by the review board but says no interference or opposition from the governor and cites ongoing re editing of the application. Officials in Rye seek protection by including the islands in the town historic district.
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Concord
DRED
George Gilman
Meldrim Thomson
Isles of Shoals
Gilman
Thomas
Seacoast
Review Board
Historic Preservation Office
Donald Sumner
Durham
Clifford Fifield
Orford
Thomson
Rye
Islands
New Hampshire
Planning Board
Ralph Morang
National Register
Durkin backs McIntyre in New Hampshire race
U S Senator John Durkin said he will support fellow Democrat Thomas J. McIntyre in his bid for reelection. He downplayed a public split over a vacant U S District Court seat and noted McIntyre would gain seniority if reelected.
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Rochester
N.H
U.S
John Durkin
Thomas J. McIntyre
McIntyre
U.S. District
New Hampshire
Durkin
Senate
Public Service Company of New Hampshire ranks high for costs
A consumer group survey of 100 U S utilities places Public Service Company of New Hampshire among the priciest. In 1976 residential rates reached 4.60 cents per kWh, above the national 3.98 cent average, with a 1 percent rate rise while rivals rose 9.4 percent. The study also accuses the company of charging for charitable contributions advertising and other nonessential expenses.
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Washington
Public Service Company of
New Hampshire
Environmental Action Foundation
Public Service Co
Environmental Action
Public Service Co. of
Morgan
Edison Electric Institute
Carter hopeful on bill
President Carter urged Congress to reach a compromise on energy policy early in the 1978 session. He said there is national will to act and that success would be a matter of pride for the United States and respected internationally. He cited foreign leaders seeking decisive action and noted concerns over Africa Ethiopia Somalia and Middle East questions.
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Washington
Carter
Congress
Soviet Union
Africa
Ethiopia
Somalia
Anwar Sadat
Middle East
David Marston
Pennsylvania
Griffin Bell
Bell
Marston
HEW
Joseph A. Califano Jr
Califano
York considers growth controls at Planning Board hearing
About 150 residents attended a Planning Board session on a proposed residential growth management ordinance. The draft limits annual building permits to 96 with a 16 permit carryover, plus a merit point system for lot location, sewage, ownership duration, and soil suitability. Grandfathered lots may receive permits. exemptions include motels and hotels. See page three.
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Joseph Donahue
York
Rt. 1
Cape Neddick
York Rivers
York Water District
Robert Hodgin
Charles Downing
Planning Board
Jack Goodwin
Leon Moulton
Goodwin
Salvage Underway After Dagger Dragging Wreck Near Moody Beach
The 40-foot Portsmouth Coast Guard boat responded to the W. A. Ballard dragging for hen clams off Moody Beach. It ran aground on rocks, was freed, then sank. Three aboard were rescued. salvage efforts continue to refloat the vessel.
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Wells
Moody Beach
W. A. Ballard
Portsmouth Coast Guard
Coast Guard
County tax load down in Exeter for 1978 budget
Exeter officials report the 1978 county budget to be about 5.2 percent lower in taxes than 1977 with a total proposed budget of 9,008,813. County Commissioner John C. Driscoll cites operating surpluses and higher revenues in 1977 from several departments and federal anti-recession funds. The County Delegation meets January 21 to finalize the budget, reviewing department by department.
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Exeter
John C. Driscoll
Portsmouth
Driscoll
Registry of Deeds
Sheriff's Department
Superior Court
Brentwood
Explosion at Portland Stove Foundry rocks Kennebec Street
An explosion at the Portland Stove Foundry on Kennebec Street shattered windows and sparked small fires. Ambulances responded around 10 36 a m with no injuries reported. Officials pursue cause as a coil in the furnace may have overheated.
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Portland, Maine
Portland
Kennebec Street
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