Thomsons in South Africa Visit Highlights and Controversy
New Hampshire Governor Meldrim Thomson toured Simonstown naval base and Stellenbosch wine region in a 11 day trip funded by the South African Freedom Foundation. In Cape Town he met with Prime Minister Vorster and defended South Africa while critics accuse him of promoting the Conservative Caucus agenda.
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Cape Town
South Africa
New Hampshire
Meldrim Thomson
Simonstown
Atlantic
Naval Base
Commodore Edward Jupp
Thomson
The
South African Freedom
Peter
Stellenbosch
Thomsons
South-West Africa
Dudley Dudley
D-Durham
Taiwan
Hong Kong
Dudley
Delbert Downing
Salem
Senate
United States
Downing
John Vorster
Seacoast hit by third snowstorm of the week
Heavy snow and high winds lash the Seacoast as residents rush to grocery stores amid warnings of 12 or more inches Friday. Some plan to watch President Carter deliver the State of the Union as the storm nears.
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Seacoast
Jimmy Carter
Snowstorm Closes Schools and Triggers Police Powers
The onset of heavy snow in Washington led to school closures across districts including Portsmouth Exeter Hamp ton SU 21 and Supervisory Union 52. Deputy City Marshal Patrikus urged cautious driving and warned against blocking emergency access as a Coast Guard cutter aided four fishermen rescued from a sinking 50-foot boat off Portsmouth. Storm warnings prompt turn to Page Three.
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Patrikus
Timothy F. Monahan
Exeter
Hampton
Coast Guard
Portland
Bibb
Peter & Alice Kelly
Portsmouth
Union boss blasts New Hampshire port authority clash over strike
Richard Moore of the International Longshoremen's Association denounces the Port Authority amid a longshoremen strike tied to contract disputes with John T. Clark Co. He vows union growth by next December and warns against politics, urging viability of the port and endorsingTourism oriented plans while flagging Parcel A lease questions at Barker Dock.
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Port Authority
Richard Moore
International Longshoreman
Moore
Portsmouth Herald
Ray Brighton
Barker Dock
Capone
Viking of
Yarmouth
John Whaley
Viking
Sadat Rejects Peace Push As Vance Seeks Talks
Secretary of State Vance failed to sway President Sadat to quickly revive Egyptian Israeli talks. Sadat blasted Israeli arrogance and settler policy in Sinai, urged a halt to sovereignty breaches, and left open studying Vance’s proposed alternatives while noting a resumed military committee meeting in Cairo.
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Egypt
Cyrus R. Vance
Anwar Sadat
Sadat
NBC News
Washington
Carter
Menahem Begin
Vance
Israel
Sinai
Jerusalem
U.S
Cyrus Vance
Dig'em Out Help Herald Urges Rural Delivery Aid
The Herald appeals to subscribers in rural areas to dig out access to the delivery tubes used for newspaper drops. Heavy snow slows motor routes and forces hand deliveries, causing delays along routes. The paper asks neighbors to assist drivers so they can finish rounds and get home to supper.
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The
Herald
Dollar slips then recoups gains after Carter speech
In London the dollar fell sharply in European trading before recovering some ground against the Swiss franc. Dealers blamed profit-taking and cheap-dollar buying while criticizing President Carter's State of the Union address as waffle. In Karachi, Pakistan International Airlines reports hijacking of a domestic flight with 40 aboard, 5 released and 35 passengers plus 5 crew remaining.
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London
Carter
Zurich
U.S
Europe
Karachi
Pakistan
Pakistan International Airlines
Ship aground in Boston Harbor amid gale and blizzard
A 591-foot bulk carrier Dona Corazon II was driven aground in Boston Harbor as fierce gale winds and a blizzard lashed the area. Four tugs and three Coast Guard vessels joined in the rescue with no injuries reported.
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Boston
Coast Guard
Bill Cohen
Boston Tow Co
No. 2
Anchorage
Lloyd’s Register of Ships
Mojave Bulk Carriers Inc
Manila
Philippines
Carter presses economic plan amid congressional complaints
President Carter laid out a $25 billion tax cut and targets to cut unemployment to 5.5 percent by year end 1979, with inflation down 0.5 percent annually through voluntary business and labor restraint. He dropped the promise to balance the budget this term, delaying until growth returns. A 50 page proposal list named energy, jobs, taxes, tax equity, Civil Service reform, and Panama Canal treaty as top priorities. Critics argued the agenda overreaches and wastes Congress’ time, while party leaders diverged on energy stalemate and reform.
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Washington
Carter
Abor
House
Senate
Congress
John Rhodes
Thomas P. O'Neill Jr
Pierce Island Pool Repair Planned Under $100,000
City councilman William F. Keefe said an Everett engineer assures Pierce Island pool can be repaired for under 100000 and ready by early June. The engineer will start in April. Keefe noted a petition campaign urging residents to support repairs of the disused facility.
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William F. Keefe
Massachusetts
Pierce Island
Keefe
Everett
Mass
Portsmouth
Subdivision plans draw praise and ire for $60,000 homes
A public hearing on a proposed subdivision off Hoover Drive near Taft Road drew mixed reactions from Portsmouth residents. The plan by Erminio Ricci and Ben-Rir Development calls for 260 lots phased over six years with underground facilities and more open space, prompting questions on traffic, wetlands, and two access roads. Deliberations continue February 2 at 7 p.m. with planning board members weighing density, safety, and impact on Dondero School.
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Elwyn Park
Planning Board
Hoover Drive
Taft Road
Erminio Ricci
Ben-Rir Development Company, Inc
House of Three
Peter J. Loughlin
Richard Millette
Town Planning Associates
Loughlin
Portsmouth
Dondero
Stephen Tober
Charles Vaughn
William Shea
Charles Breeding
The
Conservation Commission
Berry Brook
New England Council backs offshore oil sale against delay
The New England Council says no justification for delaying the Jan 31 sale of George’s Bank offshore oil rights. Massachusetts seeks a court stay as the Conservation Law Foundation and state officials push tougher environmental rules, with support from New Bedford leaders and labor groups.
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Boston
New England Council
New England
Massachusetts
Conservation Law Foundation of
Joseph S. Fitzpatrick
Council
Interior Department
Fitzpatrick
Francis X. Bellotti
Michael S. Dukakis
U.S. District Court
George S Bank
The
Conservation Law Foundation
Dukakis
Congress
New Bedford
New Orleans
Afl-Cio
State Labor Council
Building Trades Employers Association of
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Supervisory Union
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Mideast
Stull
Concord
State Employees Association
Arthur Grant
University
Grant
State Public Employee Labor Relations Board
State Board
Keene State College
Plymouth State College
John Kerrigan
State of the Union
N.E. Drilling
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