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Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1978

Page

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Seabrook seeks closure of ten stores over sewage woes

Seabrook selectmen ask the attorney general to shut down a ten‑store Southgate Plaza complex and Burger Chef on Rt. 1 because raw sewage problems persist. If not closed, the board will act. Neighbors report ongoing contamination and fear for public safety as state delays hinder remediation.

Seabrook Southgate Plaza Burger Chef Rt. 1 DeMoulas Zayre’s Radio Shack Poor Simon's Dimensions Famous Pizza Fayva Shoe Freedom Drug Anthony Randall WSPCC James Falconer Brenda Donahue Randall Selectmen Frank Valli Southgate Concord Stephen Coes Rayenold Perkins The American Legion the Legion Commete

Seabrook project shutters 1800 workers as NRC halts

Seabrook nuclear plant workers receive pink slips as the 2.3 billion project is shut down after NRC order following EPA cooling system review. About 400 will be laid off daily through Friday, a 400-strong skeleton crew kept on to guard and maintain 10 million dollars of equipment. Delays raise costs and may push restart if EPA approves cooling tunnels.

Ann Howe Seabrook Norman R. Cullerot Nuclear Regulatory Commission Environmental Protection Agency Cullerot EPA PSC NRC Douglas Castle

State Supreme Court review sought of $30.1 million Seabrook rate rise

The Legislative Utility Consumers' Council appeals to New Hampshire Supreme Court to halt a $30.1 million Public Service Co. of New Hampshire rate increase approved by the Public Utilities Commission. The challenge cites CWIP charges funding Seabrook and seeks suspension pending review. PSC projects plant cost to consumers at $2.3 billion with unit starts in 1981 and 1982.

Concord N.H Legislative Utility Consumers’ Council State Supreme Court Public Service Co New Hampshire State Public Utilities Commission Seabrook Council Public Service CWIP Cullerot EPA Seabrook Tunnel Atlantic Ocean Hampton Beach PSC New England

Derailment Spooks Portsmouth Residents Near B M Line

Residents fear a LPG tank derailment could strike near Route 1 Bypass after seven open cars left the Boston and Maine line in Portsmouth. Witnesses note rotten ties and overloaded gravel cars while railroad crews repair tracks and a heavy lift reshapes the scene.

Boston and Maine Portsmouth B&m Route 1 Seabrook Sea-3 Newington Rockingham Junction Hampton Islington Street Barberry Lane Washington U.S. Senate N.H John A. Durkin New England

House faces hurdles after ERA backers win in committee

Washington backers of a new Equal Rights Amendment lease on life say approval could come in the House but Senate resistance looms. Boston reports temporary relief for Gloucester fishermen with higher cod and haddock quotas might be depleted if a quick management plan is not adopted. Senate moves toward final Endangered Species Act changes to avoid conflicts over the Tellico Dam case. Dukakis seeks a special session to recall the legislature July 31 to consider removing censure from Chief Justice Bonin. a July 25 hearing is set for Bonin to present his defense.

Washington (Ap House Judiciary Committee Senate Boston U.S. Commerce Juanita Kreps Gloucester Department Washington Tennessee Tellico Executive Council Michael S. Dukakis Robert M. Bonin Bonin

Kennedy stays Kittery town manager

The Kittery Town Council unanimously retained Town Manager John R. Kennedy after a nearly two hour executive session with attorney Hugh MacMahon. The resolution requires Kennedy to keep the Council informed or seek approval in five areas and notes no removal. The council may amend the town charter to provide a fixed term renewed by majority vote.

Kittery John R. Kennedy Hugh MacMahon

Powell Opens Up Attack On Thomson In NH Nominations

Former Governor Wesley Powell launches a sharp critique against incumbent Meldrim Thomson Jr. in the Republican gubernatorial race. He accuses Public Service Co. and publishers William Loeb and Thomson of mismanagement of Seabrook nuclear affairs and criticizes media for biased coverage. Powell warns of rising electric bills and calls for accountability from the Seabrook project and state utilities.

Hampton Falls Wesley Powell Meldrim A. Thomson Jr Powell Public Service Co Thomson Manchester William Loeb New Hampshire Public Service Company Seabrook Loeb and McIntyre Meldrim, Jr Loeb New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission

Vance Strives To Narrow Israel Egypt Peace Gaps At Leeds

US Secretary of State Cyrus Vance met separately with Israeli and Egyptian foreign ministers at Leeds Castle England to narrow gaps in peace proposals. Officials say likely outcome is continued talks through a two day conference focused on West Bank Gaza and Palestinian issues as Atherton may mediate. In Jerusalem parliament clashed as Peres accused Begin of pursuing Israel’s isolation.

Leeds Castle England Cyrus Vance London West Bank Gaza Strip Vance Mideast Alfred Atherton

Hotel petition withdrawn from Woodbury Avenue project

A petition for a 115 room hotel on Woodbury Avenue was withdrawn at Tuesday night’s Board of Adjustment meeting and will be presented again later.

Woodbury Avenue Board of Adjustment

Postal workers warned of firing if strike starts Thursday

Postmaster General William F. Bolger warns 554,000 postal employees they could be fired and lose paid health and life insurance if they strike when the contract expires at midnight Thursday. Mediators shuttle between unions and management as talks stagnate over no layoff protections and a right to boost productivity. A union official says management plans to cut more than 100,000 jobs by the early 1980s, a point fueling the deadlock and potential strike impact.

Washington William F. Bolger Bolger Postal Emmett Andrews American Postal Workers Union Andrews Postal Service

Weather Update From Concord on FM 162.47

The National Weather Service broadcasts weather information continuously on FM at 162.47 from Concord. The Almanac Page 2 notes ongoing airwave updates with regional conditions and forecasts.

National Weather Service Concord

Inside Boston School Superintendent Highlights

A partial reading of the Daily's Page 2 introduces the Boston school superintendent and related notes. The index lists several feature pages including China Diary and Antiques, with entertainment and sports coverage across pages 10 to 15.

Boston Dr. Thostes Ann Landers Goren Business Mirror Thaxter Book Capitol Ideas Pine Tree Log Area Playground Report

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