Nixon milk aid linked to price raise scheme says report
Senate Watergate committee staff say dairy cooperatives donated to Nixon’s 1972 reelection and pledged up to 2 million to secure higher federal milk price supports in 1971. The 389 page draft accuses White House influence on a key antitrust suit and notes a secret routing of funds through dummy committees.
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Associated Press
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Alan Weitz
Dairy Farmers’ Cooperative
Jair By
Hebert Whalmbach
Ito
Associated Milk Producers, Inc
AMPH
Mid America Dairy Met Inc
Justice Department
AMP
Asson
HR Haldeman
Att
Jolin Mitchell
Mitchell
Ins
PUC Finds No Profit in Fuel Surcharge Action
In Concord NH the Public Utilities Commission told a legislative committee that Public Service Co is not earning extra profits from the higher fuel surcharge rates. PUC member Francis J Rordan of Portsmouth said there is no portion of the fuel adjustment clause going to the company. The surcharge, opposed by the utility and supported by regulators, has drawn consumer resentment and calls for a public advocates office to represent buyers.
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Triday
Legislative Committee
Public Service Co
Senate Energy Committee
Francis J. Rordan
PUC
Portsmouth
Puordan
PLC
George
Council's Agenda Includes Hot Items
The city council set a long agenda for Monday night with items likely to spark debate. Proposals include extending staff employment terms for a librarian, handling the Pierce Estate will to allow a school addition and a sidewalk cafe, and restoring angle parking on Pleasant Street. A report on Librarian Dorothy M Vaughan’s retirement was received from the New Hampshire Retirement System as requested by the council.
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Pierce
Yumior High
Vaughan Wall
Pleasant Street
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Council
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Miss Vaughan
Pierce Estate
Miami Tield
Janiwer High School
School “Board
Counc Tapellion Superior Court
Junier High Additin
Dalcity
Ole
Warner House Portsmouth colonial era tales surfaced
Fragmentary notes describe Melvin Mouse and Noehin Yeuo linked to Warner House in Portsmouth. The scattered page hints at an old book detailing adventures and misadventures of inhabitants, focusing on the era’s dwellings and the colonial home.
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Warner ‘House
Warner
Anin
Eys
Warner House
Portsmouth
Rhode Island Governor Noel Wins Drunken Contest
Rhode Island Governor Philip Noel loses control in a humorous foreign wine tasting tale at a Spokane luncheon as Washington Governor Han Brant and other governors cheer a 1 percent proof drink. The AP report mixes political figures, a bizarre drinking game, and a toast anecdote amid chaotic chatter.
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Rhode Wand
Philip Noel
Ue Camaa
Washington
Han Brant
Prane
Phil
Ume
Jaworski Chalks Up 2nd Win
Washington AP report outlines Supreme Court approval to hear Jaworski's bid for dozens of presidential tapes as evidence in the Watergate case. The move leaps over the appeals court to keep the trial slated for September on track, amid White House opposition. The story also notes milk price supports and impeachment inquiry implications from Senate and House actions, with indictments anticipated.
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Washington
Supreme Court
White House
Leon Jaworski
High Court
Lo Taworski
US Court of Appeals
Portsmouth Parade openings in mid June likely
In the Portsmouth Parade complex Vaughan Street renewal area the A and P supermarket and Sutherlands store are expected to open around mid June with about 60 percent of the new downtown shopping center rented. Major developer Nelson W Aldrich said overall materials supply has been adequate though the escalator will not operate due to shortages.
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Portsmouth Parade
Vaughan Street
Nelson W Aldrich
A&p
Sutherlands
A&t
New England
Aldrich
Mrs v
Armed teens deliver ransom at bank siege scene
Police handed over one million dollars to two 18 year old gunmen who had held customers and workers hostage at a Crocker National Bank branch in Rancho Cordova. About five adults and three children freed. attackers showed little motive beyond money while hostages described the suspects as cooperative.
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Calit
Crocker National Bank
J Center Bank
Associated Press
Sacramento County
Duane Love
Robert Ruh
Bill Miller
Ruth
Miller
Mike
Madigan
Brian Young
Guerrina Ahalev
Mveone
Cireams
Corer
Violence Returns to Northern Ireland Amid Strikes and Turmoil
Violence flared as the Vein strike by Protestant militants triggered paralyzing upheaval. Terrorists shot three, cars were damaged, and a guerrilla chief was captured while shops shut then reopened. Mass layoffs and sales were attempted to recoup losses, with economists warning of ongoing damage to investment and confidence abroad.
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Baleast
Northern
Ieland
Nordhern
Ireland
Masy
Coastline Stretch in Cape Elizabeth to Cape Ann Closed to Shellfish
State officials order a 70 mile coastal shutdown from Maine to Massachusetts after red tide reports. Contamination affects clams oysters and mussels with danger of numbness and paralysis. Lobsters and crabs remain safe while monitoring continues and shoreline closures may last weeks.
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Maine
Cape Ann
Mass
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
John Collins
Massachusetts Division of Environmental Health
Collins
Fashani Ame
Bernard Corson
John Murst
Mames Marine Resources Laboratory
Iis Laboratory
Massachusetts Public Health
Ford Plays It Safe in New Hampshire Swing
Vice President Gerald R Ford pressed administration unity during a daylong New Hampshire tour amid Republican discontent with a Manchester Union Leader editorial. He declined candidacy talk, urged public Watergate hearings, and defended Nixon’s innocence while calling for witnesses to testify.
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Manchester
Gerald R Ford
New Hampshire
Fromm
Manchester Union
Ford
Concord
State Armory
Richard Maxon
William Loeb
Senate
David Nixon
Dopey Dwight
Moscow Muskie
Hospital rates rise 13 percent in Portsmouth
Portsmouth Hospital announced an overall daily rate increase of 13 percent effective today to cover inflated costs of supplies and equipment and provide salary adjustments. Private rooms rise to $34.58, semi private $28.54, four bed $50, intensive care $104, nursery $27-$29, still lower than many state hospitals.
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Portsmouth
Thomson Opposes Bills Shaping Oil Shipments on U S Vessels
Concord New Hampshire AP reports Meldrim Thomson supports Aristotel Onassis plans for a New Hampshire oil refinery but opposes legislation mandating a percentage of oil imports to be shipped on American flag vessels. He submitted the statement to the Senate Commerce and Banking Committee detailing his opposition to two bills.
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Meldrim
Thomson
Aristote Onassis
New Hampshire
Senate
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