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Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1969

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Russia Spends Heavily on Rockets By 1975

Washington reports the Pentagon скорс forecasts Soviet missile buildup with over 12 billion dollars in 1975. 420 SS9 rockets expected by mid 1970s, 230 already operating or under construction. In Vietnam, American combat deaths drop to 252 last week, while wounded rise to 2,125. enemy and South Vietnamese casualties increase.

Russia Washington Pentagon Soviet Union U S Saigon Vietnam U.S

John L. Lewis dies at age 89 in Washington

Nation notes the death of John Llewellyn Lewis at Doctors Hospital after internal bleeding. He led coal miners through decades in grim company towns and backwoods hollows, dying at 89 after a brief illness.

John L. Lewis Washington (Ap John Llewellyn Lewis Doctors Hospital

Granite State Senate Favors Far North Toll Road

The New Hampshire Senate approved a 40 million toll road plan for the north, sending it to the Finance Committee for study. The route would run from Colebrook through Dixville Notch toward Maine via Upton.

Senate Concord N.H New Hampshire

Maine High Yield on Gasoline Tax Debate

The Maine Petroleum Association reports the seven-cent tax is ahead by about 1 million in revenue and over 25 million earned in the first 10 months of the fiscal year. Milton F. Huntington backs a one-cent hike but opposes a two-cent increase approved in the Senate.

Augusta Maine Petroleum Asociation Milton F. Huntington Senate

Withdrawal of 25 000 troops from Vietnam stirs Congress fears

Washington reports say officials fear an outcry if mobilized National Guardsmen and reservists are not included in the summer pullout of 25 000 U S troops. About 12 000 of 20 000 guardsmen and reservists called up last year are in Vietnam. The withdrawal will start within 30 days and be completed by August.

Washington Congress U.S Vietnam Pacific Command Honolulu Nixon New Hampshire Kentucky Idaho Indiana Pentagon

Suit Filed In Dispute Over Grill Power Restored

The Red Coach Steak House on High St. had power restored after a court order. A $100,000 civil suit was filed yesterday against the Public Service Company of New Hampshire following a power cut ordered by city Electrical Inspector Walter B. Redden for wiring code violations. The return date in Rockingham County Superior Court is the first Tuesday in July.

Red Coach Steak House High St Public Service Company of New Hampshire Walter B. ‘Redden Redden Rockingham County

Senate Debates Portsmouth City Charter Bill in Senate

The New Hampshire Senate considers Charter Bill 255 to create a Portsmouth city charter with amendments from the House committee. Sen. Eiler D. Foey expects passage, while two controversial provisions address teachers running for office and mayoral police appointment with council approval. A separate oil spill bill and a mosquito control survey request in seacoast towns also move through the Legislature.

Herald Concord Senate Portsmouth State Senate House Executive Departments Eiler D. Foey Piscataquan River Great Bay Elizabeth Greene Rye

Viet Cong government to take seats at peace talks

At the Paris Vietnam peace talks the Viet Congs provisional revolutionary government sat in as the NLF delegation seats were filled by Mrs. Nguyen Thi Binh replacing Tran Buu Kiem who returns to Vietnam. US Deputy Walsh downplays any impact noting talks will continue with the other side.

Walsh Herr Cabot Ledge Hanoi Viet Cong Sagen Washington Exiber

Two Copters Lost In DMZ Marine Patrol Clash

US headquarters says a recon patrol near the DMZ engaged about 35 North Vietnamese troops on Saturday. Two Marine helicopters were shot down during the engagement, with seven Marines wounded overall and reinforcements flown in by helicopter. The clash marked the first ground confrontation in the DMZ in nearly three months. The two downed helicopers were recovered, and all crewmen escaped unharmed.

Dmz North Vietnam

State Studies Deed For Industrial Park

State moves toward acquiring 42 acres off Lafayette Road behind Velpro Co for an industrial park. Anthony R. Jarrett reports the land deed is with the attorney general for review and a summer start is hoped for development. He notes strong industrial prospects and a feasibility study for Route 9 reclamation awaits final proposal.

Lafayette Road Velpro Co Anthony R. Jarrett Portsmouth Economic Commission Commission Jarrett Lo Bae Route 9 Borthwick Park Walter J. Murphy Portsmouth Housing Authority Civ Albert C. Weinberg

Harvard Permits SDS Speaker at Commencement Sparks Walkout

Harvard allowed an SDS speaker at the 318th commencement after a tense fight with protesters. Bruce Allen of Cincinnati denounced the event as an atrocity and obscenity as several hundred attendees and robed seniors walked out or booed, chanting anti ROTC slogans.

Harvard Harvard Yard Cambridge Mass SDS Bruce Allen Cincinnati Ohio Allen Nathan M. Pusey Alien ROTC Watts Detroit Mire Dent Pusey

House Bills Plan to Tax Land Sales

CONCORD NH AP The House defeated a bill to tax profits from real estate sales at 44 percent, a measure backed by the House Ways and Means Committee. Gov Peterson opposed the tax. The bill was indefinitely postponed by a decisive vote, while other money measures faced varied outcomes. The Appropriations Committee pushed several bills, with 7 measures endorsed for passage amid budget-balancing debates.

Concord NH House Ways and Means Committee John Ratoff R Hampton Walter Peterson Hillsboro Cobleigh Alo Eaton

Title Search Bill Runs Into Storm

Senate bill SB 225 would shift title search work from attorneys to registers of deeds at a cost of 50 dollars for under 25 000 value and 0.25 percent for higher values The measure drew strong opposition from attorneys bankers and a realtors representative with concerns over cost impact and feasibility Officials argued the change would raise county expenses and reduce reliable title certification while allowing outside contracting under questions about public records and access to abstracts The hearing in Concord featured Sen Russell Mason sponsor and critics including Rep James Koromilas and Edith Holland Rockingham County Register of Deeds

Joan Whiteman Concord Senate State House Russell Mason Brentwood James Koromilas Dover House Judiciary Committee Mason Judiciary Committee Registers of Deeds Rockingham County Edith Holland Ing Law Joanme

Exeter Alert Leads to Arrest After Fire Alarms

Police say a focal resident reported an arson alarm incident at Hox 63 Park Avenue and described the suspect and car. The individual reportedly pulled four alarms in the arena during the motion and is due in Exeter District Court tomorrow for arraignment.

Exeter Focal Sane Hox 63 Park Avenue Tomerreu

Chafee Promises Cautious Support At Portsmouth Yard Meeting

Secretary Chafee heard from lawmakers and naval officials at a Portsmouth yard conference. He stressed no promises were made but praised the open minded reception and argued the case for the yard’s value. Attendees included Senators Muskie Mond Maine and Cotton, Representatives Wyman Cleaveland Kyros Hathaway, and Adm Cooper.

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