Thomson pledges push to restore impact aid for Portsmouth
Governor Meldrim Thomson said he would pressure Washington to restore 400000 in federal impact aid lost by Portsmouth schools. He spoke during a visit about the School Board's decision to close three elementary schools to curb a budget hike and tax increase, noting the issue is federal rather than state. He planned to contact State Education Commissioner Robert Brunelle to pursue relief, while the City Council had already urged reinstatement.
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Deborah Cooper
Nobles Island
Amoco Cadiz breaks up off Brittany coast
The American supertanker Amoco Cadiz carrying 63 million gallons of oil broke in two on rocks off France's Brittany coast. Oil reached a mile of coastline before the wreck. authorities declared a full pollution alert as navy teams attempted cleanup. Helicopters evacuated 41 people, leaving the captain and first officer aboard.
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Torrey Canyon
England
PSC to fight for water at nuke site
Public Service Co seeks water from Hampton Falls for Seabrook nuclear plant. A zoning board denial blocks use of three Brimmer Lane wells, despite trenches and pipes laid. PSC plans court or Public Utilities Commission review as residents oppose water depletion. Seabrook will supply 55,000 gallons daily till April 1 while PSC’s needs rise to 100,000–300,000 gallons daily.
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Hanna pleads guilty in Korean influence-buying case
Former Rep. Richard T. Hanna, the only congressman charged in the scandal, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to defraud the U.S. government, avoiding trial on a 40-count indictment set for next week.
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Richard T. Hanna
D-Calif
U.S
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Exhaustive battle won
A detailed report outlines a hard fought contest that ended in victory after a protracted struggle. Key figures and organizations are cited, with emphasis on the strategies employed and the outcomes achieved by the involved parties. The article notes the context and stakes for supporters and critics alike.
Carter warns Soviets and Cuba on restraint and defense
President Carter links a strong defense program with a two way restraint test aimed at the Soviet Union and Cuba. Speaking at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, he warned that failure to show restraint in missiles could erode U.S. support for cooperation, outlining a broader display of power and dialogue.
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Georgia
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Israelis raid Lebanon in dawn helicopter and sea assault
Israeli commandos in helicopters and by sea attacked a PFLP camp at Adloun 22 miles north of the border, with four navy gunboats providing cover. Guerrillas report a damaged tail section and bodies of civilians. Israeli tanks overran four nearby villages as the weeklong clashes broaden along the frontier following last weekend’s Palestinian attack on Tel Aviv.
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Tyre
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Popular Front For the Liberation of Palestine
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al Fatah
Optimism high for next Panama Canal treaty vote
Washington AP report notes Senate leaders expect easier ratification of the second Panama Canal treaty after a 68 to 32 approval on the neutrality pact. Carter’s prestige and leadership are on the line, with Byrd confident momentum will grow and Laxalt predicting a tougher fight ahead in the House.
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California
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Ellsworth Bunker
House
Gaylord Nelson
D-Wis
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Seabrook Appeals Board Hears NH Nuclear Plant Challenge
Environmentalists urged a federal appeals board to suspend the Seabrook construction permit. Thomas Dignan Jr., attorney for Public Service Co. of New Hampshire, argued there is no valid reason to halt work, claiming the site is environmentally clean and delaying construction would raise costs as the dispute continues.
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Seabrook
New Hampshire
Federal Appeals Board
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The
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Environmenta Protection Agency
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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Atomic Safety and Licensing Appeal Board
Richard C. Browne
Alan Rosenthal
Dignan
Backus
NRC
Hike sought in rate for city sewer
Portsmouth city officials consider a 15 percent per 100 cubic feet water rate hike to fund the Sewer Department on a break-even basis. City Manager Calvin A. Canney cites low past revenue and anticipated higher usage as reasons, with an average $45 yearly bill expected to rise about $18. Water Superintendent Rance Collins to explain at Monday’s council session.
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