Offshore drilling in Georges Bank eyed with limited local impact
Portsmouth may host support facilities for offshore drilling with modest economic effects, possibly a small gas processing plant. A public forum at Portsmouth Public Library heard predictions by Jack Mettee of the Strafford Regional Planning Commission and officials from Exxon and the Interior Department.
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Portsmouth
Georges Bank
Portsmouth-Newington
Portsmouth Public Library
University of New Hampshire
Jack Mette
Strafford Regional Planning Commission
UIH
Judith Gresham
Bureau of Land Management of
Interior Department
J.R. Jackson
Exxon Corporation
Mettee
John Shaw
Rochester
Seacoast
Owever
Davisville
R.I
Exxon
McIntyre urges strong defense and SALT restraint
U S Senator Thomas McIntyre told 300 at Pease AFB that Congress will defend national security while pursuing SALT as a path to limit the arms race. He backed a mixed force including sea based deterrents and land missiles, supported an enhanced B 52 with cruise missiles, and criticized cancelation of the B 1 bomber. He warned Soviet buildup demands meaningful agreement and warned against military superiority.
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U.S
Thomas McIntyre
Pease Afb
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United States’ Defense
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Senate
Armed Services Committee
Air Force Association
New Hampshire Democrat
Carter
Guy Hecker
45Th Air Division
McIintyre
Europe
Anse
AFA Pease
School Board and City Council Budget Meeting Change
The joint meeting to discuss the school budget was set for Thursday at 7 p.m. at Little Harbour School after plans to use Portsmouth Senior High auditorium were canceled due to the high school space being in use. A separate report notes an incident aboard the Cutter Active with casualties and damage during a patrol break.
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Little Harbour
Portsmouth
Active
Maine governor signs 19.8 million tax relief package
Gov James B Longley signs a 19.8 million election year tax relief package praising the Legislature while stressing direct relief. In New York AP NBC News polls show majority support for Social Security tax hikes despite calls for rollback.
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Augusta
Maine
James B. Longley
Longley
New York
Congress
Associated Press
NBC News
Body found on Hampton Beach amid still unknown findings
Police reported a second body discovered at about 11 a.m. on Hampton Beach. Earlier, the body of Gary McCulloch washed ashore south of Boar's Head Tuesday at 5 p.m. No identifications yet for the second body.
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Hampton Beach
Gary McCulloch
Boar’s Head
Begin Opens Knesset Debate on West Bank Presence and U S Referendum
Prime Minister Menachem Begin told the Knesset that the United States wants Israeli forces to stay on the West Bank after any Arab-Israeli peace. He outlined a U S referendum proposal offering autonomous administration under Israeli protection or federations with Jordan or Israel. Begin rejected the referendum and warned against a PLO run state, asserting Israel would veto any demands harming core national interests.
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Carter urges inflation fight with five nation plan
President Carter called on rich and poor nations to join a five step program to curb inflation create jobs and raise living standards during a Venezuela congress address. He urged more capital flow open trade energy conservation and tech collaboration and said the US would seek higher aid and IMF contributions. He then met Venezuelan President Perez amid oil price discussions as Venezuela remains a major US oil supplier.
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Congress
International Monetary Fund
Carlos Andres Perez
Water study draws small crowd in Madbury meeting
A sparsely attended town hall discussion in Madbury covered a three year Army Corps of Engineers study of Southeastern New Hampshire water resources. John Craig said no large reservoir is planned, outlining planning phases and possible regional options amid past fears of Isinglass River dam plans. Local officials noted the history of Madbury’s reservoir use for Portsmouth after Pease AFB involvement.
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John Craig
Urban Studies
The
Army Corps of Engineers
New Hampshire
Craig
William Morong
Congress
U.S
James Cleveland
Barrington
Isinglass
Strafford
Donald Smith
Portsmouth
Pease Afb
New Hampshire House Debates Costs Before Special Session
About four dozen NH House members unveiled major proposals for an upcoming special session. Speaker George B. Roberts vows court action to force Senate cooperation for session start and funds to pay member mileage. Rep Jean Wallin proposed taxing electric generating plant value to cut local property taxes, with Seabrook costs allocated to rate payers statewide.
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N.H
New Hampshire House
House
George B. Roberts
Senate
Alf Jacobson
Roberts
Jacobson
Associated Press
R-Gilmanton We Works
Sug Rey
Seabrook Afl
Pam Pie
Seabrook
Yahoven
Jean Wallin
D-Nashua
New Hampshire
PiShe
Conrad Quimby
R-Derry
Wallin
Not worried Portsmouth shipyard workers wary of radiation
U S Rep David Emery visited the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard nuclear facilities and said workers have a healthy respect for radioactivity but are not worried about health hazards. He noted records suggesting any problems would date to the late 1950s before reactors were well understood and praised safety measures though cautioned strict adherence is needed. Two studies are examining potential health risks from low level radiation at the shipyards.
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Portsmouth Naval
U.S
David Emery
Rmaine
Emery
Associated Press
Seabrook Beach voters approve zoning curb for growth
Seabrook Beach residents backed ordinances restricting commercial development and designating a conservation area at their annual district meeting. The vote, by a standing room only crowd, also approved funds for a new hall, flood insurance, and administrative expenses, raising the tax rate by 50 cents. Mary Elliott was elected precinct commissioner for three years, defeating John Ballero. several incumbents were re elected.
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Haverhill
Mass
John Dondero
Dondero
Seabrook Beach Homes, Inc
Warren West
Mary Elliott
Fred Mahoney
John Ballero
Leonard DiBartolomeo
Gertrude Humphrey
Marie West
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