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Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1973

Page

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Graves disputes Splaine bond figures over ten or five year plan

Portsmouth councilman Bruce Graves challenges State Rep James Splaine's claim that a ten year 2 million Public Service Co repayment costs taxpayers more than a five year bond. He accuses Splaine of error, urges rescinding last week's vote, and seeks a one year bond instead. The delegation earlier overrode an amendment allowing up to ten years. House action imminent.

Bruce Graves James Splaine Public Service Co Graves Splaine House of Representatives Portsmouth

Four Guerrillas Arrested After Ireland Border Attack

Four men were captured in Ireland after a raid across the border in Northern Ireland that targeted British soldiers. Their identities were not released before a Dublin court appearance, and links to the killings remained unclear. In Moscow, Kissinger and Soviet officials prepared to resume talks with no timetable or list of Soviet participants given.

Ireland Dublin Ilas Northern Ireland

Nixon Denial Marshals Sweeping Watergate Stand

Nation reports President Nixon’s White House issues a sweeping denial of involvement in the Watergate scandal or any cover up. Deputy press secretary Warren comments on Newsweek claims while White House aides refrain from broader remarks.

Nixon Key Biscayne, Fla Florida White House White House Watergate Gérald L. Warren Newsweek Magazine John W. Dean

New England Letter Carriers Threaten Strike

In Boston area, 500 mail carriers of the National Association of Letter Carriers warned of a possible labor action if a new contract is not reached by the expiration of the old one. James H. Rademacher stated the union would proceed with aggressive steps if talks stall.

Threeten Boston la- Hongl Sa James H. Rademacher Caner

Granite State Woman Killed in Crash at NH Highway

Ruth Appel of Keene died in a two car collision on New Hampshire 1, the state’s 21st highway fatality. The crash occurred near a car route where the victim’s vehicle collided with another.

Winchester N.H Ruth Appel Keene New Hampshire

Maine covered bridge destroyed in Windham fire

Officials say arson is suspected in a blaze that destroyed Maine's widest covered bridge Babb's and caused about 250000 dollars in damage to nearby businesses. Fire crews from Waterville responded as investigators worked to determine the cause after the weekend fire.

South Windham Maine Babb Anon Ian Waterville Waterville Matoe (Ap Breez

Unclear OCR Text Fragment Reflects School Year Note

Fragmentary article fragment from page 2 column 3 references a 1973 74 school year and mentions dates and statements but contains numerous garbled words making precise entities and events unreadable. It preserves no clear person organization location or concrete action beyond a dated school context.

Fishermen Protest Land Closure by Winnicut River Club

Greenland fishermen faced a land closure as the Winnicut Fish and Game Club posted no trespassing signs. The action shuttered about 12 acres and more than 1,590 feet of riverfront along the Winnicut River, hindering opening day access for anglers.

Piscataqua Fise and Game Club Greesbind Fish and Game Club Winnicut Fish and Fame Winnicut River

Gov Curtis Not Yet Backing Eastport Refinery

Governor Kenneth Curtis said he has not decided on a proposed 890 million oil refinery project by Pittston, noting Pittston should be heard and the project judged on its merits. New Brunswick officials oppose the refinery, arguing it could threaten fisheries in case of an oil spill.

Curtis Augusta, Maine Kenneth Curtis Pittston New York East New Brunswick William Cockburn Fisheries Os Environmental Eastport Canadiss Fisheries

Israelis Mark Big Day With Parade Across Jerusalem

More than 400 warplanes roared over Israel as the 28th anniversary was celebrated with prayers and a three hour display of military power in Jerusalem. About 300 000 spectators filled decorated streets while 2 000 troops and 160 tanks moved past Golda Meir and Ben Gurion. The parade drew criticism abroad and at home over cost and Arab sensitivities. Fireworks lit Tel Aviv Haifa and parks hosted crowds as conservation and river reports emerged from unrelated local notes.

Jerusalem Israel Middle East Golda Meir David Ben-Gurion Red Sea Syria United Nations Arab East Jerusalem Jordan Tel Aviv Haifa Joe Connor

Mekong convoy reaches Phnom Penh after tanker loss

The first Mekong River convoy to Phnom Penh arrived today after losing a tanker to Communist fire. Reports say Cambodian insurgents overran a refugee area northwest of the capital last Friday, capturing about 100 troops and killing them.

Phnom Penh Cambodia Phoom Penh Refu Aes

Fishermen flood calls as season opens Saturday

Akerly reported many fishermen have called since the season began on Saturday. He commented that there were numerous inquiries and noted the high level of activity among local anglers. The passage hints at further details on page 2.

Memorial Day Parade in Portsmreath May 28

The Central Veterans Council of Portsmreath marks Memorial Day on May 28 with a parade and services starting at 2 p.m. Veterans organizations and military units will participate. All veterans’ groups meet at the VFW Post home on Deer Street at 9 a.m. that day.

Central Veterans Council of Portsmreath VFW Deer Steet

Protest at New Hampshire State Prison prompts sit down

About 16 demonstrators staged a week long protest outside Concord State Prison calling for a change in inmate confinement. Warden Joseph Vitek reported roughly 75 inmates participated, a four minute sit down occurred during the vigil, and about 15 remained in their cells as the protest continued.

Concord N.H M Cmd Ae &Mbed Mt Samraal Hoase Plaza Soa Joseph Vitek Shtir

Richardson Seeks Right Man For Watergate

President-nominee Richardson vows to name a special prosecutor to head the Watergate investigation after confirmation. He says the attorney general will oversee the probe with full authority, aiming to reassure the Senate and public while considering candidates such as Lawrence Walsh and Irving Kaufman.

Washington Elliot Senate Richardson Serlehat

Envoy's Captors Boost Demands

In Guadalajara Mexico the U S consul general Terrance G Leonhardy remains captive as his kidnappers press new demands after 30 prisoners were moved to Cuba. Gov Alberto Orozco Romero said the situation grew more complex and warned of further instructions to be delivered later.

Kathy Leonhardy U.S Terrance G. Leonhardy Guadalajara Mexico L Y Cuba Alberto Orozco Romero Jalisco Leonhardy Mexico City Havana

Exeter officials cleared of felonious welfare crimes

Exeter County Attorney Carleton Eldredge said no felonious crimes were found among Rockingham towns in welfare distributions. He noted good faith errors by part time officials and that a full review will not be delivered until mid June after the Superior Court session. Eldredge also said most selectmen are underpaid.

Carl Akerly Vetter Connor Ncessary Ase Ee Cluba Ey Associated Press Mississippi Tennitt New Brunswick St. Louis Gulf Une Club Curtis Washington Hilnois Penobscot Missouri Ana John Rivers Iowa Minois National Weather Vice Ilinois Exeter Carleton Eldredge Rockingham Coasts County Superior Court Eldredge

Keefe seeks council approval to amend 16 year bonds bill

Councilman William F Keefe will ask the City Council tonight to support a resolution requesting State Senator Foley to add an amendment to the controversial 32 million bonds bill. Keefe said Foley will be asked to allow bonds for up to 16 years, instead of the five years recommended to the House. He criticized the city delegation for ignoring the council wishes for an 11 year limit.

William F. Keefe Eileen DB. Foley Keefe Jey Isme Feley

Tension Eases Between Lebanon Government and Palestinians

In BEIRUT, reports say tensions between the Lebanese government and Palestinian guerrillas are easing after a guerrilla attack on a northern border post. Arab mediators met with Lebanese and Palestinian officials to maintain the cease-fire reached last week amid renewed contact between Syria Algeria and other Arab states and Yasir Arafat.

Beirut Lebanon The Arab League Mahmoud Riad Suleiman Franjieh Bel Syria Algeria Yasir Arafat Alistah Guerrilas

School bus contract hearing set at Harvent School

Transportation for the 1973 70 school year faces a hearing as the School Board considers bids from Jan Car Transportation and Marshall Transportation. Attorney John C. Driscoll will brief the board after consultations with the School Bus Contract Agency to address unresolved contract issues and ensure a satisfactory agreement for the next school year.

Mermey Alfred Capeert Cincomnetation Erry Tran Company North Hampton Eccessia Widder Renues Scheol John C. Driscoll Don Car Corporation Beard Jan Car Driscoll Marshall Transpertathon Company Carcher Seresis Bert Beardreer Harvent Scheel

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