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Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1978

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Hampton Falls fights PSC over Brimmer Lane wells

Hampton Falls officials vow to contest Public Service Co. on any legal ground to exempt the utility from zoning rules as PSC seeks to use Brimmer Lane wells for Seabrook plant construction. Testimony debated water availability and potential impact on Brimmer Lane wells while Seabrook residents fear dewatering.

Ann Howe Concord Hampton Falls Public Service Co Public Utilities Commission Jerome Healey the Herald PSC Brimmer Lane Seabrook Town Zoning Board of Adjustment PUC Francis Riordan Malcolm Stevens Andrew Kalinski John Ryan Ward Motts Anthony Stewart Motts Superior Court Morine Lawrence Spellman Dr. Motts

Jail Break Fugitives Narrowed as Houle Returns

In Manchester New Hampshire Ronald Houle 25 turned himself in at Henniker and was returned to Hillsboro County Jail along with eight other escapees from the May 2 breakout.

Manchester N.H Hillsboro Ronald Houle Henniker

Iran train landslide derails 12 cars carries 500 plus passengers

A landslide derailed a 12 car train in Tehran early today, killing at least five and injuring 18. Officials said rescue teams fear the toll will rise as they search for more victims.

Tehran Iran

US and Soviet Hopes Rise in SALT II Talks

Secretary of State Syrus Vance and Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Dromyko prepare for meetings in New York and Washington this weekend to tackle three sticking points in SALT II negotiations. The stalemated issues include the Backfire bomber, qualitative restraints on new weapons, and the definition of a heavy bomber capable of carrying cruise missiles.

Washington United States Soviet Union Syrus Vance Andrei Dromyko New York

Interstate surcharge on NH trucking ended by ICC

The Interstate Commerce Commission has removed a 20 percent surcharge on truck shipments to or from Northern New England. U S Senator John A Durkin D N H announced the policy change after hearings in New Hampshire where shippers outlined the surcharge impact.

Concord N.H US S. Interstate Commerce Commission New England U.S John A. Durkin Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee Durkin New Hampshire

Carter energy bill advances on gas pricing compromise

Washington AP reports that House and Senate energy conference negotiators appear to accept a deregulation plan for newly discovered natural gas in 1985. The compromise, part of Carter's omnibus energy bill stalled since December, awaits expected Senate approval today.

Washington Carter Congress House Senate Conference Committee

Bedford man dies after car leaves road hits tree

Preston D. Yerrington III, 20, of Bedford died from injuries after his car left Gault Road and struck a tree. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Catholic Medical Center West in Manchester. Police Lt. Sgt. David Glady said the crash remains under investigation.

Bedford N.H Preston D. Yerrington III Gault Road Catholic Medical Center West Manchester David Glady

Public Service opposes time of day pricing and small plant incentives

Public Service Co of New Hampshire argued against two bills before the Senate committee. They said time of day pricing could complicate rate reform and that incentives for small hydro plants would raise consumer costs. Officials warned of constitutional challenges and noted existing schedules already in place.

Concord N.H Public Service Co New Hampshire Senate Energy and Consumer Affairs Committee James T. Rodier Oe J. Ellis Rodier Public Utilities Commission PSC Michael Cornelius D-Hanover Cornelius Ellis Public Service

Green Mountain Alliance plans Seabrook protest and site occupation

Vermont activists led by John Warshaw announce a Seabrook nuclear plant protest aiming to halt construction. They intend to occupy the site, restore it, and bring trees plants solar collectors and windmills to pressure stopping the project.

Montpelier, Vt Green Mountain Alliance Seabrook N.H John Warshaw

PSC says campaign is working in Seabrook debate

The Public Service Co of New Hampshire spends 10000 weekly to push Seabrook nuclear plant, claiming 62 percent support now up from 49 percent. Spokesman Gordon McKenney says ads explain energy needs in consumer language and stockholder profits fund the campaign, not basic operating costs, though critics argue costs may reach customers.

Manchester N.H Public Service Co New Hampshire Seabrook Gordon McKenney McKenney CWIP Alliance Public Service Michael Love

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard $16.1 Million Modernization Authorized

U S House approval of a $16.1 million modernization plan for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for 1979, with Norman D Amours noting the bill carries $1.6 million more than the Carter administration request. The package funds machine tool shop upgrades, a tran sducer repair facility, and a waterfront support facility, as part of a two stage military construction process. The plan awaits final passage in June through the Military Construction Appropriations Bill.

Portsmouth U.S House of Representatives New Hampshire Norman D'Amours House D'Amours 1St District Congress

Memorial Day Services and Parade in Portsmouth

A Memorial Day observance and parade will be held in Portsmouth on Tuesday May 30 conducted by the Central Veterans Council. U S Sen Thomas J McIntyre will speak at the South Cemetery. The parade forms at 1 p m on the old First National parking lot and steps off at 2 p m marching via Pleasant Street State Middle Richards Avenue to the South Cemetery and then to Parrott Avenue where a reviewing stand will be set up.

Portsmouth Central Veterans Council South Cemetery U.S Thomas J. McIntyre Portsmouth Clipper First National Parrott Ave Robert Daskoski American Legion Donald J. Shilko VFW Pleasant Street State Middle Richards Avenue South Street Junkins Avenue Parrott Avenue Edward J. Horne Jane Hoeflich Atlantic Heights Lincoln Michael Scharff Little Harbour School Logan Marine Corps Portsmouth High School Louis Dimpson Temple Israel Gordon Allen St. John’s Episcopal Church Legion DAV Banfield Road Portsmouth Police Department WHEB Senator McIntyre U.S. Marine Corps Marine Corps League Fleet Reserve Unit Sea Cadets CFW Portsmouth Fire Department U.S. Air Force Color Guard Kita’s Komets

French Paratroopers Clash Near Kolwezi Amid Hostage Search

French paratroopers clashed with rebels five miles from Kolwezi as they pursue guerrillas retreating toward Angola. Two French soldiers were killed, raising fatalities among the French force to four since last week. Officials cautioned the final European death toll may not exceed 120, with some estimates far higher.

Kinshasa Zaire Angola Kolwezi France Zambia Shaba French Defense Ministry Paris Luilu Yves Gras Red Cross

Mondale visits Granite State in New Hampshire

Mrs Mondale arrives in Lebanon on a two day tour meeting school children and artists. She tours Hanover Street School with an artists in residence program and admires plans to convert a courtyard into a play and reading area. The program spans musicians poets and now architecture. Mondale receives gifts and a warm reception from students and teachers. She later plans to unveil a 135 foot sculpture at Dartmouth College campus in Hanover.

Joan Mondale Hanover Street School Mondale New Hampshire Dartmouth College Hanover Lebanon N.H Walter Mondale Hanover Street N.H. Commission On the Arts Washington Minnesota

Witnesses in Bay State hearing clash over credibility

MBM vice president Anthony Mansueto and state Senator James A. Kelly Jr accuse each other of lying during two days of testimony before legislative investigators. Mansueto testified for 342 hours about MBM links to state politicians, discussing $10,000 contribution demands and other alleged payments. Kelly defends his actions, denying knowledge of some checks, as the inquiry examines MBM tied to public contracts and campaign gifts.

Boston MBM Anthony Mansueto James A. Kelly Jr Mansueto Kelly New York Executive Post Audit and Oversight McKee-Berger-Mansueto Albert ‘“Toots Manzi Endicott Peabody Peabody William Masiello Worcester Masiello Senate Kevin Harrington Kevin White Middle East Ley University of Massachusetts Boston Frederick Kussman State Bureau of Building Construction

Mitchell to return to prison after medical furlough

Former Attorney General John N. Mitchell, 64, will report to Maxwell Air Force Base prison in Alabama by 11:59 p.m. Friday, ending five months of freedom. He underwent two surgeries for an abdominal artery issue and hip repair. the furlough counts as time served and parole eligibility dates June 21.

Washington John N. Mitchell Alabama Maxwell Air Force Base Montgomery Mitchell Maxwell Michael Ann Federal Bureau of Prisons

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