04 Oct 1973
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Herald
Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1973
Page
1
Washington AP reports wholesale prices fell 6 percent in September led by drops in farm products and processed foods. The 1.8 percent unadjusted and 1.5 percent seasonally adjusted declines mark the largest monthly drop in 25 years, with a year over year decrease of 16.6 percent. Raw cotton and milk rose while gilt categories varied.
Four masked armed men robbed the Bank of New Hampshire headquarters in Manchester at 10 30 a m taking an undetermined cash amount. A bank spokesman reported no injuries as two armed robbers vaulted the counter and emptied tills. Police described the escape by a blue car with New Hampshire plates along Pleasant Street.
In a lighthearted exchange, the Chuckle Goer secretary warns that advancement, raises, or marriage are impossible here, urging acceptance of the situation as a running gag in the page’s humor section.
In Belfast gunmen killed a Protestant mailman during mail collection in Lurgan County Armagh and a British army lieutenant died in a bomb blast as an upsurge of violence swept Northern Ireland on Wednesday. Police identified the mailman as Protestant and said he was shot by two youths.
In Washington the Senate opens debate on a 53 billion health education and welfare measure. Approved by the Appropriations Committee the bill is about 1.8 billion more than Nixon's budget request and seen as a clear veto candidate.
Westport police charged former New Haven Police Chief James F. Ahern after an incident at Viva Zapata on Riverside Avenue. Officers said he refused to leave a restaurant and interfered with an officer during a 2 p.m. confrontation.
Concord reports a new flat grant welfare payment plan to simplify aid under Aid to Families with Dependent Children. Welfare Director Thermas Looker said the conversion will finish by year end. Manchester sees fatal crash as Ann Fox, 2, dies after a car left Bridge Street Extension, totaling New Hampshire highway fatalities for 1973.
In Winthrop Maine a three alarm blaze swept through a four story apartment building leaving 14 families homeless. Fire crews from three communities battled the fire for about an hour on Wednesday before bringing it under control.
Alan Pope of Rye defies the New Hampshire State Tax Commission, delaying his tax return until guaranteed privacy from searches by Gov. Meldrim Thomson. He cites a Supreme Court ruling against the governor’s earlier searches and says he will submit only upon written assurance of privacy.
Concord officials reject intergovernmental litigation to protect New Hampshire welfare funds. Welfare Director Thomas Hooker sought state join in about $9 million suit opposing federal rules cutting NH share from 9.2 to 4.5 million. Gov. Meldrim Thomson and Councilors Hayes and Whalen opposed without full congressional action, directing reports to the governor and council.
In Baltimore AP report, Agnew defense seeks leaks as grand jury proceedings resume. Judge Walter E Hollman grants broad power to Agnew lawyers to question nationwide witnesses with 48 hour notice and keep depositions sealed. Nixon defends Agnew against leaks while focusing on Petersen in Watergate era prosecutions.
WAMPTON The town manager says workers can be fired for refusing overtime with the police facing a refusal over a Winnacunnet High School dance Friday. Peter Lombardi meets supervisors tonight to discuss action if officers refuse extra duty with tomorrow as the last day to volunteer. Frequent references to suspension or dismissal as potential outcomes accompany claims of salary disputes and a 33-80 rate for school and town functions.
Representative Louis C. Wyman strengthens support for bills to curb presidential war declaring powers. He clashes with the Nixon administration but pledges votes for a measure restricting undeclared conflicts, insisting Congress consent is necessary before U.S. troops are committed. The New Hampshire Republican has previously differed with the White House on executive war powers.
Florida Young Republican Martin Douglas Kelly testified before the Senate Watergate committee about working with Donald Segretti in negative campaigning during the 1972 Democratic primary in Florida. He described a planned salary increase to 700 dollars a month for activities around the Democratic National Convention. Kelly and associate Robert Benz of Tampa were granted immunity.
Washington AP The Senate Watergate committee urged Judge Sitica to apply the Aug 28 ruling as a precedent ordering President Nixon to turn over White House tapes for review. Samuel Bush urged the court to rely on that order while Archibald Cox’s prosecutor argued the need to determine whether secrecy claims are valid.
A School Board work session unanimously reaffirmed using the area between Hiple School and Jones Avenue for a new secondary school. The plan includes studies by City Engineer Richard Nelson and district officials, with a report back at a special meeting on Oct 15. If more funds are needed, requests will go to the City Council from a future bond issue, contingent on cost estimates of $5,000 to $7,000 per acre.
Former head of a prison prisoners reform association chapter, serving a murder sentence, disarmed two guards and fled on foot into the woods. A massive manhunt was mounted as a State Police spokesman said the inmate is dangerous. Guards were found handcuffed to a tree by passers by, according to authorities.
Governor Meldrun Thonson announced that local pheasant releases may resume north of a Hanover Ashland Effingham line due to a sharp frost. A ban had been in place after an eastern equine encephalitis outbreak in Rockingham County, with 12,000 birds destroyed at Brentwood Fish and Game Farm to prevent disease spread.
The Associated Press reports falling beef prices ahead of a consumer grocery trip, while retail gasoline prices are expected to rise as wholesale costs edge higher. Longtime My Lai case updates show Lt. Calley’s appeal continues with actions anticipated over weeks.
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