Congress Near Adjournment Faces Last-Minute Bills
Congress inches toward adjournment as House and Senate wrestle over Social Security welfare and a $250 billion spending ceiling. The House passed a $74.3 billion defense bill and a revenue sharing measure while Senate debates the ceiling and antibu s ing bill fate. Conferees press to resolve the 989-page Social Security welfare bill, with a Monday or Tuesday timing likely.
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Soviets Win Chess Olympiad In Skopje
The Soviet Union captured its 11th straight title at the 20th men's Chess Olympiad in Skopje Yugoslavia. Hungary earned the silver medal and host Yugoslavia finished third.
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Three Killed in Drug Shootout at West Side Motel
Federal undercover agent and two men described as cocaine dealers were killed in a West Side motel when a narcotics operation backfired, sparking a gunfight. One supervisory agent was critically wounded. New York bank raises prime rate to 5 percent starting Monday.
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McGovern Raises $300,000 in Massachusetts Tour
George McGovern's Massachusetts fundraising trip brought in about 300000 dollars, aides said. The drive aimed for 250000 and supported the Democratic nominee's plan for a televised fireside chat series.
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Granite State Women Killed in Epsom Crash
Marjorie A. Yeaton, 57, of Epsom died after her westbound car was struck by a northbound vehicle skidding on wet pavement at the Route 28 bypass and 101B intersection. Police said she stopped at a red light. the other car struck her left side.
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Fire destroys two shops in Bar Harbor Maine
Flames sweep two gift shops in Bar Harbor at Main and Cottage Streets destroying Daneys Gourmet Foods and Gifts and Kent's. The wooden buildings were consumed in the fire with authorities investigating the cause and guarding the scene.
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Nixon Campaigns in South and McGovern Hits Vietnam
President Nixon completed a six hour swing to Atlanta drawing up to 700000 supporters after his Peachtree Street parade. He urged unity and a new American majority as McGovern pressed Vietnam policy, using a taped account of a Minne apolis student to illustrate the war's impact at the University of Minnesota.
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Five Men Missing After Explosion At Avoca Plant
Five workers were unaccounted for and seven injured in a dynamite plant blast in Avoca Pennsylvania. Authorities said a previous blast last fall killed three. Firefighters recovered bodies from the site while hospitals reported one in guarded condition and five in fair or good condition. A Catholic priest performed last rites as the scene cleared.
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Friday the 13th Superstitions Stir Feelings This Day
A playful note about Friday the 13th acknowledges superstition with imagery of bad luck. It nods to walking under ladders and crossing black cats, highlighting how the date provokes cautious or humorous reactions among believers and skeptics alike.
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Hospital Criticizes Campaign Focus On Mental Health Facility
New Hampshire politicians press for action at the state mental hospital as advisory bodies report no real changes since accreditation issues. Dr. Robert Wilson, chair of the Advisory Commission on Health and Welfare, says ongoing studies by civic groups and medical societies suffice and questions creating an ad hoc committee. Independent candidate Mal- continues amid debate on patient care and facility conditions.
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McIntyre seeks action to assure home heating oil supply
Sen. Thomas J. McIntyre and New England senators urged President Nixon to set a permanent 100,000 barrel per day No 1 oil quota for independent terminal operators starting Jan 1. They asked for early 1973 import levels and suspended Caribbean imports, noting expected higher demand after New Year.
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Samoset Burns at Rockland in Major Hotel Fire
The historic Samoset Hotel in Rockland Maine was destroyed by a blaze that began shortly before 1 a.m. Heavy rain and offshore winds limited spread as fire crews from eight towns fought the four story seaside landmark. No injuries were reported. The 186 acre site at Jamesons Point had been sold to Samoset Associates which planned a 17 million dollar condo project amid recent permit work.
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Kissinger Sees Nixon for Breakfast Briefing on Vietnam Talks
President Nixon arranged a breakfast briefing with Henry Kissinger and Secretary of State Rogers at the White House. Kissinger returned from Paris after four days of talks with Hanoi negotiators Led by Tho and Xuan Thuy. Senate leader Hugh Scott predicted war involvement in Vietnam might end by January 20.
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City Mulls appeal over PSC tax ruling and 1 million rebate
City officials meet as Nov 2 deadline looms to appeal or file an exception against a court ruling ordering about half the tax abatement PSC sought. City Manager CALVIN A CANNEY says council work session will review the appeal plus other ordinances and leases.
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North Viets Take Allied Strongpoint Ben Het Camp
North Vietnamese forces overran the Ben Het border camp in the central highlands after a two day attack. Saigon said heavy shelling destroyed the defenders artillery ammunition and a food warehouse as radio contact was lost during the assault by units of the 320th North Vietnamese Division. Lt. Col. Le Trung Hien provided the briefing.
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Muskie says campaign faced sabotage in 1972 race
Sen Edmund Muskie asserts his Democratic presidential bid suffered an "astonishing series" of espionage and sabotage incidents. He hints at possible suit against the Nixon campaign and White House figures while noting the list of wiretaps stolen documents forged literature and bogus calls. The events peaked when he led the field and faded as his campaign faltered.
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Nashua Residents Fight Dog Track Appeal
More than 700 Nashua residents contest a zoning variance for Yankee Greyhound Corp to build a five million dollar dog racing track on 17 acres near the Massachusetts border. The appeal cites congestion noise lower property values and higher crime. Police Chief Craig Sandler warns of traffic and crowd related issues including assaults and car theft. The judge notes the referendum approving the concept is non binding on the court.
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