Peace Barriers Remain Standing in Paris Talks
Washington reports show continued obstacles in Vietnam peace talks with North Vietnamese negotiators Xuan Thuy and Le Duc Tho. Kissinger and Haig’s private sessions in Paris and Tho’s Moscow-Hanoi briefing indicate major issues unresolved as Saigon consults with President Thieu and U S officials urge cautious optimism.
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Orly
White House
Ronald L. Ziegler
Tho
le Due Tho
Ziegler
Gartley Return Draws Townspeople In Maine Welcome
Town of Greenville Maine greets Lt Mark H Gartley a former POW returning from four years in North Vietnam. About 1000 residents in the high school gym honor him with standing ovations, gifts including a town car, and a plea to aid remaining prisoners. Governor Curtis attends and urges an end to the war.
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Dave Swearingen
Greenville
Maine
Markham L. Gartley
Gartley
Malik
New England
Kenneth M. Curtis
Mark
Greenvilles
United States
Mark Gartley
Vietnam
Confusion Over Seabrook Hearing Dates Amid Certification Bid
Ten days before hearings resume on Public Service Company’s Seabrook site certification request, intervenors seek reconsideration of Site Evaluation Committee chair Healy’s ruling granting five extra days for cross examination and direct cases. Healy cites a communication failure and requests a transcript of Oct 4 to review closing remarks.
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Public Service Company
Seabrook
William A. Healy
Healy
Aay
McGovern Campaigns For Ethics in Portland Rally
Democrat George McGovern urged a seven point ethics program in Portland as he charged President Nixon with concentrating power without accountability. He spoke to about ten thousand downtown supporters after unveiling the plan in Seattle and pledged ethics reforms for federal workers earning more than fifteen thousand dollars.
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Portland
Orc
George McGovern
Nixon
White House
Exon
icGovern
Seattle
Oregon
Phone Rates Battle Overruled by State Supreme Court Request
Concord New England Telephone Co asks the state Supreme Court to overturn a Public Utilities Commission ruling granting only half of a 22 percent rate increase. The company says returns would fall below 8 percent versus 8.5 percent approved, citing rising costs and investor needs to fund service improvements.
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Concord, N.H
Engand Telephone Co
State Supreme Court
Public Utilities Commission
PUC
Ben Het Camp Overrun After Fierce Viet Cong Assault
Saigon reports North Vietnamese troops overran the Ben Het outpost 30 miles northwest of Kontum after heavy artillery and rocket barrages. The Duc Co Ranger camp near Pleiku withstood a separate attack but suffered heavy losses. Over 60 government troops were killed and more than 120 wounded as U.S. and South Vietnamese air power tried to halt the advance.
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Dennis Neeld
Saigon
Central Highlands
U.S
Ben Het
Kontum
Duc Co
Pleiku
le Trung Hien
Spoksman
North Vietnam
Hanoi
China
Duc Thang
Mekong
U.S. Command
the &H Special Operations Squadron
Vietnam
Bien Hoa
Bien ‘Hoa
Senate Sends $30.2 Billion Revenue Sharing Bill to Nixon
The Senate approved a landmark $30.2 billion revenue sharing measure and sent it to the President. The plan creates grants to states cities and counties with minimal strings, as final adjournment looms. Congress considers a large defense budget and a welfare bill nearing a compromise.
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Washington
Senate
Nixon
Congress
House
Carl Albert
Defense Department
Portsmou th Herald opens new building tours draw crowds
More than a thousand visitors toured the Ports mouth Herald's Maplewood Avenue plant during the opening days. Today the 9 to noon session was limited to Herald carrier boys and parents. Guided tours by editorial staff attracted 450 people yesterday, showcasing offices and mechanical departments and printing processes.
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Portsmouth Herald
Maplewood Avenue
Herald Carrier
Citibank Hikes Prime Rate Affects Banks Nationwide
Citibank raises its minimum prime lending rate by one percentage point to 5 percent effective 6 percent level, joining a trend of increases foreseen by bankers. Officials warn the impact may prompt government concern over rising rates, while many banks watch money market signals and potential further moves.
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New York
First National City Bank
Citibank
Nixon
Tilford Gaines
Manufacturers Hanover Trust Co
Only Two Agree To NHN Debate
In Durham New Hampshire only two major candidates agreed to a NHN debate with the deadline for replies passing Friday. Rep James Cleveland and Democratic challenger Charles Officer will debate October 24 at 730 p.m. Other gubernatorial candidates Crowley Thomson declined while McLane agreed. McIntyre agreed to debate while Powell declined. Wyman agreed but Merrow did not respond.
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Durham
N.H
New Hampshire
James Cleveland
Rn.e
District 2
Charles Officer
Roger Crowley
Meldrim Thomson
Malcolm McLane
Crowley
Thomson
Thomas McIntyre
Dn.h
Wesley Powell
Louis Wyman
Chester Merrow
Crew Fight Injures 33 On Carrier Kitty Hawk
In the carrier Kitty Hawk off Vietnam 33 sailors were injured two seriously three flown ashore and others treated aboard. Navy says order restored and ship continues its mission at Yankee Station while officials investigate causes. Captain Marlin Townsend Jr and Cmdr Benjamin Cloud met with crew to discuss the incident.
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Honolulu
Kitty Hawk
Vietnam
The
Pacific
Navy
Yankee Station
Tonkin, Gulf
Marlin W. Townsend Jr
Washington, D.C
Benjamin W
Senate Bites Nixon With Spending Control Amendment
Senate voted 46 to 28 to shield veterans benefits Social Security food stamps and other programs from cuts and limit reductions to 10 percent overall. The move accompanied a debt ceiling bill raising to 4181 billion while final action on the package awaited further amendments. Nixon sought broad authority to curb spending to avert tax increases and inflation.
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Washington
Senate
Nixon
French Lobster Vessel Runs Through Bath Gear
The Coast Guard reported the French vessel Victor Plevin cut through lobster gear of Bath Maine boat Margaret F on Pattt's Bank about 39 miles southeast of Portland. An aircraft crew photo captured the incident. Case Horn retrieved the gear and explained lobster operations to the French captain.
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Boston
Coast Guard
Bath
Maine
Pattt’s Bank
Portland
Cape Cod
Victor Plevin
Margaret F
Newfoundland
New England
Case Horn
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