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Portsmouth Herald

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1972

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Close Trade Ties With Japan Urged

A two day UNH symposium on economic links between New England and Japan included Japan's ambassador Nobuhiko Ushiba and consul general Masao Sawaki. Business leaders argued Japan New England investment potential while emphasizing competitiveness and expanded exports to Japan and beyond.

Nobuhiko Ushida Japan U.S Bonner New England Center and Memorial Union United States-Japan New England Ushiba Holly Young Durham UNH New England Center For Continuing Education United States Nobuhiko Ushiba Masao Sawaki International Center Roland Loveless Vermont James M. Howell First National Bank of Boston Sawaki U.s.japan Harry Day New England Center

Reds Grab Half-Dozen Hamlets in Central Highlands

Military spokesmen report Communist forces seized six government hamlets in the central highlands while government troops retook one by dusk. In Ulster four people were killed as British troops pressed operations amid plans for elections. Queen Elizabeth II gave royal assent to Britain joining the European Common Market, paving the way for membership on January 1.

Saigon Ulster Belfast Northern London

Armored truck spills pennies on Cincinnati expressway

A Brink's armored truck door opened during rush hour in Cincinnati and about $4,000 in pennies nickels and dimes spilled onto the highway. Traffic halted as city workers swept the coins to the roadside and collected them.

Cincinnati, Ohio Brink

Sinking off Martha's Vineyard blamed on broken seams

Investigation into last week's boating tragedy off Martha's Vineyard finds heavy seas opened planking below the waterline. Alf Mello of the state Marine and Recreational Vehicles Division said he determined the cause after raising the 30 foot motorboat owned by George W Jaeger of Oak Bluffs Massachusetts.

Boston Martha’s Vineyard Alf Mello State Marine and Recreational Vehicles Division George W. Jaeger Oak Bluffs Mass

Tri County Hospital not closing says administrator

Tri County General Hospital will not close on November 30 as reported. Administrator Peter N. Minvielle cites physician shortages and low bed utilization, with 40 percent for acute beds and full use of long term beds, while exploring other avenues and discussing options with Portsmouth and York Hospitals.

Kittery Tri-County General Hospital Peter N. Minvielle Minvielle Portsmouth Hospital York Hospital

Thomson Signals Gambling Debate If Elected Govern

Exeter Republican gubernatorial candidate Meldrim Thomson said he does not advocate gambling legalization but would consider it for revenue if a well framed bill passed by the Legislature. He cited Puerto Rico laws as effective and urged coastal states to act if the federal government fails. He warned foreign fishing fleets could hurt New Hampshire and pledged to propose related legislation.

Exeter Front Street Thomson Puerto Rico Massachusetts

Alaska search for Hale Boggs plane goes on in bad weather

An armada of private planes and an HC130 joined the search for the missing light Cessna 310 carrying House Majority Leader Hale Boggs, Nick Begich, his aide Russell Brown, and pilot Don Jonz. Poor visibility and strong winds hampered efforts as officials awaited word on the 560 mile Juneau to Anchorage flight.

Anchorage Alaska Hale Boggs Air Force Juneau Boggs Nick Begich Begich Russell Brown Don E. Jonz

Kissinger Returns to Paris for Vietnam Peace Talks

President Weixor's adviser Henry Kissinger arrives in Paris to resume negotiations with North Vietnamese lead negotiator Xuan Thuy. It marks his 20th Paris trip and 25th day of private talks after a five day government consultative break.

Washington Weixor Henry A. Kissinger Paris Xuan Thuy White House Kissinger

Worths Free Lot City May Take It Back

Former Vaughan Street parking lot may return to the city after city council criticism over an apparent free transfer to Worth Development Corp from the Portsmouth Housing Authority. City Manager Calvin A. Canney and PHA Director Walter J. Murphy said they would negotiate a disposition. Councilmen John J. Whaley and Richard Levy charged the lot was given at no cost, depriving nearby businesses of access. Murphy defended the arrangement, noting council instructions to PHA. Please turn to page 2. col. 4.

Vaughan Street Portsmouth Housing All- Up Worth Development Corp Congress Street Portsmouth Housing Authority Calvin A. Canney PHA Walter J. Murphy Murphy John J. Whaley Richard Levy Worth Margeson’s Goodman’s Wholey Whaley Bruce Graves Graves Richard S$. Levy Pierce Island Peter J. Loughlin Board of Adjustment Conservation Commission Library

McGovern accuses GOP of sabotaging Texas campaign

Senator George McGovern charges Republicans with hiring fifty saboteurs and running misleading TV ads to scare voters in Texas as he campaigns across the state. He denounces the plan during speeches in Austin and at rallies in Houston and San Antonio, while predicting a tight race for Texas’ 26 electors.

San Antonis Tex Austin Houston San Antonio Ding Fort Worth Washington McGovern Texas Direc Lockheed Aircraft Corp

City Extends Haven Lease For Rockingham CAP

City Council approves extending the Haven food cooperative lease at Rockingham School until April 1 with CAP continuing its operation. Council debates access, pricing and zoning. Official reassessment planned and notices to abutters to be refined.

City Haven Rockingham Cap County Community Action Rockingham

City Ponders How to Repay PSC Overpayment

City officials weigh how to handle a million-dollar overpayment owed to Public Service Company with decisions looming before the October 27 tax rate setting. A bond issue or alternative funding could be used, while an appeal decision date remains unsettled. The council session on the matter was closed to press and public to avoid tipping PSC.

Public Service Company Canney Rockingham County

PSC to Cut Advertising in New Hampshire Newspapers

Public Service Co of New Hampshire says it will cut its newspaper advertising by 50 percent as it faces financial trouble while appealing a power rate hike. The company sought 13 percent rate increases, but the PUC approved 7 percent in August.

Manchester N.H The Public Service Co New Hampshire State Supreme Court New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission James F. O'Malley

Bomb at Sheraton Hotel kills Canadian woman in Buenos Aires

A blast in a 22nd floor room of the new Sheraton Hotel killed a Canadian woman and gravely wounded her husband and a Massachusetts woman. Supporters of ex-dictator Juan D. Peron were blamed. Smoke and fire filled the southeast wing as guests fled into the streets and the blaze was controlled.

Peron Buenos Aires New Sheraton Massachusetts Juan D. Peron

Judge's Son Killed by Car On Rt 4

Durham police report 22 year old Thomas Keller, son of State Superior Court Justice William Keller, was struck by a westbound car on Rt 1 near Rt 4 in Durham at 12 45 am. He died after transfer to Maine Medical Center in Portland.

Durham State Superior Court William Keller Rt. 1 Rte Thomas Keller Old Stage Road Meredith University of New Hampshire George A. Carr RFD 1 Keller West Street Northwood Wentworth— Douglass Hospital Dover Maine Medical Center Portland Maine New Hampshire The University Belknap County Laconia

Levy Sues City Over School District Accounting Controls

Levy sues the city again seeking a writ of mandamus to compel the city manager to require accounting controls over the Portsmouth School District. The suit asks the School Board chair to hand over financial records and seeks temporary and permanent injunctions to bar hiring an outside accountant. Hearing set for Tuesday in Rockingham County Superior Court.

Levy Richard Wrir Aim Levy Rockingham County Portsmouth

McIntyre Interrupts Campaign To Fight Social Security Cuts

Senator Thomas J. McIntyre, D New Hampshire, says he will return to Washington from his re election bid to oppose moves by the House Senate conferees to reduce Social Security benefits. He notes his co sponsored amendment would raise earnings limits from 1680 to 3000 and objects to cutting drug coverage in Medicare and cutting surplus food allotments.

McIntyre Manchester Thomas J. McIntyre N.H Washington Senate House Senate House White House

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