GOP Demands and Gets Maher's Resignation
The Portsmouth GOPAsked for chairman John Maher’s resignation after he publicly backed Independent gubernatorial candidate Malcolm McLane. Maher agreed to step down but will aid the party slate, while Gary Gangburg and Dr Russell B Grazier protested. Donald Hayes was named new chairman with a new vice chair.
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Concord
Portsmouth
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John Hanrahan
McLane
Maker
Roger Crowley
Thomson
Maher
Gary Gangburg
Russell B. Grazier
Ward 2
Donald Hayes
Powell Explains Report Shortfall in Senate Campaign Funds
Powell asserts reports are in order after a National Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee filing shows 36000 to Powell from Sept 1 to Oct 16 while his report lists 15000. Campaign treasurer Maurice Murphy says funds went to the State Committee, and may have shifted after Oct 16, with transfer timing unclear.
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N.H
Secretary of State
Wesley Powell
U.S. Senate
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Maurice B. Murphy Jr
Republican State Committee
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O Wesley Powell
Hampton Falls
Maurice J. Murphy
State Committee
Washington
Crowley Attacks Rival Over Gambling Stance in NH Race
Democratic nominee Roger Crowley condemned Meldrim Thomson for backing casino gambling, predicting social ills and organized crime if legalized. He accused Thomson and Malcolm McLane of deception and criticized their shared political path while promoting a job creation buffer program through pollution-free industry.
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Meldrim Thomson
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Manchester
Crowley
Joan Sharking
Thomson
Berlin
Gorham
Lancaster
Littleton
Pinkham Notch
Malcolm McLane
No American Deaths in Vietnam Reported Last Week
U S Command reported no American combat deaths in Indochina last week. One death was nonhostile, four listed as missing or captured, and 14 wounded.
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Nixon Holds Up Ship Contract Politics in Quincy
Rep. James A. Burke of Massachusetts says the Nixon administration is delaying a federal General Dynamics shipyard contract at Quincy to influence the November election. Burke cites political leverage and potential impact on state support for the president.
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James A. Burke
Dmass
General Dynamics
Quincy
Bay State
Newburyport Man Arrested in Nashua Bank Robbery
The FBI reports the arrest of Wayne S. Hicks, 35, of Newburyport Massachusetts, on a robbery charge tied to a Nashua New Hampshire bank holdup.
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Newburyport, Mass
FBI
Wayne S. Hicks
Nashua, N.H
Maine Woman Shot Dead in Deer Hunting Incident
Fish and Game wardens continued their investigation into the first fatality of the 1972 Maine deer hunting season. Mrs. Alva McLaughlin, in her early 50s, was shot to death near a camp on Squaw Pan Lake in Aroostook County.
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Mapleton
Maine
Fish & Game
Alva McLaughlin
Squaw Pan Lake
Aroostook County
Debate Without Nixon Promises TV clash on war economy
McGovern eyes a post Nixon national debate with films of Nixon statements followed by McGovern views. Nixon declines face to face. McGovern criticizes special interests and wiretapping. Nixon radio education pledge contrasts with waste concerns. Campaign and legal intrigue swirl around the Democratic and Republican races.
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Associated Press
George McGovern
Nixon
McGovern
Irish Republic to Vote On Church Status Change
Dublin AP says Prime Minister Lynch plans a referendum on November 30 to decide whether to amend Article 44 of the Constitution to remove the Catholic Church’s special status. Cardinal Conway welcomed the potential change as debate grows over Ireland's union with Northern Ireland and sectarian tensions. Security forces in Belfast and other cities publish hotlines for IRA information.
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Jack Lynch
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Northern Ireland
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Londonderry
Four GOP Leaders Back McIntyre Endorsement in New Hampshire
Russell Tobey of Concord joined Keene Councilman George Roentsch Retired Gen I D White of Dublin and Portsmouth School Board member Harry MacLeoder in a front page ad welcoming Vice President Spiro Agnew to New Hampshire The signers pledge support for Nixon and Agnew but plan to vote for McIntyre over Powell The New Hampshire race features McIntyre calling for relief for shoe workers and oil consumers and urging Nixon to relax oil imports while Powell attacks McIntyre as political weak link.
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I. D. White
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McIintyre
U.S. Senate
Manchester
House
Wesley Powell
Mclintyre
New Hampshire
MacIntyre
Portsmouth Seeks New City Tax Rate With State help
City officials plan to visit the State Tax Commission in Concord to set a new Portsmouth tax rate. City Manager Calvin A. Canney cites United Appraisal data showing assessed valuation at 191 million dollars, up from 142.644 million last year. Final figures hinge on Public Service Company assessment, with potential shifts of about one million in either direction. Public Service previously secured over 1 million dollars in tax repayment from the city, potentially nearing 2 million with interest.
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Portsmouth
Calvin A. Canney
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Cansey
Public Service Company
Public Service
McIntyre Reports $88 037 Campaign Spending
New Hampshire senator Thomas J. McIntyre reports spending of 88 037 for reelection, with 112 391 in contributions. His Republican foe Wesley Powell lists 48 060 in expenditures and 5 000 from Ralph C. Nash, plus 300 from Ralph A. McIninch. Some reports were filed late.
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Thomas J. McIntyre
R. N.A
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Powell
Republican State Committee
Robert E. Whalen
McIntyre
Agnew to Speak at New Hampshire GOP Rally
Vice President Spiro Agnew to be featured tonight at a Republican rally in Manchester at the National Guard Armory. This marks his third appearance in the state since 1969 with prior talks at fund raising dinners. He was due to arrive at Manchester Municipal Airport in mid afternoon.
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Clark MacGregor
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Post
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Armory
Agnew
Manchester Municipal
Orr sidelined by knee injury in Bruins announcement
Boston Bruins defenseman Bobby Orr will be sidelined indefinitely after a knee operation last June. Dr. Carter Rowe recommends further strengthening exercises to prepare the knee for game conditions, the team said.
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Boston Bruins
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Kissinger says peace in Vietnam near after talks
President adviser Henry Kissinger told reporters peace is at hand as major provisions of a settlement are agreed and a final session of three to four days is needed. He noted North Vietnam’s nine points are essentially correct and most remaining issues are linguistic and technical. The White House rejected claims of stalling and discussed who would sign for South Vietnam.
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Washington
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Laos
Cambodia
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Cleveland
Klein
Saigon
Nguyen van Thien
Polio Epidemic Declared At Daycroft School Greenwich Conn
Federal officials declare a polio epidemic at Daycroft School in Greenwich where 130 students, many unvaccinated for religious reasons, are being immunized. Three cases confirmed by blood tests, eight clinically diagnosed, with five suspected cases sent home to New York New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
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Daycroft School
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New Hampshire
Massachusetts
State Health Department
Kittery Council Approves Building Permit Cost Increase
The Kittery Town Council voted to raise the minimum alteration cost for building permits from $100 to $250, effective in 30 days, and to adjust permit fee increments. Town Manager John R. Kennedy outlined revenue sharing allocations noting Saco receives $188,560 versus Kittery’s $71,158, with differences tied to tax effort and local funding. Kennedy cited potential federal funds tagging for a regional landfill and announced planning board appointments Donald E Lamont as full member and William Dewhurst as alternate.
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York County
Donald E Lamont
Wiliam Dewhurst
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