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Next on New Hampshire Outlook tonight. Planned Parenthood takes its case to federal court after the city of Manchester revokes a permit to relocate its clinics. We'll focus our discussion on the controversy. And later. we'll take you to dinner at New Hampshire's culinary academy with a french accent. |
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Good Evening. I'm Barbara MacLeod. Allison McNair has the night off. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. We begin tonight with a summary of today's state news. |
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Planned Parenthood of Northern New England is going to federal court to fight a zoning board decision barring it from opening a clinic in the city. The Manchester zoning board initially approved the group's plan to open a clinic, but later revoked the building permit after opponents argued the board had been given false information. Abortion opponents say today's lawsuit is an attempt to intimidate Manchester zoning officials. We'll have a full report on this developing controversy in just a few minutes. |
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NEWS ORGANIZATIONS SAY THEY WILL GO TO THE VERMONT SUPREME COURT TO TRY TO GET ACCESS TO SEALED COURT RECORDS IN THE CASE INVOLVING TWO MURDERED DARTMOUTH COLLEGE PROFESSORS. THIS AFTER A JUDGE BLOCKED ACCESS TO POLICE RECORDS TODAY. MEDIA OUTLETS HAD HOPED TO SEE THE RECORDS AND PERHAPS GET SOME INSIGHT INTO A MOTIVE FOR THE KILLINGS OF HALF AND SUZANNE ZANTOP. MEANTIME, THE YOUNGER OF THE TWO TEENAGERS ACCUSED OF MURDER WAS ARRAIGNED IN JUVENILE COURT TODAY. 16 YEAR OLD JAMES PARKER'S COURT APPEARANCE WAS CLOSED BECAUSE OF HIS AGE. PROSECUTORS ARE PUSHING TO TRY HIM AS AN ADULT, BUT PARKERS LAWYERS ARE FIGHTING THAT EFFORT. 17 YEAR OLD ROBERT TULLOCH IS CONSIDERED AN ADULT UNDER NEW HAMPSHIRE LAW. HE WAS ARRAIGNED ON FIRST-DEGREE MURDER CHARGES LAST WEEK. |
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In Washington today, Governor Jeanne Shaheen joined governors from across the country in a meeting with President Bush. The focus of the meeting was education, high standards and accountability. Shaheen said the governors asked Bush to make his program flexible enough so that state accountability initiatives can comply with federal requirements. Bush backs annual student testing. New Hampshire tests students in the third, sixth and tenth grades. Shaheen is attending the annual meeting of the National Governor's Association. |
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New Hampshire Drivers have a new tool to help avoid accidents. The Department of Transportation has made a map locating the roads with the highest number of serious accidents. They include the intersection at Route 125 and 108 in Rochester. Route 113 in Tamworth and Route 28 in Salem. You can get a copy of the dangerous road map by calling the Transportation Planning Department at 271-3734. |
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Today across the state there was a touch of spring in the air with temperatures reaching into the 40's. For a look at what we can expect tonight and tomorrow, weather Observer Julia Heemstra has the latest from the Mount Washington Observatory. OUT: |
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CG:WEATHER\Tonight \North\Cloudy with scattered snow showers\Then partly cloudy\Low 5 to 15 above\Northwest wind 15 to 25 mph and gusty CG:WEATHER\Tonight \South\Partly cloudy\Then becoming clear\Low near 20\Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph CG:WEATHER\Tomorrow\North\Partly cloudy\A chance of snow flurries \High 25 to 30\Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph CG:WEATHER\Tomorrow\South\Mostly sunny\High near 40\Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph\ |
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A fight over the location of a new Planned Parenthood clinic in Manchester is in the hands of a federal court. Planned Parenthood, which had a building permit for the clinic and then saw it revoked , today filed a civil rights suit against the city of Manchester. The suit claims that the city has violated the constitutional rights of their clients. Producer Richard Ager has the story. OUT: |
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Bite: PP newser tape 4:08 IN filing this case, we seek relief based on clear violations of our federally protected constitutional rigthts and violations of NH state law. In this action, which we have filed this morning, we intend to prove that Manchester's zoning board decision violated rights protected under our constitution and under well-established zoning law. Track: Planned Parenthood took the unusual step of launching a civil rights action, because they believe that a Manchester zoning decision in January has violated their civil rights and those of their patients. Bite: PP newser tape 13:05 Planned Parenthood and the landlord - we have filed together - have been treated differently than any other landlord or lessee in Manchester. Any other medical office in Manchester - we have been treated differently. Therefore that is a constitutional violation. As well, PP and its patients have been denied access to essential services including potential abortion. And that is a fundamental constitutional right, and we have brought those constitutional claims in federal court in the hopes that we can be heard on those claims. Track: This is the building, 24 Pennacook St, at the center of the storm. Last fall, Planned Parenthood decided to move here in order to consolidate two smaller clinics now located in Manchester and Bedford. At first, the landlord was granted a variance to allow medical offices to be located here. But when it was disclosed that Planned Parenthood would be a tenant, anti-abortion activists stepped in. Bite: PP tape #1 16:40 Barbara Hagan So when we became aware that the clinic was going to open here on Pennacook St.with full surgical and recovery offices etc. we felt a fiduciary duty and obligation to our members that live in the Pennacook St. area to let them know that they had been duped. By those who went for the varience and then the building permit. In that the truth was not completely disclosed as to what was going in here. And because of the very high profile organizational affiliation that PP has with abortion rights. And due to the fact that bullet proof glass is being put in to protect them. We felt that the neighbors had an obligation to know so we stepped in. Track: On Jan. 3rd, neighbors and anti-abortion activists crowded into Manchester city hall for a zoning board hearing. The zoning board refused to allow the activists to challenge the clinic's building permit - but then voted to revoke it, citing their feeling that they had not been given all the facts. But Planned Parenthood says the board caved in to pressure from anti-abortion groups. Bite: PP newser tape 7;38 They have attempted to deceive the zoning board and the public, claiming that we are trying to sneak into downtown Manchester when they know that we have been providing the same services in Manchester for 15 years. They have deceived the neighbors into thinking that their property values will go down when in fact we have significantly improved the pennacook St. site. They have attempted to deceive the entire Manchester community by calling us an abortion clinic, when they know that 95% of the services at Planned Parenthood are preventitive women's health care. Many prevent unwanted pregnancy. Track: But clinic opponents say it's not that simple. Bite: PP newser tape 17:19 The point is PP is not just a medical office. PP is a politically-activist organization - they're committed to spreading abortion rights throughout the world so it's - a medical office is not involved in politics. Standup: PP newser tape 18:40 The party caught in the middle of this controversy - the Manchester zoning board - has refused comment, saying with the matter now before the courts, they really can't say anything. Track: That reluctance is understandable, given that the zoning board members get criticized no matter they decide. It's now up to the court to decide if a local zoning decision is a federal case. For NH outlook, I'm Richard Ager. |
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ON THE LOCAL LEVEL, THE NEW HAMPSHIRE RIGHT TO LIFE GROUP HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN HALTING PLANNED PARENTHOOD'S NEW MEDICAL FACILITY IN MANCHESTER'S NORTH END. AS RICHARD REPORTED, PLANNED PARENTHOOD IS NOW LOOKING FOR JUSTICE THROUGH THE FEDERAL COURTS.SAYING THE ORGANIZATION'S RIGHTS UNDER THE U.S. CONSTITUTION HAVE BEEN DENIED. THIS IS A CASE THAT INVOLVES BOTH LAW AND POLITICS-- JOINING US NOW TO TALK FURTHER ABOUT THE QUESTIONS SURROUNDING 24 PENNACOOK STREET AND ITS FUTURE. AND TO DISCUSS THE BROADER ISSUES AT STAKE ARE; JENNIFER FRIZZELL, THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND. AND ON THE TELEPHONE IS BARBARA HAGAN FROM NEW HAMPSHIRE RIGHT TO LIFE. THANK YOU BOTH FOR JOINING US. |
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OUR THANKS TO JENNIFER FRIZZELL AND BARBARA HAGAN FOR JOINING US TONIGHT. |
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In business news tonight, internet retailer EToys plans to file for bankruptcy and shut down its Web site next week. It also expects to see its stock delisted by the Nasdaq. The shares were halted today at nine cents -- down from a high of over 84 dollars less than a year and a-half ago. |
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Buyers went shopping on wall street today. Analysts say investors are betting that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates before its March 20th meeting. possibly even as early as next week. All the major indicators ended on an up note. The Dow was up 200 points and the Nasdaq was up nearly 46. |
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Here's a look at some of the stocks of interest to New Hampshire investors. Fisher Scientific and Fleet Boston FInancial were up almost two. State Street was up more than three and a half. Timberland and Verizon were also up. close to two points. CG:STOCKS\Fisher Scientific\37.10\+1.90\Fleet Boston Financial\42.02\+1.97\State Street Corp\101.05\+3.45\Timberland\57.37\+1.97\Verizon Communications\50.95\+1.83 |
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Hospitals and healthcare facilities say they're feeling the pinch of a staffing shortage. The nursing shortage is hitting the operating, critical care, emergency and recovery rooms the hardest. In an attempt to attract nurses some facilities have begun offering hiring bonuses, paying for education, and raising base pay. While New Hampshire ranks 16th in the nation for nurse per patient care, the New Hampshire Board of Nursing says that may not always be the case. The average age of RN's and LPN's is 52 and the next ten years are critical for new recruits. |
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Finally this half hour, a local culinary arts program that combines classical French techniques with cutting edge American technology - the Atlantic Culinary Academy offers the flavor of international cuisine in Dover. |
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Le Cordon Bleu school was established in 1895 which is over 100 years old and a famous chef came out of this school and her name was Julia child. I came to Cordon Bleu basically because of its prestigious reputation. The essence of the program is 100 years of Classical French Cuisine combined with American style and technology. I have always had a passion for great ingredients and eating and learning alot about differnt kinds of food and I had the opportunity to have this basically in my backyard. The program began in May it is an intensive hands-on program which results in an Associates Degree from McIntosh Colllege as well as the acclaimed Le Cordon Bleu diploma. We are in the intro to culinary arts kitchen which houses sanitation safe food handling and basic cooking techniques. We are in the area of purchasing and cost control this is where the students learn. The class that I am presently teaching is garden mage. This is one of our many kitchens our a la carte kitchen emphasis is on speed This is Le Esprit open to the public you can make reservation here at Le Esprit. Today, I am having veal for the first time exceptionally good food even coming in This school is a springboard for opportunity pinnacle of the culingary art. Not your normal everyday runabout school I would imagine for NH |
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For reservations to Le Esprit Restaurant, call 750-1500. CG:BUMP\FOR MORE INFORMATION\Le Esprit Restaurant Atlantic Culinary Academy 750-1500\x |
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Tomorrow on New Hampshire Outlook - When you turn on a light at home - do you ever wonder where the power comes from? Tomorrow, we'll take you to the top secret New Hampshire location where the distribution of power is monitored and controlled. |
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That's it for this edition of New Hampshire Outlook. For all of us here at New Hampshire Public Television, thanks for joining us. Stay tuned for Granite State Challenge We'll be back tomorrow at 7:30. Good night. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. When you turn on a light at home - do you ever wonder where the power comes from? We'll take a look at the top secret New Hampshire location where the distribution of power is monitored and controlled. Join us tonight at 7:30 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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There are mixed reviews on the new bill being proposed by Senator Judd Gregg. It would let educators get limited immunity against civil lawsuits when making reasonable efforts to control students. Some teachers support the bill, while others say it's repetitive to state law. |
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The University of New Hampshire will release the results of its housing lottery this Friday. About 200 students will be asked to move off campus to make way for incoming freshmen next fall. UNH plans to build a new dormitory for fall semester 2002, but another will be shut down for renovations. Many students express concern. The regional housing crunch is making off-campus housing unaffordable. |