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Next on New Hampshire Outlook tonight. the brave new world of genetically altered foods. We'll talk to a New Hampshire researcher about the role genetic engineering plays in produce grown here and around the country. Some vocal high school students march to the governor's office with a message. And not everyone is working out for fitness' sake. We'll hear about a campaign to get the word out on eating disorders. |
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Good Evening. I'm Laura Knoy sitting in tonight for Allison McNair. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. We begin tonight with a summary of today's state news. |
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New Hampshire prosecuters have agreed to release some new information to the media tommorrow.about last month's murders of two Dartmouth College professors. Two vermont teens are charged with killing Holf and Suzannah Zahn-top. One member of the prosecution team says new evidence gathered last week will cast a different light on the case. |
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New Hampshire's largest anti-abortion group wants the late Christa McAuliffe's husband off a new court case involving a proposed women's health clinic. U.S. District Court Judge Stephen McAuliffe has been assigned to a case filed by Planned Parenthood this week. NH Right to Life says that since Christa McAuliffe once volunteered for a family planning clinic, her husband could be biased. |
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A group of death penalty opponents gathered in downtown Concord today to express their support for House Bill 171. That bill would eliminate the death penalty. A group of about 30 activists gathered first at Concord High school for a series of workshops, and then went on to the statehouse where they tried to bring their message to Governor Jeanne Shaheen. Last year, Shaheen vetoed legislation that would have eliminated the death penalty in New Hampshire. Although there were few legislators to talk to because the legislature is not in session, the protesters said it was worth it. |
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There are some strains showing in the coalition of communities that's fighting the state education property tax. Selectmen in Hampton, one of the so-called donor towns, have decided not to spend any more money on fighting the tax. They fear even if the Supreme Court orders the state to pay back the property taxes it collected, they may not get back the money spent on legal fees. |
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Two major business groups today gave their support to Governor Shaheen's education funding plan, which includes a two and a half percent sales tax. Leaders of the Business and Industry Association and the New Hampshire High Technology Council say Shaheen's plan will provide businesses with a stable tax system and a supply of well-educated employees. The two groups represent an array of New Hampshire businesses, but they don't represent retailers, who largely oppose the sales tax. |
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Here's a lottery where you don't want your number to come up. Today, the University of New Hampshire moved to ease its housing shortage for students by holding a housing lottery. 133 juniors and seniors who currently live in university dorms held the unlucky numbers. They will be notified this week that they'll have to find somewhere else to live next September. We spoke to some students on campus about the lottery. OUT: |
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02:30 We've had a lot of negative feedback from students, a lot of concerned letters - e-mails, phone calls, wondering who to contact and what they can do to stop this - and they can't do anything about it because the university basically doesn't have any other options. We've taken in too many students is basically the problem. 4:20 WILL THAT AFFECT YOUR DECISION TO COME BACK NEXT SEMESTER? Actually, that's a very big part of my decision. I'm not too pleased with any of it because it is very difficult to find housing here - and when you do, it's very expensive. It's like you're living in Boston or something. |
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University officials say that about half of all UNH students have always lived off-campus. They say new construction and renovations will add about 350 new beds by 2003. In the meantime, they have hired additional housing counselors to help students find housing. Students can also log on to the unh website to find rental and roommate referrals. |
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If you thought it was cold today, your thermometer had nothing on the mercury reading on Mount Washington. Meteorologist Sarah Curtis has more on the arctic air mass hovering over the state. OUT: |
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CG:WEATHER\Tonight \North\Partly cloudy \Chance of flurries\Lows: -10 to 0 F\ CG:WEATHER\Tonight\Central and South\Partly cloudy \Lows: 0 to 10 F\\ CG:WEATHER\Tomorrow\North\Mostly cloudy\Chance of snow showers \Highs: 15 to 20 F\ CG:WEATHER\Tonight \Central and South\Partly sunny\Chance of flurries \Highs: 20 to 25 F\ |
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CG:BUMP\ Public Forum on Plant Biology and Genetically Modified Organisms\ Friday, March 2 9am - 4 pm Johnson Theater University of New Hampshire Tickets are Required 862-1452\ |
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With obesity rates at an all time high, losing weight has become a national obssesion. .and sometimes, that obsession can lead to eating disorders. This week is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. we visited the Works Athletic Club in Somersworth to talk with members -- we asked how they feel about their bodies and why they work out. OUT: |
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Joining us now to discuss the warning signs and the devastating effects of eating disorders are Laura Clauss, President of the Center for Eating Disorders Management and Victoria Tromblay, who herself has recovered from an eating disorder and who now volunteers at the Center. |
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Thank you for joining us, Laura Clauss, President of the Center for Eating Disorders Management and Victoria Tromblay. |
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CG:BUMP\For More Information\The Center for Eating Disorders Management, Inc. Dover 742-0047 Manchester 627-1163\x |
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In business news, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan delivered some sobering news about the economy today. Speaking before the House Financial Services Committee, Greenspan said the economic slowdown we saw in the second part of 2000 has yet to run its course. He also said an interest rate cut before the Fed's next meeting on March 20th is unlikely. |
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That was clearly not the news wall street wanted to hear. The Dow closed down just over 140-points. The Nasdaq was down nearly 56 points. The S&P 500 was down 18. CG:STOCKS\Dow Industrials\10495.28\-141.60\NYSE\626.94\-6.52\Amercian Stock Exchange\907.72\-.28\Nasdaq\2151.83\-55.99\S&P 500\1239.94\-18.00 |
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Here's a look at some stocks of interest to New Hampshire investors. Autodesk was up one and a half points. General Electric, Oracle, State Street Corp and Teradyne all closed down. CG:STOCKS\Autodesk\38.13\+1.50\General Electric\46.50\-1.50\Oracle\19.00\-2.69\State Street Corp\100.45\-2.15\Teradyne\31.23\-1.87 |
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A deal that would create the nation's largest gas and electric utility is still on hold. Northeast Utilities -- which owns Public Service Company of New Hampshire -- agreed to merge well over a year ago with Consolidated Edison.but never officially closed the deal. Today, Northeast Utilities gave ConEd until this Friday, to say it's still committed. And NU threatened to sue.if ConEd backs out. The merger has already received approval from all regulators. |
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Civilian workers at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard earned more than $218 million dollars last year. That was an increase of more than 6% over the year before. Members of the Seacoast Shipyard Association say the growing payroll is proof that the shipyard's future is bright. That's because the navy will continue to operate submarines, which will need servicing at the Shipyard. |
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Finally this evening, you must enter to win. And that's exactly what a Charlestown woman has been doing for years. Cheryl Baron says she mails in every contest entry as long as she doesn't have to buy anything. Her persistence paid off. She learned this week that she won 100-thousand dollars from a Fingerhut sweepstakes. She says her prize won't stop her from mailing any more entries. |
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Tomorrow on New Hampshire Outlook - Communities across the nation learn something about themselves when the first of its kind social capital report is released. You'll see your New Hampshire neighbors in a whole new way. Plus, see how some granite state investors are saving their community country stores, one share at a time. |
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Also tomorrow morning I hope you join me on the Exchange. We'll be talking about DNA evidence and how its use is changing the criminal justice system. That's tomorrow morning at 9 on New Hampshire Public Radio. |
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That's it for this edition of New Hampshire Outlook. For Allison McNair and the the rest of us here at New Hampshire Public Television, thanks for joining us. Stay tuned for NOVA. WeI'll be back tomorrow at 7:30. Good night. |
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Thanks to our founding sponsors who have provided major funding for the production of New Hampshire Outlook: New Hampshire Charitable Foundadtion Public Service of New Hampshire Alice J. Reen Charitable Trust Putnam Foundation Stratford Foundation |
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AP-NH--Talking ATMs laabos New machines allow blind, visually impaired better access -- FleetBoston Financial Corporation customers who are blind or visually impaired will be able to use A-T-Ms that talk to them. The program is part of a two-year commitment by FleetBoston for about 14-hundred new ATMs extending from Maine to Pennsylvania. Bank officials say there are 16 talking machines in the Boston area now. The new machines feature an audio outlet where customers can plug in either their own standard headsets, or ones provided by the bank. A voice directs the customer through each step of a transaction, which can include transferring funds between accounts, making deposits and withdrawals, and obtaining account balance information. FleetBoston also will provide statements and other account information to customers in alternative formats, including large-print, Braille and cassette tape. AP-NY-02-28-01 0727EST |
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AP-NH--Bush Reaction-N.H. TOPS avbhos N.H. Republicans like Bush budget x x x updates with Gregg comment x x x -- As expected, New Hampshire's members of Congress, all Republicans, are happy with President George Bush's budget. Senator Bob Smith says the surplus must be returned to taxpayers so the federal government doesn't squander it. He also says he's happy with Bush's goals for the military, education and full funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Senatr Judd Gregg called it a civil and mature statement of where Bush wants to take the country. Gregg said that dealing with Social Security, Medicaid, education and cutting taxes makes the country and New Hampshire stronger. Congressman Charles Bass says he will work with the administration to provide seniors with retirement security by locking away 100 percent of the Social Security and Medicaid trust funds. Congressman John Sununu says Bush's agenda sets the right priorities for New Hampshire and the nation. He says it will repeal the marriage penalty, eliminate estate taxes and lower tax rates across the board. AP-NY-02-27-01 2235EST |
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AP-NH--Right-to-Life, TOPS laacon Anti-abortion group asks judge to step aside from case XXX CLARIFIES judge title in leadXXX -- New Hampshire's largest anti-abortion group is invoking Christa McAuliffe's name in a campaign to persuade the late teacher's husband - a federal district court judge - to step aside from a case involving a proposed abortion clinic. Planned Parenthood of Northern New England filed a lawsuit against the city of Manchester in federal court this week. Right-to-Life leaders learned yesterday that U-S District Court Judge Steven McAuliffe had been assigned to the case. Members of the anti-abortion group say because Christa McAuliffe had once volunteered for a family planning clinic, her husband may be biased. Right-to-Life spokeswoman Barbara Hagan says it's proper for Judge McAuliffe to step aside from the case, because Manchester residents won't know if he can be objective enough. Christa McAuliffe was a teacher at Concord High School who was selected to become the first civilian in space. She and other crew members aboard the Challenger space shuttle died when it exploded in 1986. AP-NY-02-28-01 0628EST |
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AP-NH--Fatal Fire laacon Concord fire victim just turned seven -- Charles Novak of Concord had just turned seven years old and was giddy about the swimming lessons he was going to start at the Y-M-C-A when he and his mother died yesterday morning in a fire that destroyed their mobile home. The state's medical examiner says the boy and his mother, 36-year-old Jane Austin, died of smoke inhalation in a fire at Jensen's Mobile Home Park. Neighbor Deborah Lee says when she looked out her window around six yesterday morning, she saw a ball of flames. She says she went over to the home, but couldn't do anything. The state fire marshal and the Concord Fire Department are investigating the cause. They said the fire does not appear to be suspicious. AP-NY-02-28-01 0743EST |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. See how some granite state investors are saving their community country stores, one share at a time. Join us tonight at 7:30 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |