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Read Our Mail -- October 2004
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A complete archive of mail from October 2004
October 27
MISSING BETTY HILL
Heard of the death of Betty Hill yesterday. I never met her, yet I found myself grieving, as though I had lost
a loved one. As a teenager, I read "The Interrupted Journey", then as a later
teen had a much more frightening encounter on a beach near Copalis, WA. My experiences
were very similar to hers, my main regret being that I never wrote to her and
told her of it. I am sure she had heard the drill before, but her role was one
of making people feel comfortable, and making people who had had the most unbeleivable
experiences feel normal! She was a great lady, this one I never met, And I will
miss her dearly.
Bryan Harris
October 26
WHERE ARE THE FREE PHONE NUMBERS?
I've been looking thru your web page for a list of contact telephone numbers
for the Chamber. Can't find it. Have I missed something? Why not list the "One
Number" everywhere on your web site?
Clark McCurdy
EDITOR’S REPLY: That’s probably because we are not the chamber of commerce. We
do, however, list thousands of local web sites in our search engine, many with
phones. But if you want the list of locals who pay to join the chamber (us included)
you’ll have to check out our chamber page that includes more than a dozen local chambers.
October 24
WHY I SUBSCRIBED TO YOUR FREE NEWSLETTER
Been to Portsmouth 2 times. Going next week for one week and also in November.
My husband gets sent there on business and i gey to have fun seeing the town and
shopping and eating ect!!!
Kin in Reading, PA
October 23
NAVY YARD PIC TICKLES READER
Hello. This is in regards to the text under the picture in the newspaper today
(10-14-04). It says," Imagine working at the Navy Yard in Kittery straight through
the winter." It also says "Now imagine the temperature."
It made me laugh. The shipyard is still open year round. The employees working
on the boats still work on them in the winter. They work on them in freezing temperatures
every winter. Did you think they don’t do this anymore? I'm sure there are a lot
of workers who can imagine it because it is still being done every winter.
I worked there and I have stood outside working in below zero temperatures with
so many clothes piled on, I could hardly walk. My husband works there and he still
has to work on the boats in freezing weather. Cold, snow, sleet, nor rain stops
the work from getting done. Anyway, it was a funny piece of text. You don’t have
to imagine back, just look across the water towards the yard and there will be
workers working there all winter long.
Amy Bedard
October 22
SEEKING JONES’ BUST
I would be most appreciative if you could advise me where I could urchase a relatively
inexpensive bust of JPJ..........preferably a copy of the Houdon bust. Thank you.
John A. Jordan, Jr.
EDITOR’S REPLY: Sorry, we’ve never seen copies of the Houdon bust of John Paul Jones for sale. We contacted Annapolis (where he is buried) and no one there seemed
to know. They suggested we contact Monticello and Mount Vernon since JPJ gave
copies of the bust to both Jefferson and Washington. That sounded like way too
much work. We’ll just wait until someone calls us with the info. Since we’ve never
seen a copy for sale on eBay, it’s our guess that no one is manufacturing them
at this time.
October 20
THANKS FOR DIVERSITY
As a diversity consultant I must tell you that I find your site to be of great
value. I frequently have the pleasure of working in the New Hampshire area. The
information that you provide helps me to explain the important history of New
Hampshire’s diversity.
Thank you for your hard work.
Emily James President
Emily James Enterprises
October 20
REPUBLICAN HILLBILLY JUMPS SHIP
Sirs: 'Bout time somebody got on the ball about Crawford's Missing Idiot...The
piece ("Brief Against Bush") is well enough written so that this ol' hillbilly,
(a lifelong REAL Republican!) can understand it and I just hope that some of you
highly intellectual Ivy League "officers of the court" and "defenders of the law"(not
to mention JUSTICE) can come up with enough intestinal fortitude" to take this
gang of thieves to court for their "high crimes and misdemeanors" that are obvious
to even an ignorant old billy like me!
Sidney S. Keith, Eagle, Idaho
October 18
THE BRIEF AGAINST BUSH
John Perrault appears to be laboring under the misconception that the United States still believes in the rule of
law or some concept of morality. Sadly, and to the shame of the American people,
he is mistaken. George Dubya Bush decides what is law and what is right, and we
his loyal subjects accept what he says, as we must. -- Might makes right. And
if all of that sounds extreme, just see how far Mr. Perrault's line of reasoning
gets with Bush supporters.
Mark Lloyd Baker
October 18
WILL TAKE THE PRES. TO TRIAL
I would like to thank Mr. Perrault for his efforts in his article ,"The Brief
Against Bush," it does not get anymore factual than that. If my 19 yr. old son,
a member of the Ohio National Guard should be activated to Iraq (his unit is there
now-they couldn’t send him, as his training was not complete) I intend to sue
the United States government, Bush and Co. and any other entity responsible to
stop him from going. My argument is that the war in Iraq is illegal, a violation
of US law, International law and that his military contract is invalidated as
a result. I will use Mr. Perrault’s citations of statements made by government
officials when I write my own brief. Thanks for publishing his article, I hope
this "moral nation" does the right thing and votes Bush out.
Sincerely,
Teresa F Dawson
EDITOR'S REPLY: We shall see what we shall see. All we can tell from here is
that"The Brief Agsint Bush" first published here, is approaching 1,000 readers in its first 24 hours online.
That's one of the largest audeinces we've seen in that time period for a single
page in a long time. .
October 17
THE BRIEF AGAINST EVERYBODY
I just read the article called "Brief Against Bush" by John Perralt. I noticed he used several quotes by the President, Vice President
and Sectretary of State to make his argument I noticed he neglected to use any
quotes from other prominate people in politics that have made the very same argument
concerning Iraq. Several of the quotes I have included were made by members of
the Senate Intelligence Committee. Just food for thought
Doug Basnett
EDITOR’ NOTE: Many thanks for this great response. We’re going to guess that
the difference between those quoted below and President Bush, is that they were
not Commander in Chief at the time of the Iraq invasion. The BRIEF, as we read
it, was about the decision to invade, rather than on everyone who discussed the
topic of dealing with Saddam. Your quotes are printed in full below.
"Without question, we need to disarm Saddam Hussein. He is a brutal, murderous
dictator, leading an oppressive regime ... He presents a particularly grievous
threat because he is so consistently prone to miscalculation ... And now he is
miscalculating America's response to his continued deceit and his consistent grasp
for weapons of mass destruction... So the threat of Saddam Hussein with weapons
of mass destruction is real."
-- Sen. John F. Kerry (D, MA), Jan. 23. 2003
"One way or the other, we are determined to deny Iraq the capacity to develop
weapons of mass destruction and the missiles to deliver them. That is our bottom
line."
-- President Clinton, Feb. 4, 1998
"If Saddam rejects peace and we have to use force, our purpose is clear. We want
to seriously diminish the threat posed by Iraq's weapons of mass destruction program."
-- President Clinton, Feb. 17, 1998
"Iraq is a long way from [here], but what happens there matters a great deal
here. For the risks that the leaders of a rogue state will use nuclear, chemical
or biological weapons against us or our allies is the greatest security threat
we face."
- Madeline Albright, Feb 18, 1998
"He will use those weapons of mass destruction again, as he has ten times since
1983."
- Sandy Berger, Clinton National Security Adviser, Feb, 18, 1998
"We urge you, after consulting with Congress, and consistent with the U.S. Constitution
and laws, to take necessary actions (including, if appropriate, air and missile
strikes on suspect Iraqi sites) to respond effectively to the threat posed by
Iraq's refusal to end its weapons of mass destruction programs."
- Letter to President Clinton, signed by Sens. Carl Levin (D-MI), Tom Daschle
(D-SD), John Kerry ( D - MA), and others Oct. 9, 1998
"Saddam Hussein has been engaged in the development of weapons of mass destruction
technology which is a threat to countries in the region and he has made a mockery
of the weapons inspection process."
- Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D, CA), Dec. 16, 1998
"Hussein has ... chosen to spend his money on building! weapons of mass destruction
and palaces for his cronies."
- Madeline Albright, Clinton Secretary of State, Nov. 10, 1999
"There is no doubt that ... Saddam Hussein has invigorated his weapons programs.
Reports indicate that biological, chemical and nuclear programs continue apace
and may be back to pre-Gulf War status. In addition, Saddam continues to redefine
delivery systems and is doubtless using the cover of a licit missile program to
develop longer-range missiles that will threaten the United States and our allies."
- Letter to President Bush, Signed by Sen. Bob Graham (D, FL,) and others, December
5, 2001
"We begin with the common belief that Saddam Hussein is a tyrant and threat to
the peace and stability of the region. He has ignored the mandate of the United
Nations and is building weapons of mass destruction and the means of delivering
them."
- Sen. Carl Levin (D, MI), Sept. 1! 9, 2002
"We know that he has stored secret supplies of biological and chemical weapons
throughout his country."
- Al Gore, Sept. 23, 2002
"Iraq's search for weapons of mass destruction has proven impossible to deter
and we should assume that it will continue for as long as Saddam is in power."
- Al Gore, Sept. 23, 2002
"We have known for many years that Saddam Hussein is seeking and developing weapons
of mass destruction."
- Sen. Ted Kennedy (D, MA), Sept. 27, 2002
"The last UN weapons inspectors left Iraq in October of 1998. We are confident
that Saddam Hussein retains some stockpiles of chemical and biological weapons,
and that he has since embarked on a crash course to build up his chemical and
biological warfare capabilities. Intelligence reports indicate that he is seeking
nuclear weapons..."
- Sen. Robert Byrd (D, WV), Oct. 3, 2002
"I will be voting to give the President! of the United States the authority to
use force-- if necessary-- to disarm Saddam Hussein because I believe that a deadly
arsenal of weapons of mass destruction in his hands is a real and grave threat
to our security."
- Sen. John F. Kerry (D, MA), Oct. 9, 2002
"There is unmistakable evidence that Saddam Hussein is working aggressively to
develop nuclear weapons and will likely have nuclear weapons within the next five
years ...... We also should remember we have always underestimated the progress
Saddam has made in development of weapons of mass destruction."
- Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D, WV), Oct 10, 2002
"He has systematically violated, over the course of the past 11 years, every
significant UN resolution that has demanded that he disarm and destroy his chemical
and biological weapons, and an! y nuclear capacity. This he has refused to do."
- Rep. Henry Waxman (D, CA), Oct. 10, 2002
"In the four years since the inspectors left, intelligence reports show that
Saddam Hussein has worked to rebuild his chemical and biological weapon stock,
his missile delivery capability, and his nuclear program. He has also given aid,
comfort, and sanctuary to terrorists, including al Qaeda members. It is clear,
however, that if left unchecked Saddam Hussein will continue to increase his capacity
to wage biological and chemical warfare, and will keep trying to develop nuclear
weapons."
- Sen. Hillary Clinton (D, NY), Oct 10, 2002
"We are in possession of what I think to be compelling evidence that Saddam Hussein
has, and has had for a number of years, a developing capacity for the production
and storage of weapons of mass destruction."
Sen. Bob Graham (D, FL), Dec.! 8, 2002
THE BRIEF AGAINST KERRY
I've just read with great interest John Perrault's case against Prsident Bush. This 'case' against BUSH....is quite selective. On the basis of this 'legal
brief' maybe we'll all have to vote for Michael Badnarik (my party's candidate)or
Ralph Nader! Though quite unlikely, I'd be delighted should candidate Bednarik
benefit substantially, if citizens vote against anyone who thought that Iraq possessed
WMD..
Here are some quotes from many other political leaders including former President
Bill Clinton and current candidate John Kerry about WMD. Condi Rice now occupies
the desk once held by Sandy Berger, who's quote is first up.
"He will use those weapons of mass destruction again, as he has ten times since
1983."
Sandy Berger, Clinton National Security Adviser, Feb,18,1998
"[W]ithout question, we need to disarm Saddam Hussein. He is a brutal, murderous dictator, leading an oppressive regime ... He presents a particularly grievous threat because he is
so consistently prone to miscalculation ... And now he is miscalculating America's
response to his contin ued deceit and his consistent grasp for weapons of mass
destruction ... So the threat of Saddam Hussein with weapons of mass destruction
is real .."
SEN. JOHN F. KERRY (D, MA), Jan. 23. 2003.
"Iraq is a long way from [here], but what happens there matters a great deal
here. For the risks that the leaders of a rogue state will use nuclear, chemical
or biological weapons against us or our allies is the greatest security threat
we face."
Madeline Albright, Feb 18, 1998.
"[W]e urge you, after consulting with Congress, and consistent with the U.S.
Constitution and laws, to take necessary actions (including, if appropriate, air
and missile strikes on suspect Iraqi sites) to respond effectively to the threat
posed by Iraq's refusal to end its weapons of mass destruction programs."
Letter to President Clinton, signed by Sens. Carl Levin, Tom Daschle, JOHN KERRY, and others Oct. 9, 1998
And there are far too many(including one or two from Sen. Hillary Clinton) to
detail. Should this be held against her when she runs in 2008 ? I think not. In
short, most members of Congress who were privy to the identical intelligence sources
as the current President and his advisers, came to the same onclusion as the administration.
Carlton Seedansingh
NO MORE COMMIE PINKO NEWSLTTERS
You call yourself independent but you're not. I've always known that, but with
your latest anti-President Bush lies, written by an attorney, no less, I've had it. If I want left-wing politics
I'll find a reputable site for it. Please take my name off your newsletter e-mail
list and don't e-mail me at any time in the future. At age 73, I've seen a lot
of politics but none so hateful and disreputable as what I'm seeing this year.
Yours for honest politics.
William Wentworth
EDITOR’S REPLY: Perhaps you misunderstood our use of the word "independent".
We are independent commercially. That is, we are not run by the local chamber
of commerce, the local town government, the local university, the local newspapers,
etc. We are commercially "independent". .
We are also, fyi, politically independent too, but make no bones -- and have
not for 8 years -- that we strongly support government policies that are wise,
fiscally responsible, visionary, progressive, peaceful and humane. That pretty
much puts us on the opposite side of Mr. Bush in this election.
OCtober 13
VICTORIAN CROSS-DRESSING
Enjoyed reading about AGNES and her role as JOHN PAUL JONES. I have a complete stand-up lady's victorian album of Agnes dressed for various
roles...photographers from Boston/Chicago/N.Y.. some signed as shown in enclosed
photo.
Thom Hindle
Images of the Past Gallery, Dover, NH
October 9
AERIAL VIEW OF AUTHOR BY READER
Hi Dennis, I really enjoyed your talk about the Wentworth this evening at Inn
at the Inn at Spruce Wood in Durhan. Having seen and heard many authors discuss
their books on CSPAN's Book TV, I don't take it for granted that an author can
talk about their work in an interesting way, but you certainly can.
 I was the person in the front row with camera. Of the several shots I snapped,
I've attached the one that I thought came out best. Use it on seacoastnh.com if
you wish ..
Jim Cerny
EDITOR’S REPLY: Yikes! I mean, thank you. (The original of this photo is so large
you can read the words on the pen.) I’ve worked for 7 years to pretty much stay
invisible on this site, but this perspective here is relatively safe. Thanks to
Carol Arnold for arranging the gig and for the surprising roomful of listeners
who showed up here and at so many other signings and lectures so far this season.
Our second edition is nearly sold out and we see today that, six months after
release, the book is still hanging on at #5 in the Barnes & Noble best seller
list locally. That success is due to the thousands of readers who have so kindly
picked up a copy.
October 5
SUBMERGED SINKS FACTS TOO
Too bad the movie submerged could not have stayed a lot closer to the actual
story that Peter Maas wrote in the book The Terrible Hours. I know the story of the Squalus quite well because it was my uncle who was killed onboard Squalus and my grandfather
Capt H.R. Greenlee who was manager of the shipyard.
Ed Greenlee, Frederick, MD
OCtober 3
SEEKING CELIA SCHOLARS
I am a graduate student at Boston College, working on a Master's in English,
and am currently conducting research about Celia Thaxter. I have found some wonderful
sources, including your site, and many of her texts, but was wondering if there was anyway to learn more,
or speak with someone about her life and what she created artistically and literarily.
I have yet to discover which part of her interesting contributions to literature
I wish to explore further, and would like to learn more before I settle on a work,
theme or aspect of her life and literature.
Nicole Biergiel
EDITOR’S REPLY: Your best bet is to get your hands on a copy of the book One Woman’s Work (Peter E. Randall Publisher, 2002) and contact any of the contributors. Norma
Mandel, among them, has just released her new biography of Celia called Beyond the Garden Gate. Stephanie Nugent who enacts Celia’s life as part of the Hampton Act One summer
theater is also an expert worth speaking to, as is Linda Anderle at the Star Island
Corporation.
October 1
OWNING THE SHOALS
Did some or all of the Isles of Shoals have private owners (particularly in the
17th and early 18th century)? If so, has anyone put together a chronological list
of owners? I ask because the rumor in my family was that Richard Gowell (or one
of his sons) had "owned" them at one point. It would have been in the late 1600s
or early 1700s, if at all. I always wrote it off as family myth, but it is a fairly
random thing to say, so I thought I'd follow up on it.
David Drane in NY
EDITOR’S REPLY: We don’t have an expert on 17th century Shoals deeds, but there are documents floating around. It’s complex
because early colonial documents of that era were sometimes lost, sometimes stores
in Europe, sometimes oral agreements. More than one person may have claimed ownership
and most early owners never visited their real estate investment sites. Don’t
confuse claims of "ownership" with habitation, and owned under whose authority?
Tricky stuff. We’re not aware of a Gowell ownership, but that doesn’t rule it
out. Just tracking the Haley family a century or two later is difficult.
October 1
SEEKING HAYNES
I am a senior at Winnacunnet High School in Hampton, NH. I am doing my senior
project on the preservation and restoration of Strawbery Banke in Portsmouth,
NH. I was looking at the photographs that you have on your website by Richard Haynes and I was wondering if you had any information
on him so that I might get in touch with him about his photos. If someone could
get back to me when it is convenient, that would be great.
AB
EDITOR’S REPLY: You’re in luck. Richard Haynes, both a talented photographer
and artists, has recently opened his own web site. You can contact him directly through the site.
October 1
RICHARDS AVE, THE MOVIE
My small company received a grant from the US Forest Service to do a video on
the American elm, Dutch elm disease, and new disease-resistant elms. We have heard
about Richards Avenue in Portsmouth, which had been planted with more than 100
elms by Henry L. Richards at the request of Mary Cutt. The avenue was named after
Richards after he died at Gettysburg. We are trying to find out more about Richards
Avenue, Richards himself, and Mary Cutt. We would especially be interested in
knowing if there are any descendents (or others) who might have photos of Richards
Ave. in its elm heydey. Can you be of any assistance? Thanks so much! (Love your
website!)
Cathy Smith
EDITOR’S REPLY: We alluded to that story in our essay on the history of shade trees in Portsmouth. There is a file on this topic in the special collections of the
Portsmouth Public Library and likely some solid data on Richards Ave in the vertical
files at the Portsmouth Athenaeum. Portsmouth has lost so many of its trees so
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