Kiss Big Car Goodbye Signals Turning Point in U S Auto Market
Detroit reports the 1975 model year marks a shift as small cars surpass large cars in US sales for the first time since classification began. Ford and industry analysts cite fuel costs, inflation, and recession driving demand for compact and subcompact models over big land yachts.
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Lee A. Iacocca
Ford
America
United States
Debate on Maine school financing revision in House
Augusta AP Maine House to consider the Education Equalization Act change. The debate centers on 55 high-valuation coastal communities paying 5.5 million under the current law. A committee bill would cap valuation increases and reduce local payments to 2.5 million while avoiding a state tax hike.
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Augusta
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House
Education Committee
Detroit Sub Fund Ends As Auto Layoffs Surge
Thousands of laid off auto workers face sharp pay cuts as Chrysler SUB benefits run dry, with Detroit at risk of millions in weekly lost disposable income. City officials warn up to 40 million could vanish before a restart, threatening 15 000 to 20 000 jobs and broad retail impact amid 23 percent unemployment.
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Chrysler Corp
Harold Rands
Poplar Grove
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United Auto Workers
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Dan Taylor
Coleman Young
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General Motors
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Governor to Name PUC Reappointment as Key Change Looms
Governor Longley faces a pivotal PUC choice with commissioner John Feehan's April 2 term end. The panel debates higher rate cases and fuel clause scrutiny while Bradford leans consumer advocacy and Feehan favors industry alignment. The outcome could tilt utility oversight and capital needs shaping Maine's public service.
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James B. Longley
Public Utilities Commission
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John G. Feehan
Feehan
Ever Bradford
Longley
Assistance Laws Studied in Augusta Legislative Hearing
A House committee heard one of four bills aimed at general assistance revisions. Rep. Harold Silverman proposes changing the subsidy formula for municipalities aiding transients under three months in the community. The measure would raise state reimbursement for transient welfare from 90 to 100 percent and shift responsibility for care to communities hosting out of town patients. Supported by Maine Municipal Association and welfare directors from South Portland and Bangor.
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South Portland
Bangor
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