04 Aug 1975
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1975
Page
1
A columnist explores garbage removal and sanitation policy, noting strikes in New York City and the shift from open burning dumps to sanitary landfills. The essay questions where waste goes and who oversees its disposal.
A regional study by Arthur D Little suggests two paths for solid waste: a sanitary landfill or a steam recovery plant that incinerates garbage to produce steam energy. In the Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach area a full scale plant could output about 25 000 pounds of steam per hour and cost around 2 million dollars, with effectiveness tied to regional cooperation and industry demand.
Gov James Longley elevates Peter Damborg to run Maine Manpower and Planning programs to keep CETA with state control Counties like York may seek exemption for local CETA funding Cumberland and Penobscot are eligible two counties with populations over 100000 would have total CETA control York could join with Oxford to form a unit Damborg says state administration saves money, counties would bear setup costs Comment sought from York County commissioners at upcoming bi monthly meeting in Alfred Continued on Page 8 Col 6 CETA Funds
The acting secretary of the Army says no purchases are committed for the Maremont M 60 E2 or MAG 58. Both weapons will face equal tests starting in November to determine which to buy, with a neutral evaluation of performance, availability and reliability. Local lawmakers voiced concerns over Buy America and potential Belgium influence.
U S Representative William Cohen may seek the 1976 Senate seat, with a planned York County and Augusta area tour alongside U S Representative David Emery the week of August 18. Bangor office says the trip will gauge support and community reaction for a possible bid.
FBI notes Hoffa vanished after planning a meeting with three men including a Detroit Mafia figure. Sources say his plot to regain Teamsters power threatened union officials and organized crime. FBI has no solid clues. agents will question witnesses as pension corruption probes loom.
Bailey avoids theory details and names as Hoffa case probes expand. Investigators scrutinize Teamster pension funds, with about 1.3 billion dollars at stake and a dozen agents assigned since Hoffa's disappearance last Thursday.
Terrorists seeking freedom for Red Army members jailed in Japan seized the U S consul Obert Stebbins and other hostages at the U S Embassy in Kuala Lumpur. Three security men wounded, a deadline passed with no incident. Malaysia sought talks with Tokyo as Japan considered the demands and a plan to release seven prisoners.
President Ford told Yugoslav leader Tito he will give very personal attention to Belgrade’s request to buy second line American arms and spare parts. He and Tito also discussed economic ties and a Middle East settlement. Ford noted bilateral military relations and possible U.S. arms parts aid, amid Yugoslavia’s independent position in the Communist world.
A witty quip frames a recession as a person living on income while awaiting confidence restoration, using light humor to comment on financial anxiety and optimism.
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