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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1976
Page
4
Biddeford Mayor condemns Prudential land deal terms for airport expansion while noting the offer could be cheaper than eminent domain. He urges the company to drop time limits and proposes a 20 year or flat price alternative to unlock federal and state matching funds for a runway that could attract new industry.
In a July 29 letter, Conrad Boisvert questions an $11,000 paving machine purchase funded by the Road and Sidewalk Advisory Commission. He argues taxpayer losses and possible street sacrifices to cover the cost, accusing public works of shifting road funds to a new machine. He urges community awareness.
Phyllis J. Roberts of Buxton Maine objects to shifting taxes from corporations to the middle class and urges U S Senate candidate Robert Monks to clarify his position. She notes other ways to attract industry and asks for a clearer response in the coming weeks.
Washington report alleges USRA overseers squander billions of taxpayer dollars on fringe benefits. Treasury Undersecretary Jerry Thomas pushed seven reform resolutions to curb perks but all failed, while board members condemned his audit efforts. Chairman Arthur Lewis drew lavish club dues and high living allowances, with relocation and consulting pay benefiting top officials.
Governor Carter proposes keeping H.E.W intact as a single department while creating three Cabinet level secretaries for health education and welfare under the secretary to lead policy and coordination. The idea aims to avoid duplication and strengthen interdependent services while expanding preventive care and education.
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