Volpe backs limited Massachusetts sales tax with income tax cuts
Former Gov. John A. Volpe, seeking another term, says a sales tax would be acceptable only if paired with adjustments to state income tax exemptions to ease the burden on low income residents. He predicts new taxes may be needed to balance the state budget despite austerity.
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Massachusetts
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Edgar M. Mills
The
Christian Science Monitor
Peabody
Local leaders push new taxes to aid towns and schools
In remarks promoting fiscal reform, officials advocate adding taxes to bolster city and town services and support local education. The plan targets funding for public schools while strengthening municipal programs. Government figures emphasize the need for broader revenue to sustain community growth.
Youth Swaps Punches With Red Guards
BERLIN AP A 19 year old American college student James Connor of Glenside Pa a Holy Cross College junior hitchhiking through Europe is believed to be the first U S civilian to swap punches with East German border guards He was stopped at the Red control point opposite Checkpoint Charlie at the Berlin wall and after fighting three guards was allowed to cross back to West Berlin after a tour of East Berlin and spending the remaining money in East Berlin He later told U S authorities in West Berlin about the incident and quipped about his father being a capitalist noting the guards replies Connor said he visited several restaurants before stowing the rest of his money in a shoe and crossing back Home he said his mother might not approve of the trip.
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Worcester
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West Berlin
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Berlin Wall
Raises Due For Turnpike Authority Group
Augusta AP reports about 90 Maine Turnpike Authority employees expected to receive pay raises after a principle agreement to adjust 12 groups including collection, cabulation, and radio divisions to align with comparable state employees. Starting pay lags 6 to 10 cents, top pay 10 to 16 cents.
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Guardsmen Drilling At Camp Drum New York
Two thousand National Guardsmen from Maine prepare two weeks of summer drills at Camp Drum N Y. The vanguard left Wednesday to collect vehicles and gear for training. Most of the period will be spent in field exercises simulating combat conditions.
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N.Y
Frondizi Escapes Unharmed In Raid On Dinner Party
Former Argentine president Arturo Frondizi escaped injury when gun-wielding youths raided a dinner held for more than 600 guests. Four people were wounded, including Frondizi's brother, as 10 assailants crashed the event. Police had not yet identified the intruders. The incident comes after Frondizi blamed President Arturo Illia's government.
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Three Families Evacuated as Westbrook Fire Damages Apartment
A two alarm blaze heavily damaged a three story apartment house on Central Street behind the Star Theater in Westbrook. Firefighters battled the flames until they burned out the rear of the building. No injuries were reported.
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Turkish Continued from Page One
Soviet Premier Khrushchev urged to use influence to guide Cyprus government toward a more legal humane and peaceful course. He pressed for restraint and negotiations amid rising tensions in the region.
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Inonu
Cyprus
Old Orchard Beach News Roundup and Events
Mrs John E Kennett and son John returned to their summer home after a week in Vermont and New Hampshire visiting colleges and Shelburne Museum. Mrs George K Noel is a patient at Webber Hospital Biddeford. The W S C S Washington Avenue Methodist Church serves a turkey dinner tomorrow at 5 p m for the Salvation Army Retired Officers Association annual meeting and banquet with President Mrs Richard Bliss as general chair. The Old Orchard Beach Art Association festival at Jordan Hall Colby Avenue from 2 to 8 p m closes tonight with prizes at 7 45 p m including the popular vote prize open to all attendees.
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Vermont
New Hampshire
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Shelburne Museum
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Woodland Avenue
Webber Hospital
Biddeford
Women's Society of Christian Service
Washington Avenue Methodist Church
Salvation Army Retired Officers Association
Richard Bliss
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Old Orchard Beach Art Association
Jordan Hall
Colby Avenue
Owner confronts court order at Alabama restaurant
The court set August 11 to enforce civil rights compliance after Maddox posted a sign threatening action against “Communist inspired racial agitators” who come to his Pace area restaurant. After two African Americans arrived and were escorted away by police, Maddox blamed the crowd for closing his business and hinted at possible jail time for contempt.
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Congress
Congress Stalemate Deepens Ahead of Democratic Convention
Congress remains split as the Judiciary Committee delays action on pending bills, leaving both chambers in uncertainty about legislation and a looming risk of not adjourning before the Democratic National Convention opens in Atlantic City on August 24.
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Judiciary Committee
Atlantic City
Postal Employees to Get 5.6 Percent Pay Rise
The document outlines a federal raise for postal workers, noting a middle bracket employee earning 10,090 will see a 330 increase to 10,420. The average raise across 590,000 postal employees is 5.6 percent, with letter carriers of 375,000 gaining about 325 annually, roughly 6 a week.
Want Ads Work Wonders Not Expensive
A compact notice touts want ads as effective and affordable. It highlights their broad reach and low cost for finding buyers, renters, or services, urging readers to place an ad to maximize results.
U S Paratroopers Land In Congolese Capital
Forty U S paratroopers landed in Leopoldville to guard C130 transport planes and assist rescue missions in the Congo. Officials say the mission is to bolster the central government against rebel forces and may involve airlifted military equipment. The assault by rebels holds about a quarter of the country, with U S forces prepared for close-quarters engagements if needed.
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the Congo
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Congo
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N.C
Old Powder Flasks Exhibit At Kennebunkport Museum
A 19th century powder flasks exhibit from Palmer R. Nickerson’s private collection will be shown at the Kennebunkport Historical Society Museum. Palmer Nickerson will attend to describe the items, alongside a Bennington Pottery display. The open house runs 2 to 5 pm at the society’s North Street headquarters.
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Saco Man Sentenced in Biddeford Case by Local Judge
Herman Weston Buzzell, 27, of Biddeford, appeared in Saco Municipal Court and was sentenced to 60 days in the County Jail at Alfred by Associate Judge William F Witeon Jr for violation of probation.
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Herman Weston Buzzell
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William F Witeon Jr
Abnormally Low Temperatures Reported Across New England
Abnormally cool weather spread over New England with several stations reporting record lows. Boston tied an 82 year old record at 56 degrees for the date, while Portland Maine recorded 40, Worcester 45, Providence 47, and other lows included Mt. Washington 28 and Peterboro 38.
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Chicopee
Youngster Falls Through Air Duct Into Cellar
A one year old girl named Victoria N. fell ten feet through a hot air duct into the cellar of her Waterville home on Thursday. X rays at a Waterville hospital showed she was not injured.
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Victoriana
Investigators Called In After Large Summer Home Fire
State investigators were called in to probe a blaze that destroyed a large summer home valued at about $18,000. The fire broke out Thursday night under the porch of the home owned by Felix Thomas of New York. The unoccupied house was used only on weekends. York Fire Department was aided by crews from York Beach Ogunquit and Kittery Point.
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Kittery Point
CP Victim Is Home After Channel Swim
John Starrett Jr. of Natick completed an English Channel swim in 12 hours 45 minutes, coming close to the record despite a Man-of-War sting. He credits doctors and motivation for disabled swimmers and thanked his coach Louis Antonellis of Waltham. His family welcomed him at Logan Airport after the Dublin flight.
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Waltham
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Peter
Framingham
Charles
Middleboro
Paul
Mendon
Joseph
Alabama
Mayor Breaks Ground For New Sewer Plant
City and state officials gathered at Water’s Biddeford site to start a modern sewer treatment plant as part of the city’s sewage construction program. Mayor Willie W or broke ground with a shovel with Cass Warner of Vermont handling the contractor role. U. S. Representative Clifford G. McIntire planned to attend but sent a telegram due to duties in Washington.
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Willie Wor
Cass Warner
Vermont
U. S
Clifford G. McIntire
Washington
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Pomerlieu
Maine House Delays Speaker Presence On Fishing and Schools
A Maine House session faced absence of the speaker who could not attend chairing duties. He sent statements to City Branford and Mayorween regarding a significant project linking the schools and the fishing industry, signaling a pivotal policy stand in proceedings.
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Brideford
Mavorween
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