Influence of Lobbyists Signals Power Behind Maine Legislation
The piece cites 42 of 369 registered lobbyists not reporting expenses, with lobbying costs surpassing $1 million and advertising fees likely to rise under a stricter disclosure bill. It highlights ex-lawmakers like Kenneth MacLeod earning $26 000 as lobbyists and urges limits such as a two year ban post legislature. It notes a Portland firm earning at least $185 000 representing special interests and predicts greater public access once monthly expense reports are public.
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Maine
Fourth House
GOP
Senate
Kenneth MacLeod
State House
Augusta
Portland
York County political woes reach taxpayer tolling point
York County faces a mounting political and budget crisis as district attorney battles charges and aides face disbarment and arrest. Taxpayers bear costs from legal actions, delayed budgets, and court battles while officials quarrel over funding. The situation threatens a new county jail project and could prompt impeachment or tax resistance.
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Maryline White
Alfred
York County
Maine
Augusta
Washington Democrats court 1976 race in backroom plans
In Washington backrooms Democratic leaders discuss Kennedy as likely candidate with others like Jackson Bayh Meany and Church all eyeing roles. Meany shifts to Bayh while Church resists political framing due to CIA probe and Wallace is seen as a spoiler while Udall and Harris are favored but unlikely to mobilize broad support.
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Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
Washington
Tedennedy
Kennedy
Henry Jackson
Labor
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Jackson
Indiana
Birch Bayh
Bayh
Mike Feldman
McGovern
Idaho
Frank Church
Church
Senate
CIA
Lloyd Bentsen
Texas
Alabama
George
Wallace
Franklin Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Morris Udall
Arizona
Fred Harris
Oklahoma
Udall
Will Rogers
Ray Garrett
Securities and Exchange Commission
Garrett conflicts with First Boston in Chris Craft case
In a Watergate tone dispute, Garrett failed to disclose a past First Boston fee while pushing SEC toward First Boston in a Chris Craft versus First Boston suit. The 1969 to 1971 case ended with a $35 million liability for First Boston, now under Supreme Court review.
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Garrett
First Boston
Chris- Craft
Piper Aircraft
Chris-Craft
SEC
Washington
First Aston
Supreme Court
Paul Miller
Miller
Helsinki echoes mask Moscow aims in Portugal
James Reston argues that the Soviet Union misuses Helsinki to justify aiding Portugal's military clique. He cites Pravda criticizing Western aid while Moscow claims noninterference principles. Reston faulted Washington for not applying Helsinki to Portugal and warned detente rests on concrete achievements, not rhetoric.
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James Reston
Washington
Soviet Union
Europe
United States
Ple
Portugal
Lisbon
Pravda
Helsinki
Moscow
Conhal
Republica
Catholic Church
Brezhnev
Ford
Henry Kissinger
Upper Midwest Council
Minneapolis
America
New York Times
Biddeford District Court Plan Draws Public Inquiry
Richard Spitz questions Biddeford City Council over using the old Post Office for a Maine District Court, costs of alterations, tax impacts, and constitutional concerns. He cites lack of State Treasurer funds to Biddeford and seeks full disclosure on bonds, condemnation, and building ownership.
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Biddeford
State of Maine District Court
Federal Street
Palace Diner
Maine District Court
State of Maine
District Court
York County
State of
Maine
York
State Bureau of Public Improvements
Richard Spitz
Rock Biddeford
Meteor Shower Sighted From Perseus Region Report
The observer notes a genuine meteor shower near Perseus and Pegasus on August 12 to 13. About 60 meteors per hour were seen, with trails lasting 3 to 8 seconds, and a September Leonid shower predicted. not spectacle heavy, but patient viewers may be rewarded.
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Perseus
Cassiopeia
Pegasus
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Biddeford-Saco Journal
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