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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1976

Page

3

Boston tax package in trouble at launching

Boston Mayor Kevin H White faces failure to push his tax package. Governor Michael S Dukakis warned there is no prospect of state or metropolitan tax approval in the foreseeable future. The fiscal plan aimed to ease Boston's financial pressures hinges on legislative action unlikely to occur soon.

Boston UPI Kevin H. White Michael St. Dukakis White Massachusetts Boston Public Schools, An Unpopular Suggestion In A Legislature Dominated Peorge Kite

Frost home an historic place in Franconia NH

The summer retreat of poet Robert Frost in Franconia New Hampshire has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The house, co one and a half stories, now private, is slated for possible purchase by the town. Frost lived there with his family from 1915 to 1920 and died in 1963 at age 88.

Washington UPI Robert Frost Franconia John Durkin D-N.h Frost

Maine Receives Major Food Aid From Federal Programs

Maine’s fiscal year ending June 30 saw nearly 50 million dollars in federal food and nutrition aid. Key figures include 36,267,672 for the food stamp program and 8,664,064 reimbursed to support school lunches.

Augusta Maine UPI U.S. Department of Agriculture

Ice fishing season kicks off in New Hampshire

Edgar Garland, 82, of Laconia, New Hampshire, checks his gear for the January 1 ice fishing season start while kibitzing with Greg Dubois, age 4, in a UPI photo.

Edgar Garland Laconia, N.H Greg Dubois UPI

Ex trooper retrial set over bank robbery case

In Concord New Hampshire UPI reports testimony will begin December 2 in the retrial of former state trooper William Simpson accused as an accomplice in the February 20 Farmers and Traders National Bank robbery in West Stewartstown. He aided by Richard Hogg who was acquitted. The first trial hung after 13 hours. A mistrial was declared and a new trial ordered. Jurors toured the crime site prior to the retrial.

Concord N.H UPI U.S New Hampshire West Stewartstown William Simpson Richard Hogg Farmers and Traders National Bank Hogg Simpson Hugh Bownes Monay

New Hampshire utility stock slides on EPA Seabrook ruling

Public Service Co of New Hampshire warns investors after EPA decision limits Seabrook nuclear plant cooling tunnels. Kotowski says stock traded around $20 earlier, fell to $19, while awaiting EPA Administrator Train's ruling on the appeal.

EPA Manchester, N.H UPI New Hampshire New York Stock Exchange Seabrook Frank Kotowski The Public Service Co Kotowski Environmental Protection Agency Seabrook Station Otowski Wall Street Journal PSC Russell Train

Paralyzed man dubbed Fagin faces new charges in Hartford

In East Hartford, Charles Hays, 42, described as a modern day Fagin who mentored youths in burglary, appeared in court as his bonds were increased and additional burglary and larceny charges filed. Hays, paralyzed from the arms, sat at the bench with help while his son and three others faced detention. Bail was set at 15000, with possible transfer to Somers prison for medical care. Others named include Albert Staley, 19, Randy Lantz, 23, Charles E. Hays Jr., 20, and Lewis D. Harrison, 19, all with no permanent address.

East Hartford, Conn UPI Fagin Charles Hays Common Pleas Nicholas Armentano Hays Ohio Oe Burne John M. Bailey Jr Charles Dickens Oliver Twist Bailey Glastonbury Glastonury Joseph Chiarelli Hamden Somers Aysey Albert Staley Tallahasee Fla Randy Lantz Colchester Charles E. Hays Jr Lewis D. Harrison Kentucky Hartford

Betty Ford Visits Cape Cod Hospital Cornerstone Ceremony

First Lady Betty Ford appeared briefly at a Cape Cod Hospital cornerstone laying, commending staff for health services before blaming the chilly damp weather for Cape Cod living. Her short visit disappointed some of the about 600 attendees.

Hyannis Mass UPI Betty Ford Cape Cod Hospital Cape Cod

Girl dies in collapsed tunnel near Kingston New Hampshire

Anne Hannagan thirteen year old daughter of Selectman Charles Hannagan died Tuesday when buried about six feet under earth for over an hour in a tunnel near Route 125. Police and firefighters could not revive her. Cause of death listed as asphyxiation. Sheriff Eldridge said no autopsy. Neighbors said youths had built the tunnel for some time.

Kingston, N.H UPI Anne Hannagan Miss Hannagan Charles Hannagan Rockingham County

Newspaper Jobs Lead After Steel and Auto Industries

In 1975, employment in newspapers reached 378,500, ranking behind only steel and automobile sectors in U S industry payroll. The figure highlights the sizable workforce sustaining daily print media and related operations nationwide.

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