05 Dec 1974
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1974
Page
1
In Augusta a debate unfolds over whether Maine legislative committees should keep executive sessions closed or opened to the public. Lawmakers from York to Biddeford press for transparency while some oppose full openness citing privacy and sensitive deliberations.
A marijuana plant nicknamed Rose, one of three or four confiscated from a field last summer off Smithwheel Road by Old Orchard Beach police, has grown a foot under police supervision. Youth aid officer Cal Brown stresses understanding why youths turn to drugs over pursuing court action for possession amid decriminalization talks.
The Justice Department reviews civil penalties instead of criminal charges for small pot possession. DEA chief Bartels says the aim is to curb jail sentences and records for youths while maintaining deterrence. White House officials and health concerns are noted, with no expected broad policy shift.
New England Energy Co president Lovett Peters testified before the Board of Environmental Protection on assets totaling about 10 000 in cash plus roughly 9 000 in a Maine bank as the firm's financial footing for a proposed 250 000 barrel per day refinery in Sanford. The hearings at Nasson College follow technical testimony and cross examination by FOIL attorney E Stephen Murray who urged a subpoena for withheld documents. Intervenors participate as questions about fund sources and confidentiality linger.
A. J. Polackwich of New England Maremont Corp. says fuel supply concerns are a technicality despite DEP notes that Mobil Oil cannot obtain the required low sulfur fuel. DEP questions Mobil's waiver prospects while other firms have waivers due to high costs or unavailability. The company plans to keep using the 2.5% sulfur oil, a move contested by regulators who allege Mobil aims to exit the number 6 fuel market.
SAD 71’s board met in executive session to discuss two lawsuits filed by Herman Cohen claiming the district is mismanaged. The board says the suits are without merit and plans a prompt response, possibly a declaratory judgment. bond sales and construction plans hang on the outcome.
Inside The Journal notes the government claims recession is avoided while jokes claim this is the worst boom in history.
Northern York County House members outline aims for the 107th Legislature. Rogert Farley seeks Labor Committee chairmanship. Peter Truman pushes higher minimum wage and faster workmen’s compensation checks. James McMahon eyes Legal Affairs or Judiciary. Lizotte aims for Liquor Control or Labor. Barry Hobbins favors Labor and possibly Judiciary. urges tax relief for seniors and state health coverage if federal funding fails. Elmont Tyndale introduces a fishing industry relief bill and a $50,000 revolving fund. Leatrice Morin seeks Health and Institutions and Veterans and Retirement posts, backs repealing the truancy law. Philip Berry seeks Agriculture and possibly Public Utilities, pushes reform of utility pricing.
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