Reckoning Day at Old Orchard Beach Election
The Monday vote in Old Orchard Beach decides council and school board seats amid a recall push led by Councilor John Bird against four rivals. Voters face polarized choices on Rita Belair and Jerome Plante amid tensions and fiscal debates. the editorial urges five new councilors to reset local leadership and gauge 1975 performance.
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Jerome Plante
Plante
Letter to the Journal: boastful town finance pledge
C Beecher West of Surf Street Old Orchard Beach Maine writes a satirical letter targeting local governance. He mocks a town official promising perfect budgeting while warning of consequences if a builder repossesses the town hall and if federal authorities intervene. He ends by noting an overdrawn balance and possible jail.
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Thanks to Old Orchard Beach Town Council and Manager Plante
A reader thanks the Town Council and Town Manager Mr Plante for progress in Old Orchard Beach including better roads and a fire police complex. They note tax reductions and urge continued leadership and wisdom from future council members.
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Pee Cen
Old Orchard Beach
Plante
Old Orchard Beach council chairman criticized for silencing public input
The 1975 Old Orchard Beach council faced sharp scrutiny as Thomas Lee Sr. was accused of silencing discussion and ejecting audience members for asking brief questions. Critics say he governed for himself and allies, not residents, urging a repudiation at the December 8 vote. The Journal notes letters to the editor must include a name and street address and are welcome though not endorsed.
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the Journal
Washington Merry-Go-Round Deadly cargo moves on nations rails
Washington column reports vulnerable casks loaded with lethal radioactive material moving by truck and rail through dense population centers. NRC oversight questioned by NYPIRG, citing unreported leaks and reliance on manufacturers. Potential AIDS to hijacking and air transport safety raised. concerns over public health and safety persist.
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New York Area
Congress
Ford
Djakarta
Indonesia
U.S
New York taxes rise as politicians smile through crisis
The piece derisively notes New York's highest in the nation taxes rising again despite political smiles. It argues the tax increases worsen the middle class burden, favor the poor, and fail to address core financial problems. It cites suburban flight, autO dependence, and job losses amid a looming two-year service cutback.
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Ford
Beanie
Carey
Analysis Brazil poses dilemma for Gen. Geisel
Brazilian military rule faces a balancing act between economic growth and growing demands for political openness. Gen Geisel, amid right wing support and leftist pressure, pursues cautious reforms while fearing mass participation could erode discipline. University protests simmer as clergy and liberal advisers push for human rights and a gradual return to civilian governance.
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Brasilia
Brazil
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