State housing subsidy expands in Biddeford Saco and more
The Maine State Housing Authority announces a rent subsidy program to aid low income families in six start up towns including Biddeford Saco and Old Orchard Beach. The plan pairs eligible families with existing apartments, with pre inspection options to speed leasing and a cap of 25 percent of income for rent funded by federal subsidies.
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Vote Set On Unionization Of Kennebunk Police And Dispatchers
The Maine Labor Relations Board fixed December 29 for a secret, 2 pm to 2:30 pm ballot on whether AFSCME shall represent about 10 town workers, six police and four dispatchers. A simple majority will decide. dispatchers earn about 7,750 dollars and patrolmen 8,736.
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Beirut blood bath widens civil war clash Christians hit
Moslem street fighters advanced through downtown Beirut amid mortar fire in a bid to encircle Christian opponents. Ambushers militia seized St Georges Hotel area, Phoenicia and Holiday Inn endured heavy fighting as Parliament delayed its session. Police reported many casualties and hospital aid hampered by damage.
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Lifeline proposal aims to cut power costs for elderly in Maine
State Sen Bruce Reeves promotes Lifeline to lower electric rates for small users and extend to the state. Pilot programs offer 500 kWh at three cents per kWh, with Lifeline telephone service similarly discounted. Reeves argues reforms correct an upside downrate structure, aiding elderly and frugal households amid lobbying by utilities.
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Ford Defends China Trip As Necessary For Heavy Foreign Policy Push
President Ford described his 27000 mile Asian journey as beneficial with no minuses and many plusses. He topped the trip in Honolulu by outlining a six point Pacific Doctrine and hinted at future friendship with Vietnam and Cambodia. Ford said discussions in Peking were mandatory at his level and noted talks in Indonesia and the Philippines also needed heads of government involvement. He did not confirm a specific Middle East trip but said no definite plans were set.
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Ford Ford-Congress clash may raise taxes next month
Ford and Congress clash over a 13 billion dollar House tax cut package. If not enacted by month end, most Americans face lower take home pay in January. The Senate Finance Committee opens debate as NYC financial issues dominate agenda. Zarb says he will stay on even if Ford rejects him.
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