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Biddeford Saco Journal in Biddeford, Maine

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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1975

Page

5

Connecticut Civil Servants Brace for Mass Layoffs

Five hundred state civil servants face layoffs in Connecticut as unions oppose furloughs amid an $80.1 million budget gap. Gov Grasso argues a longer 40 hour week avoids job cuts, while unions threaten action and possible strikes. The administration hopes attrition and new job placement reduce furloughs to about 1,000. Local educators' leader Thomas Mondani condemns the plan and pledges union resistance.

Hartford Grasso Connecticut Thomas Mondani Connecticut Education Association Mondani

Gas Explosion Damages New Hampshire Home After Digs

A two story house in Franklin New Hampshire was ripped by a gas explosion when workers digging a drainage trench cut into a gas line. Five men were involved. Douglas Smith broke his thumb and the owner Jean Schoolcraft suffered shock. No one inside the house was hurt. Officials blamed the trenching crew. contractor Edward Smith defended the gas line placement. Damages and cost were not released.

Franklin N.H Douglas Smith Jean Schoolcraft Edward Smith Smith Gas Company

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