Carter Drives Maine Campaign Pitch in Biddeford
Jimmy Carter, touring Maine, argues his Georgia governance model proves federal reform possible. He cites zero base budgeting, staff cuts, and budget surpluses while pledging to trim welfare and boost work. Carter predicts wins in New Hampshire and Vermont and denies a deadlocked convention.
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Congress
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Washington
Peter Shovellers
Areacracy
Biddeford
Carter
Maine
Secret Service
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
United Fund Surpasses Goal by Over 100 Percent in Biddeford Saco
United Fund Drive in Biddeford Saco exceeded its goal by more than 100 percent this year. Chair James McKay credited early start, trained solicitors, and strong volunteer effort with the surprising success amid inflation and unemployment.
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Maryline White
United Fund
Biddeford-Saco
Enna
Fund Drive
James McKay
McKay
Opea Venta
Finance Committee to study OOB sports complex plan
Old Orchard Beach officials refer the $2.4 million arena and convention center project to the town finance committee for review citing financing confusion. Developer claims tax exempt municipal bonds will back the venture with private partners.
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OOB
Susan Morrison
Old Orchard Beach
Richard Marshall
Philip Smith
Media Development Co
Maine Sports Forum
FBI Plans To Dig Hoffa Dump In New Jersey Search
Federal investigators prepare to dig Moscato's Dump in Newark to locate the body of James R. Hoffa as part of a wide probe tied to his 1975 disappearance. The warrant targets Armand Faugno, with informants feeding possible Hoffa leads while Detroit grand jury probes continue.
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N.J
Jerse City
Teamsters
James R. Hoffa
Moscato’s
Robert C. Stewart
U.S. Organized Crime Strike Force
Stewart
Organized Crime
Hoffa
Federal Mar
Shals
FBI
Armand ‘‘Cokey
Faugne
Faugno
Detroit
New Jersey
Salvatore Briguglio
Paramus
Gabriel
Union City
Thomas A. Andretta
Hasbrouck Heights
Briguglios
Andretta
Anthony
Tony Pro’ Provenzano
Salvatore
Teamsters Union
Stephen Andretta
Biddeford to Convert Two Downtown Blocks Into Parks
Biddeford Mayor announces acquisition of 147 149 Main St and a Hill Street Water Street lot using 100000 federal funds for an acquisition demolition and rehabilitation project. Main Street site to become a vest pocket mall and Liberty Square Park at Water Street, with early work possible in February and relocation needed for Spongee Maintenance Service.
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Main St
Hill and
Water Streets
Robert Dodge
Depart of Housing and Urban Development
Ethel Libby
Thornton Academy
Lucy B. Deering
Water Street
Liberty Square Park
Dodge
James Sullivan
Biddeford
Limerick
West Pocket
Main Street
Spongee
Hill St
Labor Complaint Against City Dismissed in 1975 Talks
The Municipal Public Employees Labor Relations Board dismissed an unfair labor practice charge against the City of Biddeford. The board ordered a new round of wage and contract talks for 1975 with Mayor Lucien Dutremble and union representatives. A union spokesman cited failed second readings and a missing union security provision as key issues. The decision allows an appeal to Kennebec County Superior Court within 15 days after December 10.
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Iddeford
Municipal Public Employes Labor Relations Board
Lucien Dutremble
Council
American Federation of State
Biddeford
Aecve
Edward Gaulin
Michael Bergeron
Guy Farrell
Norman Poirier
Claire Malasnik
Joseph Zuke
Afscme
Municipal Public Employee Labor Relations Board
Kennebec County
Ford faces veto over 1976 income tax cuts
President Ford and Congress clash over extending last year's tax cuts into 1976. A bipartisan Senate group met Ford but failed to reach agreement. Ford demanded a $395 billion spending ceiling. a veto would trigger automatic tax increases for most American workers on January 1. James T. Lynn said Ford respected the senators but insisted on the spending limit.
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Washington
Ford
Congress
Russell Long
Dla
James T. Lynn
Office of Management and Budget
Today's Chuckle Depressing Take On Dogs as Companions
Inside the journal a humorous note on dogs as man's best friend ends with a somber twist. The short piece frames the familiar bond as a mood change from cheerful to bleak.
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