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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1975
Page
3
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Five former employees of the defunct Department of Commerce and Industry sue Gov. James B. Longley for wrongful layoffs in a $1 million federal lawsuit filed in Augusta. Adley P. Atlass named as a defendant. plaintiffs cite due process violations.
Governor James B. Longley announced that staff assistance from the governor's office will be provided to the Advisory Council on the Status of Women. He blamed a communications breakdown for last week's reports about future staffing and said the fiscal situation delayed resolution. Barbara Ann Cagney was assigned as staff assistant, while the executive director post remains unfilled to save money after Ann Pomroy resigned to join a regional planning commission.
Two sons of Alfred Maine man Alfred Canney picketed the Florida Capitol seeking a pardon or investigation into their father’s two year sentence for resisting arrest with violence. Canney, 47, an UF instructor, was jailed after an appeal failed and his conviction was upheld.
A report notes U S territories south of the 49th parallel facing farming hazards while two thirds of Russia’s arable land lies farther north in colder drier climates where crop failures are common.
New England Telephone will test a low use residential rate for Rumford and Milbridge customers. The 18 month trial ends by 10 1977 with a $4.85 monthly cap for up to 30 calls of five minutes or less. Excess calls incur higher charges. current rates are $8.20 and $7.90. Customers may opt to stay with standard unlimited local calls.
Princeton Maine AP The Indian Township Passamaquoddy Reservation receives 1.8 million dollars for a 40 unit housing project. The housing authority says this marks the first time the federal HUD allows Indians to build without outside contractors. The policy could spur an entirely Indian owned construction company to compete off the reservation.
Gov James B Longley is accused of blaming educational interests for budget deficits. Mayor and legislator Richard J Carey says the governor failed to present a systematic budget and called his plan a figment of imagination. Carey also questions wild spending by educational interests. Grey invited Longley to review his district budget.
Thornton Academy resumes participation in the Bates College Debate League after a one year hiatus and captures first place at the Lawrence High School novice tournament in Fairfield on Saturday December 6. Elaine Regina and Ellen O Sullivan lead with three wins, while Margaret Serpico and Connie Poulin also post three wins. Mike Bagley and Janice Lane win two of four, aided by Roger Hevey who managed timing. Regina and O Sullivan earn individual citations for outstanding achievement. Debating coach Chris Queally credits time and hard work for the squad’s strong showing.
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