Maine medical school plan hits first snag in SMCHA review
University of Maine pushed a new Maine medical school with regional centers in Bangor Portland and Augusta but SMCHA trustees voted against the proposal citing the need for more study of alternatives and long term funding. The plan would require state funding approaching two million dollars by 1983 and faces legislature scrutiny.
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Portland
University of Maine
Southern Maine Comprehensive Health Association
SMCHA
Medical School For
Robert Coon
Coon
University of Vermont
Bangor
Mental Health Institute
Maine Medical Center
Augusta
Togus VA
Orien
California
Pistol-Toting Mayor Apprehends Suspects
Bert Braley the 56 year old Saco mayor captured two would be robbers at his Buxton Road home on Tuesday noon. He kept them at gunpoint until police arrived and later praised their honesty. The incident began when a neighbor alerted him and a CMP worker helped summon authorities.
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Bert Braley
Saco
Buxton Road
Braley
Biddeford
CMP
Ford Presses Steel Firms Over 8 Percent Price Hike
President Ford demands justification of an 8 percent rise by United States Steel Co and notes CF and I Steel Corp also boosting prices. Treasury chief Simon warns unemployment may reach about 7.5 percent next year as recession deepens and urges restraint on federal spending.
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Ford
Council On Wage and Price
United States Steel Co
Cf&i Steel Corp
Treasury
William E. Simon
Simon
Senate Budget Committee
U.S. Steel
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Food chain profits under congressional scrutiny in 1974
Washington AP reports the Joint Economic Committee staff questions 1973 to 1974 profit comparisons by major food chains. Hearings feature Safeway executives as critics press for rate of return on equity as a clearer profitability measure amid rising grocery prices and claims of misleading profit figures.
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Congressional
Joint Economic Committee
W.S. Mitchell
Safeway Stores Inc
Safeway
Mitchell
William Proxmire
D-Wis
Hubert H. Humphrey
Dminn
Inside The Journal Today’s Chuckle
A lighthearted note suggests a child who is excited by small things may grow up to act in TV commercials. The item frames a playful look at everyday behavior and future career whimsy.
Biddeford Band Seeks Washington Cherry Blossom Parade Slot
Saco Jaycees press a campaign to keep Biddeford High School band in the Washington Cherry Blossom parade. They challenge Washington Jaycees policy limiting to 25 bands and seek state representation for Maine, amid claims of bias from officials and publicity concerns.
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Saco Jaycees
Biddeford
Washington
Jaycees
Washington Jaycees
Jaycee
Barry Gallant
Saco and
Maine
Ford
Washington Board of Trade
Gallant
Elswick
Dana
Greg Gibadlo
Plow Policy on Unaccepted Streets Tabled in Biddeford
Biddeford City Council tabled a proposed policy allowing snow plowing on unaccepted streets. A case by case director of Public Works decision would determine plowability, with no street acceptance or ordinance waivers implied. The plan sparked debate over Crestwood Drive and who bears responsibility for services.
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Biddeford
Ted Drouin
Edward Gaulin
Crestwood Drive
Saco
Pool Road
New
Director of Public Works
Richard Potvin
Webber Hospital
Potvin
Dutremble
Daniel Boucher
Gaulin
Biddeford Council Faces Dark Meeting
City council meeting in Biddeford was plunged into a 20 minute blackout due to an electrical malfunction. Police shone searchlights, City Clerk Lue Angers used battery lights to record minutes, and the chamber’s bulbs regained power at 9 43 p m enabling a public referral of the new fire department communications system to the finance committee.
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City Hall
Lue
Angers
Council
Fire Department
Finance Committee
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Journal
John Ewing
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