Longley budget blamed as Maine Democratic leader cites faults
Maine Democratic chair David W. Bustin says Governor James B. Longley overestimated state revenues and mismanaged finances. He calls for accountability and criticizes plans to cut 1,500 state jobs while proposing a $30 weekly raise for workers during a forthcoming special session.
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Augusta
Maine
State Co
David W. Bustin
Democratic Part
James B. Longley
Bustin
Longley
Augusta Mental Health Institute
Ustin
Maine backs plan for new Bureau of Tourism agency
Maine tourism leaders urge creation of a Bureau of Tourism within the Department of Transportation. The plan seeks $1.5 million yearly funding and a higher sales tax on meals to finance travel promotion and tourist information centers, with $460 million in tourism revenue for 1974.
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Augusta
Maine
Governor’s Vacation Travel Advisory Council
Bureau of Tourism
State Department of Transportation
General Fund
Simpson
Candidate Won’t List Wealth in Portland Race
Donald G. Lowry, candidate for the Democratic 1st District congressional nomination, refuses to disclose personal financial assets or income tax returns. Another candidate, James Mitchell of Vassalboro, has reported his net worth and urged others to do the same. Lowry urged a large federal jobs program under local control to ensure every American can hold a productive job.
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Portland
Maine
Donald G. Lowry
James Mitchell
Vassalboro
Waldo County
Democratic Committee
Lowry
Berry Hearing Set On Political Fund Use In Utilities
The Public Utilities Commission schedules a December 30 public hearing to examine whether state senator Richard N. Berry Sr. of Cape Elizabeth improperly used funds from the five utility companies he leads. The 9:30 a.m. session in the State House Legal Affairs room will review alleged grocery lodging political travel recreational and other expenses since last May.
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Augusta
Maine
Public Utilities Commission
PUC
Richard N. Berry Sr
Cape Elizabeth
Rangeley Power Co
Stratton Water Co
Woodland Water & Electric Co
Winter Harbor Water Co
Richmond Water Works
Berry
State House
Legislators Asked to Cut Costs Across Legislature
Lawmakers and leaders urged scrutiny of personnel travel and printing expenses to trim government spending. Admin Director Garside proposed tighter controls and smaller type for ads to cut printing by a third. House leaders pledged a 10 percent operating cut. others floated two week office closures.
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Augusta
Maine
House
Senate
Legislative Branch
Legislative Council
James B. Longley
William H. Garside
Garside
Linwood E. Palmer Jr
Nobleboro
John R. McKernan Jr
Bangor
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