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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1974
Page
8
Augusta AP state senators introduced bills in the 107th Legislature to allow Sunday deer hunting from noon to sunset, impose a 60 day minimum jail term for felonies, and abolish state institution boards of visitors. Other measures seek unemployment pay status fixes and corrections studies.
Aj Ford Foundation energy expert urged governors to convert every boiler fired by oil or natural gas to burn clean coal within ten years. He warned price controls and rationing may be required as energy demand outpaces supply and called for a strategic oil reserve. The group postponed a resolution on drilling the Continental Shelf.
AP reports production cuts at General Motors and Ford push industry layoffs toward 300000 in January. UAW insiders warn of deep hardship as 289000 auto workers face layoff, with GM and Ford restricting output and some plants idled through January. December and 1974 lows amplify gloom for 1975 prospects.
In New Hampshire the Ballot Law Commission reports a five vote lead for U S Senator-elect Louis C Wyman after recount review while Democrat John A Durkin prepares a defense to overturn the result The state Supreme Court may decide to allow a Superior Court trial to invalidate the election Durkin seeks to regain the seat amid calls for a rerun election and ongoing petitions in Hillsboro Nashua and Manchester
In an exclusive AP interview from Tehran, Shah of Iran warns that higher official gold values could erode his nation's purchasing power and trigger oil price hikes. He predicts OPEC will lift its nine month price freeze, warns of potential monetary system strains, and discusses Iran’s talks with Shell and Pan American Air with no plans to buy into Lockheed or Grumman.
Two area teachers Charlene B. Thompson of Saco and Stephen C. Wood of Biddeford join Maine Teachers Association committees. Thompson serves on Local Organizations and Nominating Committees after re-election. Wood serves on the Nominating Committee. The panel aims to present a slate of officers and at large positions for the Representative Assembly.
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