07 Feb 1975
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1975
Page
1
A nostalgic snapshot recalls a Saco youth waking to snow at dawn. He follows a morning ritual through cold, layered clothing to school while drifts pile up. Snowball mischief and steamy classrooms color a winter routine of grit and humor.
The scene recalls a family evening after a tense day. A mother’s annoyance over ruined morning handiwork colors a quiet return home as children shed winter gear and drift toward hot soapstones and warm beds.
The U S unemployment rate rose to 8.2 percent in January the highest in 33 years with 7.5 million workers jobless. Heavy layoffs swept blue and white collar workers teenagers women and men as the recession deepened and payrolls shrank across the economy.
OLD ORCHARD BEACH Town council delays setting a recall election date for four suspended councilors who ousted Town Manager Rita Belair. Petitions to force the vote circulated, with contention over ballot wording and procedural timing as meetings grew heated and a dog ordinance hearing was moved.
Gov James Longley said he will keep an open mind about changes to the balanced 703.4 million dollar Maine budget for 1976 to 77. He urged careful listening at a cabinet meeting and noted possible reordering of priorities while stressing no tax increase and sacrifices by state workers.
Acting Town Manager Jerome Plante told the council taxes are expected to decrease this year and likely again next year. Councilor John Bird warned of a potential shortfall, noting the 1975 budget relied on bond interest not available next year and urged documentation of the claim. Five department heads presented 1975 requests including the Tax Assessor and Old Orchard Beach Historical Society. planning board seeks funds for a professional planner. Chamber of Commerce requests reduced funding with possible later fireworks support.
A concise tribute to a loyal companion described as the type of friend you can count on, consistently offering support and presence during others' times of need. The note emphasizes reliability and unwavering availability.
Frederick Hayes protests advertising allocations as unfair to children while textbooks funds are cut. Jalbert says chamber helps fund ads and state aid will be requested. Parks and Recreation budget cuts to 13 235 60 from 17 000. Marie Smith says surplus funds to build tennis courts and fund Little League and youth programs. Schoonjans suggests separating Salvation Army recreation center request from the budget. Plante says budget ready by April 1 and tax bills go out by June. Continued on Page 2. OOB Budget
Maine educator Dean James Muro urged replacing harsh discipline with regular classroom meetings based on Dr. William Glasser's theory. He told 50 administrators and teachers the approach, held at St Francis College, could reduce turned off students and truancy by holding 20 minute sessions three times weekly.
At a Maine Legislature joint meeting on Thursday Gov. James B. Longley presented a 700 million dollar balanced budget for the next biennium. Seated near him are Ross, Assistant Secretary of the Senate, and Norm Whittell, Assistant Clerk of the House, in an UPI photo.
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