Food stamp program in Maine aid and eligibility details
The piece notes 15.2 percent of Maine residents use food stamps with potential for at least 10 percent more to qualify. Employed people can qualify, and applicants should provide household and expense details. Maine officials estimate 68 million in food sales this year with 38.5 million in stamps.
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Maine
U.S. Agriculture Department
Department of Health and Welfare
U.S. Fuel and Utilities
Food Research and Action Center
New York City
Paul Levecque
Health and Welfare
Will Report Getting closer To socialism
George F Will argues that fears of deficits push toward state control of the economy. He criticizes Frazier Wilde and Felix Rohatyn for promoting a permanent or semi permanent government role, warning such moves edge toward state capitalism and socialism.
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George F. Will
Washington
Ford
Congress
Frazier Wilde
Insurance
Reconstruction Finance Corp
Wilde
Jonathan Livingston
Felix Rohatyn
RFC
New Deal
Rohatyn
The
Washington Post Co
Quote about grafting and maturity sparks reading note
A proverb style note attributes money growth to grafting and maturity. It quotes Forbes on a mature person agreeing with you, framed as a reflective reading tip.
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Forbes
Obituary Lineage and Editorial Leadership Details
Alta W. Foster and Wm. E. Foster are listed with birth and death years 1881-1963 and 1889-1972. B F C Whitehouse 1891-1972. W Paul Casavant publisher. Charles C. Sutton managing editor. Gladys M. Whitehouse president and treasurer.
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Wm. E. Foster
B.F.C. Whitehouse
W. Paul Casavant
Charles C. Sutton
Gladys M. Whitehouse
White Paper Mood of conciliation surfaces in Augusta
The Augusta mood shifts as Maine's governor and a Democratic House in a Republican state explore cooperation. Leaders praise dialogue while warning of ongoing disputes, with lawmakers like Neil Rolde urging focus on governing. Governor Longley shows flexible resolve amid tri party friction.
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Augusta
Maryline White
Maine
House
Senate
York County
Neil Rolde
Rolde
Peter Danton
Saco
Gov
Longley
Danton
Congress aides serve as personal staffers for lawmaker comforts
Washington Merry-Go-Round reports that some Congress members use their paid staff to perform personal chores. Examples include shopping for pantyhose, chauffeuring, laundry, dry cleaning, and even nursing tasks. The piece notes ethics rules and wages, plus anecdotes about several lawmakers and their aides.
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Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
Washington
Congress
Margaret Heckler
Rmass
Heckler
John Culver
D Lowa
Jeanette Williams
Harrison Williams
D-N.j
Lord and Taylor
Ann
Chet Holifield
D-Calif
Daniel Flood
D-Pa
Coco
Capitol Hill
Observer New Game at White House with President Ford
Russell Baker recalls a satirical game of Economics at the White House with President Ford. A thousand-dollar bill, a dice roll, and Consequences and Inflation cards illustrate policy, taxes, and rising costs. The twist ends with a SAP button symbolism.
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White House
Russell Baker
New York
Ford
Washington
Thieu
Air Force
Readers defend Bigelow Preserve and Maine voters support
A Maine letter writer rebuts Mr. Hurd’s critique of the Friends of Bigelow. He says outreach in Kennebunk Pond and Ossipee Lake gathered fishermen, hunters, and snowmobilers who back preserving Bigelow. The writer argues a statewide vote would approve the act and warns against selling Maine’s heritage to special interests.
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Dennis C. Hurd
Maine Sunday Telegram
Hurd
Friends of Bigelow
Bigelow
Maine
Mr. Hurd
People of
Kennebunk Pond
Ossipee Lake
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Bella
E.J. Shuster
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Robert Dole
R Kans
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New York Times
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Flagstaff Corporation
Eustis-Stratton Chamber of Commerce
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