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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1975

Page

3

Maine official Timothy Wilson named energy czar successor

Timothy P. Wilson 33, dubbed Maine energy czar last winter, is appointed director of the Maine Office of Economic Opportunity in Gov. James Longley's administration. He resigns as director of the Bureau of Civil Emergency Preparedness to lead the OEO and proposes renaming it the Office of Community Development and Services with a broader mission. Longley also named Alan D. Goodwin acting director of the State Planning Office.

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Governor Longley Defends Budget Cuts to Illness Aid

Governor James B. Longley rejected former Governor Kenneth M Curtis criticism of budget cuts to the catastrophic illness plan. He said no funds exist in the new budget and a study is needed, while noting other funding could be found. Curtis had urged preserving the program, calling it essential for families with high medical costs. He criticized the governor for public criticism without prior contact.

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Ex-Partner Accuses Spiro Agnew of Exploitative Deals

Real estate developer Dilbeck says ex vice president Spiro Agnew exploited their one year partnership, defrauding him of $75,000 while pursuing media attention. Dilbeck cites Agnew’s Global Baseball League failure and other deals, including a coal mine sale, as proof of Agnew’s opportunism.

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Council Follies Trip Planned and 75th Anniversary Ahead

The Saint Therese Union Society held its monthly meeting at the Adams Street hall in Biddeford. President Miss Lucienne Metayer led prayers, reports were given, and plans were made for a 75th anniversary on May 7 and a bus trip to the Ice Follies in Boston on February 23 with dinner at Hilltop Steak House.

Ste Therese Union Saint-Jean-Baptiste Adams Street Biddeford Lucienne C. Metayer Gertrude Boutet Blanche Taylor Blanche Perreault Boutet Lillian I. Viger Irene Marcoux Lucienne Trottier Laure Cookson Ice Follies Boston First National Hilltop Steak House

Waycott Withdraws Plans For Subdivision

Developer Leroy Waycott withdrew final subdivision plans off Tasker Street citing the harsh economic climate for developers. He estimated an escrow cost of 50 000 to 65 000 dollars for road work and facilities, and said he will resubmit when conditions improve. The board approved the shores and zoning ordinance and will send it to state government for review, with a public hearing planned before adoption. A long range planning session is set for Thursday to discuss York County growth.

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