12 Feb 1975
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1975
Page
1
January claims reached 3,130 in the Biddeford Sanford labor market area, doubling December’s 1,521. The rise pushes the area's unemployment rate higher, with December's countywide rate at 6.9 percent and rates climbing from 5.2 percent in September to 8.7 percent by year end.
Alfred Superior Court Justice Lincoln Spencer ruled Gaulin may file a brief tomorrow on the town manager controversy in Old Orchard Beach. A reply brief is due later. the case centers on whether the council can remove a town manager for preterm actions.
The State Government committee heard debate on a constitutional amendment forcing roll calls on final passage in both houses. Senator Katz argued for transparency and permanent records, while opponents warned of voter confusion and political manipulation. The chair indicated the change could be added to the Constitution or joint rules.
A pun warns that bargains labeled as a song may come with hidden costs or extras. The quip notes overlooked details can accompany seemingly good deals.
In Kennebunk John Standish runs the Northeast Bead Co a wholesale and mail order shop in Depot Street selling wooden clay stone and gem beads for personal jewelry wall decor and decorations. Imported from India Taiwan Italy and Mexico the beads range from tiny garnets to large lapis lazuli with annual sales to craft stores nationwide. Standish notes beads have long cultural roots and cites love beads of the 1960s while emphasizing a steady demand even during economic gloom.
The Senate Finance Committee approved 11 to 2 a House bill blocking Ford’s $3 per barrel tax on imported oil for 90 days to curb energy use. The panel also backed raising the debt ceiling to $531 billion through June 30, while absenteeism delayed action on the tariff.
Kennebunk town manager Kenneth Barrett has been cleared of sex discrimination charges after a seven month investigation by the state Human Rights Commission. The report found no probable cause for sex discrimination in Barrett’s refusal to hire Donna Jude, wife of a police officer, as a police reserves member. The investigator noted possible marital status discrimination and advised Mrs. Jude to pursue a federal civil suit if she chooses. Barrett plans to draft a comprehensive town hiring policy.
Justice Sumner Goffin rejects Herman Cohen suit against Administrative School District 71 over a new high school. He finds SAD 71 not malapportioned and its actions proper, the State Board of Education acted lawfully regarding the bond issue, and the $5.2 million construction bond remains valid while the $4.8 million bond is rescinded. All injunctions against SAD 71 are denied.
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