Biddeford Presses Federal Funds Push With Deadline Looming
Biddeford readies to apply for federal funds under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The second public hearing sets priorities as city weighs pre-application decisions and funding requests due by March 1. City Council ultimate decision and Friday hand delivery to Manchester HUD office loom.
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Manchester
N.H
HUD
Unemployment Surges In Biddeford-Sanford Area In January
Unemployment in the Biddeford-Sanford labor market area jumped to 13.9 percent in January, the highest rise in Maine. About 4,600 people are out of work, up 1,700 from December, with textiles, rubber, plastics, leather, and electrical machinery sectors contributing most to layoffs.
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Biddeford-Sanford
Office of Manpower Affairs
Paul Luce
Economic Analysis and Research Division of Manpower Affairs
Luce
York County
Eere
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GM price cuts on nine compact models announced
GM will lower base prices on nine small cars by 104 to 313 dollars by dropping some standard equipment. The move aims to spur sales as rebates end February 28. Delivery begins in March and includes models such as Pontiac Astre, Chevrolet Nova, Pontiac Ventura, Oldsmobile Omega, Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile Starfire, Chevrolet Monza 2 plus 2, and Buick Skyhawk.
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Detroit
General Motors
U.S
Thomas Murphy
Chicago
Ford Motor Co
Murphy
Northeast Loses Round In Fight Against Oil Tax
Federal judge upholds Ford's $3 per barrel oil import tariff for national security reasons despite Northeastern states facing economic harm. Nine states sought a temporary injunction. Massachusetts AG Bellotti vows appeal as Congress delayed the tariff 90 days. One dollar of the tariff in effect now with $2 more set for March and April.
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Washington
Ford
U.S
John Pratt
Massachusetts
Atty
Francis X. Bellotti
Minnesota
Pratt
White House
Congress
Bellotti
New England
Treasury
Goldbloom
Simon
Iranian deal with Pan Am remains unsettled
Washington AP Iran is unlikely to finalize Pan American World Airways investment soon as Tehran seeks solid return on any deal. Treasury official Parsky says Iran’s interest may also aid its airline growth and U.S. ties. State Department gave tentative approval but Pan Am talks continue with no signed agreement.
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Washington
Pan American World Airways
Treasury Department
Ford Administration
Iran
U.S
Asst
Treasury
Gerald Parsky
Parsky
Pan American
United States
State Department
Ardeshir Zahedi
Pan Am
Intercontinental Hotels
Today's Chuckle Journal Insight
Inside the journal today the item notes that success hinges on the ability to get along with some people and move ahead of others. The line reflects social dynamics and the practical edge of interpersonal skills.
Court To Rule On Recall In Old Orchard Beach
A citizens group seeks to recall four town councilors and will file suit Monday to force a recall election. Justice Sidney Wernick may schedule the election if the council fails to act by the ten day deadline recalling petitions filed with the town clerk. The council, led by John Bird, did not set a date as of Feb 9, prompting legal action and potential council defense by separate attorneys for the four officials.
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Susan Morrison
Old Orchard Beach
Arnold Morin
Thomas Lee Sr
Richard Marshall
Paul St. Hilaire
Maine Supreme Court
Sidney Wernick
Portland
Paul Frinske
Edward Gaulin
Supreme Court
Justice Wernick
John Bird
Rita Belair
Bird
Journal
Gaulin
Attorne
the Journal
St. Hilaire
Federal Aid Could Raise Milk Prices
Washington AP report says retail milk costs rise again and may hit record highs in coming months if government price actions reach consumers. January half gallon averaged 79.4 cents, near May 80.4 cent peak, as farm production lags due to high feed costs.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Agriculture Department
Congress
Ford
Agriculture
Earl L. Butz
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