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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1976
Page
1
Governor James B. Longley plans a high level meeting with aides to finalize a 7 percent reduction across state agencies for the last six months of the fiscal year. He aims to close a reported budget gap of up to seven million dollars without laying off state workers.
National Airlines plans a limited Tuesday schedule as flight attendants end a 126 day strike by voting 3 1 to accept the contract. Wages rise from 10740 to 13500 for attendants with 10 years experience.
Two Filipino gunmen who seized a Japanese jetliner carrying 219 passengers at Manila airport surrendered to officials after freeing passengers and eight stewardesses in exchange for the Japanese diplomat and airline manager. The hijackers held 12 crew members and no injuries were reported. Imelda Marcos was not involved in the surrender.
Washington AP reports the Army Air Force and Navy Marine programs target child abuse in military families. Initiatives include child advocacy officers at bases, doctor exams for alleged cases, hotlines, counseling, and family support to foster emotionally healthy households amid mobile lifestyles.
Washington leaders in Congress and the Ford administration consider extending or expanding the six month tax cut. House Whip John J. McFall urges a larger cut by mid year while Ford and Cheney push for higher relief paired with a new spending ceiling, despite cautions from the Joint Economic Committee about unemployment risks. In Maine politics, Robert Monks weighs a Senate bid against Muskie, citing an evolved voter mood and a needed alternative. Meanwhile a Biddeford infant undergoes a rare eye tumor operation with cautious optimism.
Jason Mulderiy born at Webber Hospital with a lemon sized tumor in his right eye has undergone a rare operation at Massachusetts General Hospital Eye and Ear Infirmary. Doctors used advanced imaging to map the tumor and remove it while preserving the eye. His parents recall initial fear but report now a small incision and hope for glasses in the future.
A wry note argues a life spent only on money making may seem empty, yet a life devoted solely to making money is equally empty.
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