Longley backs third party despite attorney general ruling
Maine Governor James Longley clings to belief in a third party as a potential national force despite Atty. Gen. Brennan opinion that the movement is not a political party. He urges independents to run for state and local offices, while noting he would not want a proliferation of parties. His newsletter circulation has risen to between 4,000 and 5,000.
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Augusta
Maine
James B
Longley
Atty
Joseph E. Brennan
Aank
Secretary of State
Brennan
Lone
James B. Longley
Joseph Brennan
Caribou
House
Linwood Palmer
Nobleboro
Palmer
Transportation Department
State's Tight Belt Delays Longley Pay Hikes
Governor Longley urged belt tightening and opposed new taxes while expressing desire to raise pay for low paid civil servants and high level officials who are under paid. He asked aides to explore funding as an intellectual exercise, citing burdens on taxpayers and possible future surpluses. The article also notes a PUC hearing set for Jan 16 into alleged improper use of funds by state Senator Richard N. Berry Sr.
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Augusta
Maine
James B. Longley
Longley
Public Utilities Commission
Richard N. Berry Sr
Education Law Revision Won't Fix Maine Deficit Yet
Education Finance Commission approves a plan to revise Maine's school funding to curb loopholes blamed for a multi million dollar deficit. The measure goes to the legislature in January for action. An alternative deficit proof concept may also be presented.
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Augusta
Maine
Education Finance Commission
House
Senate
Commission
Eee
David Huber
R-Falmouth
Judgeship Nominee Is Limited Libber
Jessie H Briggs, 28, named by Gov Longley to fill a central Maine district judgeship calls herself a limited libber and says she cannot see discrimination complaints from some women. She hopes to win confirmation despite questions about her limited experience. District Judge Harriet Henry notes the historic obstacle for women. Briggs would aim to make court functions more open and say private meetings with attorneys in chambers can unsettle defendants and imply deals.
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Jessie H. Briggs
Matthew Williams
Miss Briggs
Dickinson School of Law
Carlisle
UPI
Augusta
Maine
James B. Longley
Harold H. Murchie
Maine Supreme Judicial Court
Executive Council
Patricia Ryan
Sniper Wounds Couple In Brunswick Home
A Brunswick couple, Arthur Ridley 58 and Helen 64, were hospitalized with head and arm wounds after a unknown gunman fired six shots into their living room while watching TV. Police say they are stable. A witness said a pickup with a built up wooden body sped from the scene. Police compare the case to a Christmas Eve shooting in nearby West Bath. Heavier details on motive and suspect remain undisclosed.
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Brunswick
Maine
Arthur Ridley
Helen
Richard F. Mayer
Ayer
Ridley
West Bath
Reagan Budget-Cutting Plan Would Decentralize Power Of Government
Reagan argues a $90 billion plan would shift authority from Washington to state and local governments. The campaign cites tax cuts and large federal aid losses in New Hampshire and Florida as key impacts, with targets including welfare housing education and food programs.
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Washington
Ronald Reagan
Reco
New Hampshire
Reagan
Ford
Florida
Democratic Congress
Chicago
Jeffrey Bell
Bell
New England
California
Postal Service
Budget plan sparks tax talk in Plymouth New Hampshire
In Plymouth Wayne Lewison and Roger Crowley discuss Ronald Reagan’s proposed 90 billion dollar federal budget cuts. Lewison favors state control of programs and a federal tax cut, while Crowley fears new taxes. They note limited local spending on social aid and question federal efficiency.
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Plymouth
N.H
Wayne Lewison
New Hampshire
Ronald Reagan
Lewison
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