Ford proposes up to $1000 tax rebate in anti recession plan
President Ford and the Democratic Congress back an early tax cut with a $1,000 maximum rebate on 1974 payments. Plan includes $12 billion in immediate relief and $4 billion in corporate relief, plus $30 billion in oil tax increases to be returned later. A one year halt on new federal programs and strict limits on benefits anchor the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ford
94Th Congress
Treasury
al Ullman
D-Ore
House
Ways and Means Committee
Biddeford High Band Wins Washington Trip Again
The 105-member Biddeford High School band can attend the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D C after a state Department of Educational and Cultural Affairs notification. Paul Burch of the festival committee apologized for the December rejection and Maine was confirmed to represent the state in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Couch
Biddeford
Washington, D.C
Virgilio Mori
Department of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Paul Burch
Robert Hodge
Frechette
Mori
Maine
Jaycees
Washington Jaycees
Washington
Court deadline pressures Kennebunk SAD 71 referendum
A court order requires Kennebunk selectmen to countersign and post the SAD 71 $5.2 million Jan 22 school construction warrant by midnight today or face contempt. Five selectmen, including Cohen who plans to file another suit, weigh signing as a TRO keeps the vote alive pending legal challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Board of Selectmen
School Administrative District
SAD) 71
SAD 71
Superior Court
Sumner Goffin
Selectmen
Herman Cohen
Peter Murray
Portland
Goffin
Cohen
Selectman
Heber Smith
Robert Slowik
Justice Goffin
Harry Pringle
Abortion Case Awaits Ruling In Boston Court
A Suffolk Superior Court judge prepares to rule on admissibility of questions about fetal viability in a death case tied to an abortion performed in 1973. Dr Kenneth Edelin and surgeon witnesses faced scrutiny over possible risks from a prior saline abortion. Local board members dispute signatures on a separate public action, citing bylaws and legal challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Kenneth C. Edelin
Boston City Hospital
Edelin
Homans
Hugh R. Holtrop
Ford Plan Raises Fuel Prices and Possible Oil Controls
President Ford proposes an 18.2 billion price hike on gasoline fuel oils and a 37 cent per thousand cubic feet rise in residential gas, with oil import quotas as a policy option. Critics warn increases will lift costs across heating and manufacturing, while some support postponing auto emission standards to improve fuel economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ford
Senate
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
Reuss
Church
Congress
Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
Maine Women caucus attacks Longley over male top posts
The Maine Women's Political Caucus accuses Gov. James Longley of maintaining a male dominated administration. They say he has not properly used women’s groups or the Council on the Status for Women to find qualified female and minority candidates for top state posts. The caucus endorses the new Positive Action Committee while urging continued active recruitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryline White
Augusta
Maine Women's Political Caucus
James Longley
State House
Council On
Women's Political Caucus
League of Women Voters
Caucus
Pam Scarcelli
Minette Cummings
Newport
Mary Najarian
Portland
Scarcelli
Susan Saunders
Freeport
Biddeford Unions Seek Mediation Over City Payroll Disputes
Mediation requests are filed by Jane Weed for Council 74 AFSCME as city and unions clash over pay across police patrolmen and public works. The stalled talks threaten the 1975 city budget while firefighters continue bargaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Public Works Department
Public Employees Labor Relations Board
Jane Weed
Council 74
American Federation of State
Public Works Union
Lucien Dutremble
Public Works
Inside the Journal Today Chuckle Note
A witty line notes the high cost of living, humorously remarking that some things remain cheaper than expected. The quip reflects a lighthearted take on everyday expenses and budget balancing.
Also Mentioned on This Page
White House
Ullman
Henry S. Reuss
D-Wis
House Banking Committee
Bill Brock
Rtenn
GOP
Brian Thayer
Peter Kingsley
David Shields
Fred Trumbull
Suffolk Superior Court
James P. McGuire
William P. Homans
Holtrop
Dan Beard
Kennebunk Selectmen
Richard Littlefield
Theodore Towne
Littlefield
Towne
Frank Church
D-Idaho
Biddeford Band
Longley
Emil Langevin
Actu
Gerard Jacques
Labor Relations Board
Inside the Journal
Abby
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!