Cohen Vows Renewed Efforts Over District Bond Vote
Alfred SAD 71 faces a January 22 referendum on a $5.2 million school construction bond after Superior Court Justice Harry Glassman denied a temporary restraining order sought by Cohen and 10 others. He deemed the case political, allowed the election to proceed, and noted post-election redress remains possible. Cohen vows continued challenges as his attorney hints at further appeals and potential questions about the warrant and state funds.
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Alfred — School Administrative District
SAD
Superior Court
Harry Glassman
Herman Cohen
Glassman
SAD 71
Kennebunk Selectmen
Cohen
Peter Murray
State Supreme Court
Judge’s Chambers
Murray
Higher Social Security Taxes Urged in Controversial Panel Suggestion
Washington reports that an advisory panel edging toward higher Social Security payroll taxes faces mixed reception from lawmakers and Ford. Proposals include raising the wage base to 24000, boosting tax rate by .1 percent for workers and employers, and reshaping benefits to be less inflation sensitive while expanding exemptions for older earners.
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Ford
Social Security Advisory Council
Advisory Council
Social Security Actuaries
Longley Sets Up Long-Goal Panel
Governor Longley forms the Positive Action Committee to expand women into top state government roles by 2000, amid protests from Maine Women's Political Caucus and others about recruitment practices. The panel will discuss civil service, training, transfers, and promotions, with a focus on equal rights and minority groups.
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Maryline White
Augusta
James Longley
Longley
Maine Women’s Political Caucus
League of Women Voters
Shirley Knowles
Governor's Council
Shirley Ezzy
Council
Journal
Talent Bank
Ezzy
Positive Action Committee
Georgette Berube
Lewiston
Nick Caraganis
Minnette Cummings
Newport
Phyllis Doherty
Maine State Employes Association
Jo Caccetta
William Haggett
Bath Iron Works
Doris Hayes
Carolyn Manson
Irving Marsters
Bureau Public Administration
University of Me
Orono
Marge Paedny
Mary Najarian
Arundel and OOB weigh joint school district plan
Arundel and Old Orchard Beach consider forming a mutual community school district to operate the high school together while keeping elementary schools in each town. Asa Gordon says district benefits both towns, but Arundel officials worry about loss of local control and travel distances. Plante notes timing for funding and building a larger high school may hinge on district formation.
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Susan Morrison
Old Orchard Beach
Arundel
Associateommissioner of
Asa Gordon
Gordon
Skep
Tical
Gerald Rooney
Rooney
Biddeford
Kennebunk
Jerome Plante
Thornton Academy
Plante
Ford rebates aim to spark sales in slow market
Ford Motor Co offers rebates of 200 to 500 dollars on 1975 Pintos Mavericks Comets Mustangs II and Capri to boost demand as dealers pressure GM and Chrysler respond with layoffs. Chrysler extended plant closures and up to 50 000 workers remain on indefinite layoff while Ford reports weaker profits.
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Ford Motor Co
General Motors
Ford
Chrysler Corp
Chrysler
St. Louis
Newark
Del
Hamtramck
Mich
Henry Ford II
Roger Dayton
Southdale Ford
Minneapolis
Edina
Dayton
John B. Naughton
Comany
GNP Report Fuels Tax Cut Debate Amid Recession
Washington AP reports a sharp drop in the GNP as 1974’s last quarter shows a 9.1 percent annual decrease in output while inflation runs at 13.7 percent. Administration backs a $16 billion tax cut. economist Heller suggests $20 to $25 billion. Ford seeks revenue sharing extension. automakers announce rebates and plant closures affect 13,750 workers. Crop production fell 8 percent from 1973, blamed on weather.
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United States
Walter W. Heller
Heller
University of Minnesota
Ford
Congress
Ford Motor Co
Chrysler Corp
Agriculture Department
Commerce Department
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