Legislative pay scales fall further behind national average
New Hampshire and Rhode Island remain the nation’s two lowest paid states for legislators as surveys show pay lagging even as the national average biennial compensation climbs from 2459 dollars in 1950-51 to 15785 dollars. The Citizens Conference on State Legislatures, based in Kansas City, reports changes in 15 states since January 1972, including Maine Massachusetts and Connecticut.
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Rhode Island Considers Constitutional Salary Hike Plan
Former Lebanon mayor K Merrill backs a $1300 lawmakers salary via county convention panels. In Rhode Island Lt. Gov. Garrathy proposes a 1500 annual pay fix in a constitutional convention, with Gov. Garrahy cautious as voters previously rejected pay hikes in 1962 and 1970.
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K. Merrill
Lebanon
Rhode Island
J. Joseph Garrathy
Philip Noel
Garrahy
Rhodes Island
Rhode Island lawmakers weigh pay raises amid constitutional issues
Rhode Island politicians debate legislative pay increases as Garrahy proposes a $1,500 salary while evaluating the option to remove pay from the constitution. House leaders Bevilacqua Lipitt and others weigh public sentiment on higher wages and commission oversight.
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Legislative Pay Increases Stall Across Several States
Statehouses in New Hampshire Rhode Island Maine and nearby regions face stalled legislative pay hikes as constitutional limits and pay-board rulings constrain raises. NH legislators prize a $10,000 annual boost proposals face bipartisan resistance while RI still caps mileage and pay despite proposals. Maine utilitized a jump from 2500 to 3500. Massachusetts and Connecticut experienced partial increases blocked by board rulings with appeals planned.
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GOP Leaders Claim Curtis Hinders Lawmaking Progress
In Augusta AP report Republican House Speaker Richard D Hewes Senate President Ke H. Curtis and GOP leaders accuse Democratic Gov Ken Curtis of delaying the session by late budget documents. They say the budget deadline is missed and seek to constrain Curtis actions. Simpson joins the critique after Thursday's adjournment.
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Mrs Van Wyck To Speak At First Parish Meeting
Mrs Betty Van Wyck director of the Biddeford Children's Center will address the January meeting of the Women's Fellowship at First Parish Congregational Saco. The event in the Fellowship Hall starts at noon next Tuesday. members should bring sandwiches and child care is provided.
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Betty van Wyck
Biddeford
Clint Eastwood Leads 1972 Box Office Chart
Clint Eastwood is named the top box office draw of 1972 by Motion Picture Herald, overtaking John Wayne who drops to fourth. Eastwood scored with Play Misty for Me, Dirty Harry, and Joe Kidd, while Wayne’s Cowboy stalls at No. 4 with one film. Other top stars include Gary Cooper, Clark Gable, George C. Scott, Gene Hackman, Barbra Streisand, Marlon Brando, Paul Newman, Steve McQueen, Dustin Hoffman, and Goldie Hawn.
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War Heroes Park Plan Move Ahead in Cape Porpoise
Atlantic Firemen's Educational Association advances a memorial park plan in Cape Porpoise to honor war heroes. Four acres on Mills Road near a tidal creek were offered by Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Blake. Committee members urged quick action as developers reportedly eye seven house lots. The group voted unanimously to buy with a 10 percent down payment of 14 500.
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Nathaniel Nickerson
Bernard Wilson
Democratic Club Elects Officers in Biddeford Saco Area
Women's Democratic Social Club of the Biddeford Saco area held a chop suey dinner and officer election on January 16. Fifty seven members attended electing Blanche Keithley president Doris Mondor vice president Gertrude Pomthrout treasurer Jeannette Curro secretary and dues collector. Trustees are Anne Dutremble Ann Forcier and Cora LeProhon. Cecile Hanson is assistant dues collector. Installation of officers will be
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Biddeford-Saco
Blanche Keithley
Doris Mondor
Gertrude Pomthrout
Jeannette Curro
Anne Dutremble
Ann. Forcier
Cora LeProhon
Cecile Hanson
Economy Closes 1972 on Strong Note
The nation's economy ended 1972 strongly with an 8.5 percent growth in the fourth quarter while inflation quickened slightly, the government said.
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Washington
Extortion Plot Ends in Trio Slayings Near Grandin
In Grandin Missouri a banker, his wife, and his daughter were found slain near an abandoned farm after a bizarre extortion scheme. Bank president Robert R. Kitterman took $9,811 before authorities found the bound victims and a .32 caliber bullet fragment in a thicket. The FBI investigated a bank extortion tied to the killings.
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