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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1967
Page
1
Editor notes the council-manager shift faces resistance but often saves money and can lower taxes. It emphasizes the manager must be independent, professionally trained, and guide implementation while the mayor handles leadership and ceremonial duties. The piece traces career paths for managers and the balance of policy versus execution.
President Johnson proposes a postwar study led by Gardner Ackley to chart tax cuts and quick-expansion programs. The 1967 outlook foresees 6.5 percent growth before inflation and recession adjustments, with price rises around 2.5 percent and unemployment near 3.9 percent.
The draft Saco City Charter presented to the state legislature calls for a city manager as chief administrator, with the mayor reduced to ceremonial duties and council president, the seven member council, and the board of education sharing elected roles. The charter transfers supervision of all city departments except education to the manager, appointed by the council for an indefinite term. The meeting of the study group and planning board reviewed the proposal, with press access debated but not granted. State Senator Paul E. Reay will submit the charter to the legislature for approval, with revisions possible until final approval.
A humorous note questions whether most birth control supporters are already born, credited to TM WRR Gen. Fea Corp. The quip hints at public opinion on reproductive policy in a lighthearted broadcast frame.
Governor Curtis urged the Maine legislature to adopt a state wide university system governing all post high school education. He backed a 15 member board to draft a master plan by July 1 1968 and urged immediate planning under the Advisory Commission on Higher Education.
A group of measures seeks higher weekly unemployment payments and longer benefit duration. Proposals include increasing the weekly amount from one twenty fifth to one twenty second of high quarter wages and extending benefits from 26 to 39 weeks. Dependent allowances would add up to 20 more dollars per family.
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