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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1976
Page
3
Maine Gov. James B. Lonley told New England Plumbing and Heating Wholesalers the state will not rely on special tax breaks to spur industrial growth. He outlined balancing growth with stable government services and urged business leaders to pay their fair share while he aims to avoid tax increases.
Aug Maine lawmaker Richard J. Carey mayor of Waterville vows to block a bill granting 5000 a year raises for judges. He argues judges are soft on criminals and must serve victims first. He cites a Waterville case where a woman received 30 days for assault and larceny after a guilty plea.
Quenton Taylor the New England director of the FAA told the second annual International Transportation Workshop Series in Bangor that air industry trends point to a slower regional recovery than the nation. He forecast about 3 percent annual growth in air carrier operations through the early 1980s and noted a need to expand radar coverage around Boston due to rising instrument approach traffic.
EAST HARTFORD Conn AP a plan to fund education at any school including parochial or private was rejected by the school board 6-2 The rejected proposal would have used vouchers of 682 to 1666 annually and included a transportation funding element Critics said the plan faced constitutional challenges while the board kept open the open enrollment option where parents can choose their public school without vouchers
Providence AP report covers continued cross examination of prize witness J Dussault in the Bonded Vault Co. robbery case. Defense lawyers challenge his account of Aug 14 1975 events and loot distribution while pursuing leaks and promised leniency.
Atty Gen Julius C Michaelson sent to the Rhode Island Senate an opinion on whether State Sen Raymond P Woodcock should stay in office after a felony conviction. He said only the Senate can decide the matter, following Woodcock’s return to the chamber after a 1974 primary fraudulent election sentence. Lt Gov Garrahy pressed for a clear position to avoid political speculation.
After eight hours of deliberations a New Haven jury faces a hung fate in the Sponge Rubber arson case. Four of five defendants remain on trial as jurors seek clarity on counts including interstate travel to commit arson and shipment of explosives. The trial has featured a Tennessee minister described as a psychic and multiple defendants from Butler Pennsylvania. The judge and lawyers note the case complexity and jurors’ confusion as deliberations continue.
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