First Lady of Social Security Ida Fuller Dies Aged 100
Brattleboro Vermont obituary notes Ida Fuller who received the first Social Security check on January 31, 1940. She invested about $22 and drew more than $20,000 over 34 years, later living with her niece Mrs. Frederick Perkins before a nursing home. Fuller, a Ludlow native and Black River Academy alum, once worked for attorney John G. Sargent. Memorial details in Brattleboro and Lake Worth indicate multiple regional notices. Kenneth L. Stevens of Kennebunk Maine, aged 67, died January 25 in Florida after a long illness. He leaves a daughter and several relatives. private committal in Kennebunk follows Angell Funeral Home arrangements.
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Common Cause Set for Press Conference in State Senate
Augusta Maine Common Cause Steering Committee will hold a press conference in the State Senate chambers on Thursday at 11 30 a m to announce two bills. One would revise lobbyist disclosures and the other support open meetings at all levels of government. York County members urged to attend. Mrs Bertha K Fenderson 88 of 25 Cross St Saco died Monday night after long illness.
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Bill's Bi Lingual Education Plan Aimed at Franco Americans
Rep William Cohen Republican of Maine introduced a bill to extend bi lingual education to Maine communities with large Franco American populations and to fund teacher training for Franco American special needs. He cited 1970 census data showing Franco Americans as a major yet disadvantaged minority, particularly in New England where they lag in education and income.
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DAR Meeting Planned at Saco Home Two PM Saturday
Rebecca Emery Chapter DAR will meet Saturday at 2 pm in the home of Mrs. Albert W. Coleman 496 Ferry Road Saco Regent Mrs Martha Hastings of Springvale will preside A bicentennial program will be presented by Pamela Small of Biddeford and members of the Rev John Fairfield Society Children of The American Revolution accompanied by Mrs John P Tarbox senior president
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Martha Hastings
Springvale
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Biddeford
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Citizens' Council To Meet At KHS
Kennebunk Concerned Citizens Council will hold an open meeting Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in the Kennebunk High School all purpose room. Executive committee will review three months of activities and outline future plans inviting all interested citizens.
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Funeral Directors Names and Addresses in Saco Biddeford
Funeral service firms listed include Shumway and Gross at 35 Spring St Saco 284-5611 Dennett and Craig 365 Main St Saco 282-0562 Emond and Conroy 72 Hill St Biddeford 284-5511 or 282-1818 John P Conroy Jr Director Sansoucy Blais Funeral Home 1 Stone St Biddeford 283-3653 R Martel Director.
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SAD 71 Budget Estimates Each Town Share
The budget details per pupil expenditures for SAD 71 show Kennebunkport facing about 322 279 in assessments and Kennebunk about 512 084 with adult education not counted. Projected district wide assessment for 1975 would total 1 668 726 vs 1 535 795 in 1974, funded by state and federal subsidies including an estimated 200 000 state operating subsidy.
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Budget concerns loom as district outlines bare bones six month plan
The finance committee described a six month budget as bare bones while noting per pupil expenditures stay within state limits. They cited higher gasoline heat and utilities costs plus a surge in projected legal costs as drivers of a dramatic budget increase. They urged a moratorium on new programs and strict cost-saving measures.
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Patriots pick Russ Francis in first round draft
The New England Patriots selected tight end Russ Francis of Oregon in the first round. Francis, 66 and 233, was an All-West Coast performer in 1973 and had signed to transfer to Oregon State to regain draft eligibility.
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Herbert Stein Calls for Tax Cut Amid Economic Debate
Washington AP reports Herbert Stein, former chief economic adviser in the Nixon administration, who promotes oldtime religion as a guide to prosperity, has joined economists urging a tax cut to spur growth.
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Emergency bill seeks 600000 from general fund for SSI payments
Maine legislators draft an emergency measure to move 600000 from the general fund to cover February SSI payments. Gov Longley has not yet indicated support as the Executive Council considers a fourth quarter transfer.
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Cohen Suit Set For Court Hearing
A court hearing is scheduled in Superior Court here on Thursday at 8 30 a.m. before Justice Sumner Goffin in the fifth suit by Herman Cohen against School Administrative District 71 over the $5 2 million bond issue for a new school. The case asks to halt bond issuance claiming malapportionment and faulty ballot language. The outcome could affect prior suits against SAD 71 and possible bond posting.
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Old Orchard Beach Budget Sees Local Tax Break Amid Increases
The 1975 Old Orchard Beach school budget is estimated to require about 26 000 less in local taxes than last year as the budget tops 1 million. Superintendent Lawrence Bernard noted state aid will reduce the town's commitment despite a 133 000 rise. Councilors discussed trimming administrative costs and not modifying teacher raises carved in contracts.
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Mexican Terrorists Strike Across Cities Killing Five
In San Luis Potosi bombs killed five people and injured 27 as blasts hit Mexico City and Oaxaca. Police detained a man for questioning with unclear leads. a leaflet in Oaxaca blamed the People’s Defense Command, a group officials had not heard of.
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Portland Weather Outlook With Snow Likely Wednesday
Increasing cloudiness tonight with lows from 0 to 10 below in the north and teens in the south. Snow likely Wednesday as winds shift from easterly to southeast 20 to 30 knots. Visibility drops to under five miles, seas one to three feet.
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Break-in reported at Saco residence on Harrison Avenue
Robert Boisvert told Saco police that cameras a tape recorder and watches valued at 657 were stolen from his home at 64 Harrison Ave Monday. The break is under investigation. Tapes and other gear valued at 133 were stolen from a car owned by Jeffrey Suza of Somerset Massachusetts Sunday according to police in Saco.
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Arson Charged In Beach Fire At Old Orchard Beach
A fire at Old Orchard Beach high school annex caused several thousand dollars in damage. Fire officials said arson set the blaze using duplicating fluid. Deputy Chief Roy noted alarm systems helped limit the destruction. State Fire Inspector Dolby investigates.
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Returnables Group Forms for Maine Bottle Return Law
Portland man Harry Richardson former Republican legislator announces formation of Maine Citizens for Returnable Containers a statewide committee to push a returnable beverage container law He notes under 10 percent of the 400 to 500 million annual Maine beer and soft drink bottles and cans are returned and reused and much ends up as litter across the state
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