Common Cause Files Open Government Bills In Senate
Maine Common Cause members appeared in the Senate as two reform bills were placed in the hopper. One bill would require agendas for all meetings and ban most executive sessions, opening legislative proceedings to the public. The other would mandate monthly lobbyist expenditure reporting. Boothby and Reeves led the drive with regional group support.
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Maryline White
Augusta
Common Cause of
Maine
Senate
Bruce Reeves
Pittston
York County
Common Cause
Albert C. Boothby
Old Penkamete
Boothby
House
Open government push backed by Maine senator and groups
Maine's Common Cause leads a nonpartisan effort with PIRG and other groups to push for lobbyist disclosure and public access. Sen Reeves cites Watergate lessons and constituent concerns about hidden influence, urging monthly reporting, full lobbyist expense disclosure, and committee bill sponsorship transparency.
Recall petitions move forward in Old Orchard Beach council
Old Orchard Beach town council accepted recall petitions against four members after petitions showed about 980 valid signatures each. The recall stems from a January vote to suspend Town Manager Rita Belair and replace her with Jerome Plante. A new election must be called within 10 days and held in 30 to 60 days per the charter.
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Susan Morrison
Old Orchard Beach
Barbara Lord
Arnold Morin
Richard Marshall
Thomas Lee Sr
Paul St. Hilaire
John Bird
Michael Ruess
Cohen Hearings End, Judge Considers Bond Block ruling
After an all day hearing on Herman Cohen's five suits against SAD 71 the Superior Court Justice Sumner Goffin indicated a possible ruling within two weeks. The cases seek to block or restrain the $5.2 million school construction bonds amid challenges to reallocation and the Jan 22 referendum warrant. Goffin left the matter unsettled noting no issuance until developments occur. Attorneys for both sides prepared briefs due Feb 7 with a tentative judgment date around Feb 12. The judge stated separate handling for each suit and potential bond posting as security if Cohen prevails on a restraining order.
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Peter Kingsley
Alfred
Herman Cohen
School Administrative District
SAD) 71
Superior Court
Sumner Goffin
SAD 71
Hugh
Cohen
MacMahon
Wayne Adams
Kennebunk
Goffin
Murray
Garantee
Man Tries Dry Spin In Laundry Dryer In Portsmouth
Police in Portsmouth NH found a 28 year-old man inside a downtown laundromat clothes dryer. He was removed and given a free night in jail after explaining he wanted to see what riding in a space ship felt like.
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Portsmouth
N.H
Sugar Prices Dip as Food Costs Stay High
A market survey shows sugar prices slipping from July highs with five pound bags down to 2.91 while other staples rise. Coffee, eggs, butter, tomato sauce and cookies all show increases, though meat and potatoes offer some relief. Store brands undercut name brands, and shoppers can still chase bargains with weekly specials noted.
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Associated Press
Energy Economy Reviewed: Oil Cash and Policy Talks
Treasury Secretary Simon says OPEC cash buildup will top out at about 300 billion by 1985, easing fears of trillion-dollar excess. Burns urges restraint on deficits and defense cuts while supporting a temporary tax cut. Gulf Oil and Sunoco post higher 1974 earnings despite weaker Q4. AMC extends production cuts. Chrysler recalls most laid-off workers.
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Washington
Treasury
William E Simon
Simon
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Senate Finance
Capitol Hill
Arthur F. Burns
Federal Reserve Board
House
Ways and Means
Fed
Federal Reserve System
Burns
Ford
Congress
Defense Department
al Ullman
D-Ore
Gulf Oil Corp
Sun Oil Co
Gulf
Sunoco
American Motors Corp
Chrysler Corp
Maine Democrats unveil consumer package to curb milk pricing
In a State House press conference Maine Democrats released a five bill consumer package aiming to abolish milk price controls, create no fault auto insurance, set warranty standards, and allow competitive prescription drug advertising. Party chair David Bustin tied the plan to spring Democratic platform. Representative Thomas LaPointe cited milk price commission opposition as justification for ending controls.
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Maryline White
Augusta
House
Senate
Maine
State House
David Bustin
Democratic Party
Thomas LaPointe
Portland
Maine Milk Commission
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