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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1972
Page
3
Representative Les Aspin of Wisconsin charges the Air Force with trying to deceive Congress about bomber program costs. He alleges misrepresentations in budgeting and calls for scrutiny of defense accounting practices.
Aspin cites Arty Force estimates of 45 million per bomber while the Office of Systems Analysis pegs it at 60 million. Plans call for 244 bombers, with Aspin pressing Congress to resolve the cost controversy before approving this year’s 445 million request.
The phrase pink slip refers to the colored slip placed in an employee's pay envelope to notify that their services are no longer needed, a traditional signal of dismissal with historical roots in wage records.
Acting State Controller Marie H. Mitchell reported the Maine general fund collected 210.6 million for the year ending June 30, exceeding estimates by 5.24 percent or 10.5 million. Personal income tax and sales tax topped projections while miscellaneous revenue fell short.
The Molly Maguires were an Irish immigrant miners secret society active in Pennsylvania during the 1870s seeking better living and working conditions. The group was effectively suppressed in 1877.
A second car shop seeks space or placement in section 11 for classified ads. Details on rates and deadlines were not provided in the readable text.
The Pine Tree Society in Bath reports a new publication Understanding Stroke by the National Easter Seal Society to educate stroke victims and families about medical facts daily living impacts and glossary terms. It notes 1.6 million Americans living with stroke and plans future leaflets on rehabilitation access and prevention. Free copies are available from the National Society in Chicago with a stamped self addressed envelope.
The Maine Employment Security Commission awards University of Maine at Portland Gorham a 6180 grant to fund 24 unemployed Maine veterans in the summer Right to Read Institute at UMPG. The program runs through August 18 to train teachers to teach reading and aid veterans reading skills. Participants come from Biddeford Lewiston Portland Van Buren and Waterville. The project is funded with 45000 from the US Office of Education under Dr C Michael O Donnell and Dr Paul R Walker.
Connecticut's 30 000 welfare families switch to the flat grant plan based on family size. A two member family receives 310.69 monthly in two installments while a four member family gets 310.69 and an eight member family 505.23. About 9 000 families lose money under the old method, 21 000 gain, averaging similar total payments. The system aims to simplify budgeting and cut state costs but faces legal challenges from welfare mothers.
Kenneth Jones 21 of West Gorham Maine was arrested in Rochester New Hampshire after surrendering to police in a restaurant. He faced arraignment on charges tied to the armed robbery of the Top Gas service station in Peterboro three weeks earlier, with $350 reported stolen.
A brief note outlines that classified want ads are available to all residents. It emphasizes accessibility and broad community use without restricting to a particular group or business. Local merchants and individuals are invited to place ads as needed.
A thrill car in Bangor at the Agricultural Fair lost control and crashed through a wooden barrier, injuring about 20 spectators. Five remained hospitalized with several listed as serious, including three Giggey children. Police said an investigation is underway.
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