You get what you pay for state employee pay raise debated
A Journal editorial argues humanitarian and fiscal reasons support across the board pay raises for Maine state workers. It cites departures from the Department of Transportation and the Department of Environmental Protection, noting four of five top employees left for higher pay elsewhere. The piece warns of lost morale and higher recruiting costs, and frames the issue as a question of value for taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Department of Transportation
Roger Mallar
Augusta
Department of Environmental Protection
Espirit de Corps
Maine
Speechwriter Bubble: Magic Numbers and See-Through Cliches
In his Times column William Safire critiques political wording and cliches. He cites the magic numbers 1505 for Democrats and 1130 for Republicans and notes how campaigns chase momentum while avoiding erosion. The piece traces how the I See construction and surrogate terms shape modern speechwriting and references Carter Nixon and FDR era echoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Safire
New York Times
Frank Sullivan
Arbuthnot
Rief
America
Witch Finder General echoes in Nixon era grand jury cases
A decades apart tale contrasts Matthew Hopkins the 17th century Witch Finder General with Guy Goodwin a 1970s U S figure who used grand juries against radicals. The piece critiques Goodwins tactics, notes indictments that rarely led to convictions, and cites officials critical of his abuse of power.
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Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
Washington
Matthew Hopkins
Hopkins
Essex
Suffolk
Richard Nixon
Guy Goodwin
Justice Department
Goodwin
Nixon
Vietnam
Grand Jury
Whitney North Seymour
New York City
Arthur Kinoy
Edward Levi
Richmond
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Camden
N.J
Rodney Sager
Sager
Grand
Justice
Michael Shaheen
Shaheen
Hays as a blunt power broker in Congress
George F. Will argues Wayne Hays, a blunt but effective chairman, wields control over parking spaces and office space while maintaining a harsh reputation. He notes the public’s cynicism toward politicians and suggests Americans may overlook his conduct as part of a broader tolerance for flawed leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Will
Washington
Wayne Hays
Nature
House of Representatives
Administration Committee
Does she, does she not type: a Murray Kempton view
Murray Kempton argues Sonny Liston’s rise as heavyweight champion exposes hypocrisy in public life. He critiques Hays and other figures for deception and calls for accountability over a sexual scandal tied to public funds. The piece questions whether private conduct should influence public trust.
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Murray Kempton
Sonny Liston
Hays
Editor Calls for House Ethics Probe of Mr. Hays
A reader urges Congress to fully investigate charges against Mr. Hays, commending the House Ethics Committee vote to proceed despite other agencies examining the case. The letter supports stepping down from committee chairmanship and warns of eroded public trust unless the House cleans its ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Ethics Committee
Hays
Hays Ray affair sparks calls for removal and charges
A Maine reader voices shame and outrage over the Hays Ray scandal in Congress. The letter argues alleged misuse of public funds warrants removal from office and criminal charges if substantiated, stressing that public trust cannot be violated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Congress
Hays-Ray
United States
Hays
Correcting Mortgage Article Facts to Thayer
A letter to Mr Thayer corrects an article by Larry Stains about mortgage rates. The writer states most banks issue demand notes and recalls the loan any time, while Biddeford Savings Bank uses fixed term notes for 25 years.
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Mr. Thayer
Larry Stains
Biddeford Savings Bank
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Rosenman
Robert Ingersoll
James Blaine
Oratory
Ingersoll
Wm. E. Foster
Alta W. Foster
Biddeford
Saco
B.F.C. Whitehouse
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Gladys M. Whitehouse
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