Old Orchard Beach approves 5 mil tax rate cut
The 1975 tax rate in Old Orchard Beach drops to five mils below 1974, or $35 per $1,000, based on a total valuation of $51.77 million. The council approved a $2.9 million budget April, with $1.5 million for schools and $1.4 million for municipal needs, using restrained allocations and bond interest to fund expenses while criticizing past fiscal policy. Some councilors oppose the cut, warning it risks future revenue and public services. others argue it reflects a well-aired budget and prudent planning.
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Susan Morrison
Old Orchard Beach
Bernard Emery
Jerome Plante
Plante
Thomas Lee Sr
Rita Belair
Lee
John Bird
Bird
Ante
Lawmakers Add 252087 Expense To County Budget
York County lawmakers boosted the two year county budget by 252,087.61 with restorations to social services and reductions in the commissioners own funding, while Auger opposed cuts and urged study before final approval. The measure raises tax support to 676,553 first year and 657,764 second year. Auger disputed legislature role in setting expenditures and called for jail and staffing discussions.
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York County
Augusta
Clement Auger
Paul Reay
Auger
Bald Cote
Reay
York County Extension Service
Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission
Sheriff's Department
Superior Court
Planning For Repair Of Biddeford Treatment Plant Gets Okay
Biddeford City Council approved a 16000 first reading appropriation for final engineering plans ahead of a three year 130000 modification program at the municipal sewage plant. E C Jordan Co will prepare final designs and specs. The project includes storm flow controls and extended chlorine contact.
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Biddeford
E.C. Jordan Co
Portland Engineering
Lee
Biddeford Textile
Neil Folsom
Saco
Federal Economic Development Administration
Airport
Missing Earl of Lucan Faces Murder Charge in London
The Earl of Lucan, sought for the killing of Sandra Rivett last November, reportedly told his mother and a friend that he interrupted a fight at his estranged wife’s home and went to her aid after seeing a man with her. He disappeared after visiting the friend, with warrants issued by Scotland Yard.
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Earl of Lucan
Countess of Lucan
Susan Mary Maxwell-Scott
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Lucan
Maxwell-Scott
Scotland Yard
Sandra Rivett
Man Pardoned After 51 Years in Minnesota Murder Case
Roy Page, 76, received a pardon extraordinary from the Minnesota Board of Pardons for a 1924 murder in St. Paul. The board set aside his conviction for Grace Mogul’s death, clearing him and stating he need not disclose the conviction except in a judicial proceeding.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Roy Page
State Board of Pardons
Page
Grace Mogul
St. Paul
Inside the Journal Chuckle About Being Laid Up With a Cold
A lighthearted line notes that when you are beyond medical help a cold can leave you laid up and out of action. The quip treats illness humorously, reflecting everyday health woes and the idea of needing rest or relief.
Two accomplices captured in Michigan prison escape saga
Authorities in Garden City Kansas say Michael Colosky a 21 year old carnival worker and Gertrude Woodbury a 43 year old mother of eight were captured at the Garden City fairgrounds. Both suspects from Webberville Michigan assisted in a helicopter escape from a Southern Michigan Prison. Colosky allegedly piloted the helicopter and forced the pilot to fly out on June 6. Woodbury is believed to have served as go between and driven decoy cars away from the landing site.
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Garden City
Kan
Southern Michigan
FBI
Michael Colosky
Gertrude Woodbury
Garden City Fairgrounds
Webberville
Mich
Colesky
Unson
Jackson
Dale Otto Remling
Postal Rate Hike Pondered by Washington Officials
AP reports Postal Service officials warn large mail users would quit the service if the judge’s rate recommendations take effect. They say the agency would have little to do besides delivering letters and overall postage costs would rise. The service urged the Postal Rate Commission to reject Administrative Law Judge Seymour Wenner’s May 28 proposal to cut first class letters from 10 to 8 cents while boosting rates on parcels printed matter and bulk mailings.
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Washington
Postal Service
Independent Postal Rate Commission
Seymour Wenner
Wenner
Arenal Volcano Erupts Killing Two in Costa Rica
In Costa Rica Mt Arenal, a 5374 foot volcano about 100 miles north of San Jose, erupted sending lava and flames. Radio Reloj reports the eruption began Monday morning and by Tuesday night ashes showered fields and villages, causing at least two deaths and injuries to several people.
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San Jose
Costa Rica
Mt. Arenal
Adio Reloj
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