Lawmakers clash over Dickey Lincoln project funds
In Washington, Rep. Emery and Rep. Cohen circulate letters opposing and supporting the Dickey Lincoln appropriation. The bill, including 1.455 million dollars for the St John River power facility, faces House action later today. Belgium royals visit Moscow as third royal delegation this month.
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Russia
Canadian leaders critique budget as timid and insufficient
In Ottawa, Sam Hughes and Henry de Puyjalon of major business groups condemn the deficit budget, calling it timid and insufficient for inflation and construction needs. Hugh Faulkner warns against mandatory language classes for federal grants, while Keith Spicer urges provinces to improve language education. In Stockholm Billy Graham says he opposes fascism and embraces theocracy, and in Jerusalem Golda Meir returns home after physiotherapy for leg issues.
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Longley Opposes Weil Appointment At Maine PUC
Maine lawmakers debate Roberta Weil's $18 000 a year post as financial expert at the Public Utilities Commission amid Gov. Longley concerns over appearances and internal promotions. Bradford defends selection noting Weil’s qualifications and independence from favoritism while noting shared friendship. Witnesses discuss public power ties and broader state reorganization and studies on forests, law, and regulation.
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Agamenticus price tag prompts land sale offer
Oklahoma City financier F Anthony Zahn offered to sell about 3 900 acres around Mount Agamenticus in York and South Berwick for 1 822 900 with 1 308 400 due on contracts. He proposed preserving land after residents rejected a large housing recreation plan. The package splits 346 351 for York and 1 476 549 for South Berwick. He favored selling all holdings but allowed partial acquisition with options including a 500 unit development on 500 acres centered on the mountain.
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Budget Cut On Augusta Agenda i Augusta Maine
Legislative leaders to meet with Gov Longley over a proposed 3 million cut from a 4.9 million supplemental budget funding social services for one year. Leaders vow to oppose cuts and seek to override a veto if needed. Governor pushes to trim elderly aid and other programs while preserving cerebral palsy funding.
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Winthrop
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House
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Eagle
Gay Task Force Opens Office in Portland Maine
The Maine Gay Task Force opened a new office at 193 Middle St Portland with a mailing address at PO Box 4542 Portland 04112. Hours are 10 30 a m to 4 p m Monday through Friday and phone service 7 30 p m to 10 p m and during the day at 773 5530. The group runs a small lending library publishes a monthly newsletter sponsors a weekly gay rap session and plans a gay counselling service for parents of gays. MGTF will appear on On the Line June 28 on Channel 6 in Portland and Channel 2 in Bangor with live phone support.
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Daughters of Isabella to Hold Officer Practice Tonight
Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella will practice for officers of degrees at 7 30 tonight at St Jean Hall Adams Street Biddeford.
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Daughters of Isabella
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Biddeford
Police Job Bank Aids Maine Departments
The Maine Municipal Association announced a job bank listing 55 patrolmen candidates and over 500 applicants screened under the Dental Police Recruitment and Testing program funded by federal funds. Director Brian Braley said the process includes IQ tests background checks psychological and aptitude tests and an oral hearing with test centers in Portland Augusta Bangor Presque Isle Bridgton Rockport and Wells. Twenty patrolmen have already been placed in 13 municipal police departments.
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