Biddeford Council weighs city personnel policy shift
The Biddeford City Council is considering a comprehensive personnel policy for non unionized employees to curb political patronage. The plan would guarantee current workers first chance at promotions, require written reasons for external hires, and prohibit employees from seeking political office or using their city role to influence elections. It also outlines grievance steps, fringe benefits, and a new salary scale, aiming to raise morale and efficiency while reducing turnover.
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Biddeford
Recreation Department
Dutremble
Boucher
the Journal
Longley proves political skill with swift veto strategy
In six months Maine Governor James B. Longley sharpens political instincts to veto rapidly and justify decisions publicly. His handling of a controversial supplemental budget sparks praise for timing and media savvy while the House debates and press coverage unfold around his actions.
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James Longley
Peter Damborg
House
State House
Martin
James B. Longley
Maine
Quotes About Criticism And Happiness From Notable Figures
A collection of quotations on praise criticism happiness and life advice attributed to Norman Vincent Peale Donald Laird Mark Twain Roy L Smith Bernard de Fontenelle and others. The notes reference Biddeford Saco Journal figures Wm E Foster Alta W Foster B F C Whitehouse W Pauli Casavant publisher Charles C Sutton managing editor Gladys M Whitehouse president and treasurer.
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Norman Vincent Peale
Donald Laird
Roy L. Smith
Bernard de Fontenelle
W. Pauli Casavant
Charles C. Sutton
Gladys M. Whitehouse
Readers critique defense deal and jobs impact in Saco
In letters to the Journal Maynard and Catherine Cousens of Saco urge a full probe of a proposed machine gun deal described by Rep Barry Hobbins. They warn of dire local economic consequences for Biddeford Saco amid recession unemployment and foreign trade pressures.
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Barry Hobbins
Defense Department
Biddeford-Saco
Washington
New England
Pentagon
Saco
Biddeford
Maine
Maynard & Catherine Cousens
Buxton Road
Public grievance over gun contract favoring Belgium
Letters from readers in Maine criticize awarding a gun contract to a Belgian firm at higher local cost, arguing jobs, prices, and national interests suffer. They accuse politicians of neglecting Americans, warn of foreign reliance, and call for keeping industry and food production domestic.
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Maremont Corp
Maremont
Maine
Pauline Kennedy
Mason Street
Biddeford
Biddeford High School Co-Op Builds Sign With Community Help
James A. Plamondon thanks BHS students and community members for support in funding and constructing a new Biddeford High School sign. Volunteers including William Dusseault Raymond Gosselin and masons assisted with base planter and columns. local firms donated materials and labor. The Journal commends school and community cooperation and publishes policy on signed letters to the paper.
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Biddeford High School
BHS
Vito Minnini
William
Bill’’ Dusseault
Raymond Gosselin
Biddeford Public Works Dept
Coyne Sign of
Portland
Robert Nolette
Jean Marc Perron
Guy Gosselin
Biddeford-Saco Journal
Shah oil price debate exposes Western disagreements
Washington describes internal White House analyses that challenge the shah of Iran's oil price arguments. Officials say higher oil prices raise costs for substitutes and inflate prices across industries, undermining the shah's claims that Western imports and inflation drive his pricing. The piece also recounts a dramatic drug-seizure chase at sea, where a blue launch fled a Mexican waters patrol, leading to a four hour pursuit and a fatal shooting, with 800 pounds of marijuana seized and two suspects detained.
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Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
Washington
Iran
White House
Ford
Todos Santos Island
Long Beach
Calif
Coast Guard
Aunch
Andy LeMay
Leo Evionik
Evionik
Dust and deity in Daley era Chicago
Paul Harvey reflects on Chicago Mayor Daley as critics target him before elections. He notes Daley’s sweeping victories, the Daley machine’s patronage, and a reporter’s challenge over nepotism while praising Daley as a unifying, enigmatic leader amid a diverse city.
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Paul Harvey
Chicago
Mayor Daley
City Hall
Boss
Ivory Tower
Dick Daley
Daley
Youn
Hisonor
Hong Kong
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Alta W. Foster
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Reds
Schlesinger
R.H.N
Robert H. Nadeau Sr
Webber Hill Road
Kennebunk
Nixon
James A. Plamondon
Long Ave. Hills Beach
Lurie
Los Angeles Times
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U.S
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