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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1975
Page
3
An AP survey finds 28 states expect a surplus by June 30 while inflation erodes gains. Tax changes vary: 16 states seek increases, 8 pursue increases plus other changes, 3 consider both rises and cuts, and 2 contemplate adjustments. Florida Oklahoma show notable bills. California and Vermont weigh limits vs. growth.
The governor warns that lowered expectations from state government are needed as recession tightens budgets. California cuts Medi Cal dental visits for 2.3 million residents and trims other items while Brown sacrifices 7 percent of staff salaries and office costs. Connecticut Governor Grasso proposes over 183 million dollars in tax increases to balance a 1.43 billion austerity budget amid an 85 million shortfall.
The report notes Michigan plans to raise sales from 6 to 7 percent and cigarette tax to 25 cents, while the governor suggests raising the income tax to offset food and drug tax repeal. A $180 million 1975 deficit looms. cuts and salary reductions follow. Across 28 states, surpluses are projected in many, with several proposing tax adjustments or decreases. A U S mayors and national cities study cites a $7.5 billion state and local deficit in 1974, with 47.5 percent of government spending at these levels in 1972.
AP reports after rebates ended Feb 28, auto dealers saw sales fall with March outlook gloomier. Dealers from Pittsburgh to Baltimore noted dropped showroom traffic and cautious buying, while some offer own rebates to spur demand. Analysts warn a spring rebound may not arrive as production cuts and layoffs loom.
Massachusetts Public Safety Commissioner Charles V. Barry says about 2,000 national guard troops are receiving training to control crowds with nightsticks if needed when Boston schools begin desegregation in September. Budget pressures loom as the 126 million dollar school year may exhaust funds by May 1, risking unpaid staff and potential school closures.
Washington AP reports Republicans display two faces: traditionalists who pressed to water down reform guidelines and Ford era leaders urging a broader, more inclusive GOP. Reagan drew strong cheers as he warned a party cannot be all things to all people while Biddeford seniors meet for social activities and a whist party at the Ross Center with winners named.
Bernie Fogarty of Troop 371 announced an invitation to attend the 14th annual West Point camporee at the U S Military Academy in New York the weekend of May 24. The troop will host a fundraiser supper on March 8 and plans trips to Camp Carpenter New Hampshire and the Bicentennial Camporee in Chelmsford Massachusetts March 14 16.
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