Maine House tests sales tax plan amid tax bill clashes
In Augusta AP report on Maine legislative battles over tax proposals including Gov Reed's sales tax hike. House defeats three income tax bills while Senate rejects others. Debate centers on raising sales tax from 3 to 4 percent and potential budget impact. Political maneuvering and strategy loom as adjournment nears.
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Augusta
L. Robert Porteous Jr
R-Falmouth
Senate
Reed
Sam A.R. Albair
Caribou
Dana W. Childs
Portland
House
Submarine contracts debated by Maine senator Smith
Senator Margaret Chase Smith said the administration assured competitive bidding for nuclear submarine work. A constituent alleged politicized awards and bias among shipyards including Portsmouth Kittery Groton, with Smith forwarding the letter to officials. Belieu claimed contracts at Electric Boat Yard were competitively awarded. no evidence was provided. The discussion also touched on pay raises for Portsmouth Kittery workers. The other item reports the National Association of Real Estate Boards stating it is not a code violation to sell to a Negro family in a previously all-white neighborhood, noting a revised ethics rule and example cases.
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Washington
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
Defense and Navy
Kenneth F. Belieu
John W. MceCormack
D-Mass
Portsmouth- Kittery
Boston
Belieu
Portsmouth- Kittery Yard
Emae
Naval
Portsmouth-Kittery
Natonal Association of Real Estate Boards
Miami
Neal Adams
Miami Faces Cuban Refugee Strain Sparks Resettlement Call
Florida lawmakers Fascell and Pepper led a hearing on Cuba exile pressure in Miami, urging a national resettlement program to ease local distress. Testimony split on job displacement and numbers. leaders cited 50,000 to 56,000 refugees already moved or remaining, with tensions blamed in part on Castro agents.
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Miami
Fla
Florida
Dante Fascell
Claude Pepper
Castro Cuba
Wendell Rollason
Intr-American Affairs Commission
Ixiles
Fascell
Pepper
Harry Tyson
Florida State Employment Service
Rollason
J. Arthur Lazell
Cuban Refugee Center
Roberto Suero
Cuban Chamber of Commerce In Exile
Today's Chuckle An orator who refuses to be called off
A witty quip notes an orator who says he did not expect to be called on yet refuses to be called off. The line plays on expectations and the role of public speaking in a comic twist.
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Gen
Fea, Corp
Troop Departure Lag as Cuba Withdrawal Pressures Bill
U S officials monitor the Cuba troop removal promise as about 1,800 to 1,900 people have left on four Soviet ships since Feb 18. The Grazia sailed last, and the Admiral Nasimov may depart with about 2,000 more military specialists this weekend. Some travelers may be Cuban or Soviet advisers. exact identities remain uncertain until reports are confirmed.
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Washington
Soviet Union
Cuba
Havana
U. S
United States
Grazia
Communist Party
Pravda
Admiral Nasimov
Havvana
U.S
State Ranks High In Illegitimate Births
Maine officials reported illegitimacy levels exceed national averages among white mothers, with Maine ranking behind only West Virginia the District of Columbia and Vermont. Unwed mothers are younger, and adoption and welfare services are under strain with few agencies offering help.
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Augusta
Maine
Maine Committee On Children & Youth
Albert G. Dietrich
Orrington
West Virginia
District of Columbia
Vermont
U.S
Dietrich
Unoccupied Biddeford Pool Home Damaged by Fire
Firefighters from Biddeford and central pool units battled a two story winterized home of Dr John Oddy at Biddeford Pool. The blaze started in the basement and quickly spread to the first and second floors before discovery. Coast Guard portable pumper drew salt water from the Gut and aided fighting flames. Fire officials listed the official cause as unknown in department records.
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John Oddy
Biddeford Pool
Biddeford
Coast Guard
Central Station
Pool
Central Pool Coast Guard
Fire Department
IRS Transfer Plan Canceled for New England Offices
IRS officials told New England senators that the planned transfer of data processing personnel from IRS district offices in Maine Vermont New Hampshire and Rhode Island has been canceled. About 110 workers would have been affected and supervisory functions at Augusta Portsmouth and Burlington would have moved to the Boston region with Providence to Hartford. The reorganization review continues amid congressional protest over potential losses.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Service
New England
IRS
Maine
Vermont
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Secretary of the Treasury
Douglas Dillon
Augusta
Portsmouth
N. H
Burlington
Boston
Providence
R. I
Hartford
Conn
Orlich targets aid and Castroism curb at Central America parley
Costa Rican President Francisco Orlich says next week's presidential meeting in San Jose will push for economic aid to Central America and curb Castroism. He backs collective action, but notes Costa Rica will provide only moral aid to end the regime. He urges economic integration and reform measures from Punta del Este.
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San Jose
Costa Rica
Francisco Orlich
Central America
Kennedy
Orlich
United States
Alliance For Progress
Punta del Este
Uruguay
Shamrock Declares St Patrick Day Parade Biggest Yet
Shamrock Texas gears for its largest St Patrick Day celebration drawing about 40000 visitors. a two mile parade with 45 floats and many bands drill teams and horse clubs dominates a 36 hour lineup. town colors green and white blanket Shamrock as residents recall naming the town by chance when applying for a post office.
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Shamrock
Tex
Ireland
Texas Panhandle
Main Street
St. Patrick’s Day
Texas
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