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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1976
Page
1
The 1965 to present growth shows major regulatory agencies doubling to 105 000 employees from 58 455 with costs rising. Regulators now shape public life more than elected lawmakers through rules affecting taxes clocks milk and daily life.
An Associated Press survey portrays unelected federal regulators expanding power across 24 major agencies, 105000 staff, and billions in costs. Forms exceed 9800, with 556 million annual responses. Presidents Ford Reagan Carter and Nader spark a debate over consolidation and reducing red tape.
An Associated Press survey finds more than 9,800 federal forms and 556 million yearly responses. Businesses argue costs pass to consumers while critics say decisions rely on biased data. The Commerce Pow Wow records contracts worth millions from foreign tourism.
Sen Thomas J McIntyre urged small businesses to curb government form filing waste. He said paperwork costs total 40 billion annually with 19 billion extra for printing and 18 million from firms for compliance. He faulted Congress for creating 236 new federal agencies in 15 years.
A fragmentary forecast item notes 20 cents and a 15 cent rate for a Monday in 1976 with cryptic references to exchange or pricing.
The state Bureau of Parks and Recreation plans to require Biddeford to commit to razing the five story Marie-Joseph Academy building parking and to acquire part of Pool Beach before any acquisition. City ownership of the beach is seen as essential to justify the higher price and to prevent state land from being ceded. The issue is tied to a court fight over the 250000 price and beach rights with Pool Beach Association negotiations ongoing.
Former Saco mayor Berton Braley shifts from a House bid to running for State Senate in District 4 facing incumbent Democrat Danton. He circulated nomination papers to meet the April 1 deadline and urged a clean, issue based campaign. Braley cites state finances and growth as priorities while noting the decision to run against a friend is tough but necessary for a real choice.
An impostor posed as Journal editor to question new town manager Thomas A. Matthews from Marion Massachusetts about recalls. Matthews, unaware of the petition, reported the call and will visit Maine to find housing. Councilor Manduca says Matthews starts duties by early April. Acting Manager Plante will assist during the transition.
Democratic candidate James E. Mitchell proposes replacing mortgage interest and property tax deductions with a income-based tax credit. He argues current deductions favor the well off, and urges 2.6 million new housing units built annually, citing a $500 a month subsidy claim for a $100,000 home at a 50 percent tax bracket.
Key events span Julius Caesar's assassination in 44 B C to Champlain's New World voyage in 1603 and Andrew Jackson's 1767 birth. Maine's 1820 statehood, Pershing's 1916 Mexico mission, Johnson's 1966 Vietnam bill, SALT talks in Vienna, Onassis death in Paris.
Rumford High School remains undefeated at 22-0 after narrowly defeating Lawrence High of Fairfield 81-80 in a jammed Augusta crowd to claim the Maine Class A crown. The Panthers advance to meet Lake Region High Tuesday at the Augusta Civic Center for a shot at a New England berth at UNH.
Dexter Therrien of Mt. Abrams High School leads classmates in a student project described as the town’s talk. The car, powered by a modified VW engine, is expected to cost over 3000 dollars, reach about 200 mph, and achieve roughly 50 mpg. details appear on page 10.
A light joke in the daily page notes how people quit smoking in stages from cigarettes to others. The quip plays on the idea of giving up not just smoking, but the act of giving up others’ cigarettes.
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