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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1976
Page
3
Christopher Kent is scheduled to arrive today as Old Orchard Beach unveils a new town manager. The community expects swift changes and improved leadership after a prolonged vacancy in the office.
In Waterville Governor James B. Longley rebukes educators as he argues education decisions should return from Augusta to local schools. He says communities know their needs best and that state level control stifles local input and oversight. Community pressure on legislators is urged to restore local decision making.
In Durham, N C the piece argues Ford’s apparent economic gains undermine Reagan and shape the 1976 race. It says Democrats fear Ford’s portrayal of recovery and his economic plan while warning that unemployment, underutilized capacity, and inflation risks threaten long term growth. The article cites Heller Simon and Hawkins Humphrey issues shaping campaign debates.
Secret intelligence warns the shah could land his army in Saudi Arabia and seize its oil fields if he chose. Western officials note Iran's heavy debt, faltering oil demand, and Washington's $8.6 billion weapons sales as factors fueling Gulf tensions and worries over Saudi protection.
A Biddeford reader urges city action on deteriorating South Street bridges after repeated close calls. He warns children and residents risk harm until funding and planning address the problem, criticizing council neglect and calling for bridges instead of demolitions or park projects.
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