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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1975
Page
5
Gov. James B. Longley criticized the all-Democratic Executive Council after a 5-2 vote rejecting Minnette Cummings, the Newport Republican and first woman Longley named to a major post. He released a two page statement and hinted a deal had been offered.
The governor suggested a council deal to confirm Mrs Cummings for a PAC post if Bradford stayed as PUC chairman. Council members deny any offer. Longley had nominated Cummings to replace Feehan. Jacobs opposed citing lack of formal training. A heated exchange followed before the vote.
AUGUSTA AP The Maine State Employees Association assails Gov James B Longley over layoffs at the Augusta Mental Health Institute claiming morale is harmed and attrition was promised but not delivered The group spokeswoman says the governor misled state employees about layoffs and salary freezes while cutting over 100 jobs amid a growing budget gap
In Augusta Maine today is Law Day and Private Security Officers Day as National Trauma Week and High Blood Pressure Month begin. Gov James B Longley and the secretary of state back proclamations while many requests go unread or rejected, including a Bake and Take Day. 47 proclamations have been signed since January 1.
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