Wells Committee Ok s Million Plus Budget in Wells
Wells budget plan for 1975 totals 1 241 039 with 64 427 from on hand balances and non tax sources and 136 913 to be raised for state funding. Tax levy would rise to about 71 per thousand from 60 84. owner of a 3 500 assessed home would pay about 35 56 more. Administrators gain raises, some staff increases, and cuts in athletics texts and maintenance offset by added legal and audiovisual funds.
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Robert Saunders Journal
Wells
Omas Vose
Sid Wentworth
Vose
Teachers’ Association
Board of Selectmen
Biddeford Police Contract Negotiations Spark Unfair Labor Claim
AFSCME filed with the Public Employes Labor Relations Board alleging Biddeford city officials failed to confer and negotiate in good faith after reaching a tentative wage and union security deal. The wage schedule and night differential were rejected March 4. union security was not considered. City must respond by June 15 before pre hearing dates are set.
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Biddeford
Ms. Weed
Grass and woods fires affect Old Orchard Beach area
Firefighters battled grass fires Saturday at Temple Avenue and Ninth Street and again Sunday at 204 Temple Ave. A woods fire on Little River Road required units 14 15 and 18 Tank 4 and 28 firefighters. A dump fire on Smithwheel Road drew Unit 15 and six firefighters Monday morning.
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UMP
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City Council Meets Tonight for Budget and Salaries
Biddeford city council holds a 7:30 p.m. meeting in City Hall council chambers to consider department head salaries and a second reading on the 1975 municipal budget totaling 64 million dollars.
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Biddeford
City Hall
Lisbon Socialists face pressure as military seeks crisis fix
The Armed Forces Movement in Lisbon rebukes the Socialist party over its fight to curb Communists growth, signaling a move toward military rule with continued Communist support. The assembly approves a plan to rapidly resolve the crisis and form popular organizations to guide the revolutionary process, while assuring existing parties they are not being marginalized.
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Bill allocates 1.1 billion for Amtrak rail overhaul
President Ford signed a 1.1 billion bill to fund Amtrak and improve intercity rail service. He cautioned against a provision requiring congressional approval of Amtrak route or service changes, calling it unconstitutional and expressing concern about frequent such congressional mandates.
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Unemployment Drops in New Hampshire States Decline
The New Hampshire Department of Employment Security reports the unemployment rate fell from 8.1 to 7.9 percent last month. Manchester area saw 600 fewer jobless, Dover 300, Plymouth 100, and 50 fewer in Concord and Nashua, with increases in Berlin and several other towns. The Manchester drop reflects recalls in textile mill products and construction while Berlin’s rise follows ski-season layoffs in services and related activities.
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Claremont
Littleton
Portland Weather Report Sees Showers Likely Across Regions
Showers likely across Portland area with fog possible and daylight saving time. Lows expected in the 50s, highs near 60 to mid 70s from north to south coast. Coastal showers likely, with more activity in the north and central sections and cooler conditions along the coast.
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Farm Workers Urge Boycott Over Texas Melon Field Shooting
United Farm Workers organizers plan a boycott rush at the international bridge over the Rio Grande urging Mexican nationals to stay away from South Texas melon fields after a farmer shot 10 union supporters. C L Miller Jr surrendered on bond after wounding claims, while victims were treated and released.
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Memorial Day Traffic Death Toll Climbs Across Nation
The Associated Press reports the Memorial Day weekend death toll on highways reached 394 by midnight PDT as the three day period ended. The National Safety Council had projected 400 to 500 fatalities for the long weekend. Count covered 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Monday local time.
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Associated Press
National Safety Council
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