Rockefeller Donations To Congressmen Who Will Vote On Him
Nelson Rockefeller and his family gave over 100000 dollars to Senate and House members now eligible to vote on his vice presidential nomination. Javits and Peyser were the largest recipients with at least 28750 and 35500 respectively. The Rockefeller brothers fund Republicans mainly, with a few exceptions to Democrats.
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Rockefeller
Washington
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Senate
House
Jacob K. Javits
Peter A. Peyser
New York
Avits
Rockefellers
Peyser
Nelson
David
Laurance
John D. III
John D. IV
Sandra
Javits
New England Telephone Seeks 25 Percent Maine Rate Hike
Perry M. Hudson of New England Telephone asks the Maine Public Utilities Commission to approve a 25 percent across the board increase to raise about 21 million dollars in new revenue. The plan would double pay station minimum from 10 to 20 cents and cut in-state long distance initial time from three to two minutes.
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Portland
New England Telephone Co
Maine Public Utilities Commission
Maine
Perry M. Hudson
Hudson
PUC
New England Telephone
NET
Police Budget Sparks Heated Debate In Old Orchard Beach
In Old Orchard Beach a council meeting devolved into a clash over a possible police budget overdraft. Police Chief Richard Lamb warned overtime costs could push the department over budget by December 31, while officials argued over staffing and funding.
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Old Orchard Beach
Joseph Mokarzel
Leslie Wyman
Richard Lamb
John Bird
Bird
Lamb
Ford to unveil new economic program with tax hikes
President Ford plans a televised address outlining a 5 percent surtax on high income and corporate taxes, tax relief for low income families, and a housing subsidy to cut mortgage costs. The plan follows the recent economic summit and aims to aid inflation hit areas including housing.
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Washington
Ford
Public Service
Congress
Wall Street
White House
Ron Nelsen
United Fund 1975 Campaign Kicks Off In Local Drive
The community launches an all-out drive to meet a goal of 65 300 dollars for the United Fund 1975 campaign. An immediate start is planned with the aim of reaching the target through broad local support.
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United Fund
John Ewing
Saco Council Debates Plowing Driveways Amid Protests
At the Saco City Council meeting over two dozen rural driveways may lose winter plowing sparking heated exchanges among 30 residents. City Administrator John Dexter argues discontinued plowing saves costs while critics warn of fire access and hardship, prompting a compromise committee and a 14 day moratorium plan before a final decision.
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Saco
John Dexter
Dexter
Scarborough
Robert Cassette
Cassette
Berton Braley
Michael Searles
Bruce Taylor
Linwood Libby
Old Orchard Road
Continental Cablevision
Old Orchard Beach
City Hall
Phil Reed
Reapportionment Debate Hearts SAD 71 Plan
Kennebunk selectman Herman Cohen challenges State Board of Education re apportionment recommendations for SAD 71 as possibly violating voting deviation limits. Legal adviser Colby agrees concerns have merit and requests further study as committee advances a weighted Kennebunk Kennebunkport plan.
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Kennebunk
Herman Cohen
State Board of Education
Cohen
Ronald E. Colby III
Maine Municipal Association
Colby
Atty
Chuckle TV Re-runs End as Scoundrels Face Third Loss
TV summer re-runs wrap up with the return of familiar villains who are poised to suffer a third consecutive defeat this season. The article notes the countdown to the finale as fans brace for the last laughs.
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Scarborough
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E. Emerson Cummings
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Police Academy
Cummings
David Mooers
Public Safety
Carmen Cretaro
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Biddeford-Saco
Saco Council
Maryline White
Ths
Tasker Street
Brentwood Circle
Bradley
North Saco
Riverside
Stockman Avenue
Richard Murray Sr
Shermer Circle
If Avenue
Pine Grove Circle
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