09 Oct 1974
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1974
Page
1
Area residents express opposition to a proposed 5 percent surcharge on incomes over 7500 for individuals and 15000 for families. Critics call it unfair to middle income earners. some say it won’t curb inflation. Corporate views are mixed with concern over psychology rather than impact.
Washington attempt to overhaul House committee structure is scrapped in favor of a minor procedural bill. The 203 to 165 vote ends an 18 month effort tied to a 1.5 million study to modernize Congress, facing opposition from lawmakers fearing lost panel assignments and interest groups tied to the current system.
President Ford outlines a 5 percent surcharge on income over 15000 for families and over 7500 for individuals plus a 5 percent corporate surcharge to fund an anti inflation program. The tax would affect about 28 percent of taxpayers and is described as an acid test of national resolve.
President Ford outlines a 1975 plan to Congress detailing a 5 percent tax surcharge on corporations and high earners, boosts to investment credits, extended unemployment benefits, housing aid, energy conservation measures, and tougher antitrust penalties. He urged citizens to conserve and reduce waste to ease prices and fuel shortages.
New York AP report notes modest market decline as Ford unveils a 10 point plan including a 5 percent income surtax for individuals earning 7500 or more and families at 15000 plus. Dow at 596.61 down 6.02 with mixed sentiment and traders awaiting further comments. Cinerama steady at 1 on the NYSE.
A Biddeford selection committee recommends Hoyle Tanner and Associates Inc of Manchester New Hampshire to city state and federal officials to carry out a master plan study for Biddeford's municipal airport after reviewing five proposals.
Engineering firms submit proposals for a comprehensive master plan to shape future development at the municipal airport. The plan forecasts five to twenty year use, costs, financing, environmental impacts, and facilities needs. Hoyle Tanner proposes 22500 total with in kind city savings via SMRPC, while DesRoberts and Henry bids 12809, with local ties and questions on qualifications.
President Ford urged a volunteer Inflation Fighters program and Energy Savers. Citizens can request a free WIN button by sending name address and zip to the White House Washington 20500. The plan, backed by 18 distinguished volunteers, aims to mobilize public support without creating a new federal bureaucracy. The American Newspaper Publishers Association urged newspapers to publish the enlistment coupon.
Boston attendance fell at high schools during the fourth week of court ordered busing for desegregation. English High saw about 400 students of roughly 2,500 enrollments present as violence spread from South Boston to Roxbury. Citywide attendance dropped to 69 percent from 72.5 percent.
Saco School Committee urged greater citizen oversight of Thornton Academy operations as it reviews next year’s contract. Superintendent Cushman urged a school board member sit on the Thornton board to improve communication and policy input, noting a need for closer elementary school coordination and a pro vocational program before sophomore year.
A brief page note highlights sections including cartoons classifieds and a crossword puzzle from 2021. It references Dear Abby editorials and humor features and presents a lighthearted view of newspaper content amid reader appeals and lighter columns.
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