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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1976

Page

3

Working class and the birth of American rights

The piece argues that America’s growth favored working people from indentured labor to skilled trades, shaping social and political equality. It credits workers and their organizations with driving the push for a Bill of Rights, Revolution, and enduring equality in the United States.

America United States Europe Sons of Liberty

Parachute Team Star Debby Schmidt Aims Rome

Debby Schmidt a 24 year old parachutist with about 1800 freefall jumps earned the 1972 national collegiate gold and the 1973 national accuracy title. She trains 12 to 15 hours daily at Rai ford North Carolina and prepares with the U S National Parachute Team for world events in Rome. She vows a strong team and notes weather limits and oxygen rules while highlighting her dual degrees and charitable fundraising efforts. She lives in a trailer near the field and works part time to support her sport.

Associated Press Debby Schmidt U.S Rome Debby United States Raiford N.C Florida Arizona North Carolina Fort Benning

Maine tax committee studies relief for burdened homeowners

A Maine Joint Select Committee on Tax Policy will study property tax relief options for homeowners who spend a high portion of income on taxes. Proposals include refunds for heavy tax burdens and freezes or deferrals tied to liens, with emphasis on fairer assessment practices and elderly earn- income safeguards.

Augusta Maine Philip Merrill Portland Mont Thomas P. Salmon University of Maine David Wihry Roosevelt Susi Pittsfield State Bureau of Taxation

Geese keeper in Nevada promotes rescue and hunting balance

Milich operates a goose orphanage on his Lovelock property drawing migratory flocks to a pond. He raises about 100 geese yearly to bolster populations, licenses birds with wildlife authorities, and shares hunting know how with partners including Governor Callaghan while facing poachers and threats to his birds.

Lovelouce Nev Bill Milich Milich Pershing County Lovelock Meee Nevada Mike ‘Callaghan

Brazil’s vestibular tests limit college access for many

In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, about 1 million students compete for 350,000 freshman places as the vestibular entrance exam, used to decide admission to universities and fields of study, favors private schools and highlights systemic gaps in education.

Rio DE Janeiro Brazil United States Rio Jose Antonio Chaves

Missing $200 bug bugs Des Moines Terminex tale

A Terminex manager reports a $200 decorative bug missing from a company truck in Des Moines Iowa. The bug is described as a sporty top hat wearing critter, and no clear motive for the theft is given. Local police are investigating.

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