Public urged to know unions influence on state act changes
A state task force probes possible changes to Acts 111 and 195 as unions join with public employees in shaping recommendations. The piece warns against secret lobbying and favors disclosure of union and employer positions to inform voters before any legislative action.
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Readers Prefer Sensational News Over Inflation, Harvey Says
Paul Harvey argues readers crave sensational content over peso issues noting a Sacramento tabloid failed with only good news stories. He cites surveys by editors and readers comparing top stories of 1976, highlighting presidential race and scandals as dominant while inflation is overlooked.
Maine guide shows loan costs before you borrow
A Maine official recounts creating a pocket credit guide for consumers. The booklet uses simple tables to show monthly payments and total finance charges for auto, furniture, home improvement, appliance, mobile home, and mortgage loans at various terms and rates. It illustrates with examples like a $50,000 30 year mortgage at 8 percent.
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Joan
Maine
Bureau of Consumer Protection
Down Easter Pocket Credit Guide offers tips on shopping rates
The guide urges consumers to question annual percentage rate and press lenders for full cost details. It notes commissions on contracts can affect rates and urges shopping around for best terms, listing Maine and national efforts to distribute the guide. It explains Truth in Lending aims to educate buyers but is seen as imperfect, and offers free copies from the Maine Bureau of Consumer Protection with small fees for nonresidents.
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Bank of Credit Union
Quinn
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Bureau of Consumer Protection
State House
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Nixon TV appearance sparks Roots like expectations
Critics doubt the Nixon special can match the 1952 national appeal as he aims for a landmark TV showing. Meanwhile Rockwell International faced federal rejection over a $5 million fingerprint tech sale to Chile's military regime, alleged for aiding oppression.
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Nixon on the tube signs up 100 stations for Frost interviews
Los Angeles AP reports that 75 TV stations and four national sponsors have signed for four 90 minute Nixon interviews with David Frost. By May 4 the shows aim to reach 90 percent of US viewers on a barter deal.
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McBride Louis Leads Almas Tabulate Largest Union
Louis McBride heads an Almas led union effort amid a bevy of members and associates in a year characterized by heated debate and strong organization. The tale centers on the extended discussion around tabulation and member roles within the group.
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