Federal workers to get four Christmas days off
President Ford signed an executive order granting federal employees the Friday after Christmas as a holiday, extending their time off through the weekend. Postal workers will not receive the extra day, and the Friday after New Year’s Day is not included. The First Family will spend Christmas at the White House and travel to Vail, Colorado for six days starting December 23.
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Kissinger urges oil nations to aid Third World poor
In Paris Kissinger addressed a 27-nation conference urging oil rich states to redirect a large portion of profits to alleviate poverty in the Third World. He warned industrialized countries cannot bridge the growing wealth gap alone and cited higher energy costs as a contributing factor.
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Nation NYC loan bill goes to Ford
Congress approved a $2.3 billion emergency loan package to rescue New York City from bankruptcy with the Senate backing it by voice vote after the House trimmed $1 billion. The bill moves to President Ford for signature amid minimal debate. Meanwhile FBI plans to discredit Jane Fonda surfaced in court filings as her lawsuit seeks $2.8 million in damages.
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Hartford Governor’s plane layoff amid fiscal woes
A Connecticut state airplane Gov. Grasso sought to unload was rendered useless as 500 state employees were laid off due to fiscal distress. Transport official Argenta joked about posing for photos for publicity as drills continue amid budget pressures.
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Too Many Presidential Candidates Jam New Hampshire Ballots
Concord officials warn the February primary may overload voting machines as Democrats and Republicans race to file by January 11. Officials from Manchester Nashua Exeter and Portsmouth note machines must hold 250 to 285 candidate and delegate slots with write ins and slates likely pushing capacity.
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Kittery agrees negotiator as contract talks stall
In a six and a half hour session the School Committee hired Bruce Leet of the Maine School Management Association to negotiate the 1975-1976 contract. The move followed an impasse with the teachers association and a fact finders report. McDonald criticized the plan as taxpayer waste while Gravallese defended the one sided finding. Leet’s $15 hourly fee with travel and expenses to be added was discussed publicly. A future meeting and potential arbitration were noted.
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Joint defense eyed for seven policemen in $100000 suit
Durham Dover and UNH police chiefs may consider a joint legal defense for seven officers facing a $100000 civil suit over alleged illegal searches and seizures. A Blue Cross Blue Shield rep estimates higher town insurance costs, while thefts of Christmas wreaths and a bank drive up tree are under police scrutiny.
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Maine man moves summer home to Nova Scotia by barge
Merit W. Bean of Cundy's Harbor plans to appear in Brunswick District Court after being charged with filling coastal wetlands without a permit. The 50-ton Cape Cod style house was hoisted from its foundation, loaded onto a barge, and towed by lobster boats to deep water for a 16 hour Gulf of Maine voyage, amid small craft advisories and spectator interest.
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New Hampshire Court Asked to Rule on Special Session Power
Gov Meldrim Thomson and House Speaker George Roberts seek Supreme Court guidance on whether the Governor and Executive Council can recall the legislature to revisit the mental health insurance law. The dispute centers on whether such recall would extend the 1975 session or create a true special session with broader agenda.
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Hampton hires seven new firefighters in budget clash
Hampton approves seven new firefighters at a cost of 80000 including salaries and benefits. The hires follow labor talks with the Hampton Permanent Firefighters Association and shift the department to a 40 hour week. Budget cuts also drop joining the Southeastern Regional Planning Commission funding.
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Connecticut agents seize bootleg liquor crackdown grows
Connecticut tax agents confiscated more than 250 cases of untaxed Christmas spirits during the first two weeks of December in a crackdown on out-of-state purchases. Deputy Tax Commissioner Orest T. Dubno said a two month investigation shows many shoppers cross state lines to avoid Connecticut taxes.
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