[Governor Muskie Address]

Can DescriptionsEdmund Muskie address early in his term as Governor; Muskie at desk expands on themes of earlier speeches, calls for creation of Department of Commerce and Industry, port development, social programs, state construction planning, and either a state income tax or higher sales tax.

Viewing NotesEdmund Muskie, seated at a desk, talks directly to the camera about what he has asked the legislature to do during the upcoming term; he is asking for the creation of Department of Industry and Commerce; deep water port development he says is also important to Maine's long-term economic development; thoughtful conservation of natural resources is another element he says must receive attention; improved educational facilities and social programs are important, as well as state construction planning, and either a state income tax or higher sales tax should be considered; he invites the viewer to respond with ideas or questions;