Maryland Governor vetoes veteran bonus bill and other measures
Gov. McKeldin vetoed a 100 million dollar veterans bonus, accusing supporters of political gimmicks. He rejected eight measures, including a plan to raise license plate fees, and signed 22 bills such as annual property assessment starting 1956 and new motor vehicle financing caps. He warned local speed limits could invite speed traps and cited administrative concerns.
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Baltimore
McKeldin
Apkelain
Maryland
Thomas B.R. Mudd
Albert W. Ward
State Tax Commission
M. William Adelson
Edward D. E. Rollins
Faulty Design Causes Souce Syston Reform and debate ripple through state legislature
College Park April 2 faulty design blamed for individual sewage disposal failures. Ray Carpenter, University of Maryland extension engineer, urges larger septic tanks and proper soil bed depths. Detergents and disposal practices discussed. concerns over drainage and freezing addressed as experts outline recommended capacities and installation depths amid broader public notices and local commentary.
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College Park
Ray W Carpenter
Univer of Maryland
Carpenter
Reporter's Quiz on Local Food vs Clothing Prices
Residents and visitors disagree on whether food prices are higher than clothing costs or about the same. Six people were interviewed at random about whether food prices as a whole are higher or lower, with unanimity only on the view that food prices and other costs including taxes are too high.
Hartford Winner Of Fire Waste Contest
Hartford Conn is the first place winner in the 2990 national fire waste contest as announced by the National Chamber. Norfolk Virginia with 100000 population is listed among first place winners in several divisions. The council conducts a nationwide tire prevention campaign judged on fire loss records.
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Hartford
Washington
Hwartford, Conn
Lhber of Commerce
Norfolk
National Fire Waste Counciloo
National Chamber
Farmers Share of Consumer Food Dollars Shrinks Postwar
Farmers received 43 cents of every consumer dollar for Jara products in 1953, down from 47 cents in 1952. The postwar period saw farmer shares range from 45 to 52 cents, with forecasts farmers should get about the same share in 1954 as in 1953 per the U S Department of Agriculture.
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U. S. Department of Vericulture
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Calvin Keenes
Walter D. Keenes
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Cannon Shoe Company
Banus
Wong
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Thomas Glunaiee
South Market Street
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Souce
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Phycians’ Hospital
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Thymus
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Olympic Federation
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Australian Olympic Federation
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South & Wisner Sts
Frederick
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Meadowbrook Farms
Ellicott City, Md
J.C. Lewis Ellicott City
MR. Farmer
Ceresville Motor Co., Inc
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Frederick, Md
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Pioneer Corn
Thomas Canning Co
Armall
CUB Tractor
McCormick
H. B. Duvall
Farm Equipment Center
Monrovia Supply CO
Monrovia
H. C. Summers & CO
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Maryland Chick Hatchery, Inc
West South ST
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Rippeon
Clarksburg, MD
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SPV Aga
UNICO
Southern States
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Southern States Valley Cooperative
Alaryland 8
MT. Airy Cooperative
Mt. Airy
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