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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1954
Page
9
Maryland Governor McKeldin urged ongoing state control of real estate assessments to curb cheating and reduce inequities in education funding. He noted annual assessments may replace the rotation system, with revisions possibly requiring legislation, while preserving state wide oversight.
Martinsburg City Council approves a full daylight saving period from April 25 to September 26 with a 4 to 1 vote despite education board opposition. The plan urges local industry to follow, marking 2 a m start and ends. The notice notes fast time is always observed.
In past years the daylight period ran mn to three months through June July and August to avoid school bus schedules on standard time. Board of Education urged abbreviation again, but the council voted for a five month extension this year. Support came from a 59 percent Cham ber of Commerce vote and a speech by Raymond Long of 863 Fairchild Aircraft employees who commute to Hagerstown Maryland, which moves its clocks forward.
A rattlesnake roundup in Salt Creek Canyon drew about 20 000 people from 26 states. 1576 snakes were captured totaling 1925 pounds and sold for 40 cents per pound to dealers. The top snake, a 75 inch diamondback weighing around pounds, sold for 51.50 to E D Blunck of Lawton.
Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company plans three new apparatus to lower district insurance rates. A two ton Chevrolet chassis will bear a 1,000 gallon booster tank for large farms and barns while a Dodge Command unit will mount a smaller booster tank. Chief Charles Miller and the committee confirm the upgrades and discuss district mapping for water supply gaps. Memorial plaques for World War veterans will be installed at the Community Hall when ready by Decoration Day May 31.
President Eisenhower has canvassed Senate leaders on enacting his legislative program before August. Senator Ferguson says the major proposals among about 100 submitted to Congress can be written into law by the July 3 adjournment target. Senator Knowland confirms current momentum and support from the GOP.
Senate and House leaders, amid talk of a seven billion dollar tax cut, anticipate debate over the President's farm price support plan and Taft Harley revisions. Bridges said timing could allow debate on other Eisenhower program measures. Some senators fear amendments may extend rigid price supports and Hawaii Alaska statehood opponents highlight legislative trouble. Democratic efforts may push personal income tax exemptions higher.
Sen Russell of Georgia warned against reducing conventional weapons funds to chase big nuclear gains. In Seoul Adm Sohn Won Jl said South Korea will request about 160 million dollars annually in military aid, stressing Korea’s growing defense needs.
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