Byron pushes aid bills to aid seniors hit by inflation
Congressman Goodloe E. Byron promotes HR 8396 to raise Social Security COLA to twice yearly and HR 9963 HR 7716 to protect benefits from offset by Social Security gains. HR 7718 offers 5000 tax exemption for pensions and annuities while HR 10802 allows a 1500 elderly care tax deduction for homebound seniors. He urges rapid passage and requests letters to Congress from seniors and advocates.
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Congress
Goodloe E. Byron
Sixth
Frederick
Byron
American Associ
Memorandum on fuel costs and rate outlook from Potomac Edison
Letter replies to readers detailing Potomac Edison Company notes on 1977 fuel costs and earnings. It argues 1977 coal strike impact, expects 1978 base rate increases to fund new plants, and contrasts with Allegheny Power System figures. Warning of potential future power shortages if rates do not allow self financing of generation.
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Allegheny Power System, Inc
Potomac Edison Company
Potomac Edison
Allegheny Power System
West Virginia
Nish
John M. McCardell
Frederick
Readers Letter On Power Curbs And Canal Debate
A collection of letters and notes discuss Potomac Edison fuel costs and potential federal power ownership, criticize Senator Mathias for canal treaty actions, review abortion commentary, and advocate Linganore West as temporary seventh grade solution. Includes community voices from Frederick and Myersville, Md.
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Singapore West
Dr. Anderson
Linganore
Linganore West
Singapore
Walkersville
New Market Middle School
Kemptown
Green Valley High School
50 Years Ago April 18 1928 Fire plugs inspection start next week
Frederick County farmers note rising corn and wheat prices with improved markets suggesting better agricultural prospects for 1928. Temperature reaches 80 degrees for the first time since September marking a five day spring comeback. Fire Department inspection of city fire plugs authorized by mayor and aldermen begins next week. Fire Committee members named: G Williard Shipley Charles T Butcher Elmer F Munshower. Frederick County Chapter American Cancer Society reports excellent results in its local solicitation drive.
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Board of Aldermen
G. Williard Shipley
Charles T. Butcher
Elmer F. Munshower
Frederick County
The
American Cancer Society
Tax revolt and pothole woes dominate Washington talk
A Washington column argues a middle class tax revolt could reshape November elections, urging abolition of the income tax for a flat rate. It criticizes IRS rules and calls for a simple 12 percent tax with no loopholes, while noting pothole repairs lag under Carter and Highway Trust Fund debates. Officials warn against federal pothole funding and trucks damaging interstates.Secretary Brock Adams seeks to avert the bill with senators, while President Carter vows a veto if Huddleston’s measure passes.
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Congress
Internal Revenue Service
Tax
Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue Force
White House
Treasury
William Simon
Carter
Walter Huddleston
D.ky
Federal Highway Trust Fund
United States
Federal Highway Administration
Capitol Hill
P. Carter
Joors
Sen. Huddieston
Comgrees
Transportation
Brock Adams
Capitol Ham
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Charles Mathias
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Carol Eron
Washington Post
Linda Bird Franke
Earth
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Woodsboro, Md
Priscilla Spielman
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Rt. 2
Union Bridge, Md
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