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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1955
Page
4
Frederick County officials report the dog problem is rising with livestock and poultry losses. The county board paid 126.60 for recent killings, lowering the dog fund to 1,667.70 and ordering continued efforts to seize unlicensed dogs, plus a planning meeting in Winchester Hall this evening.
A presidential advisory panel on April 18 urged relaxing government controls to boost competition among railroads airlines trucking and water carriers. The Transportation Policy Committee said reliance on competitive forces should guide rate making as part of a modernized transportation program. The report, chaired by Sen Magnuson and praised by Sen Bricker, argues archaic regulations raise costs for carriers shippers travelers and the public.
The cabinet endorsed a comprehensive report aiming to modernize and reduce the cost of inland transport by revising legislation. It notes possible presidential action, with a White House–Commerce review ongoing since December. The plan covers inland water, air, trucking, and rail, and would become policy if Eisenhower approves.
Washington reports 1954 fiscal data show states average 11.2 percent higher spending and 9 percent higher revenues. Central expenditures per person averaged 119 dollars. Total outlays reached 19.183 trillion with debt redemption. Revenues plus debt redemptions and borrowing pushed a small surplus balance.
Maryland Gov C Keldin met with Rep Brayhill of Virginia to discuss exempting Virginians working in Maryland from state income tax. McKeldin will ask officials to consider the point though he warned little could be done. The debate follows a new Maryland withholding plan designed to collect tax from out of staters.
The Maryland State Bar Association judiciary committee recommended four candidates for the Sixth Judicial Circuit seat vacated by Chief Judge Charles W. Woodward. The Rockville listed contenders are Leo Bender Silver Spring Trials Magistrate R Duncan Clark James H Pugh and Joseph B Simpson Jr. Gov McKeldin will appoint to serve the remainder of the term ending 1965.
Senator McClellan and 15 State and Defense officials spent hours behind closed doors as they report efforts to win the release of American prisoners held by China. Officials say progress is through the United Nations with 481 military and 40 civilians believed held, down from 944 as some were found dead. No names released.
Magistrate H Reese Shormaker Jy resumed hearings Monday night on charges of destruction of property at a colored dance held April 3 at the New Market Masonic Hall. Special Deputy Arse Davis, who filed the charge, requested Dr. Bowser testify after defense witnesses challenged the officer’s account of the fracas in which Snowden was thrown through a window. Snowden’s mother and...
Davis faced a stern reprimand for contempt as bench disputes arose with shouts of lying and deputy appointment questions. The case continued to Wednesday in People's Night Court after a hearing extended to summon witnesses for the prosecution. Melvin Showden of Barronsville was fined $25 and jailed for a week for panhandling, while Howard H. Brive of Thorngat admitted intoxication and was jailed 60 days for default of a $190 fine.
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