Frederick County Eyes Higher School Costs and Tax Hike
Local and state officials warn taxpayers they may face up to a one dollar increase to cover rising school expenses. A critical comparison with Montgomery County highlights Frederick’s lower tax base while urging restraint. Amid demand for 9.9 million dollar operating budget, teachers seek substantial raises while the county urges trimming costs to fit resources.
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Montgomery County
James A. Sensenbaugh
Maryland
Sensenbaugh
Frederick
Car Rochan
North Viet Nam economy strained by bombing, officials say
In Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh advisors report disorganization in the north’s economy and a tense manpower situation. They warn that prewar production is fragile as workers abandon machines for emergency trenches, with chronic labor shortages, delayed materials, and many projects left incomplete.
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Viet Nam
Wilson to lay submarine issue before Congress today
President Wilson will present the submarine question to Congress in a joint session after both houses passed resolutions to meet with the president in person. A diplomatic break with Germany is expected as relations tense. Grace Reformed church to hold a 730 PM congregational meeting with officer reports and elections for two elders and two deacons plus social program. Leap Year dance invitations issued for Frederick Cotillion Club with Katherine Grove Margaret Ford and Serena Motter chairing.
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Wilson
Germany
Congress
Grace Reformed Church
C. C. Holtz
Curtis Zimmerman
Frederick Cotillion Club
Katherine Grove
Margaret Ford
Serena Motter
Easter Observances and Business News From 1946
Good Friday closures marked banks public schools and city and county offices with special church services. Shopping continued with a pre Easter splurge likely into Saturday while forecasters predicted fair weather for Easter. M J Grove Lime Company Frederick plans to resume concrete block production next Monday after a prior suspension due to OPA price increases affecting profitability.
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Leo H. McCormick
Maryland
OPA
M. J. Grove Lime Company
Frederick
Washington leaders deny plans of violent demonstrations
Washington leaders of Negro organizations dispute predictions of summer violence across 40 or more cities. The piece questions whether such forecasts amount to incitement or free speech and considers the role of the Department of Justice in investigating alleged planned riots following the Easter Monday disturbance.
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Washington
Congress
Department of Justice
Law and order urged in reaction to civil rights unrest
David Lawrence argues for federal action against offenders and for congressional investigation into alleged demonstrations and boycotts. He questions clashes over home rule in Washington and notes riots, urging examination of incitement to violence by both White and Black leaders and possible Communist infiltration in civil rights groups. Archives
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District of Columbia
Value-Added Tax Proposed to Replace Part of Corporate Tax
A committee of business leaders urges Congress to enact a value-added tax to curb inflation. The plan taxes the value a product gains at each production stage, potentially substituting part of the corporate income tax. Proponents say it could spur investment and growth, while opponents liken it to a federal excise tax. Further study is recommended to ensure equity and necessity.
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Committee For Economic Development
Congress
Frazar B. Wilde
William Benton
Connecticut
The Poor Man's Philosopher By Hal Boyle
New York AP column notes mail can reveal much about life and marriage while offering quirky anecdotes. It cites studies on conversation, work injuries, bath laws, shopping habits, shoe springs, and the share of wealth.
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