MEET tax threat to Superfund program echoed in Congress
The piece warns that proponents push a 0.8 percent value added tax named MEET, dressed as environmental protection to fund expanded Superfund cleanup. It argues VAT would become a broad, hidden tax harming manufacturing and nonmanufacturing sectors, eroding the Polluter Pays Principle and risking future tax increases. It urges veto and reduced federal spending.
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Congress
Senate Finance Committee
Europe
Britain
Italy
France
U.S
al Ullman
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Letter to the editor on meter feeding illegality
Martha Crump Kukoy argues in Frederick that a July 24 1985 district court ruling invalidating meters feeding law lacks notices and that police tickets harassment business districts. She urges focus on safety over extended parking disputes and cites personal experiences with tickets.
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Rollins
Frederick
Police Department
Fredericktowne Village Resident Voices Development Concerns
Fredericktowne Village resident expresses worry about the approved development plan surrounding the community. The message highlights potential impacts on local amenities and neighborhood character as planning advances.
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Fredericktowne Village
Army bases skirt procurement rules uncovered
Washington area bases Walter Reed and Fort Belvoir hid purchases through an inter agency agreement with the Agriculture Graduate School to bypass bidding. In 1982 83 they spent about 235000 on equipment classed as educational services. The audit found cost inefficiencies overhead fees and a time saving rationale that violated regulations.
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Washington
Army
Walter Reed Medical Center
D.C
Fort Belvoir
Virginia
Agriculture Department
Congress
General Accounting Office
Kenneth Reid
Walter Reed
Pentagon
Fort Sill
Okla
Morris Plains visitors return from Riverside Camp stay
Yesterday’s lens recalls the Harmons from Morris Plains New Jersey who camped two weeks along the Monocacy River and visited area friends and relatives. A close elimination miniature golf contest on North Market Street featured John Molesworth and Arthur Peregoff, with Peregoff taking the lead in the third round. Ernest L. Main celebrated his Brunswick First Ward council victory with a gathering of about 300 at Ray Michael’s home, with remarks from Main, Police Chief Chew, George Martin and others. An eight legged black insect with a red stamp on its underside, found by Adam T. Price at his Adamstown dairy, was shown at The Frederick News-Post office.
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Mis. Loy Harmon
Fred
Lou Jr
Mary
Dorothy
Charles
Raymond
Gladys
Harriet
Mrs. Harmon
Fred Baldwin
Morris Plains
N.J
Riverside Camp
Taneytown
Emmitsburg
Monocacy River
North Market Street
John Molesworth
Arthur Peregoff
Peregoff
Ernest L. Main
Brunswick
Ray Michael
Main
Joseph E. Chew
George Martin
Adam T. Price
Adamstown
Frederick
Antique car club tours Civil War sites to Frederick
A group from the Classic Car Club touring from Harrisburg to Natural Bridge stopped in Frederick, showcasing 1925 to 1942 luxury and classic models including Lincolns and Duesenbergs. Princess Catherine Caradys of Romania, hosted by Mr and Mrs Palmer at New Market, spoke on life under communism and its dangers after fleeing Romania.
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Frederick
Classic Car Club
Harrisburg
Natural Bridge
Auburnus
Chords
Pierce-Arrows
Catherine Caradys
Romania
Benjamin D. Palmer
New Market
Teen hitchhiking warning from a dangerous ride
Rhonda of Dubois Pa recounts a frightening encounter with a man claiming to be a juvenile officer who offered a ride home after a party. He coerced them into partial disrobing during a long ride and threatened jail if they refused. The incident caused nightmares and hospitalization for hyperventilation. Dr Wallace endorses sharing safety advice with teens.
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DR. Wallace
Wallace
Rhonda
Dubois
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Governor Thomas Johnson
U.S. 15
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General Dynamics
Stanley C. Paces
John Dingell
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Jessup
Hagerstown
Hopkins
Kenneth Larkin
Potomac Edison
Paul M. Fox
Apple's Church Rd
Thurmont
Cu Aus
House of Delegates
Ben Cardin
Maryland Classified Employees Association
Division of Correction
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South Wing
Attorney General’s Office
Cardin
Box
News-Post
Robert Wallace
D. Copley News Service
Inc
Saan S Orf All Furn
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Matthews Pool
7Th St
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