Sherbow heads Maryland Commission on Government Functions
Joseph Sherbow of Baltimore was chosen to lead the Maryland Commission on the Functions of Government. The panel released an Elections Report proposing reforms to ease voter registration and voting including mail registration, single county registration for all elections, and a uniform municipal election date. The recommendations urge enhanced unofficial results posting, annual legislative reporting, and stronger voter information from election officials.
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Nixon Legacy Lives On as GOP Reacts to August Milestones
The Republican Congressional Committee Newsletter notes August anniversaries for Nixon in Miami Beach, recalling party nomination years, Nixon’s China and USSR opening, and Watergate fallout. It urges unity under a new president, praising Ford’s goodwill and focus on economic issues and world peace.
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Days Of Agony Over Nixon Resignation Commentary
Rep. Robert H. Michel of Illinois, chairman of the Republican Congressional Committee, reacts to President Nixon's resignation. He urges unity behind Gerald Ford and calls for Congress to return to national business, noting the days of agony and strife are over.
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Watergate and Nixon pardon debate sparks public rift
Anonymous patrons and workers weigh in from Wyoming and Indiana. Viewpoints frame Nixon's Watergate ties, resignation, and pardon as a test of leadership and press power, noting Trudeau's Gentlemen-Canadian remark and broad public scrutiny.
CIA admits penetrating police forces of friendly nations
CIA Director William Colby told Senator Fulbright in a private letter that the agency has penetrated police forces of friendly countries. The confession emerged amid lobbying to maintain U S support for foreign police programs as Colby sought to influence policy.
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Girl 12 objects to adult movie pricing at Tivoli Theater
A 12 year old Frederick resident writes to the editor complaining she was charged the adult movie price of two dollars for Herbie Rides Again at the Tivoli Theater downtown. She notes many local children cannot attend other downtown venues and urges student discounts.
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Construction contract awarded for Williams Astronomical Observatory
Lived C Culler announced the Williams College project awarded Wednesday for the Williams Astronomical Observatory at Hud College. Miss Williams received the contract for modern astronomical equipment to be installed, aiding astronomy studies for Howell students as fall-like weather returns.
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Frederick Aldermen Debate Street Reforms
The Frederick mayor and aldermen debated moving curbs and gutters on Mutter Avenue and Tenth Street. Alder Po Staley withdrew a motion to restore original lines as Burall and Bowles requested site clarification. The board scheduled a 1:30 pm meeting at the site to decide the matter.
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Open Door on Campaign Finance Rules for Maryland Businesses
The Frederick County Chamber outlines how corporations and individuals can engage in campaigns. It lists allowable corporate actions such as encouraging employee participation, nonpartisan drives, and separate funds, and prohibitions on corporate funds for federal political purposes. It cites a $5,000 total federal limit per business, explains non deductible contributions, IRS guidance on deductions, and provides a contact number for more information.
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