Butler Urges U S Purchase Of Antietam Battlefield
Sen. Butler seeks immediate favorable action on a bill to amend 1999 ownership rules, authorizing the Interior Department to acquire land for the Antietam Battlefield expansion. Assistant Secretary Roger Ernst says current 183 acre site misses the full battle area and jeopardizes historical interpretation, urging swift authority before Congress adjourns. The battlefield lies in Washington County at Sharpsburg along Maryland 34 between Boonsboro and the Potomac River.
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Letter From Assessor In Testimony Alleges Property Tax Cuts
A letter to the State Tax Commission accuses Montgomery County property assessments of large cuts to favor a salary bill for assessors. Henry H. Carter, county tax assessor since 1955, is suspended. state supervisor Wilton T. Allen and County Manager Melvin L. Reese testify unsigned letters claim cuts were made to aid the salary measure signed by Gov. McKeldin. Carter questions Allen’s authority amid funding disputes of assessor salaries.
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Henry H. Carter
Melvin L. Reese
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Wilton T.allen
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State Tax Commission
Maryland
Labor Day Holiday To Extend Three Days
ANNAPOLIS Aug 22 Gov McKeldin proclaims a legal holiday for Aug 31 the Saturday before Labor Day. Labor Day Sept 2 remains the statutory holiday. Proclamation covers state employes and bank workers. unofficially affects rest of state as many businesses observe the holiday.
Chamber of Commerce aids Cupid wedding amid scandal demand
Frederick Chamber of Commerce secretary Joseph F. Roderick helps arrange a Presbyterian minister and church opening for Stanley C. Shaw and Adeline C. Lal, with details of attendees, a hotel reception, and civic ties, as Shaw serves as Ithaca postmaster and former mayor. Hollywood reacts as the Motion Picture Industry Council forms a scandal‑attack defense panel led by George Murphy and others to shield industry figures.
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Joseph F. Roderick
Bees
Dan Cupi
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Stanley C. Shaw
Adeline C. Lal
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Haserstown
Hollywood
Motion Picture Industry Council
Newest Methods of Warfare Demonstrated at Indiantown Gap
Maryland and Virginia officers of the 29th National Guard Division observed new warfare concepts and organizational changes aimed at modernizing forces for possible atomic war. Lt Col Frederick M Hewitt led lectures while Virginia’s 116th Infantry conducted weapons tests. preparations for the division review and parade honoring Maj. Gen. Henry C. Evans who retires next month continued with Gov. Theodore R. McKeldin attending.
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National Guard
Frederick Mr. Hewitt
Balthmore
Henry C. Evans
Evans
Theodore BR. McKel‘din
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