20 Dec 1955
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1955
Page
1
A letter argues states and localities cannot fund schools and urges a breakthrough in public education policy. The author warns emergency measures may be needed if authorities won’t shoulder costs and signals potential support for an "emergency" temporary aid program. The writer closes with holiday wishes.
Congressman DeWitt argues education is a state duty and warns federal cash for schools would invite federal influence or control. He notes districts struggle to fund new buildings and teachers, with segregation and private schooling issues shaping the debate.
Federal tax agents raided 15 establishments in Charles County near Waldorf Indian Head and Hughesville seizing about 75 slot machines. IRS official Herman E Greenland said owners failed to buy $250 tax stamps. no arrests were made. Machines loaded with coins, transport to Baltimore treasury garage. Under federal law owners may contest seizures. If no contest, further action expected.
More than 30 federal agents participated in the raid described as the largest of its kind in Maryland. The earlier operation last September seized 48 slots across five locations in St. Marys, Calvert, and Prince Georges Counties. Koffman recited poems and Jerry Jung performed accordion selections. Mrs. Franklin Smith, Den
Lavinia McGolerick led the Christmas program at New Market Grange last Wednesday evening with Manuel Grange in attendance. Participants included Joe Gaver Nancy Hoffman Betty Stiles Larue Summers and Eddie in the event.
Ald McGolerick Vicki Burall Glenn Summers and Darlene Schultz staged The Story Mother Told gift exchange and refreshments by the Burall Summers Schultz families. A leaders conference report was given and a stampede injured ten. The next meeting is January 11 at 8 p.m. One child was killed by a tramp.
Hundreds of children and parents queued for a local toy giveaway when a pushing incident disrupted an orderly line in Recife on December 19. First aid attended as organizers sought to restore order at the annual event.
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