Tax reform proposals surface as tax protests rise statewide
Lt. Gov. Blair Lee proposed a four percent yearly limit on single family home assessments and biannual reassessments. State Senator Charles H. Smelser backed the plan and federal governor Mandel support signals legislative action next month. Protesters in Urbana and Burkittsville press for reforms as rising assessments of 35 to 50 percent spark protests and burden homeowners.
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Carter names three more to key posts
President elect Carter completes his Cabinet naming Joseph Califano Jr to head HEW James R Schlesinger becomes energy czar and Theodore Sorensen takes a top intelligence post Califano, Schlesinger and Sorensen discussed on a national broadcast Carter signals possible creation of a Department of Energy to consolidate energy functions including Interior HeW would serve as the people’s department, with emphasis on compassionate service Califano defends staff quality while Schlesinger urges energy conservation and reduced petroleum imports Assignment noted to continue on page A6.
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Man critically injured in dump truck crash near Middletown
A Washington County man Leroy Gray 45 was critically injured in a dump truck crash on U S 404 near Middletown Wednesday. He had head and leg injuries and was flown to University Hospital Baltimore by state police helicopter after his truck hit a bridge utility pole and a tree.
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County shifts landfill fund for teacher tuition
County commissioners unanimously transfer 50000 from the landfill budget to pay Board of Education bills for teacher tuition. They scrapped future tuition allowances, citing a prior pledge to reimburse teachers next July. Commissioner Bollinger objects, calling for accountability and noting the move influenced his stance on the 77 budget.
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Middletown man badly injured in quarry mishap
A Middletown man, George Dennis Woodworth, 25, was critically injured at the Alpha Portland Cement Plant quarry near Lime Kiln when his clothing was caught by a running drill. He was dragged into the shaft, freed by another operator, and taken to Washington County Hospital then Frederick Memorial Hospital.
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Washington's Delaware crossing reenacted amid Cold War era notes
The report lists a re enacted Delaware crossing by the CIA and NF T related to conspiracies, plus curbs on Soviet arms improvement. It also notes a deadly industrial accident at Supreme Concrete Inc in Baltimore area and lottery and stock market briefs.
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Christmas spirit warms City High students
A letter from nine year old Debbie to Santa ignites a project by Homemakers of City High School. For four years these girls collect clothes canned goods and laughter to help families and sustain the season’s spirit beyond Christmas as moderator Marion Butler guides their ongoing charity.
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