Montgomery County’s new executive breaks tax pledges
A critical look at James P. Gleason’s rapid shift after winning the Montgomery County Executive seat. He campaigned to hold the tax line and limit new levies, yet now contemplates a county sales tax and expands a costly staff. The piece questions political faith and fiscal impact on residents and businesses.
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Montgomery County
James P. Gleason
Gleason
Financial Advisory Committee
United States
Montgomery
Baltimore City
Baltimore County
Prince Georges County
County Council
Annapolis
White House
Maryland
Washington
Virginia
Frederick
Ralph Nader
Chevy Chase
Congressional
Bethesda
Mills of the Gods
The New Beginning and New Year Reflections
The piece argues January 1 has no inherent planetary significance and suggests spring or equinox events mark new beginnings. It notes historical calendar shifts from Julian to Gregorian and contrasts southern hemisphere seasons. It links New Year to Christmas sentiment and personal resolutions, ending with a hopeful wish for a Happy New Year.
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Great Britain
Christendom
Letter defending Austin Arnold as Freeloader not deserved
A former Frederick County official defends Austin Arnold against being labeled a freeloader. He cites Arnold’s 1956–66 auto mechanic work for the sheriff’s department, emergency car repairs, locksmith duties, and meal preparation at the jail, all unpaid, saving taxpayers money. He argues Arnold’s contributions outweigh his drinking record and urges readers to view him as an asset.
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Austin Arnold
Frederick County
Arnold
Children’s Aid Society
Cleveland
Ohio
Montevue
Stanley Bennett
Great Frederick Fair Net Earnings Reported
The 1920 Great Frederick Fair earned 18265.82 dollars, per Treasurer Motter, with the report to be submitted at the Frederick County Agricultural Society annual meeting at the courthouse tomorrow at 11 a.m. Jamaica ginger gains popularity as a substitute drink, while officers of the Maryland National Guard will receive a New Year’s reception from Governor Ritchie, with 36 First Infantry officers expected, including Frederick residents.
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Frederick
Guy K. Motter
Maryland National Guard
Albert C. Ritchie
D. John Markey
First Infantry
Col. Markey
W. F. Saylor
Elmer Munshower
R. Fred Barrick
F. Lester Smith
Residents oppose widening Route 40 in Braddock area
About 20 years ago residents near Braddock planned to file a petition with the State Roads Commission protesting Route 40 widening as currently planned. The commission will open bids January 9 for grading drainage widening and resurfacing Route 40. Frederick's Carolyn Blakeslee, soprano, will join the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra as guest artist this week. Reginald Stewart conducts at Lyric Theater. Next week the City Opera House schedules film and stage programs featuring Fred Astaire Betty Hutton Tyrone Power Roy Rogers Clifton Webb Joan Bennett Robert Cummings and Joan Blondell.
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Old Braddock and Vicinity
State Roads Commission
Frederick
Carolyn Blakeslee
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Reginald Stewart
Lyric Theater
Baltimore
City Opera House
Fred Astaire
Betty Hutton
Philippines
Tyrone Power
Roy Rogers
Clifton Webb
Joan Bennett
Robert Cummings
Joan Blondell
the Tivoli
Year of the Gap frames Maryland outlook for 1971
A 1971 forecast sees a widening gap on every axis from politics to economy in Maryland. The piece labels education, taxation, and governance as flashpoints, with Governor Mandel defending no new state tax while local governments face revenue strain amid rising liquor and gambling revenue initiatives.
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Maryland
Mandel
New Compensation Commission
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