Maryland Seeks New Revenue Sources for Relief
Paul Walker of the University of Maryland outlines potential tax options to fund relief efforts in Maryland at a Farm Bureau meeting. He cites four major revenue ideas including a net income tax, a general relief sales tax, a gross income tax, and a special commodity tax, weighing equity and revenue stability.
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Maryland
Paul Walker
Department of Agricultural Economics
University of Maryland
Frederick Production Credit Association
T Poole Jones
Frederick County
Walker
Marland
Peneia
Tax proposals argued for retail sales and income taxes
Mr Walker defended a retail sales tax as the broadest reach with stable revenue and low administration cost while noting it can be regressive to low income individuals. He contrasted a gross income tax and a special commodity tax, detailing pros and cons. Mr Wicker urged revising county taxation with lower collection targets and bond limits. Local figures discussed school costs and funding, calling for a public meeting to address rising public school expenses.
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Walker
Wicker
Jenes
Wee
Alvie M Elvie
Pleasant
Wiliam J. Grove
Nathan England
Etzler
Grove
England
Lyear
Rite
Suit for Slander in Maryland Court Actions
Westminskar Maryland February term opens February 11 with multiple suits. Samuel Fo Minksburg and Busil Bosiy claim $1000 damages for slander against a man’s son. Joseph Reynolds seeks $1000 in a marriage case. Joseph E Zepp demands $5000 from Stingluff Reachman for injuries. Lincoln Canning Co sued for $10000 by Harry Ro Gelwicks over Marie Frances’s car crash injuries. Zepp alleges permanent impairment from a collision with Beachman Zepp.
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Jean Lester
Angell
Middleburg Reynolds
Joeph E Zipp Westminster
Stingluff Reachman Westminster
Lincholn Canning Co Js
Harry Ro Gelwicks
Emmitsburg
Marie Frances
Tt Oas
Beachman
Hauptmann Case Nearing Climax in Lindbergh Trial
Flemington New Jersey February 3 The Hauptmann trial moves toward a climax as defense plans to present 35 witnesses over the next three days. It seeks to prove Hauptmann did not write ransom notes, did not take the ransom money, and was not in New Jersey the night the Lindbergh baby was kidnapped. Peter Sommer returns for cross examination as the defense aims to undermine credibility and shift blame to Fisch and household servants.
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Flemington NJ
Hauptmann Triial
Bruno Richard
Peter Sommer
Sommer
Violet Sharpe
Isador Pisch
New York City
Sharpe
Te Englewood
Lindbergh
Dwight W Morrow
Fisch
Bruno Hauptman
David T Wilents
Morrow
North Market Street School Damaged Again By Fire
Fire at North Market Street School caused about 3000 in damage early Sunday injuring the front corridor and offices while leaving classrooms intact. Investigation continues into possible incendiary origin as officials rush repairs and plan to reopen by Tuesday.
Fire damages school. back entrance used during repairs
A Sunday blaze heavily damaged the rear of a school building with two rooms burned previously in December. Repairs started under supervision of Mack A large crowd visited the scene as police noted no vehicle left from the front. Students will use back doors and rear stairs until repairs finish. Westminster hymn writer George Bennard to lead revival at Union Bridge church on February 14 with further services planned for Thurmont in March.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Miller
J. Herman’ Mock
Mack
Westminster
George Bennard
United States to act against nations discriminating against American goods
Washington reports the Trade Agreements committee is compiling a blacklist of nations that discriminate against American products. The list will guide tariff reductions under the pending trade pact with Belgium and other negotiations. Charles T. Le Viness III of Baltimore is named assistant attorney general by Attorney General Herber R. O’Conor, replacing G A Anderson who resigns to return to private practice.
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Armeciated Press
Washington
United States
Belgium
Baltimore
Charles T. LeViness
Herber R. O'Conor
G . A. Anderson
BBE
LeViness
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Nory
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Carroll County
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Wisconsin
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Hendrickson
North Market ST. School
North Market Street
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George L Miller
Fred Straley
Ben Phebus
U.S
Carty
C. C. Carty
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Ilook and Eyes
Iam
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Gotham
Brehive
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