Withholding tax on savings provokes widespread protest
Frederick area residents urge repeal of the 10 percent withholding tax on interest and dividends citing massive paperwork, cost to banks and taxpayers, and economic harm. The piece connects the issue to historic Frederick dissent and notes calls to Congress from local representatives and senators.
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Charles Mathias
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Ex CIA figure Wilson linked to bribe claims against Thurmond
A former Wilson hireling testifies to a sworn statement that envelopes of cash totaling $10,000 were handed to a middleman at Delex International in Washington and Arlington, as Wilson allegedly spied on associates. The witness links the money to alleged bribes intended for Sen. Strom Thurmond, who denies accepting any payoff. Justice Department probes the extraordinary charges.
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Thurmond envelope graft claim fuels Senate shadow talk
A former Wilson aide testifies under penalty of perjury that envelopes were passed to Sen. Strom Thurmond at the Capitol Hill Club via a middleman from Delex International. The witness followed deliveries to verify the scheme while Thurmond allegedly accepted payoffs. The piece ties in broader Senate office move chatter and political context.
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Letters on spending cuts and abortion debate from readers
Readers urge the president to slow defense and foreign aid while targeting wasteful spending. The letters also critique abortion politics, urge Planned Parenthood scrutiny, and debate rights and risks of abortion and the infant life issues amid Democratic and constitutional concerns.
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Final Plans For Twentythird Anniversary Scout Event
Final plans were announced for the Frederick Boy Scout anniversary, including a pantomime staged by over 100 actors at Winchester Hall to depict a general fire alarm. The event promotes the scout motto Be prepared and draws large public crowd to East Church Street. Tabulations comparing Maryland road funds under different plans were reviewed by Frederick County Commissioners. They favored the county under the commissioners' plan. Molly Be Jolly an operetta will be presented by Walkersville M E Church junior choir, with 19 youth participants.
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Frederick Bulldogs Lead Tri State League After Narrow Loss
Twenty years ago Frederick missed at least a third of first place as Martinsburg beat the Cadets 84 to 70. Frederick remains in title contention with a 52 mark while Hagerstown’s North upset South 58 to 56 to create a three way chase for second at 4-3 with the Cadets and Hubs. Atlee Green of Liberty Town won a 208 pound deer trophy and a Maryland hunting contest honor. YMCA leader Merrille Groelle stresses teen influence from church, school, family, and community as central to youth guidance.
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