Maryland considers Virginia style automatic tax cut plan
Annapolis reports a renewed push by Maryland Democrats to adopt an automatic tax reduction plan modeled on Virginia. Debate centers on funding, surplus projections, and how much to reserve for a cushion while Gov. McKeldin and Republicans resist. Turnbull proposes shifting funds to capital improvements to cut future borrowing costs.
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Man Dies In Fall From Antenna Tower In Maryland
Thomas William Thompson a 29 year old Haxerstown man died at Washington County hospital after a 50 foot fall from a television antenna atop a home in Williamsport Maryland He worked for C P Telephone Co accompanying Francis Miller they attempted to move the antenna when bolts failed and the tower toppled A safety belt failed to save him and Dr Samuel R Wells later ruled death a fractured skull
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Recall of U. S. Troops Major Red Objective
FBI chief J Edgar Hoover told the House Appropriations Committee that the Communist party seeks settlement of the Korean War and recall of American troops as major aims. He cited aims include a five power peace pact with Communist China and resumption of trade with Iron Curtain countries. He warned of underground leadership and front groups. Hoover testified as the new fiscal year began.
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Panel backs driver training at Pomona Grange meeting
At Mt Pleasant the Fred erick County Pomona Grange discussed driver training integration into high schools. About 140 members heard panelists from the Maryland State Police AAA and the State Department of Education. No formal action was taken to implement courses though benefits and national exposure were cited.
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Smithsburg and Cavetown push road to Ft. Ritchie
About 1000 residents from Smithsburg and Cavetown urge Maryland state roads to prioritize constructing a link to Ft. Ritchie over the Leitersburg Ringgold corridor project. Spokesman Hoy Newsman calls the Smithsburg Cavetown route far more important than extending Maryland 418, noting Ft. Ritchie serves as a base for an underground communications center.
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Army tunnel petition circulated to governor and state lawmakers
A group has tunneled into a mountain near the state line in Pennsylvania and sent copies of its petition to Governor McKeldin and the Washington County delegation to the General Assembly. The action highlights local political activity and possible legislative concerns.
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Homemakers Elect Officers for Poolesville Club
The Poolesville Barnesville Dickerson Homemakers Club elected officers at the last meeting with Mrs. Dale Ferris as president Mrs. Guy Lewis as vice president Mrs Emmet Dyer as corresponding secretary Mrs C W Norris as recording secretary and Mrs Charles Fritz as treasurer.
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Back To God program wins Ike's plaudits
President Eisenhower lauded the American Legion Back to God radio-television broadcast as a positive act renewing faith as the nation's strength. The half hour program featured Dr Norman Vincent Peale Bishop Fulton J Sheen and Rabbi Norman Salit from New York City guiding veterans and clergy in a call to increased religious awareness in daily life.
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Legion Leader Urges Spiritual Rededication at Church
Connell national commander of the American Legion says members seek a national spiritual rededication and feel deeply that God's presence is most comforting and power evident on the battlefield as they attend church.
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French Reinforcements Push Rebels From Dien Bien Phu
In Dien Bien Phu, French Union forces driven from the fortress by Vietminh surrounders inflicted heavy losses on encircling troops despite being outnumbered. Gen Rene Cogny sent several battalions to engage rebels outside the fortified post after 79 days of siege.
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Battle for Dien Bien Phu opens with jungle clashes
Two miles northeast of Dien Bien Phu center, French and Vietminh troops exchange probes as air support roars above jungle hills. The action signals the expected start of Dien Bien Phu battle with Vietminh 38th Division moving to spearhead toward Luang Prabang. Mercury facts follow, noting one side at about 650 degrees and the other near absolute zero.
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