Quickie Tax Plan Held Up by House Committee
Washington report says the House Ways and Means Committee will review the entire tax problem before any increases, rejecting a fast 10 billion boost. Senate and White House favor different multi phase plans, with economic stabilizers urging retroactive taxes to curb inflation. Officials warn delays will hinder efforts to reduce spending and consumer purchasing power.
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Emmitsburg Bills Offered In House
Two measures requested by Emmitsburg officials were introduced in the Maryland House at Annapolis. One would raise the maximum property tax rate from 30 to 45 cents per 100 dollars. the other would authorize the town to contribute to the fire company. Both bills were referred to the Frederick County delegation. Officials said the 15 cent sewer line retirement tax, levied 19 years ago, would expire next year and a new bill is needed to keep the tax in force. Revenue partly funds the Visilicit Hose Company. fire unit costs have risen in recent years. In Texas, 183 of 254 counties are producing oil and natural gas. warning noted that such production “will be perilous to our country’s strength and safety.”
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Community Players Begin Tuesday Tryouts for Next Play
Tryouts open to the public and members on Tuesday evening at Winchester Hall auditorium for the Community Players upcoming production "Goodbye, My Farewell." Directors present include James Decker Charles Ross George I. Smith Virginia Creed Clarence C. Carty Edna Monsell and Alden Fisher. Ernest Berger elected to fill Harve y’s unexpired term after Marv ey resigned. Readings to fill one female and eight male parts scheduled for May 28 29 30 and 31 with walk-ons included.
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Fay Fanin News Then Apley Play Draws Record Crowd
Fay Fanin follows The Late George Apley as directors report the recent performance drew exceptional praise and potentially set local attendance records despite the harsh winter weather. The directors' session outlined a Community Players workshop to train novices across all aspects of amateur theatre with details to be announced soon. In legal news, Charles Speay sues Paul Ro Wisner for 300 dollars over a July 3 collision at Worman's Mill, with Edward D. Storm filed as plaintiff.
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Oyster Law Changes Ready For Assembly
Annapotty Feb 24 sweep ing changes to Maryland s oyster law to encorage pyiderte feared of hay and river bars ready to introduction in the Degishelle Prepared by the State days Chamber of Connerer thi were disclosed tonight by Frank oP Ay an assistant to the Attorney General Who spoke in his capacity as head of the Chamber s conint tecpon oyster problem A detailed bil wields wattle make it easy for whatecgien to sense oyster bottom for their own use and to intensify ting Stites planting operations will be intro duced next week Gray said Troa would open barren dacs of the Potomac river for privite culti vation by Marylanders
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Draft dispute over Potomac River fisheries between states
The piece notes a tentative draft by the Chamber on a river fishing issue between Virginia and Maryland. It mentions river boundaries or control, trade or use conflicts, and the implications for fishery management along the Potomac River as tensions rise between the neighboring states.
Legend of Priest Lake priest Roothan drowning tale
Priestly legend from Priest Lake in northern Idaho recounts Father Johann Philip Roothan supposedly drowning while crossing the lake to aid a stricken Indigenous person. The tale ties the priest to the lake’s troubled history and local lore without verifiable documentary support.
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