Maryland Tax Clash Over Money Magazine Top Tax Hell Claim
Maryland officials challenge Money Magazine for dramatic errors in labeling the state a top tax hell while Gov Schaefer pushes a snack tax plan to apply the 5 percent sales tax to foods including candy, popcorn, chips, soft drinks, and meals in cafeterias, prompting taxpayer backlash. Comptroller Goldstein denounces the study’s method, arguing state tax burden is overstated when local taxes are considered.
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Armand
Money Magazine
Louis L. Goldstein
Maryland
Hawaii
Oregon
District of Columbia
de Money Magazine
William Donald Schaefer
Schaefer
My Olds and Me A Comedy of Hubcap Woes
A narrator details a fraught relationship with his Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. The car stalls, leaks, and triggers repairs, prompting a hunt for hubcaps at Hubcap Heaven. After trading junk old caps for four new ones, the driver finds relief as the car runs smoothly again, sparking a playful rivalry between man and machine.
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Ma Barker
Little Red Olds
Jim Palmer
K Mart
Darkie toothpaste logo sparks boycott talk in Congress
Washington reports Colgate Palmolive faces pressure over Hawley and Hazel Darkie toothpaste. Rep Collins demands a 90 day name and logo change, threatening a boycott. Hawley and Hazel agreed to rename to Darlie in some markets with Colgate covering transition costs. Darkie dominates parts of Asia, including Taiwan and Hong Kong, while Colgate's stake equals 50 percent.
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Washington
Southeast Asia
Darkie
Colgate- Palmolive Co
Colgate
Cardisf Collins
D-Ml
Congressional Black Caucus
Collins
Hawley
Hazel
Pete Stark
D-Calif
Taiwan
Hong Kong
Stark
Singapore
Thailand
Malaysia
NAACP
Blizzard delays bog down Frederick roads and cleanup efforts
Blizzard conditions with 50 mile an hour winds hindered county and state snowplows from keeping roads open. The Frederick City Council hosted its first annual Girl Scouts dinner at the Francis Scott Key Hotel with Dr. Margaret C. Lewis as speaker. Red Cross announced another clothing shipment to Finland and noted strong volunteer knitters. A modern X ray machine was installed at Frederick City Hospital. The city street sweeper briefly operated before blizzard closures halted further use.
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Frederick City
Girl Scouts
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Margaret C. Lewis
Girl Scout
National Headquarters
William E. Trail
William M. Storm
F.W. Weivel
Henry H. Shoemaker
Henry B. Ramsburgh
Frederick County
Red Cross Production Service Committee
Ernest C. Webb
Finland
Frederick
Frederick City Hospital
Adolph Hahn
Frederick District Board urges Fort Detrick retooling for pollution study
Twenty years ago the newly formed Frederick District Board of the Laity of the United Methodist Church addressed a letter to President Nixon urging Fort Detrick to become a center for environmental pollution research. Congressman Beall praised cross agency awareness of Fort Detrick’s talent and facilities. Nixon replied to an invitation from the Frederick Jaycees for the International Women’s Cross Country Championships at the VFW Country Club with warm greetings, but left attendance undecided.
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Frederick
J. Glenn Beall
Charles McC
Mathias
Fort Detrick
Richard M. Nixon
Frederick Jaycees
Frederick Vfw Country Club
Nixon
Bookworm crossing shocks onlookers in city scene
A warm Wednesday in Frederick features a young man reading a thick paperback while pushing a stroller across Second Street. He crosses safely amid stunned reactions from a passerby and a cautious bystander, drawing admiration and concern for such single minded focus.
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Frederick
Second Street
North Market Street
Politicians bite our common tongue in Maryland debate
A Maryland bill to establish English as the official language stalled as the 21 member Committee on Constitutional and Administrative Law faced opposition. Critics call the move racist and discriminatory while supporters cite unity and national cohesion. Del Dana Dembrow’s reactions were noted as concerns rose about political futures.
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Maryland
Committee On Constitutional and Administrative Law
Annapolis
America
del. Dana Dembrow
Montgomery County
Battle over multilingual ballots prompts calls to defeat bill
Letters from readers urge blocking a Maryland bill in committee to prevent ballot language diversity in elections. They attack multilingual government services and advocate English proficiency programs while defending Pat Allen and criticizing the justice and drug-crime system in Frederick County.
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Maryland
General Assembly
America
Nellie Simpson
Frederick
Mary Ann Stepler
Allens
Pat
Frederick County
Patrick Allen
Stop the Education Bashing Says Readers Support for Teachers Urged
Joseph Daly cites Elizabeth Smythe's letter to defend public education. He argues that schools require ongoing parental support, notes societal issues affecting students, and praises educators while urging a focus on constructive solutions. Karen Gardner and The News-Post are thanked for highlighting teachers.
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Karen Gardner
News-Post
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United Feature Syndicate, Inc
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