Frederick County Weighs Tobacco Tax For School Funds
Frederick and Carroll county officials study tobacco taxes to fund schools and ease real estate burdens. Carroll proposes two cent per pack cigarette tax and two cent per tin tobacco with a variable cigar tax. preliminary estimates expect first year yield around 120000 to 140000 dollars, subject to final compilation.
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Westminster
Carroll County
Frederick County
Baltimore City
Carroll
Eisenhower asks Congress for authority to commit troops
President Eisenhower requested advance congressional authority to deploy American forces to defend Middle Eastern nations threatened by armed aggression from international communism. He sought 400 million dollars over two years for economic aid and urged a regional military assistance program, citing Soviet influence as the motive.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Senate
House
Middle East
United States
Russia
Soviet Union
Skelton Upset by Son's Leukemia Diagnosis
Hollywood comedian Red Skelton is deeply distressed by his five to ten year old son's leukemia diagnosis at UCLA Medical Center. Doctors say the boy Richard has months to live, though he remains unaware of the seriousness. Skelton and his wife Georgia thank well wishers as the family awaits possible home release.
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Hollywood 7
Red Skelton
Ucla Medical Center
Richard
Skelton
Milton Weiss
iGeorgia
Ecomiment
Weiss
Hungarian Relief Fund Lags as County Trails Goal
Frederick County Red Cross contributions total 713 dollars, short of 1,486 due for the five million national goal. Local schools raise funds with students skipping popsicles. officials urge continued generosity amid refugee crisis. In Lexington Virginia a separate crash report notes a double decker bus collision injuring many and killing six.
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Frederick County
Red Cross
Charles V_ Main
Robert Ferguson
Liberty School
Frederick High
Main
Frederick
Lexington
Iqtain
Scherer Sullins Sutliff
Roanoke
Milton Barbee ‘Rogers
Reidge County
Studebaker Corp
Kenneth~Tyacke
Washington
D.C
Michael Harold Powell
Trentville
W. Talbert
Tax Talk Disrupts Easy Start at 1957 General Assembly
The first week of the 1957 General Assembly was tranquil but tensions rose over tax compliance and tobacco taxes. Gov. McKeldin faced questions on inspections and penalties, while Carroll County officials prepared enforcement actions and possible fines or jail for nonpayment. County Treasurer James H Falk and others visited Westminster to meet with officials including Paul Bonsack to discuss the tax enforcement plan.
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Annapolis
McKeldin
Derry
Carroll County
James H Falk
C. Burton Cannon Jr
Donald Woods
Byron W.thompson
Westminster
Paul Bonsack
Bane
Assault Case Postponed as Tax Plan Sparks Legislative Tug
The report outlines a budget crisis where a 7 million dollar plan relies on tobacco tax and sales tax increases. Maryland legislators from the Eastern Shore react with anger as Democrats seek alternative proposals to avoid tying the outcome to their party.
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Delaware
Virginia
Snow and Sleet Reported Across Nation
Weather from the Associated Press notes rain snow and sleet dominate the nation. Southern areas see rain or showers while northern sections report snow sleet and flurries. The Great Lakes and Midwest face cold winds and hazardous driving in many states.
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Associated Press
Mississippi Valley
Atantic Coast
Alabama
Georgia
Middle Appalachians
Northern
Appalachians
Great Lakes
Michigan
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Iinois
Indiana
Dakotas
Gulf States
Atlantic Coast
Former Maryland Delegate George Dodrer Dies at 47
Jacksonville memorial reports the death of George Dodrer, a former Maryland House of Delegates member from Carroll County. A Democrat, he served 183rd to 187th sessions and later worked as assistant cashier at First National Bank of Taneytown. He moved to Jacksonville eight years ago to pursue business interests.
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Jacksonville
FlanntGeorge Dodrer
Maryland House of Deletgates
Carroll County
Dodrer
First National Bank of
Taneytown
Busi(ees Rok
State Attorneys Bill Aims at Aiding Accessories Trial
The State's Attorneys Assn of Maryland plans a measure for the Legislature to aid in prosecution of accessories to a crime. The proposal targets legal procedures and enhances accountability for individuals aiding criminal acts.
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Istate’s
Attys. Bill
Baltimore
Attorneys Assn. of
Maryland
Three Children Drown In Irrigation Hole
In Palermo a 14 foot irrigation hole claimed three local children near their homes. Michael Jenne five son of Capt Theron L Jenne of Detroit Linda Kelley four daughter of Lt j Gerald V Kelley of New Canaan and Rudolf Schorsch Jr four son of Lt and Mrs Rudolf H Schorsch of Hansboro Mich died after falling in. David Kelley 14 witnessed Linda in the water and alerted parents. Rescue divers later recovered Michael Jenne and the other two bodies in 30 degree water with grappling hooks and a boat.
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Palermo
Sone
Air Force
Michael jJenne
Theron L. Jenne
Detroit
Linda Kelley
Gerald V. Kelley
New Canaan
New Canaan, Conn. and Rudolf Schorsch Jr
Rudolf H. Schorsch
Hansboro
Mich
David
Linda
Schorsch
Ocean City
Cape
May
Michael Jenne
Actress McDonald Found Wandering Desert After Abduction Claim
Glamour star Marie McDonald was found wandering in the desert near Coachella Valley Hospital with facial bruises after claiming two men abducted her from Encino, Los Angeles. FBI said no interstate transport evidence. friends and associates reported calls from the actress detailing the ordeal and captivity.
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Calif
Marie
McDonald
Daxedly
Los Angeles
Encino
Riverside County Sheriff's Deputatities
Richard D. Corn
Cactus City
India
Corn
Coachella Valley ‘Hospital
Allan Fisher
Ass McDonald
Miss McDonald
FBI
Itsagents
Ant Corn
Miss. McDonald
Harrison Carroll
Michael ‘Wilding
Harold Plant
Carroll
Miss McDonald’s
Wilding
Aliss McDonald
Agent Plant
This Month's Weather Forecast Estimate
The maps present the U S Weather Bureau's provisional forecast for the period from now through February. It provides estimated average temperatures and precipitation across the United States rather than a precise daily forecast.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
Rising Costs Hit Businesses With New Year Plea for Funds
The article notes rising costs and price pressures after New Year, highlighting a major crude oil price hike that could push U.S. consumer costs higher for gasoline and heating fuels. It also mentions Canada’s newsprint price increase of four dollars per ton set for March, affecting paper costs.
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New York
U.S
Canada
This i
Seven Million Dollar Rise in Bank Clearings Reported
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved a five percent general increase in coach and first class rail fares while the Post Office considers higher first class postal rates. Steel, machinery, building materials, gas and coal prices are expected to rise, with crude oil leading a broad price boost. Humble Oil marked the first hike since 1953, boosting refinery costs and affecting gasoline prices, with implications for Texas and European markets.
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Post Office Department
Humble Oil Refining Co
Texas
Standard Oil Co
N.J
Frederick Banks Corporation
Conti- Frederick County Public Health
Dol Mental Oi Co
Humble
Frederick Clearing Honge
Congady
National
Humble An
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Uary
Kreh
Mem
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Harold Hooper
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California
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State, Defense and Justice
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U.S
Memphis
Tenn
Europe
Elvis
Health Association
Presley
New York
NRDGA
Muscular Singer
Army
Gupta
Federal Reserve Board
Thompson Family Siblings Hospitalized After Illness
Mrs Thompson and her two sons were en route to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore for observation when John aged 9 and Billy aged 8 fell ill. John underwent major surgery and was in fair condition this morning while Billy remained in satisfactory condition. Both boys attend East Frederick Elementary School.
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Baltimore
John’ Thompson
Jug Bridge
Hopkins
John
Billy
East
Frederick Elementary Schoo
Baltimore Bandit Slips Payroll Theft And Owner Collapses Dead
Police hunt a lone bandit who stole 2457 in payroll envelopes from Chesapeake Construction Co. owner Harry F. Benham, 92, collapsed and died outside his office minutes after the holdup. Accountant William Miller was also forced to lie on the floor. a handyman saw the suspect flee through an alley. The robber is described as 22 or 23, in faded brown work pants, brown suede shoes, a brown cap, white handkerchief mask, with a snub-nosed revolver.
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Theowner
Harry F. Berham
Chesapeake Construction Co
Benham
William &. Miller
Aitan
Eugene Butler
Butler
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