Hearing on Thurmont Legislation Before County Delegation
A Thurmont hearing before the county delegation at the YMGA tackled three bills proposed by the Thurmont Board of Commissioners. The measures redefine existing regulations on taxation within town limits, building and land planning rules, and the designation of sidewalks and gutters. Supporters and opponents pledged time for full discussion before any action, with lawmakers present to hear both sides and ensure no new powers are granted.
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Thurmont
YMGA
Thurmont Board of Commissioners
Jacob R. Ramsburg
House of Delegates
Sayler Weybright
Weybright
Weybight
S Elmer Barnhart
Charles Ro Ambrose George Black
Russell Mianaiun
William M Houeh
Ernest Plammaker
Walter Ro Ambrace Willan McPhersean McGll
Howard Bussard
Charles H. Clarke Sr
Lire Fisher
Donald Simmers
Wade Stull
Edward 1
Storm
Ramsburg
Richard B Baumgardner
Melvin Derr
Joseph B
Payne
Fentoo Harris
C Chifton
Horace M Alexander
Vncal Deleratioty
MacArthur Visits Korean Front Amid Free Asia Talk
General Douglas MacArthur, on his ninth wartime tour, flew within a mile of the fighting line south of Seoul and over the capital. He said the stake is a free Asia as Allied forces push toward Seoul. Ridgway and other officers noted heavy Chinese losses, while weather and air power shape the advance.
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Russell Brines
Tokyo
Jax
MacArthur
Seoul
Korea
Asia
Sebp
Matthew B Ridgway
Suwon
fecArthurs
Suwonaire
Ridgway
Eigith Azny
Frank E Milburn
Thomas Brace
Tahsin Yavier
MacArthury
Ted
Phew
Logl
Banne
Radway
Mae Velho
MacArthur Heads Home After Seoul Flight Mission
Americans report MacArthur and staff observing the Seoul area from Suwon Airport. Chinese forces, weakened by winter weather and disease, are said to be suffering badly as troops move toward the Han River. MacArthur declined to fly over Inchon, citing naval gunfire and air defenses, then returned with his entourage to Tokyo.
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Suwon
MacArthur
Air Force
Seoul
Anthony Story
St Louis
Tony
Han River
U. S
South Mountain
Inchon
Tokyo
Hagerstown Man In Hospital After Wreck
Leonard Maffett of 167 South Potomac Street Hagerstown is in Frederick Memorial Hospital with unclear injuries after his eastbound 2a 34 Ford failed to negotiate a curve on Route 40 near Ridgeville. Two undisclosed passengers were uninjured. state trooper details note he was moved by state police ambulance and held for observation. The accident occurred shortly before five.
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Leonard Donald Maffett
South Potomac Street
Hagerstown
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Ridgeville
Maffett
Patrick Slaken
Mr. Whitney
Shah to Split Vast Estates in Iran Land Reform
Tehran Jan 28 Shah announces plan to divide vast royal lands and sell small farms to peasants to foster land reform. Government estimates his estates include about 1,000 villages and 250,000 peasants. Proceeds fund productive enterprises and peasant-owned agricultural societies. New York Jan 29 Republican drive to oust Dean Acheson labeled a dangerous move by 875 American social scientists. They urge firm support for the secretary of state despite GOP stance.
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Tehran
Iran
Tudeh
Communist Party
Shah Reza Pahlevi
Today
Shah
Back Acheson
New York
Dean Acheson
Acheson
Congress
Gross Receipts Tax Debates Rise in Legislature
Lawmakers prepare to hear two bills from the State Survey Commission on gross receipts taxes and a new levy on large utility trucks. Gas and electric firms and frackers oppose the change while public hearings begin this week in the Senate Finance Committee with debates likely to be technical but heated. Opponents warn of higher costs to consumers even as utility tax revenue would rise.
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General Assembly
States Survey Commission
Tgo
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
State to tax trucks for road upkeep in Maryland
A proposed two mils per ton per mile tax on trucks would fund state road maintenance, raising about 4.2 million dollars annually. Support comes from Tax Survey Commission and Senator Kimble, while Eastern Shore Democrats privately oppose due to reliance on trucking.
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Maryland
Kimble
Atkegany County
Project Week at Damascus High Starts Today
Damascus High begins Project Week with a wide range of offerings. Students select from options such as stamps library shop models art typing statistics from tests dancing Future Teachers of America English projects Future Farmers of America gas engines science glee clubs yearbook health intra murals driver training luncheons dramatics photography band visual aids essay contest and clothing construction.
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Damascus High
Future Teachers of America
Future Farmers of America
Girls Face Hearing On Robbery Charge In Westminster
Two Baltimore girls Goldie Geraldine Miller 18 and Della Reddish 19 await a hearing before Magistrate Vincent Tubman in Westminster on charges of receiving stolen goods tied to a Taneytown Wag Her service station robbery. Over $800 in merchandise was stolen. they were arrested Friday along with two Baltimore youths. The defendants have been held in Westminster jail since last Friday.
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Baltimore
Westminster
Vincent Tubman
Wagher
Taneytown
Harford
Anne Arundel
Carroll Counties
Goldie Geraldine Miller
Della Reddish
Robbery link tied to Baltimore suspects amid Taneytown case
Manuel Nelson 18 and Herman Johnston 19 remain in Baltimore custody connected to a Taneytown robbery. Nelson allegedly confessed the Taneytown theft as Cpl. James N. Simmons and Trooper James Poteet pursue the case. In sports, Nino Bibbia won the Baron Oertzen Cup on Cresta Run, beating 13 racers from six nations in St Moritz.
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Baltimore
Taneytown
Manuel Nelson
Herman Johnston
Nelson
James N. Simmons
James Poteet
Bibbia
St. Moritz
Switzerland
Nino Bibbia
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