Declaration of Independence in a Bicentennial Review
A 1976 article notes the July 4 1776 Declaration as a pivotal moment. It highlights Adams and Jefferson, the role of newspapers, disputed kingly power, and natural rights theory. The piece reflects on Loyalists, British reactions, and the lasting moral authority of Jefferson's document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Congress
Hichard Flenry Lee
Colunies
Britain
John Adams
America
Congress
Thomas Jefferson
United States of America
John Holt
The
NEW York Journal
Jefferson
Willam Howe
New York City
London
States of America
George III
Geroge III
George II
George HI
John Locke
George VI
Pomona Grange to Hold July Meeting in Frederick
Frederick County Pomona Grange plans its quarterly gathering at Ballenger Creek Hall on Saturday July 31 at 10 a.m. Officer elections are on the agenda with guest speaker Frederick C Ruof of the Maryland Arthritis Foundation and lecturer Gladys Wisner performing a patriotic offering. The picnic follows Sunday August 1 at 6 45 p.m. at Walkersville Carnival grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Pomona Grange
Ballenger Creek Hall
Frederick C. Ruof
Maryland
The
Arthritis Foundation
Arthritis
Ruof
Massachusetts
the Grange
Gladys Wisner
Frederick Pomona Grange
Walkersville
Beall amendment would let disabled federal retirees keep tax credits
Senator J Glenn Beall Jr proposes an amendment to the Tax Reform Bill of 1976 to allow federal employees retired on disability to retain their present tax credit. The move targets inequity in the bill which would eliminate the tax exemption for civilian and postal retirees while preserving military exemptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
J. Glenn Beall Jr
R-Md
Beall
Aluminum recycling drives record 33 billion pounds in six months
Reynolds Aluminum reports a nationwide record 33 billion pounds recycled in the first half of 1976. The push cites energy savings of 95 percent, environmental benefits, and a 15 cent per pound pay rate for cans and other clean aluminum items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds Aluminum
Reynolds
Frederick
Frederick Shopping Center
West 7Th Street
Employers must file SS report for Q2 1976 deadline
August 2 is last day to report and pay Social Security and withheld federal income taxes for the second quarter of 1976. Employers have until August 10 to file Form 941 if the full quarterly tax liability was deposited on time. Gerald G. Portney cites IRS guidance and notes forms 941 are mailed by the IHS or available at IRS offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve Bank
Gerald G. Portney
IRS
Maryland
District of Columbia
IHS
Baltimore Man Wins First 1776 Bonus Grand Prize
Benjamin J. Trotta of Baltimore City wins the first grand prize of the Maryland State Lottery 1776 Bonus Game. The $177,600 grand prize pays $17,760 annually for 10 years. Kenneth H. Leon, also of Baltimore City, takes second with $17,776.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Benjamin J. Trotta
Baltimore City
Trotta
Westinghouse Corporation
Isabel
Kenneth H. Leon
Leon
Social Security
Leons
Aberdeen
Morris Kravetz
Baltimore
Hilda J. McQueeney
Silver Spring
Charles E. Carter
Rudolph R. Miller
Hagerstown
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American Antiquarian Soviets
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Francis G. Walett
John Lennon
Beatle
Yoko
Immigration Court District Office
New York
Lennon
United States
Immigration and Naturalization Service
U S
Great Britain
Gilbert Shaw
Boston
American Antiquarian Society
Pomona Grange States Meeting
China
Rogers Office Supply and Equipment
E. Patrick ST
Frederick Mon.-Thur
Fredericktown
Trust Department
Fredericktown Bank & Trust Company
FDIC
Arospect Plaza Shoop
Newport, RT
Tre
Patrick Street
Tor
Baltimore Man
Baker
Doz
Jcpenney
Frederick Towne Mail Rt
Elmwood Drive
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