Reagan seeks regulatory reform to back tax cut victory
President Reagan pushes a third legislative battle after the August recess to pass a broad regulatory reform program. Business leaders warn that excessive and inefficient rules raise costs, delay energy and industrial projects, and inflate consumer prices while acknowledging some regulation is needed. The push follows past spending cuts and tax relief, urging public support to influence House and Senate votes.
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Congress
Washington
Ralph E. Bailey
Bailey
Conoco Inc
America
U.S
George Bush
Maryland
Beverly Byron
Charles Mathias
House of Representatives
Fans, owners, and lawmakers in the baseball standstill
A reader argues the real losers in the baseball strike are fans who support teams. He urges a fan boycott until owners and players settle, citing Commissioner Bowie Kuhn. The letter also criticizes Congresswoman Byron on budget votes and laments graveyard flower theft at Mount Hope Cemetery, urging respect for the dead.
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Jone
Baseball
Bowie Kuhn
Reagan plan to cut elderly Social Security payments sparks clash
Millions of seniors rely on meager Social Security checks and may lose up to 800 per year if the $122 monthly minimum is eliminated. Stockman says saving about 496 million by next April, but critics warn widespread hardship, backlog, overpayments, and paper-work chaos from manual recalculations.
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Reagan
David Stockman
House
Ways and Means Committee
Social Security Administration
Rostker ruling ends beer draft connection lingering debate
The Rostker v Goldberg decision upholds constitutional exemption of women from the military draft revealing the beer rule was a misapplication. The High Court rejected tying beer cases to draft policy and upheld equal protection. The ruling cites Congress findings on combat needs and existing combat prohibitions for women while noting reality over jargon.
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Rostker
Brennan
Rehnquist
Rehoquist
Middle America
ACLU
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Senate
Roger Jepsen
Navy
Air Force
Army
Marine Corps
Cal
Salova
Frederick club reports fewer out of town motorists
Fifty years ago the Frederick Branch of the Automobile Club of Maryland noted a drop in visits from travelers. From July 1 1929 to July 1 1900 there were 5162 calls, 75 percent from out of town. From July 1 1930 to 1931 only 4013 calls. Local residents seeking travel plans remained steady despite the Depression. LOCATIONS FOR the proposed new library site generated much debate, with the old Academy and Frederick Seminary buildings proposed. Edward J. Smith urged razing the Academy if chosen. Four Frederickans flew to Cleveland to see the Akron dirigible returning by trimotor plane. Akron housed at Goodyear Zeppelin dock, noted for its vast size.
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Automobile Club of Maryland
The
Automobile Club
Margaret Thomas Art
Old Academy
Frederick Seminary
Edward J. Smith
Academy
Cleveland
U.S
Akron
Goodyear Zeppelin Dock
Woolworth
Banks Report Frederick Savings Boost in Six Months
A compilation from four Frederick City banks shows residents added nearly 2 million dollars to savings in six months. Also listed were loans discounts and surplus profits. transfers from other accounts largely drove the rise. Banks involved include Farmers & Mechanics Citizens National Bank Fredericktown Savings Institution Western Maryland Trust Company and Frederick County National Bank. Julian Tarrant urged restoration or preservation of Old Frederick and protective zoning to shield the historic district. Wayne Swomley, 20, Walkersville 4-H member, named one of two top leaders at the state 4-H club week, to serve as nation chief with Richard Hevner of Allegany County.
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Farmers & Mechanics Citizens National Bank
Fredericktown Savings Institution
Western Maryland Trust Company
Frederick County National Bank
Julian Tarrant
Ladislas Segoe & Associates
Cincinnati
Frederick
Wayne Swomley
Walkersville
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