Taxpayer's revolt echoes California measure debates
The June 8 1978 Frederick column surveys Californias Proposition 13 property tax cap and 1 percent market value limit, contrasting Maryland figures and noting potential legislative paths. It cites John Clark Adams and William Shoemaker, discusses statewide impact, and presents psychology expert John W Atkinson on scholastic aptitude trends amid rising competition.
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California
Frederick
United States
Maryland
General Assembly
John Clark Adams
Frederick County
Adams
William Shoemaker
Middletown Valley
Department of Assessments and Taxation
Readers debate coal blame and landowner profits in high bills
A letter defends coal miners and operators and accuses landowners of profiting from coal rents. It argues three factors drive coal costs, cites Mellon family land leases, and likens coal rents to Arabian oil land profits, urging focus away from miners and presidents as the blame for high electric bills.
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Mr. Weinberg
Mellon
Pennsylvania
Allah
Arabia
Potomac Edison
Hitle
Public playgrounds opening plans and local events noted
Letters totaling between 308 and ten dollars received for the playground fund as organizers prepare for June 1 openings. A BoY outing at Edward D. Shriser’s residence drew many attendees. The county aims to x ray over 400 people over 40 for tuberculosis detection. Civinatte Club hosted a progressive dinner at two members’ homes amidst a business meeting led by Mrs. Irvin Rameburg. Mary Althouse played a lead role in a Gilbert and Sullivan operetta at Northfield School. A Girard’s party featured quality wines, DJs, and a lively crowd from the movie world. the night was praised for food and music.
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Girard’s
Poweters
Viit Girard’s
Business Building Better Government forms town coalition
A new group named Business Building Better Government BBBG formed over breakfast at Watsons Restaurant to influence elections and aid business. It outlines four steps including employer driven voter registration, candidate information campaigns, get out the vote drives, and fundraising.
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Watson's Restaurant
Business Building Better Government
BBAG
Ce Real Estate
Avsberman
David Mathias
Guy Vaeterdegt
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Mary Althouse
Paul L. Althouse
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