Tax reform call spans forms to fearsome IRS maze
A reader questions the 1997 tax instructions and cites complex 1040A rules about pension and annuity taxation. The letter urges major tax system overhaul to reduce fear, penalties, and bureaucratic burden for individuals and especially small businesses. It advocates simpler forms and less government intimidation.
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Monocacy Village
East Street
Frederick County
Congress
Ruthann Aron ailing figure in Maryland murder trial gaze
Ruthann Aron, former Montgomery County political aspirant, faces a murder contract trial amid claims of mental illness and dramatic schemes. The article details alleged plots to kill her husband and an opponent, her political rise and volatile persona, and the looming jury verdict that could send her to prison or a state hospital.
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Ruthann Aron
Montgomery County
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Paul Sarbanes
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Anne Arundel
Texas
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Metro
Brock
FEMA NEMIS Disaster Delays Cast Shadow on Aid
In a year of extreme disasters, FEMA faces criticism for its slow aid and delayed NEMIS system. The $71 million project is 16 months late and $23 million over budget, with tests in Atlanta and Texas disputed by insiders. Spokespersons promise operation by spring 1999 under budget, while critics warn of ongoing failures.
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Florida
Midwest
FEMA
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Valle Bunting
Barbara Yagerman
Aaron Karp
Atlanta
Texas
Bunting
rank and_file
Jack Anderson
Jan Moller
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Former All Saints Orphanage becomes Tyson Apartments
Historic All Saints Episcopal Orphanage at 100 E Church St built in 1839 served homeless girls. Purchased in 1947 by Dr Robert Tyson and Dr P S Landsdale, it reopened as Tyson Apartments with eight units occupied. Bishops radio address and nationwide church appeals noted. county fire losses total 95 acres with one car destroyed.
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E. Church St
Robert 58. Tyson
PS. Landsdale
Tyson Apartments
Tough questions from the children about Iraq sanctions and war
A parent cites a child’s questions on Iraq under a dictator, sanctions harming civilians, and the rationale for bombing or occupying. The note challenges the ethics of sanctions, military action, and national policy, asking what innocent Iraqis endure and why the United States leads global condemnation.
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Iraq
Josh
Thurmont cries for new school not redistricting
Cathy Delauter voices frustration over overcrowding at Thurmont Elementary with 27 percent over capacity. She warns redistricting would uproot students and delay a permanent fix, urging the school board and commissioners to prioritize a new school.
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Thurmont
Thurmont Elementary
Thurmont Elementary School
Banner year hoped in 1998 for Frederick Democrats
S.Alex Bradford argues the 6th District in Frederick could swing to Democrats in 1998. He criticizes Rep Roscoe Bartlett for long tenure and limited legislative impact, calling for a moderate challenger with mainstream values to improve the district.
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Frederick
Roscoe Bartlett
Democratic Party
Bartlett
Rights of police officers debated in Frederick County
Community activist Edward Jenkins argues in 1998 that police field inquiries and stop rules target Black residents. He urges outside review by the Maryland State Human Relations Commission and calls for a remedy to prevent racial profiling.
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Scott Rolle
Frederick County
Rolle
Maryland State Human Relations Commission
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News Post
The Frederick News Post invites exclusive signed letters with writer name address and home and business phone numbers for verification. Due to high volume some letters are abridged and poetry or religious verse is not published.
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