End of male exclusivity in Montgomery County bill moves forward
The Maryland House passed a measure to strip property tax exemptions from all-male clubs like Burning Tree Country Club, citing discrimination against women. If enacted, the bill could end tax exemptions for other clubs and signal broader changes to discriminatory exemptions.
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Stronger warning for smokers editors urge tighter labels
An editorial argues that new cigarette warnings on packs and ads would better deter smokers. It notes the harsh facts about lung cancer and heart disease, cites Surgeon General data, and urges prompts to motivate quitting despite addiction. It references pregnant women and rising anti-smoking campaigns.
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American Lung Association
Letters on legislation and rights swirl through Frederick papers
A trio of letters questions a new state bill restricting home work by manufacturers, arguing it harms small businesses and especially impacts women with dependents. The writers urge legislators to reconsider and note tax and wage implications for workers and consumers.
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Department of Government
Small Business Administration
Frederick County Beer Exemption Bill Debated in Maryland Senate
Independent bill by Senator J David Baile seeks to exempt Frederick County from beer sales. The proposal came at the request of Frederick’s Senator Emory L. Coblentz amid broader state issues.
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J. David Baile
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Argentine crematorium plan echoes Nazi era abuses
Washington column recounts alleged Argentine junta plans in the 1970s to build a 15 million crematorium in Buenos Aires to dispose of desaparecidos remains. It notes 20,000 disappeared, a 400 bodies per day capacity, and use of cremation to obliterate evidence, alongside other grim methods and recent unmarked graves.
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Joseph Spear
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Navy
Council On Hemispheric Affairs
Silvio Conte
R-Mans
Virginia
CIA
Edwin P. Wilson
Wilson
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