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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1965
Page
4
The piece discusses rising government costs and tax inequities, noting how Maryland's tax structures burden property owners. It highlights the Interim Report by the Commission on State and County Finance, calling its three year study a potential path to a fairer tax system and promising six days of discussion on the page.
Republican leaders unveil a 2 million fund to back Rep. John V. Lindsay against Democratic Mayor Robert Wagner in New York City. The plan views a Lindsay win as a national gambit to curb big city Democratic influence and reshape 1970s politics.
President Johnson calls for sizable excise tax reductions in two phases on July 1 and January 1. The report notes excise taxes raised 14.3 billion in 1964, with tobacco, gasoline and alcohol comprising a large share, plus hundreds of millions from cosmetics, jewelry, sports gear, entertainment and household appliances. Whether prices fall depends on the final tax cut scope.
Editor notes Maryland interim report from the Commission on State and County Finance. It urges shifting revenue toward local government to cover growing costs like schools roads police and fire protection. The study finds 70 percent of total government expenditures are local and warns of revenue shortages unless tax structure is revised.
A 154 hour national teach-in in Washington drew 3000 professors and students to debate U S policy in Viet Nam. Critics showed trust in reform and distrust of military power, yet offered little evidence to shift opinions while supporters applauded often without questioning administration stance. The era ending with a return to reality and doubt.
Official word from Washington says Germany’s reply to the American note will be late, two weeks at least, and may not reach the capital for ten days. Architects Kepner and Smith report completion of plans for the new Berverly Building on North Market Street, to replace the former structure whose front collapsed during remodeling. Weather notes Frost May 20 with temperatures five degrees above freezing, a rare late May chill for Frederick County.
Frederick High School students anticipate the Senior Prom and crowning of the May Queen with nominees Edith Lewis Katherine Biser Frances Rems berg Doris DeGrange Paulina Martz and June Stockman. Edward D Grove Jr and Claude H Barrick attend a lime manufacturers meeting in Hot Springs Virginia. Mrs Gilmore Lescaleet hosts the Friday Card Club lunch and bridge at Barbara Fritchie Tea Room.
A set of reader letters from Gloversville and Frederick discuss community concerns and national issues. Elizabeth Battistone praises local residents aiding the North’s problem, while Paul Gordon defends Rabbi Rubenstein’s statements and accuracy. Others urge action on air pollution, critique the YAF, and Lions Club thanks the paper for support.
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