Clean Air Act revision shows progress and limits
David Twomey of Sun Co writes in Washington Report that the Clean Air Act has achieved cleaner air since 1970, with declining violations and overall health benefits. He argues the act is working in goals but not in how it is implemented and supports updating it with HR-5252 to reflect newer knowledge and cheaper methods.
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Senate
Congress
The
Environmental Protection Agency
David Twomey
Sun Co. Inc
Washington Report
Readers defend private school tax credits as reform
Elliott Haines argues against public school orthodoxy and supports Reagan's private school tuition tax credit. He claims public system control breeds bureaucracy and taxation unfairness, praising independent schools for cost effectiveness and personal responsibility. He urges backing the plan as overdue civil rights for a valued minority.
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Board of Education
Reagan
Lu Hsiaien case highlights Taiwanese prison plight
President Reagan faces steady Polish critics while Lu Hsiaien, a 37 year old Harvard Law alumna, battles a Formosan military court for alleged subversion. Amnesty warns cancer fears, chronic pain, and isolation in prison as Rep. Splatz presses for a hearing amid reports of medical neglect and imminent danger.
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Washington
Reagan
Formosa
Polite
Urbene
Poland
America
Harvard Law Schoor
Lu Hsiaelien
Harvard Law School
Kao Hsuing
Lucette Lagnade
Amnesty International
Steve Splatz
D-N.y
House
Montana
Helens
Montana Highway Department
Northern Pacific Railroad
Community volunteers thank local businesses and officials in Frederick
A lengthy gratitude note lists Frederick County volunteers and supporters from Podiatrists to March of Dimes Board members thanking numerous businesses and media, the Frederick Police Department, and several local chains. The writer criticizes the Historic District Commission and urges enforcement of pet, weed, and sanitation laws, calling for responsible pet ownership and property upkeep.
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Frederick County
Fire Police Association
The
Jaycees
Jaycee Women
Rotary Club of
Frederick
Sargiadd J National Guard
Salvation Army
Independent Hose Company
Frederick React
Catoctin CB
John Ramailey
Historic District Commission
John Derr
Board of Aldermen
HDC
Ramaley
Petition challenges Taneytown mayor election
A May 29 1832 notice reports 27 taxpayers signing a petition to Taneytown officials challenging Mayor Maurice C Duttera s qualifications over property tax minimums. The council notes Duttera had already qualified before the petition. He was elected by a large voter majority.
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Maurice C. Duttera
C. M. Benner
Vowminuona
Sinte
Duttera
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Frank Reynolds
Burlington Northern
Yoites Feature Syndicate Inc
Myra Treiber
Frederick County March of Dimes
Frederick Lions Club
North Market Street
Charles E. Hudson
Layid Miehsel
Price Electric Co
Frederick Electronics
Oklahoma State University
H. J. Wise
C. A. Stewart
Noble C. Shaw
Price Engineering Department
West Frederick Junior High School
Walter Waetien
Institute of Child Study
University of Maryland
Donald Davis
Associated Public School Systems
Columbia University
Moperth. Bune
Mount Saint Mary's College and Seminary
Emmitsburg
Pearance
Julia E. Ranna Frederick
U.S. 15
Toll Gate Hill
Thurmont Middle School
Superintendent of Schools
Thurmont
Payne's Bil
Bromitsburg
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