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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1978
Page
2
Frederick daily note explains 1977 adjusted gross income near 1.131 trillion on 85.2 million returns. IRS reports total income tax of 154.6 billion, up 9 percent from 1976, with average income 13,283 and average tax 13.7 percent.
The Conference Board places the United States 10th among major nations for personal income tax bite with Denmark Sweden and Britain leading at 28 23 and 16 percent. Social insurance levies push total burden higher in many countries, with France Italy and West Germany showing high shares. The United States sits ninth in social contributions at 8 percent.
The article notes high costs for U S citizens working abroad due to federal and local taxes plus housing allowances. It compares the annual cost of employing a $40,000 salary American in Saudi Arabia, Japan and Mexico, finding Saudi Arabia $153,206, Japan $132,567, and Mexico $44,259, with non Americans often cheaper. It argues many firms hire foreigners to save costs.
Washington columnist outlines the three year saga of Wandering Tiger Corp s Piper Navajo seized by Colombia after drug busts. The plane was refurbished in Florida for 33 000 dollars under a narcotics control program, despite owners efforts and a court ruling. The State Department faced scrutiny over the handling and potential repatriation.
A reader letter addresses questions to Goll about the 25 78 State of Education column. The writer requests details on guidelines, ad hoc committee makeup, book content analysis, alternatives offered to students, and rights versus state responsibilities, asserting critical reading and parental input in education.
The Frederick Religious YMCA committee held its regular meeting drafting a county program. Rev Walter Bua resigned as recording secretary and Rev John M DeChant was elected to fill the post. Mt St Marys defeated Delaware University boosting Mountaineer hopes. A beer license was issued to Gold Star Post 191. A telephone there was robbed of an undetermined sum. Plans urged to erect Barbara Fritchie grave monument at Mount Olivet Cemetery. A traffic light was installed at West Seventh Street and Fairview Avenue.
Eugene W. Goll and William Goldabrough dissent on Maryland education matters. The article notes Goldsborough’s no votes on fast district awards and a dismissal case over a driver with drug traces, arguing against reliance on circumstantial evidence. It critiques Superintendent Hornbeck’s appointment and Deasy’s rapid rise, citing limited educational background. The piece also questions leadership morale and internal promotions at the Maryland State Education Department.
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