Let's get fiscal a call to wiser tax spending
A broad call urges taxpayers to press at all government levels for fiscal restraint and value for money. Cites Reagan era push to shrink big government and notes that 1982 saw 26 states propose $6.4 billion in tax increases, while 1981 saw about $4 billion. Kentucky and Pennsylvania resisted further tax hikes. Maryland and other states follow.
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Brunswick
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Thurmont
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Walkersville
Middletown
Myersville
New Market
Rosemont
Mount Airy
Woodsborpe
Frederick County
Ieil
Maryland
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Coping with budget cuts and tax limits urged by governors
The October Reader's Digest highlights Governors John Y. Brown Jr. of Kentucky and Richard Thornburgh of Pennsylvania showing how to hold the line on state taxes by squeezing more value from every tax dollar. It argues tax slashing votes prove Americans want reduced spending and taxes, urging Maryland officials to follow suit and voters to act in November.
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Reader's Digest
John Y. Brown Jr
Kentucky
Democrat
Richard Thornburgh
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
California
Thornburgh
Brown
Maryland
Prisoners lose Social Security benefits under SSA review
The Social Security Administration has dropped 5109 convicts from disability rolls in 24 months, saving 25 million yearly, with 800 more near removal and 1000 under review. Prisoners received average monthly checks for food, clothing, and health care provided by prisons, about 2 percent of inmates. The crackdown follows the Son of Sam case and a 1980 exposure of Berkowitz’s 300 plus monthly payment.
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Social Security Administration
Sam
David Berkowitz
New York
Berkowitz
Sunday Times
Cumberland
Pentagon chemical warfare program bogged down in costly flaws
Washington reports say the armed services' nerve gas defense planning wasted millions with gear that can cause heat stress or death. The gas mask and suit hinder performance, the antidote TAB caused hallucinations, and a hallucinogenic replacement was pursued before scrapping TAB. A House panel led by Rep. Joseph Addabbo is examining the spending.
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Washington
Pentagon
Congress
Reagan Administration
United States
Defense Department
Lucette Lagnado
Armed Services
House
Defense Appropriations Subcommittee
Rep
Joseph Addabbo
D-N.y
Refugee Dilemma Prompts New Iranian Minority Program
The State Department will launch a special program to relocate Iranian Bahais, Jews, and Christians amid Ayatollah Khomeini’s persecution. Refugee Coordinator Eugene Douglas pushed Foggy Bottom to act, aiming to bring about 8,000 Iranians to the United States next year, despite fears of inciting further repression and public opposition.
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Defense Department
Ayatollah Khomeini
State Department
Eugene Douglas
United States
Congress
Readers react to education law changes and local notices
Letters defend the Education for All Handicapped Children Act and oppose new regulations. Frederick County Association for Children with Learning Disabilities invites public comment and a speaker on Oct. 28 at South Frederick Elementary School. Readers critique editorial bias and local parking plans around The News-Post building.
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News-Post
Joy Pittman
U.S. Department of Education
Frederick County Association For Children With Learning Disabilities
James McDowelle
Frederick County Board of Education
South Frederick
Hiraljanlbee
Fey Nen Panopt
Ns Leyricay
Meron
Coe Ecanion
Gome
Pest Etek
Frederick News Highlights Tenants Theatre and Local Events
October 23 1932 reports at Tivoli Theatre Frederick where Brooke Lila Lee Charlie Raymond and Lee Panis Boland Betta Aestanes performed. Articles note Frederick visitors should receive complete historic information and mention Kiwanis and Allied Forces speaking at the royal Guard Armory. Western Maryland College football to play Cmegenee University in D C. Frederick apple crop reported good despite limited rain. A special meeting to discuss permanent background music for Market and Patrick streets. Middletown Public Library receives praise as first deposit station under Frederick County Public Library Service. Washington Redskins remain undefeated after six games with a crowd of 80 671. Eagles slump.
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Lila Lee
Chariie Raymond
Lee Panis Boland
Betta
Aestanes
Tivoli Theatre
Frederick
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