Rethinking Maryland priorities in state budget debate
Frederick readers hear State Sen Edward P Thomas urge rethinking and re establishing priorities amid shrinking Maryland transportation funds. He cites wasteful boondoggles from highway design to Baltimore rapid transit spending and costly rest area facilities while urging tax restraint and program cuts.
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Edward P. Thomas
State of Maryland
Transportation Department
Maryland
Sen. Thomas
Baltimore
I-70
South Mountain
Sen
Thomas
New York
Beame
New York City
Washington
Congress spending critique from The Congressional Action
The Congressional Action warns that deficit spending is expanding government, inflation and interest risks rise, and tax burdens grow as new regulations multiply. It urges transferring unused borrowing to solve problems like energy and criticizes red tape while citing Elbert D. Thomas on democracy and faith.
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The
Congressional Action
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Federal Reserve Board
New York City
Elbert D. Thomas
U.S
Payola corruption blamed as FCC probes record industry
Former MGM Records executive Mike Viner details widespread payola practices in the U S record business. He testifies to the FCC about bribes, vacations, loans and gifts used to steer airplay, citing Las Vegas trips and lavish parties tied to Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme promotions. He urges reform as indictments loom and license revocation is suggested.
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Les Whitten
Washington
Mike Viner
Pride Records
Federal Communications Commission
Viner
Las Vegas
MGM Records
FCC
Richard Wiley
Bill Drake
Los Angeles
Drake
Steve Lawrence
Eydie Gorme
MGM
the Osmonds
Steve and
Eydie
Temperatures Drive Frederick Heat as Corn Canning Peaks
Fifty years ago on September 8 1925 Frederick and surrounding county faced torrid temperatures with citizens enduring intense sun while corn canning season neared peak and most corn had reached factories. City water concerns arose from weekend system inspections though an official report could not be produced. Henry Sherry posted an outstanding 19 win season for the Hustlers, delivering strong pitching despite high runs against.
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Frederick City
Herce
E.C. Crum
Ezra Lee
David Bushnell
Lee
Governor's Island
N.Y
Sgt
Hood College Opens Third Year With Large Freshman Class
In September 1955 Hood College enters its 3rd academic year with the largest entering freshman class since 1948. Convocation will host 465 students for the formal opening, marking a significant start to the year.
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Hood College
Letters to the Editor on abortion and police praise
A reader cites biblical arguments on abortion and recalls historical dates while urging reflection from a religious perspective. A second letter praises the Frederick Police Department and Officer Trail for humane assistance, thanking public servants for a job well done.
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Frederick
North Market St
The Death of Freedom in a Growth Planning Act
A Senate proposal the Balanced Growth and Economic Planning Act of 1975 would create an Economic Planning Board to set long term goals for employment prices and income distribution. It would deliver plans to Congress every two years with voluntary compliance promises but raises fears of central control and loss of free enterprise.
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Senate
Hubert Humphrey
Jacob Javits
Congress
Javits
Planning Board
Humphrey
Max Eastman
Eastman
Italy
Nazi Germany
Russia
America
Crea
Chamber of Commerce
Bomhaven
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Tokyo
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