Senator Thomas Calls for Broad Tax Reform in Frederick
State Senator Edward P. Thomas of Frederick spoke to the Lions Club urging meaningful tax reform and decrying big government and wasteful spending. He warned of a potential 150 million revenue gap, criticized welfare mishandling, and urged no more gimmicks while noting Baltimore City surplus and ongoing assessment hikes.
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Edward P. Thomas
Frederick
Lions Club
Frederick County
State of
Maryland
Thomas
Annapolis
Baltimore City
Aldermen Discuss Curb and Street Work Before Winter
The Board of Aldermen held a busy monthly session focusing on curb gutter and street projects. City Engineer Crum said completing all work before cold weather is practically impossible. A second note mentions a Frederick history feature shown to the Chamber of Commerce and a three game series planned between Woodsboro and St. John's clubs.
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Board OF Aldermen
Emory C. Crum
Frederick
Chamber of Commerce
H. Noel Haller
Woodsboro Ball Club
St. John's Athletic Club
Plans for 400000 Ping Center in Fred Shopping area
Twenty years ago Fred Shopping Center Inc filed plans with the Planning Commission for a $400,000 ping center. Local spokesman indicated work could begin in about 30 days if the plans are approved and the engineer agrees. Separately the Bra Homemakers Club showcased a nutrition demonstration stressing the importance of a mid morning break. Frederick cadets prepared for a scrimmage, as Coach Hummel aims to sharpen the team for an upcoming imp game-situation drill.
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Planning Commission
Fred Shopping Center, Inc
Brezhnev's health and CIA dental files spark retirement talk
Washington gossip notes that Brezhnev suffers pouring hangovers and dental agony, possibly from cortisone treatment, fueling speculation about an imminent retirement. CIA records disclose limited facts while suggesting a long list of potential ailments, from leukoplakia to cancer, with the Kremlin's leader seen visiting a clinic for relief during the 1973 US trip.
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CIA
Brezhnev
Kremlin
United States
Dulles
Washington
Camp David
Turbulent Teamsters Probe Linked to Mobsters and Nuclear Worries
The report alleges mobsters influence Teamster pension funds while federal agencies seek to untangle financial strings. Separately Rep Scheuer warns of potential nuclear material shipments through populated areas and urges tighter controls after gaps in oversight.
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United State
United States
Egypt
Teamsters
James Hoffat
Teamster
Justice and Labor Departments
Insurance policies get clearer for consumers with glossaries and guides
Consumer complaints about legal jargon in life and health policies prompt insurers to issue clearer documents. Prudential, Sentry, Connecticut General and others unveil booklets with glossaries and tables of contents, aiming to aid buyers. Industry officials cite court attitude shifts toward buyer intent as helping reduce need for exhaustive legal terms. Free booklet Plain Talk About Your Life Insurance Policy available by writing to Institute of Life Insurance at 277 Park Avenue, New York.
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Prudential, Sentry
Connecticut General
Insurance Company of North America
Nationwide
The
Institute of Life Insurance
Park Avenue
New York
N.Y
Corruption in Maryland politics voices from Annapolis
In Maryland corruption remains entrenched in state politics as Agnew and others face federal scrutiny. The piece argues Maryland’s legislature is weak, largely Democratic, and shielded by backroom deals, with limited reforms, and contrasts this with reforms seen in other states while noting pockets of accountability and loud criticism from several observers.
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Washington
Jimmy Breslin
Annapolis
Maryland
Lincoln Steffens
Legislative Hall
Agnew
Maryland Tax Court
Alabama
Massachusetts
Missouri
Oregon
Kipling
Commonwealth
Texas
Florida
Howard Needle
Baltimore County
Charlie Doeeter
Montgomery County
House of Delegates
Senate
Eastern Shore
Baltimore
Prince George's County
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Nutrition Committee
Nie Brunk
Lavier DeLauter
Bra Homemakers Club
Jack Anderson
Russia
Leonid Brezhnev
Central Intelligence Agency
LSD
Henry Kissinger
Israel
Kissinger
Syria
Les Whitten
Scheuer
D-N-Y
New City
N Regulatory Commission
Joint
Congressional Atomic I Committee
J. T. Kvernand
Prudential
Dei
Gov
Shaw
Superman
War Post
B Barthelmes
Fou
Montgomery
Antietam Creek
Shorj
Robert
Lee
Gen. McClellan
Neith
Potomac
HIS Ly Wea Inc
Burton
Taylor
Orville
Edna
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