Debates Reveal Hughes Beall Divergences on Taxes and Education
Democratic candidate Harry Hughes and Republican J. Glenn Beall clashed on taxes education and the prison plan during a WMAR-TV debate in Baltimore. Beall promoted tax cuts and opposed income tax hikes while Hughes favored targeted spending and potential tax relief only if revenues were truly needed. Hughes pressed for more local aid to ensure education equality and proposed a quick study on the proposed state prison, prompting opposition from a Baltimore official.
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Hughes seeks woman to head Maryland Democratic Party
Baltimore AP report says gubernatorial candidate Harry R. Hughes wants a woman to run the Democratic State Central Committee. Potential candidates include state Sen Rosalie Abrams and Rep Barbara Mikulski, with Hughes seeking a new party direction. Steny Hoyer also pursues the post, while Roy Staten plans to step down at the October meeting.
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Gubernatorial foes reject walk-around money approach
Maryland's two gubernatorial candidates J Glenn Beall and Harry R Hughes oppose walk-around money used to pay poll workers on election day. The practice, common in Baltimore and among some party groups, faced scrutiny as Beall and Hughes pledge not to fund street money for the November 7 election.
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Dayton Arrests and Seattle Ruling Hit Teacher Strikes
16 Dayton teachers were arrested for violating a court ban on picketing at 72 city schools and are to appear Friday after bond set at 38 dollars. In Seattle, Judge Carolyn Dimmick ordered teachers to return to work and schools to reopen, pending further actions. Across six states about 300,000 students faced delayed openings as strikes disrupted classes. A Cleveland judge urged renewed negotiations to end a Medly strike affecting 100,000 students.
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Legislators influence tied to tax break for Federalsburg Fuel
Annapolis AP reports two General Assembly members attended a hearing where Maryland deputy comptroller Basil Wisner ordered a reduction in a motor fuel tax bill against Federalsburg Fuel Express. Sen Frederick Matkus and Del John Hargreaves said they represented the company, while Wisner noted the tax liability was miscomputed and public access was restricted.
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Farm income in Maryland slips after drought and low prices
Net farm income in Maryland fell over 40 percent in 1977 to 101.7 million from 171.8 million in 1976, the lowest since 1971. The average income per farm dropped to 5,610 from 9,700, while farms in operation rose slightly to 17,900. Officials cited Eastern Shore drought and lower prices, with five counties declared disaster regions in September 1977. Prices for corn, soybeans, and wheat fell sharply from the previous year.
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