Gov Lane Tax Reduction Plans in Maryland
Governor Lane proposes a two part tax relief package focusing on real estate and sales taxes. He seeks eventual abolition of the property tax with rates cut from 10 to a lower proportional levy, and an easing of the sales tax potentially raising collections to 24 cents while exempting low cost meals. The plan relies on studies by the Maryland Tax Revision Commission and aims to fund schools highways hospitals and aid to subdistricts, with specifics pending on total funds required.
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George P. Mahoney
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Ralliiiere Sun
Washington Column on Rail Freight Car Shortage and Labor Strife
A Washington column warns of a looming rail freight car shortage as U S railroads face manpower disputes with four operating brotherhoods and non operating unions. It details shortages of 22 290 box cars 7 800 hopper cars 6 500 gondolas and 4 000 flat cars amid shifting demand from wheat crops to sugar beets soybeans and coal with potential government controls discussed to force car filling.
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Weseington
U. S
Brotherhood
Switchmen’s Union
National Mediation Board
Canada
American Association of Railroads
Washington
Office of Defense Transportation Controls
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U. S. Railroade
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Fast Ag
Boyle's Column By BILL ROSS on Korea wounded tell tale
A vivid wartime column recalls a wounded Army sergeant from South Dakota in Korea. He describes evacuation ships, injuries to his arm, and the constant threat of unseen snipers as planes fly overhead and steel runways glow under twin engines. The piece captures a veteran perspective on the Nakrene Viver and the uncertainty of where the next shot will come.
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Bill Ross
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Hal Boyles
Air Paver Keen
Korea
Transport Pine
Japan
United States
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Marive
Wiew
Pitloweal
Patan Bowas
Chin and Heart in Just Folks by Edgar A GUEST
Poem fragment explores resilience after blows to the heart. Imagery centers on taking it on the chin and enduring inner pain while remaining steadfast. The piece reflects classic verse about strength amid hardship and personal struggle.
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Just Folks
Edgar A. Guest
From Fabrics to Fashion: Testing New Materials for Skin Sensitivity
The article discusses how new textiles undergo patch tests on hundreds of volunteers before broad use. If trials show no reactions, the fabric may reach 5 to 10 thousand trial wear communities or national distribution, while signs of sensitivity trigger further comptest. It cites nylon-related rashes traced to a resin finish after investigation.
Jottings From Yesteryears on Fabrics and Dyes
A column recalls 40 years of fabric finishes dyes and chemicals affecting wearers skin. It notes dyes mordants resins and finishes causing dermatitis moths and irritations on Prospect Street and discusses public health efforts and industry links. It mentions the Kteid Men order a health officer appointment and a Washington club interest in a team.
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Prospect Street
Reporters Notebook items cover meters and local politics
A notebook of local notes describes meter coinage issues with pennies often misused on the Market lot, the downtown area charging 12 minutes per penny, and a $3 fine for misreading instructions. It also reports city finances, a North Korean propaganda poster in Hagerstown, and campaign activity for Governor candidate Mahoney amid Franklin D. Roosevelt references.
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Ket House
Market House
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Bold Fish Dynamiters Placed Charge by River Near Luke
In Piedmont region reports say dynamiters set a charge in the river near Luke and secured ten barrels of fish, eight undersized, with bass dominating the catch. Baltimore authorities pursue a lurgiar who stole a half barrel of the fish. Funkstown school trustees completed improvements including a new fence closets and repairs to beautify the building.
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Piedmont
Luke
Baltimore
Funkstown School
Welfare Board Expands Roxbury Reformatory Footprint
Twenty years ago the State Board of Welfare acquired the Delauter farm along Antietam Creek to enlarge Roxbury Reformatory property. The dirdacre farm near Smithsburg may be sold soon. President Truman reportedly visited Shangri La that August weekend as Time notes harsh weather. temperatures fell to 40 degrees and Margaret suffered a toothache.
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Roxbury Reformatory
Delauter
Antietam Creek
Dirdacre
Smithsburg
Truman
Shangri-La
Time Magazine
White House
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