Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-06-08
TConof AdmA}Ind
OF Realty Taxes in
Maryland Is Possible
By Alex R. Preston

Speaking from the same platform
Gov. OConor last night admitted
that elimination of Marylands real
estate tax, as proposed by w. Pres
ton Lane, jr., one of the leading
democratic candidates for his Office
Is an eventual possibility.
Mr.. Lane, who preceded the Gov
ernor as speaker before a Montgom-
cry County Democratic organization
rally in the Kensington Armory, re-
lterated his plan to eliminate en-
tlrely the State levy on real prop
critics as a part of a program of tax
relief.
Gov. O'Conor, who opposes Sen
ator Radcliffe for the Democratic
nomination for the Senate, reviewed
the record of his two terms in Of
flee and asserted that because of
gains made "the next Governor of
Maryland will find different State
than that of eight years ago"
Finances Improved.
The financial structure has been
greatly improved and the bonded
Indebtedness, which stood at an all
time high of $48,157,0 900 in 1888, has
been reduced to about $21 100000
he said. There has been an end to
gasoline tax diversion during his
tenure, he pointed out, and the real
estate tax is the lowest in the last
100 years.
And" he added, there can be an
eventual elimination of the real
estate tax"
Although Gov. O'Conor and Mr..
Lane each have received the official
Endorsement of the Montgomery
County United Democratic Organ
ization for the respective posts to
which they aspire, neither of the
candidates officially has Endorsed
the other as running mate.
Senator Radcliffe and the other
two leading Democratic candidates
for Governor, Representative Bald
win and State Controller j. Willard
Tawes-have kept the senatorial
and gubernatorial races separate.
Praises O'Conor.
Mr.. Lane referred to this situation
In the opening remarks of his speech.
He said he had known Mr.. O'Conor
for many years and praised his
character, ability and qualifications.
He has given us, during a diff
cult period, an able administration
and for that reason I think you and
I should be grateful to him." the
gubernatorlal candidate said.
The Governor, for his part, re-
turned the compliment by acknowl-
edging a long -standing friendship
and respect for Mr.. Lane.
Two of Mr.. Lanes running mates
also appeared on the program.
Deputy Attorney General Hall Ham,
mind, who seeks the nomination for
attorney general, asked for support
to carry on promotion from the
ranks, and James j. Lacy, seeking
the controllers Office, said that
either of his two leading opponents
would do good job, if elected, but
he felt better qualified and would
serve with honesty and faithfulness.
He said the Lane ticket is gaining
by leaps and bounds" in Baltimore.
Arch Mcdonald, candidate for the
House from the 9Th district, prom
ised, if nominated, to give the in
cumbent, Representative Beall, Re-
publican, vigorous campaign fight
prior to November.
Other organization candidates for
State and local Offices spoke, and
earlier party leaders were enter
tanned at an outdoor buffet supper
at the home of Ralph G.. Shure, can
didate for the House of Delegate
and sponsored by the Women's and
Mems Democratic Clubs of Takoma
Park. Judge Alfred D. Noyes of the
Juvenile Court and chairman of the
County Congress, acted as master OF
Ceremonies at the rally.