The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-09-30
TO THE CITIZENS
OF GARRETT COUNTY

AS the General Election approaches l will try to
see and talk with many voters can, in order to
obtain your views the various issues affecting
County and State Experiences of the past have taught
me- however, that it impossible to meet and talk with
all citizens during the of campaign For this
reason IN order that voters may have the printed word
to judge me by, rather than just hearsay shall publish
my views here from time to time on some OF the broad
general issues that believe pertinent in this COM
palgn, and will appreciate your suggestions.
CD believe that it is the duty of a Representa-
tive oppose unnecessary or extravagant legislation
and to guard against laws that may reduce the of
our freedom The right to choose way of life
and to manage affairs, and property without
unreasonable restrictions is most precious heritage
(2) good Representative should also act as a
watch dog Of the public treasury
(3) Regardless of what my enemies are saying
believe in the very best school facilities that people
afford but in the purchasing of school facilities
should strive to make every dollar reach the utmost
will do everything in my power to improve our school
system am opposed to eXtravagant bureaucracy that
robs people and does nothing to better educa
tional advantages for children. will cooperate in
the construction of school facilities, but reserve
the right to criticize and expose wasefuess wherever
find it.
(Q | will try hard to bring about the repeal of
the Annual Assessment Law lust passed at the last SEES
sion of Legislature This is unnecessary ilcon
sidered piece of legislation that will cost our taxpayers
many thousands of dollars and good part of the added
revenue derived from the law will be swallowed up in
its administration.
60 The truck weight law is another bad thing 1t
helps the Railroads and the big trucking companies at
the expense of the small individual truck owner 1t is
making it necessary for truck owners here in Garrett
County to sneak down roads after dark with their
loaded trucks IN an effort to gain livelihood Necessary
and honest endeavor should not be made crime If
elected will try to clarity this law and provide at
least that the first 5000 pounds of overweight shall not
fine of &c per pound The law also should
be amended that the truck haul the full amount
that the State has issued license for the truck to carry
Also discretionary powers should be restored to
our Trial Magistrates to permit them allow credit for
extra weight placed upon the loaded truck by the foIma-
ton of ice and snow.
CO. One of our great needs in this county is for
factory rolls This is the most likely way of finding
increased opportunities for citizens Therefore if
elected will work to the fullest extent with anv COM
muny that is trying to attract prospective employers
In order to get competitive basis with other COM
muntes, and to attract outside capital, | believe we
should offer at least five years exemption from taxes
on plant and equipment to any employer of twenty
persons
CLIFFORD FRIEND
Republican Candidate For The State Senate
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