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Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-10-15
Nancy Morrison
To Become Nurse

Miss Nancy Morrison, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Don Morrison, IT'S
North Oak Street, entered st.
Mary's Hospital School of Nursing
in Rochester, Minnesota last week
A graduate of London High
School C,9ss of 1854, Nancy's ad-
dress is Box 358, Marian Hall, Ro-
chester, MINI.
Mrs. Morrison, who accompan-
led her daughter to Minnesota, re-
turned to London Wednesday.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-10-15
Lamb Pools Set
In County Area

A lamb pool is scheduled for
Tuesday. October 19, according to
Robert Hunter, Chairman of the
Madison County Sheep and Lamb
Improvement Association.
Committee members in charge
of the pool will be Robert Hunter,
Neb Stewart and Lloyd Roby.
A lamb pool will also be held on
the following Tuesday, October &c.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-10-15
Bells Decision Upheld By
District Court OF Appeals
Roudebush To Gel
Air Force Winqs

Aviation Cadet Bruce L. Roud-
ebush of London will receive his
wings and commission as jet
pilot officer in the Air Force when
Class sc is graduated on Oct. 27
at Greenville Air Force Base,
Miss.
He is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Leroy M. Roudebush, R.R. 3, Lon
don.
At Greenville the 20-year-old
student learned to fly the T-33 jet,
the training version of the F-80
fighter.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-10-15
MASTER DOUGLAS KENNEDY
ARRIVES ON MONDAY

Mr.. and Mrs. William Kennedy,
East High Street, announce the
birth of a son, Douglas. at Doc
tors Hospital, Monday, October
II. Master Douglas weighed seven
pounds and one ounce.
Mrs. Edward SpeasmaKer, West
Center Street. is the baby's ma
ternal great grandmother; his
grandparents are, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Kennedy, South Maple
Street, and Mr.. and Mrs. Jack
Jones, West Center Street.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-10-15
Changes Plea In Case
Involving Weapons

Harry Richard McClaskie, in
dicted by the Madison County
Grand Jury for carrying conceal
ed weapson, changed his plea to
guilty Monday morning in COM
mon pleas court and was placed
on probation for period of one
year, by Judge James F. Bell.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-10-15
$4,000 Damages
Sought In Suit

Audrey Kahn Woodburn, 23-44
Crescent Street, Astoria, Lond Is
land, N. Y, asks damages in Mad
ison County Common Pleas Court
of $4,000 from Emma Reed r. r.
l, for damages received in an al
legged automobile accident at the
intersection of State Routes 38
and % on December 20, 1852.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-10-15
Green At Fort Knox

Paul F. Green, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert T. Green, Shepherd
Road, who entered service Sep
tcmber %, is now stationed at Ft.
Knox, Kentucky.
His complete address is: Pvt.
Paul F. Green, u. S. 5237S5S8, Co
A-36th ALB, CC.C.. 3rd Armd.
Div, Ft Knox, Kentucky.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-10-15

WILLIAMS BASE Chandler Arizona Oct 5 1854
Aviation A. Jr Mr.. and Mrs. P. F.
St. London Ohio receiving jet pilot training
here
During his training at this Nations first jet fighter school, he
will North American T28 duaSea convenonalype trainer
and LOclheed T-33, only dual-seat jet trainer,
member of Americas most select groupthe jet student
80 hours of flight training aircraft
T28 and approximately 200 hours of
highly technical academic studies.
Upon successful completion of guelng five months of inen-
academic training this pilot trainee will his
take his place defender democracy in the best
the world.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-10-15
Band Invites Members

The Madison Community Band
holds meetings and rehearsals on
Tuesday evenings at the Oak Run
Grange at 500 o'clock. An invita-
ton is extended to any person to
join the group. There are openings
in all sections of the band.
For further information. call
the secretary, Mrs. Elizabeth 6.
Houston.
The band is under the direction
of Alfred Scheiderer of Milford
Center, Ohio.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-10-15
CHENEY 5uRNHAM
SLOWLY IMPROVING

c. (. Burnham, former London
resident, is slowly improving at his
home, 81 East South Street, Wor-
thingtOn. after several weeks
stay in Mt. Carmel Hospital.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-10-15
eALLENeER is PATIENT

Earl Ballenger, South Main St,
Rural Route mail carrier, is a pa
tient in Mt. Carmel Hospital where
he underwent major surgery to-
day. His room number is SO
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-10-15

tells us that the ola BaZOOka
player is at home on his ranch
at Canoga Park California.
Burns lives there with his
wife, Harriet; and three
children, Barbara, 16; Will
liam Robin, IS; and Steven
Foster, Ia. 1t is good to know
that old Bob Burns is still
around although we don't hear
much from Grandpa Snazzy
anymore.
STATISTIC
Statistics show that so per
cent of all brides are under
20, Our own figures show that
about SO per cent of their hus-
bands are under stress.
GIFT
There are two reasons why
man buys a woman a mink
coat. she will either be
warm or quiet.
PEOPLE
Every time we hear some
one say that he doesn't like
television and that it is just
a lot of nonsense, we are.
pretty sure the party doesn't
own a set.
PoME
Once a fellow named Sidnies,
Drank and ruined his kidneys,
They shriveled and Shrank.
AS he sat there and drank,
But he had fine time doing it,
Didn't he?
OUGHT
We heard about a man who
had insomnia so bad that he
couldn't even sleep when it
was time to get up.
MEDICINE ..~.
If you feel like you're COM
ing down with something,
pray that it's pneumonia in
stead of a cold. They can cure
pneumonia.
WARNING
In life as on the highway
proceed cautiously. the face
you save may be your own!
ADVICE
Best installment plan we've
run across is the one where
you pay the full amount down
and nothing a week.
OVERHEARD
Overheard in a manhole
was this. ."I won't say what
/ think she is but it's a fact
that she never goes to a doc
tor she goes to a veteri-
narian!"
KID STUFF
Once in a while we repeat
this one about the little boy
who, when his teacher asked
him who st. Peter was, an
swered, II fink he was q wab-
bitr'
INDUSTRY
Our own idea of a hard way
to make a living was brought
home to us when a friend in
troduced us to a pipe-organ
salesman.
7???
It's the man who has the
brittle bones is the guy that
gets the breaks.
INVENTION
We wish some smart char
acter would invent a lint suit
that would pick up blue serge.
DAFFYNITIoNS
Eskimo - man who works
six months and calls it a day.
Expert - guy away from
home.
Cowlick - the only real
permanent wave.
Kiss - two divided by moth
ing.
LETTER
Little Willie was sent out
to Uncle Dams farm for
week - much against Willie's
wishes. Bye and bye Willies
mother received letter which
read, Dear Nom, ] am not
having a better time than I
thought 1 would, love Willie"
HEYWooD
Old Haywood Snugg, the
gourmet of Gobbler's Knob,
says that a soft-boiled egg is
nothing moro than chicken on
the half shell
EDGEWIsE
We'd just like to go on rec
ord as in complete accord
with the village wit who re-
marked that halitosis was bet
ter than no breath at all.
HOLY MATRlMoNY
1t used to be that a man
TOOK a wife. Nowadays it
appears that the wife takes
the man. At least we know a
fellow who says he got took"
when he took his spouse.
LAST WORD
You can't hurt me! I'm in
Sured!
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-10-15
THIS
NEWSPAPER

Believes established
Ioecl merchants have
70 protect fheir RePu-
fafions That's your
b Q So guarantee OF
value.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1954-10-15
e OUR
"a fK6SWWN
BURNS

Some time ago in this col
umn we expressed wonder
ment as to where Bob Burns,
The Arkansas Traveller, had
hidden himself. Bob Lacey
brought us the answer and he
tells us that the old Bazooka
player is at home on his ranch
at Canoga Park California.
Burns lives there with his
wife, Harriet; and three
children, Barbara, 16; Will
liam Robin, Is; and Steven
Foster, ID. 1t is good to know
that old Bob Burns is still
around although we don't hear
much from Grandpa Snazzy
anymore.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-01-14

Born in Paw Paw, w. Va, he had
resided in this county for the past
nine years. He had been employed
at Fairchild Aircraft Division for the
past Is years. He was a member of
the Masonic Order and belonged to
Mt. Zion E. U. B. Church.
Surviving besides his wife, Mrs.
Beulah (Moser) holland, are: four
sons, Paul l., Jr., Cumberland;
Charles E., Washington, D. c.; James
F., Cearfoss; and Robert L., Wash
ington, D. c.; four daughters, Mrs.
Lois Grouse, Berkeley Springs, w
Va; Mrs. Betty Hovermale, Martins
burg, W. Va; and Mrs. Janet Samp-
sell and Mrs. Mary Zombro, both of
Hagerstown; and 10 grandchildren.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-01-14

| Surviving are: two sons, Harry c.,
Jr, Atlanta, Ga; and Ralph R., Ha-
gerstown; four daughters, Mrs. Will
liam H. Slick, Hagerstown; Mrs.
Gene Riley, Jacksonville, Fla; Mrs.
Ray Ford and Mrs. J. c.. Hellane,
Hagerstown; a brother, Rexford
Maugans, Statesville, N. c.; II
grandchildren; and 20 great grand
children.
Mrs. Bertha Elizabeth Repp, wife
of Harry D. Repp, 700 West Wash
ington Street, died on January g.,
after an illness of several hours, aged
Sc years.
Born and reared in Hagerstown,
she was daughter of the late Mar
tin and Mary (WachtelD Hose. She
was member of st. Matthew's E.
u. B. Church, and of the Golden Rule
Bible Glass there.
Besides her husband, she is sur
vived by: three daughters, Mrs. Mary
Loudin, Mrs. Ruth Williams and Mrs.
Alta Selby all of Hagerstown; three
sons, Harry D., Jr., and Clarence,
both of Hagerstown, and Pfc. Rich
ard, serving with the Army in Korea;
nine grandchildren; and three sis
tiers, Mrs. Ada Favorite, Washington,
Mrs. Mollie Rodda, Johnstown, Pa,
and Mrs. Josephine Neal, Waynes-
boro, Pa.
Paul Irving holland, ST., Cearfoss,
died on January 5, after an illness of
six weeks, aged ga years.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-01-14
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Albert M. Draper, De-
ceased.
Notice is hereby given, That the
subscriber has obtained from the
Orphans Court of Washington
County, Letters Testamentary on the
estate of
ALBERT M. DRAPER
late of said county, deceased. All
persons having claims against said
deceased are hereby warned to ex-
hibit same with the vouchers there
Of, legally authenticated, to the sub
scriber on or before the 9th day of
August, next; they may otherwise,
by law, be excluded from all benefit
of said estate. All persons indebted
to said estate are requested to make
immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 9th day
of January, 1854
MISS AUGUSTA M. CEARFOSS,
1-14-3t Executrix.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-01-14
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Rosa A. YOSt, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given, That the
subscribers have obtained from the
Orphans Court of Washington
County, Letters of Administration
on the estate of
ROSA A. YOST
late of said county, deceased. All
persons having claims against said
deceased are hereby warned to ex-
hibit same with the vouchers there
of, legally authenticated, to the sub
scribers on Or before the 18th day
of August, next; they may other
wise. by law, be excluded from all
benefit of said estate. AL persons
indebted to said estate are requested
to make immediate payment.
Given under our hands this 18th
day of January, AID, 1854.
CHAS. R. YOST,
PAUL o. YOST,
1-14-3t Administrators
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-01-14
ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of the share
holders of the Washington County
Building and Loan Association, Inc,
will be held on Wednesday, Febru-
airy 10, 1854, between the hours of
100 pm. and 300 pm, at the office
of the Association in Franklin Court,
for the purpose of electing directors
for the ensuing year and any other
business that may come before the
meeting.
GROVER C. CRILLEY, Sec'y.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-01-14

Harry G. Maugans, HOS West
Church Street, died suddenly at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Ray Ford,
816 Guilford Avenue, on January Z,
aged 83 years.
He was a member of Christ's Evan
gelical and Reformed Church,
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-01-14
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

=
Estate of William S. Weston, De-
ceased.
Notice is hereby given, That the
subscriber has obtained from the
Orphans Court of Washington
County, Letters Parliamentary on
the estate of
WILLIAM S. WESTON
late of said county, deceased. All
persons having claims against said
deceased are hereby warned to ex-
hibit same with the vouchers there
of, legally authenticated, to the SUBJ
scriber on or before the 23rd day
of July, next; they may otherwise,
by law, be excluded from all benefit
of said estate. All persons indebted
to said estate are requested to make
immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 23rd
day of December, AID, 1853.
ORVILLE M. WESTON,
12-31-3t Executor.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-01-14
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Mary Grace Kneisley, De
ceased.
Notice Is Hereby Given, That the
subscriber has obtained from the
Orphans Court of Washington
County, Letters of Administration
on the estate of
MARY GRACE KINGSLEY
late of said county, deceased. AL
persons having claims against said
deceased are hereby warned to eX-
hibit same with the vouchers there
of, legally authenticated, to the sub
scriber on or before the Both day of
July, next; they may otherwise,
by law, be excluded from all benefit
of said estate. All persons indebted
to said estate are requested to make
immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 30th
day of December, AID, 1858.
BENDER B. KINGSLEY,
1-7-3t Administrator
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-01-14
CLAS SIFIED

ATTENTION SPORTSMEN - For
your conveniences, we also issue
fishing and hunting licenses. We
are now open from 800 a. m. until
600 p. m. = DELPHEY'S, 237 E.
Franklin st.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-01-14

Miss Clara Nj. SemIer, 522 North
Mulberry Street, died at the Wash
ington County Hospital on January
Z.
She was a member of the Trinity
Lutheran Church.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-01-14

(Ridenour) Anderson of Williams
port, he was 81 years old and had
been employed at the tannery for
25 years.
He was a member of Red Mems
lodge in Williamsport.
Surviving are: his wife, Edith M.
! Zimmerman Anderson; ten chill
dren, Francis, Cletus and Joseph,
Williamsport; Fred, Haines City,
Fla; Hubert, Halfway; Adelbert,
townsville; Mrs. Earl Brooks, Fall
ing Waters; William, Hagerstown;
Harry, at home, and Mrs. John Nc
Clanahan, Falling Waters; and five
brothers, David, Williamsport, Route
y; Samuel, Williamsport; Norman,
Martinsburg; Harry, Sharon, Pa,
and Richard, Martinsburg.
John Alvin Spencer, 88, well
known resident of the CARROTS Mill
section of Washington County, died
on January 8 at the home of his son
Clinton Spencer, CARROTS Mill, af-
ter an illness of two months.
A retired truck farmer, he was
born in Washington County and
had spent his entire life in the
county. He was the son of the late
Thomas and Barbara (HoffmaSter)
Spencer.
He was a lifelong member of
Church of the Brethren, Browns
vile, and had served as church
deacon for forty years.
He is survived by: two sons, Ernest
c. and Clinton L., both of CARROTS
Mill, two grandchildren in California
and one great grandchild; and two
brothers, William, CARROTS Mill, and
Franklin Spencer, Yarrowsburg.
Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Phillips,
wife of John w. Phillips, Yarrows-
burg, died at her home on January 8,
after an illness of four years, aged
81.
The daughter of the late Daniel
and Genevieve (Hoffmaster) Hold
er, she was born at Weverton. She
was member of the Church of
the Brethren, Brownsville, for the
past as years.
Besides her husband, she is sur
vived by: One son, John c. Phillips,
Yarrowsburg; two grandchildren;
sister, Mrs. Nellie Spencer, CARROTS
Mill; and four brothers, Henry j.,
Howard c., Harry and Robert Hold
er, all of Sandy Hook.
Miss Clara Nj. SemIer, 522 North
Mulberry Street, died at the Wash
ington County Hospital on January
=.
She was a member of the Trinity
Lutheran Church.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-01-14

Milford George Anderson ST., 207
N. Conocoheague ST., Williamsport,
died of heart attack on January 8,
while working at the Byron Tannery.
Son of the late Omar and Amanda
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-01-14

She is survived by sister, Mrs.
G. I. Mentzer.
Harry E. Faith, Hancock, died of
heart trouble at his home on January
z, aged g.
Born at Hancock, he lived his en-
tire life there. He was the son of
the late Jacob and Anna (Kerns)
Faith, Hancock.
He was a retired driller and loader
at the Pennsylvania Glass Sand Cor
poration near Berkeley Springs, for
Al years.
He was a member of the House
of Jacob, Inc, Hancock
Surviving are: his wife, Bertha E.
(Barnhart) Faith; thirteen children,
Ellie R., Mrs. Emma L. King, An
drew c., Ernest C., James A., Earl
R., Mrs. Rita K. Unger, Hancock;
Mrs. Laura F. Cox, Ralph B., AL
hambra, Calf; Miss Edna B. Faith,
Cumberland; Melvin E., Berkeley
Springs; R. Stanley, Big Pool;
and Lawrence S., Grantsville, Md;
one sister, Mrs. Lola King, Cum
berland; two brothers, Robert, War
fordsburg, Pa; and Charles, Hagers-
town; 81 grandchildren; and II
great grandchildren.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-01-14
RuRRER STAMPS

We make EN- IN a Jiffyl
StOuffer Printing Co., Phone 1900
Advt.
Evening star., 1954-12-22

department In the city govern
ment during the recent survey
by the Wharton Institute of the
University Of Pennsylvania.
Mr.. Barnwell's salary as as
sistant city manager will be S.
900 q year. en- increase Of $200
for him. Lee Fones. recreation
supervisor, Is being promoted to
recreation director. to succeed
Mr.. Harnwell.
The new assistant city man-
ager is q native of York, s. c.,
and was graduated from West
minister Choir College IN Prince
ton, N. j.
Mr.. Barnwell, his wife and
their 8-year-old daughter, live at
1921 Hayliss drive.
Mr.. Marsh Is leaving the city
after two years as assistant mali-
ager. His new position as city
manager Of Gulfport pays $1,000
q year. He came to Alexandria
from Phoenix. Ariz. -
Evening star., 1954-12-22
Five Patronage Posts
Filled by Democrats
In Prince Georges

After q furry OF patronage
appointments. the new Demo-
cratic ofiicials of Prince Georges
County today called a Christmas
holiday halt In their methodical
distribution Of pluIns.
Over the holidays Democratic
chiefs will null over thick files
Of letters, petitions and indorse-
nlents accommodating for Jobs
ranging from fire dispatcher to
the county Liquor Board.
Several patronage appoint-
ments already have been made
by the Democrats, who were
swept back into office last month
after a four-year Republican
reign.
Just yesterday these ave party
faithfuls were rewarded:
Dwight K. Denison, Forest
Heights Insurance man and q
member of the county's Demo-
cratic Central Committee, who
was sworn IL, as chief appraiser
Of the Orpnans' Court. This is
q non-salarled Job, but Mr..
Denison will collect percentage
fees for appraisals In connection
with wills probated by the court.
T. Ward Martin, Rrandywine
farmer who was Democratic
sheriff before the 1850 G. o. p.
upset, became one Of Mr.. Deni-
sons assistants.
Thomas M. Graves OF Brent.
wood was sworn In as the sec.
pnd assistant appraiser.
Robert B. Matthias, Mount
Rainier attorney. was appointed
assistant county attorney at
$500 Q year plus Q $500 travel
allowance.
Frank r. FURY. College Park
attorney. was appointed to q
newly created post a. general
counsel to county-owned Prince
Georges General Hospital. His
chief job viii be to collect the
$40. .000-a-year in bad debts in
CURED by hospital patients. He'll
receive Q Sl00-a-month re-
tainer. plus 20 per cent Of what
ever he can collect Of the un-
paid bills.
Next year the Democrats are
expected to announce their
selections for several posts, in
cluding those Of police chief.
chief building inspector and as
sistant prosecutors.
Evening star., 1954-12-22
Planning Board Employees
Tour Parks In 7 Counties

a group OF Maryland National
Capital Park and Planning COM
mission employees toured the
parks IN Montgomery and Prince
Georges Counties yesterday to
familiarize themselves with rec
reation facilities.
The trip Of 81 miles Il the
first Of q series to acQuaint en-
ployes. ofiicials Of the two cotri-
ties and civic groups with the
accomplishments u the commits
sion IN planning. A second tour
win be held today and the series
for civic groups II the spring.
Yesterdays tour was conducted
BY John r. Hewitt, administra-
tive assistant 70 Vice Chairman
and Park Commissioners sidney
M. Oliver: william g. Burraee.
director Of planning, and !. b.
zatman. public Information Of
ficer.
Evening star., 1954-12-22
|AIexondrio Appoints BornweU
As Assistant City Manager
Recreation offici0l
Succeeds Marsh as
Aide to Willard

Eugene Barnwell. alexandria
recreation director. today was
appointed assistant city manager
to replace Aaron Marsh. who
viii become city manager of
Gulfport. Fla.
Alexandra City Manager Ira
r. willard. who announced the
appointment. said II would take
eject January after Mr.. Marsh
leaves.
Mr.. Barnwell has been q pop-
ular figure In Alexandria since
ie42. when he moved there "a
become director of music and
youth activities at the Washing
ton Street Meth0dist Church.
He remained with the church
for three years before Joining the
Recreation Department. He be-
came director Of recreation in
May, l947.
Mr.. Barnwell. IS. Is president
Of the Alexandria Junior Chall-
Der of Commerce. chairman Of
the Christmas Seal sale, chair
man of the Alexandria Tourist
Council and chairman Of the
City Beautification Committee. A
talented baritone, he also Is well
known for his singing. His wife.
also is a singer.
Mr.. Barnwell has studied at q
seminar for local government SUI
pervisors conducted by the Uni
versity Of Virginia at the Vir-
ginia Theological Seminary. He
also completed q course In tech
niques Of municipal administra-
ton from the International City
Managers Association.
Mr.. Rarnwell and the Recrea-
tion Department received the
highest commendation Of any
Evening star., 1954-12-22
|Mckeldin b Report
On $50 Million Rise
III Budget Requests
81 - Assesisssd prsssI ]

BALTIMORE. Gov Nickel
din win report on Maryland's
financial situation Ia 4 televisi0n
appearances tonight following an
announcement that budget re-
quests for the coming ilscal year
now top the current budget by
more than $50 million.
The Governor win appear on
television station WMAR-TV 1t
T:l5 pm. to discuss the states
finances and give q partial pre-
view Of the budget he will sub
NIT to the General Assembly
next month.
Report Due Tonight.
In q speech ct Jessup 9 few
weeks ago. Gov. McKeldin said
Maryland faced D $40 million
de1icit. He asked . commission
of financial experts to explore
the situation and make recon-
mendations. The commiSsion's
report win be released tonight.
The Governor Is believed to be
against reducing State services.
so an increase In taxes is the
only other alternative. The
State income tax and the sales
tax are among the ieyies that
may be Increased to meet rising
costs.
Budget requests climbed to q
new high yesterday as the State
Roads Commission turned In a
request for $57.62l, ,759, or 8.5
per cent above current allot-
anents. The request, last Of all
departmental proposals, brings
the State total to $226,S ,Sl4,55S.
Requests Up is Per Cent.
The proposal boosted total re-
quests Of 135 units Of the State
government TO $30.2l6,9H6 over
the current budget. an increase
OF 1874 per cent. The total in
cludes monies asked for general,
special and Federal funds.
Still to be added is 81 million
in public debt payments and
1862 million in rebates to po-
litical subdivisions.
These additional amounts
would bring preliminary requests
near the S27O million mark. The
overall figure for the current
fiscal year is $24s.30l.3lS,