25 Years Ago
* Joseph W. Alton Jr., Anne Arundel County executive, criticized Governor Mandel today because the 11-member commission which the governor appointed to study the state's tax structure does not include representatives of local governments. -- The Sun, Dec. 4, 1969.
* The Anne Arundel County school board, at the request of the secondary schools' Principals Association, made final examinations optional. If given, they will have no more bearing on overall grades than the six six-week tests given during the school year. -- The Sun, Dec. 4, 1969.
50 Years Ago
* The Army at Fort George G. Meade has turned over to the post office 145 trucks to help with the coming Christmas mail rush. Drivers, at least 18 years of age, are needed for these trucks. -- The Sun, Dec. 1, 1944.
* Before 70,000 spectators in Baltimore, Army's football team defeated Navy 23-7 in their annual game. This completed Army's first undefeated, untied season in 28 years. -- The Sun, Dec. 3, 1944.
* A cigarette rationing system using cards is being put into effect at Fort George G. Meade. The cards will be good for the purchase of one pack per day. -- The Sun, Dec. 16, 1944.
* Maryland Governor O'Conor's Christmas movie party for children is scheduled for tomorrow at two Annapolis theaters. Westerns, cartoons and comedies will be featured at both theaters -- one for Negro and one for white children. The governor will visit both theaters. -- The Sun, Dec. 27, 1944.
* Anne Arundel is one of two Maryland counties to exceed all three of its war bond quotas -- overall, individual, and Series "E," Joseph D. Lazenby, Anne Arundel County chairman reported. Harford is the other county. -- The Sun, Dec. 29, 1944.