In a shocking move, Maryland Controller Louis L. Goldstein has ignited a firestorm in the small town of Worcester County by demanding that Governor Tawes hold public hearings on the future of Assateague Island. The island, a pristine stretch of coastline on the Eastern Shore, has become a battleground between private developers and government officials. Goldstein’s call for hearings has left the county commissioners seething, with some questioning his sincerity and qualifications for high office.
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Key Facts
- State: Maryland
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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