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for acquisition and development, and an additional $6, 000, 000 ex-
penditure is programmed for future construction. Before this pro-
gram progresses, a clear understanding between the State and the
Department of the Interior must be reached.

The Master Plan for the development of Assateague State Park,
which was completed prior to the National Seashore authorization on
September 21, 1965, has been recently modified and updated to facili-
tate integration of the park and the Seashore. In considering the total
recreation complex, the State now finds that additional land is neces-
sary to meet the recreation demands in this vicinity.

Maryland, therefore, is interested in exchanging property as author-
ized in Section 2 (b) for in acquiring or leasing Federal holdings un-
der the provisions of Section 3 (b), Public Law 89-195. The State
intends to utilize this property for intensive development, primarily
for camping and day use, thereby permitting the National Park
Service to leave the maximum amount of the Seashore in its natural
condition. This concept is compatible with the National Seashore
Act.

It is my opinion that the joint development of the Island by the
State and the National Park Service will contribute materially to meet-
ing the public demands for quality outdoor recreation opportunities
and will best serve the public interest of the citizens of Maryland.

I am confident that the State of Maryland and the Department of
the Interior can reach a clear understanding regarding the planning
and management of Assateague. We are both in agreement that Assa-
teague Island has tremendous potential and I am certain that we both
look forward to the day when this potential can be fully realized.

NEWS RELEASE AND STATEMENT ON TAX REFUNDS
FOR BASIC EDUCATION

October 6, 1967

Governor Agnew said today he believes public tax funds for edu-
cation should be restricted narrowly to basic education in the public
schools, and not provided for such ancillary services as transportation,
sports and cultural television.

"If we are to continue to provide tax dollars for these extensions
of education, which have grown up around the public school system