December 19, 1940
Crown Princess Martha of Norway learned today that she must pay Maryland income tax if she continues to live in the state. She is leasing a house in Bethesda, Maryland. Both Norwegian minister and the Undersecretary of State Sumner Welles questioned the tax on the Princess. Welles said: "Her Royal Highness came to the United States upon the invitation of this government, and is a guest in this country under unusual circumstances."
Princess Martha's status as a guest in the country has no relevancy to not paying state income tax in Maryland is the legal view, however.
A "star" map for Bethesda, like the one available in Beverly Hills, would be a very interesting thing! Some fascinating people live or have lived there (including some I know well).
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