Public concern over car safety and future legislation
Readers debate auto safety amid Congressional probes. Some advocate stronger rules and new standards to ensure safer vehicles, while others fear overregulation may impact innovation and cost.
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Newspaper
Herald Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1966
Page
1
Seat belts urged to cut car deaths in new safety push
A reader argues that seat belts cut fatalities and urges wider use. The column notes future safety features like collapsible steering wheels and praises the impact of seat belts on deaths.
If Believe We Do Need Legislation
A sophomore Bob Hornbecker from 647 N Mulberry St voices support for periodic automobile inspections. He argues current car safety gadgets are insufficient and that inspections would reduce malfunctions, shifting responsibility to drivers for accidents during holiday weekends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hornbecker
N. Mulberry St
What's Extra Money When Lives Are Involved
Editorial argues safety over cost in car use. It condemns driver irresponsibility and calls for investigation to prevent deaths. The piece urges protecting responsible drivers by making cars less deadly.
More Important Is Safe Driving
The article argues today’s cars are reasonably safe but urges safety devices like shoulder belts and a collapsible steering wheel. It stresses that individual safe driving remains the most crucial factor in preventing injury or death.
YMCA Open House Aims To Recruit Area High School Boys
The Y schedules an open house next Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the local Y to recruit area high school boys into the Hi Y program. Ray Adams says invited students will learn about the program and how it serves sophomores through seniors. The banquet for current Hi Y clubs is set for Monday at 6 30 p m at the Ranch in Chambersburg with speaker Al Davis and awards for top Hi Y performers and model legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Ray Adams
Adams
Chambersburg
Bill Lyon
al Davis
North Hagerstown
Paul Bailey
Ymca Youth Committee
Harold Peters
Martinsburg Seniors Stage Circus Tenue at High School
Martinsburg High School presents The Greatest Show on Earth in the auditorium at 8 p.m. The show features animals, clowns, lions, horses, seals, monkeys and a Side Show with the fat lady and sword eaters. Jim Powers Jr. leads the senior production to raise funds for senior projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gay Hill
Martinsburg High School
Martinsburg
W. Va
Circus Regnars
Jim Powers Jr
Art Club to Exhibit for PFA at St. Maria Goretti
The art class at St. Maria Goretti plans a next week exhibit for the Parents and Friends Association. Sister Mary Sharon will supervise the display, with students completing the artwork themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Maria Goretti
Parents and Friends Association
Sister Mary Sharon
SHHS FFA Honors Awarded to Falmer and Waters
South Hagerstown High School students Robin Falmer and Gary Waters won state FFA honors after competing at the University of Maryland. Falmer took second in farm mechanics while Waters won first in livestock judging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin Folmer
Gary Waters
Robin
Gary
Bill Ruth I
Mary Grahs
South Hagerstown High School
Robin Falmer
University of Maryland
Farmer of America
Robert Spangler
Clifford Taylor
David Lowry
Lee Worthington
Ronnie Wise
It's Academic Try Outs Held For South High
Nine juniors and six sophomores from South Hagerstown High School traveled to Washington on April 28 to try out for NBCs It's Academic. The trip introduces the program process and a later selection will pick three juniors or seniors and three alternates to compete next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Knight
South Hagerstown High School
Washington
NBC
Brenda Bradell
Margie Coffin
Dian Linder
David Kemp
Max van Norden
Cindy Spalding
Gary Webb
Bob Stone
Steve Swisher
School Section Roster Listing Readers and Participants
The School Section features names of students and staff from multiple towns including North Hagerstown South Hagerstown Williamsport Clear Spring Smithsburg Hancock Brunswick Middletown Martinsburg Waynesboro Shepherdstown Hedgesville Musselman and Charles Town. It lists participants such as Katherine Guiney Sue Chaney Linda Seibe Mary Grahl Allyson Washburn Diane Knight and many more across regional schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Sue Chaney
Linda Seibe
Mary Grahl
Allyson Washburn
Diane Knight
St. Maria Goretti
Lucy Daniels
Boonsbara
Rick Morrison
Luna Beard
Jeannie Crampton
Williamsport
Lucinda Harte
Clear Spring
Bonnie Clark
Smithsburg
Alice Lyon
Albert A
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Jim Hansbrough
Preston Road
Rob Beers
Woodland Drive
Dave Bearinger
Dewey Ave
Herald-Mail
Tech
Tenue
St. Maria Goreti High
Mramy
Otae
Esa
Aea
SHHS
South High
Andrea Cianelli
John Knepp
Darlene Korab
Mark Mowen
Sherry Ward
Miss Bittner
Richard Kline
Joseph Robeson
Herald Strait
Morning Herald
Daily Mail
Herald Mail Co
Katherine Guiney
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