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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1971
Page
2
Gov Mandel backs potential state role as hearings point to private insurers failing many drivers. At Hagerstown meeting auto owners cite high costs and loss of coverage due to cancellations. Legislators plan more hearings before January as debate heats up over state versus private insurance.
Sen. Gaylord Nelson chairs a Senate Small Business and Monopoly subcommittee probe into pharmaceutical and patent medicine firms begun in 1967. The inquiry finds inelastic demand for drugs, aggressive Madison Avenue style advertising, physician exposure to promotion, and over the counter drug advertising contributing to overuse and abuse. The subcommittee warns that reliance on expert groups may be failing consumers.
Late reports show California with about 23 million welfare recipients and New York State at 4.7 million, including 1.1 million in New York City. The piece argues free handed welfare programs clash producers and nonproducers, straining budgets and fueling taxpayer rebellion. It labels this as counterfeit liberalism winning elections by promising more taxpayer money.
A Washington driven plan examines Secretary of State Rogers trip to Taiwan to spell out Nixon policies toward Red China and reassure Chiang Kai shek of U S commitments while resisting moves to oust Nationalist China from the United Nations. The piece notes Kennedy era treaties, the 1955 defense pact, and debates over a repeal of a 1955 authorization. It cites Kissinger’s Peking visit and tensions as unmanned reconnaissance flights continue over China.
Peaches and apples begin harvest in the Hancock area. County auto upkeep costs exceed 35 million dollars annually. Funkstown plans to extend city limits to Route 40. James F. E. resigns as principal of Hagerstown Senior High. William Eb. Donaldson named successor. Sharpsburg residents petition federal government to repair Burnside Bridge near collapse.
Chicago mayor Richard Daley looms as a pivotal factor in Illinois Democratic strategy for the 1972 presidential contest. Muskie leads Nixon in polls, and Daley’s stance could shape how delegates align. Rumors say he may favor Kennedy or Jackson, but his aim is securing county offices and steering the state against Ogilvie.
The Daily Mail invites readers to submit signed letters up to 250 words and reserves the right to edit and condense. Publication preference given to letters whose authors allow their names to appear.
Letters to the column defend publicity for a Square bookstore opening while criticizing free advertising for pornographic shops. The writer argues that legitimate businesses deserve coverage akin to apartments for rent and land sales and urges more readers to respond.
Brenda M Wert argues against feminists and insists on Mrs as a respectful title. She says women should freely choose marital status while emphasizing the vital role of housewives and mothers in shaping families. The letter reflects 1960s gender norms and calls for representation of Mrs supporters in New York.
Peggy Shank writes that attitudes and public boasting by parents and managers hurt the Minor League scene. She notes her son was not chosen for All Stars despite strong ability and praises Danzer Metal’s top manager Edward Pena and coaches for supporting their players. She urges sportsmanship, unity, and reform to benefit all boys in the league.
Letter from Oxon Hill Maryland lauds Senator Henry M Jackson of Washington as a rising Democratic presidential contender. The writer praises his frankness, national trust, and vision, predicting the name will become household and that he could be among the nation’s greatest presidents.
Citizens react to a newly labeled eyesore on the public square described as a 94 Inted eyescre, drawing comparisons with other street displays and prompting discussions on city aesthetics and employment implications.
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