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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1972
Page
2
The 1972 Great Hagerstown Fair emphasizes Future Farmers of America and 4-H exhibits with youth groups hosting a fair within the fair. Homemakers and 4-H displays abound as officials justify summer timing due to orchardists and harvest schedules, noting the event remains worthwhile for attendees to renew old acquaintances.
A major conglomerate's news release sent by air mail on Friday announced a plan to build a 20 story hotel in a southwestern city. Editors questioned the wasteful timing and high postage costs versus quicker, cheaper delivery.
The Seeing Eye Inc. a Morristown New Jersey institution founded in 192 gives a six thousandth dog guide to aid the legally blind. Since 1940s more than 3600 recipients have benefited as the nation’s oldest dog guide school marks a major milestone amid ongoing eligibility limits.
Readers ponder Wilt Chamberlain and the Cost of Living Council ruling on exempting professional athletes from wage freezes. The piece weighs fair raises for top stars like Chamberlain versus modest increases for ordinary workers, arguing the council should reconsider its policy.
In a Kennedy era column, Frank Sinatra faces scrutiny over mob connections while Vice President Agnew defies warnings to keep distance. FBI files and testimony reveal Sinatra’s ties to underworld figures, yet he defends propriety and maintains contact with Agnew. Nixon approves a Kremlin signing watched by Pat Nixon despite government concerns.
Letters discuss moving the Miss Maryland pageant to Hagerstown and thank residents for support, praising the town and hoping the winner promotes Maryland in Miss America. Other letters criticize George Meany for staying neutral in the election and urge citizens to vote, stressing responsibility and democracy.
In a June 3 1972 letter Commissioner Robert M Ball explains Social Security funds are kept separate four trust funds for Old Age and Survivors Disability Hospital and Supplementary Medical Insurance. He notes a 43.9 billion excess since inception with 40.4 billion invested in government obligations earning 4.45 percent. The cash portion was redirected to the general fund for foreign aid and other programs seen as liberal spending.
Centen nil Observer reports rehearsals start tonight for the Hills of Glory pageant at Memorial Stadium. Mrs. Mary Mish recalls hearing a Confederate soldier host from Maidstone-On-The-Potomac opposite Williamsport. Perseid meteor shower forecasts and local counts, including $300,000 post office funding efforts, are noted alongside county pheasant restocking and updates on BE W Maugans Jr. and brother David Allen after the Boxer explosion.
Washington report outlines street delegates from Yippies Zippies and welfare groups planning protests at the Republican convention in Miami Beach. Officials say violence is not planned though some factions threaten provocative actions. Police note assurances from Yippie leaders to avoid mass arrests, while observers warn goofiness could still hurt McGovern among voters.
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