Different Views on Seweer Installation Split Fountain Head Owners
Residents in Fountain Head are split on who should install sanitary sewer systems with about half favoring the City of Hagerstown for potentially lower costs and the other half backing Washington County Sanitary Commission. Some favor keeping septic tanks, but most agree hookups to the public line would lower costs and health risks. The overall goal is to obtain sewer service quickly and cheaply.
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Fountain Head
City of
Hagerstown
Washington County Sanitary Commission
Faith in the governed? Editors debate declassification and public trust
The debate centers on the secrecy of Pentagon papers and the call for declassification reforms. Figures like Hagerty Rabinovich and Reid urge independent reviews and legal procedures to restore government faith in the people and democratic participation. The piece questions whether governors ever trusted the governed.
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Roger Hillsman
Kennedy
Congress
Rep
Reid
Bay of Pigs
Dominican Republic
Indochina
Quotes on speech and protest across regimes
A collage of remarks shows tensions over state power and free speech. Mark Hyessy of Jericho Vermont faces charges for alleged slander after 16 months in East Berlin. Lt Paul Clancy in Belfast counters Protestant Catholic clashes while criticizing loud protesters. William Magruder questions Congress returns and policy impact.
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East Germany
Mark Hyessy
Jericho
Vermont
East Berlin
Lt Paul Clancy
Belfast
Northern Ireland
Patton Secret Revealed by Allen On Patton’s Resignation
Columnist Robert S. Allen recounts General Patton’s decision to resign from the Army rather than retire after being relieved of command. The piece ties the move to Patton’s anger at higher authorities and notes Patton’s wartime leadership and later death rumors.
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Robert S. Allen
Capitol Hill
Daily Mail
Alleh
General Patton
George S. Patton
Army
Patton‘s
Ar*ay Magazine
Robert 5. Allen
West Pointer
Patton
Patten
Third Army
Berlin
Washington Word Freeze Misnomer in Clampdown
Bruce Bidssat analyzes Nixon wage price controls, arguing the term freeze misconstrues strictness. He notes wartime controls rose prices, fringe benefits boosted compensation, and long-term contracts sustain upward pressure while labor and business push for cost recovery.
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Bruce Bidssat
Washington
NEHA
Nixon
National War Labor Board
U.S
Mit
Idaho
Alto
Rother
Voice Of The People Letter Questions Christianity In Public Life
A reader urges tolerance amid calls to close places not aligned with faith. They cite Jesus words from John 12 47 and question why businesses and social venues should be restricted for disagreement. The writer signs Mildred Gargane and favors publication of names.
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Voice of the People
Mell
Hagerstown
Jesus
John
Mqnor
Mildred Gargane
Benches, Books, and Blue Jeans Stir Community Debate
A reader defends courthouse benches and casual dress, arguing libraries offer reading for all topics and that elderly patrons deserve seating. They question complaints about risque films and fashion, urging to leave benches in place and consider aging residents’ comfort.
Freedom of speech misread in public forum
An ABA public service feature argues that constitutional speech rights do not cover disruptive behavior. It cites unlawful acts from shouting false fires to signaling during a meeting, and emphasizes time place and manner limits protecting the core right to express ideas.
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Wana
Curtis Bok
Law and Order
Civil Defense lead replacement sought after Mabley leaves
Jottings From Yesteryears report a search to replace Charles Mabley as head of the county Civil Defense Office. The item notes a dense fog and worsening weather as context for local changes and plans.
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Charles Mabley
Civil Defense Office
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Inglow
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Enns River
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American Bar Association
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Yesteryears
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Beaver Creek
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