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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1956
Page
8
A fragmentary column critiques a century dominated by pop culture and rapid tech progress. It contrasts Elvis Presley’s era with older generations, questioning materialism, youth rebellion, and societal direction while pondering whether the coming century will redefine values. It references postwar progress, atomic age anxieties, and cultural shifts.
Washington County ASC chair Jacob M. Ankeney outlined the 1957 corn price support referendum. Voters choose between a soil bank base acreage program or acreage allotments, with two-thirds in favor needed for base acres. Base program would set about 74 percent parity at $1.21 per bushel nationally, while allotments set supports by county parity. Eligibility hinges on farm base acreage and compliance. program authorized through 1959.
City officials urge the County Commissioners to cover about 250000 for relocating Route 11 around Hagerstown airport’s east west runway expansion. Mayor Burhans notes county cooperation possible, while the state road commission reluctantly approves the relocation but won’t perform the work. Harold Wibberley outlined maintenance plans for the old Route 11 after relocation. City motion to seek county funding passed unanimously.
The Quantico marines meet the U S Naval Amphibious Base football team at McCurdy Field Frederick tonight for a charity game at about o clock An abbreviated Little League game will be played at halftime
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