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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1976
Page
2
The Daily Mail states it reports the news impartially in its pages while clearly labeling editorials as separate. It reserves opinion to plainly labeled editorials and notes that other viewpoints may be presented in different sections or columns.
The piece notes shoplifting rises during Christmas and praises District Court Judges J Louis Booblitz and Fred C Wright II for imposing penalties up to 1000 dollars, with some offenders jailed. Downtown stores and centers have added security and pursue prosecutions, shifting costs to law abiding customers.
Marine Video International has equipped over 580 vessels with color video cassette systems since 1972, including Exxon tankers and Zapata Ocean Resources tuna fleet in San Diego. Rentals include 200+ films and training tapes, raising crew spirits during months away from home.
The Turkish DC-10 crash near Paris in 1974 killed 34 and prompted critique of McDonnell Douglas and General Dynamics Convair for negligence. A 1988 book recounts warnings, FAA inaction, and costly design changes to prevent explosive decompression, urging accountability and conscience among those involved.
The column reports Senator James Eastland used his influence to back Stirling Homes Inc in Mississippi as it faced bankruptcy. SEC testimony says Eastland pressured the Farm Home Administration to fund a modular home plant, while the firm connected officials and executives for favors, with the company later filing for bankruptcy in 1972 and executives indicted on stock fraud.
In this piece by Harry Warmer, the author argues that cold waves cause more financial harm than dramatic disasters. He estimates six figure losses for towns like Hagerstown through higher heating costs, fuel demand, and related expenses, noting increased unemployment and broader economic strain during extended cold periods.
Readers invited to submit letters to the Voice column with a 750 word limit. Osity Melt may edit and compress submissions. AM letters may include signer name and address. preference given to timely names when permitted for publication.
A reader responds to H A Serafini's article on Washington County football officials. The letter defends local referees, argues against broad accusations, and invites a 1977 football clinic with Joe Warren to better understand officiating.
A report to the Board of Trustees and County Commissioners requests about 350000 in federal or state funds for more work on the HJC campus. Greenbrier State Park will be doubled in scope with 1500000 added through 1975. Fairchild to assist on a joint West German project to develop fighter bombers. December brings cold weather, heavy shopping, and starlings to Hagerstown as birds move into the business district by dusk. Legislative leaders and Gov McKeldin attended Fairchild and the airport. West Virginia reports no new developments in the arsenic deaths of the Koarneysville family. Alvin A Harbaugh, former councilman, was sentenced to two years for false pretense and embezzlement. The first Social Security identification card, No 214000001, was mailed to Nathan Baskin of 8 Mulberry Ave.
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