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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1976
Page
2
The Daily Mail will report news fully and impartially. Editorial opinions are confined to plainly labeled editorials on this page. Other opinions from columnists or the people in the news appear elsewhere. The paper publishes all sides of important controversial issues.
A committee appointed by Mayor Paddock recommended raising the mayor’s pay from 4800 to 16500 annually and increasing council salaries to 4540 from 1500. The panel did not require a full-time mayor and noted salaries might be reviewed downward if a city manager is appointed.
Shin Meiwa Industry Co plans the Type GS the biggest seaplane ever with four to eight fanjet engines. It could surpass Lockheed’s C5A Galaxy as the world’s largest aircraft carrying 120 tons or 1 200 passengers at Mach .85. Designed to operate in 40 foot waves the project cites noise pollution and land space limits as drivers for a giant flying boat era.
Juneau report notes Willow as future capital site far from Anchorage, with 1960 kickoff for construction amid $2 billion projected revenue by 1980. Oil boom spurs rapid growth, crowds, rising prices, and crime as Alaska weighs gas pipeline routes via Valdez or Canada, pending decisive government action.
Washington report says 165,000 ton oil tankers may not safely pass through Valdez Narrows amid high winds and a rock barrier. Dutch model basin tests produced crashes and near disasters, with no local weather facility and scarce experienced sailors. Coast Guard resistance and a December 14 meeting are noted as ongoing developments. Henry Kissinger weighs future diplomatic roles. Rep. Larry McDonald headlines a separate note.
A reader letter notes Union Rescue Mission did not solicit money or flowers at a Hagerstown address and questions a part time worker’s compensation. It cites Dr. Susan Huck’s salary, her article for American Opinion, and ties to Larry McDonald, while commenting on Carter McCarthy politics and a 1978 study by Paul Andrews. James M. Rash, executive director, requests readers contact the Chamber of Commerce for solicitor validation.
Raiders invited to share views in the Voice Of The People column. Letters should be kept to a maximum of 250 words. The Daily Med reserves the right to edit and condense letters. Signed letters must include the writer’s address. Preference given to readers permitting publication of their real name and address.
A reader argues that state troopers deputy sheriffs and city police deserve higher pay and better medical benefits, noting demanding hours and the lack of overtime limits. The writer urges public consideration and representation for uniformed officers in negotiations and contracts.
A young woman from Hagerstown Business College found a dog struck by a car, carried it to a veterinarian with her father’s consent, and helped the animal recover and find a home. The act restores faith in mankind and leaves a positive note in the community.
A decade was anticipated to meet purification norms for local streams and to establish emergency housing for men, youth offenders, and chronic drinkers. Reports by Tom Slider and Ton Croft noted long timelines while Hagerstown expanded services with rain and snow replenishing reservoirs and a 3,000,000 gallon daily supply plus 1,500,000 from the Potomac.
Fragmentary text shows barbs about a bogged-tow in Sage triggering public ire and harsh comments. Names and clear details are unclear, but tension around the incident is evident in the readable portions.
Washington essay questions if Gordon Liddy’s four year term for Watergate crimes merits presidential clemency. The piece notes Liddy’s silence, heavy penalties, and family cost while contrasting with other defendants who spoke more. It cites supporters in Oxon Hill and echoes Carter’s amnesty discussions.
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