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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1976
Page
2
The text outlines The Daily Mail’s aim to report news fully and impartially in news columns while reserving editorial opinions for plainly labeled editorials. It notes that opinions of columnists and those in the news may be reported elsewhere, and calls for publishing all aspects of important controversial issues.
A limited local poll suggests residents favor capital punishment for senseless murders and view the threat of death as a deterrent. Local judges blame the parole system for long jail times, while State Senator Jack Corderman seeks legislative fixes including death penalties for bizarre murders and parole reform.
International aid agency CARE urges Americans to donate for the Holiday Food Crusade to feed malnourished children. A goal of six million dollars would fund porridge for many children, protein drinks, and high protein grain blends, with gifts mail to CARE Food Crusade, 60 First Ave New York NY 10038.
The piece laments overuse of initials by professionals. It notes ie, i.e., viz, and ergo are misused as catchwords in conversation. It argues that clearer subtraction of jargon improves communication.
The Jack Anderson column reports Justice Department lawyer William Callahan courting Nicaraguan leader Anastasio Somoza for $500,000 to fund Intervest, a security venture to target white collar crime. Rep. Joha Murphy aided by sending Somoza material and a prospectus, while Doorkeeper James Molloy refused outside interests. News notes Navy SEACOR contract probes and a related audit, with potential disciplinary action for officials.
Fragmentary notes recount various historic items including aviation deals, postal service changes in Brewer Avenue, legal remarks on capital punishment, and local civic steps in Hagerstown with references to public figures, planning actions, school colors updates, a royal abdication, and pension statistics.
Readers voice views in the Voice Of The People column with letters up to about 250 words. The Daily Mail reserves the right to edit and condense letters. Letters must be signed and include the writer’s race or background where applicable. Preference given to letters with named writers willing to publication.
The piece argues Ford Reagan and Connally favor reviving the Republican Party around a core Right to Life principle. It cites Mary Louise Smith on not stretching principles and notes the 1976 GOP platform already endorses a life ethic. The author links this to universal relevance across race creed and income.
A fan praises Jaclyn Smith as Kelly on Charlie's Angels. He watches the show weekly, admires all the Angels, and wishes for a future meeting with Smith. He mentions a neighbor who misjudges the program but remains devoted to the series.
Readers debate why knee socks and shorts target men with knutAy knees and question whether a bottoming out recession phrase signals a collapsing economy.
Three transit engineers warned that bold mass transit concepts like personal rapid transit, automated highways, and magnetic levitation trains remain visionary. Despite billions spent on upgrades and new systems from Chicago to San Francisco and Washington, auto dependence persists as ridership largely fails to replace car trips, while projects like Washington Metro face delays and losses.
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