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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1973
Page
2
Maryland State Police and the Lions Club in Washington County launch the Prevent A Tragedy program to reduce holiday crashes. Lieut Clyde Tucker urges avoiding alcohol and gasoline together and officers will boost patrols despite lower traffic from fuel costs to ensure rule compliance.
In 1972 the United States produced 1.3 billion ballpoint pens, about six per person, while fountain pens become rare. The text notes widespread use, cost declines, and the bossy shift in offices and government signatures to disposable ballpoints. It observes potential chaos if fountains returned and mentions presidents gifting ballpoints with signatures of important bills.
Bruce Biossat reports John Love, former Colorado governor, was removed as senior adviser to the President on energy as the new Federal Energy Administration was formed. Love learned of the change amid cabinet briefings and was told his name would not appear on the new agency. He resigned after an oval office talk and returned to Denver, blaming indecisiveness and troubled administration.
The unpublished Drew Pearson diaries edited by Tyler Abell reveal long standing oil money ties to Nixon and early warnings about campaign tactics. Entries recount Truman discussions on Middle East power games and Feisal's bias, plus notes on surveillance and inquiries into Pearson by security agencies.
The 1968 session opens January 9 with debates on contract disclosures for contributors, a $100 cap on cash donations, energy bills, and reforms from abortion to capital punishment. Nearly 241 profiled bills plus 100 by the Legislative Council and 120 from the governor’s office highlight a jam-packed agenda amid energy and tax concerns. The new speaker Will Briscoe aims for openness with the public, while Senate leader James pushes election reforms and land use controls. Welfare gains and lottery revenue for elders are planned, but tax increases are avoided. a busy year looms in Annapolis.
Readers weigh in on a US court ruling banning the manger scene on federal property during the Washington Christmas Tree Lighting. Controversy centers on separation of church and state and potential impacts on prayers, religious programs, and government venues. The Church League of America criticizes Christian leaders who filed the suit and questions removal of Christ from the national pageant.
A feature by Will Bernard examines how courts define pedestrian in road incidents. It covers a six year old hit by a truck and a trolley passenger turned pedestrian after alighting, plus cases where jaywalking and emergency warnings affected status.
Jottings from yesteryears recount the Mayor and Council weighing closure of a second block South Potomac St peolroom after a citizen protest. A cooperative 5 unit housing pact with the Housing Authority is approved. Old residents from Hancock report deer in at a hunt. A deputy writeup highlights Sarah Leiter now a counselor in Suitland MD. Veterans of the Spanish American War gather at Anton's for a Christmas party. Keedysville WCTU marks 60th Crusade with impersonators led by several members. Socials include country barn dance at Gateway Inn and a Women’s Club Christmas tea hosted by local club members.
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