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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1973
Page
2
The county commuter bus service has seen rising patronage over the past year and a sharper increase last month. Fares jumped from 1.00 to 2,200 in a week. A suggestion is made to post departure times and major stops on signs at key points to help riders and prep for possible gasoline shortages in the coming years.
The energy crisis fuels sales of fuel-saving gadgets including a friction-reduction wax coating for aircraft. Applied like wax, it may raise DC-3 cruising speed from 180 to 190 mph, but a nationwide 50 mph speed limit could limit drag benefits for motorists.
A Chicago mail order house markets a genuine orange crate wood scooter for 12 dollars, with ballbearing wheels and a handlebar. Buyers attach the crate to the runner with bolts and ride back to simpler times, recalling a period when a week's wages could equal the price.
Social scientist Nathan Caplan argues that inner city youths with high street skills are often the most likely to fail when entering traditional job training. He contends motivation and ability to perform in street contexts, not lack of discipline, hinder their fit in conventional work settings. Caplan notes workers must often sacrifice self image to succeed in straight jobs.
Washington column warns that a so called innocent tax measure to aid Vietnam veterans and missing servicemen families has been loaded with lavish tax benefits for chemical, mining, auto, and distilling firms. Senator Hansen adds massive depletion allowances for trona ore benefiting Allied Chemical FMC Stauffer Texas Gulf while other firms cry foul. A second gift would let corporations redeem stock to dodge taxes. Antilles tax provisions, pushed via White House aide Deane Hinton, could aid Exxon’s Aruba refinery. Wilbur Mills backs a $25 million auto dealer tax perk as more lobbyists push for Christmas favors.
A jumble of 1973-era political clashes unfolds as Goldwater accuses Nixon of avoiding the Watergate truth, Haig and the White House spar over strategy, while Senate probe figures like Mastriana and Reboze surface in a securities theft case. Papadopoulos faces a crisis as U.S. officials push back on his regime.
Cynthia Gresham, a 23 year old Macon Georgia housewife, recalls dreaming of meeting President Nixon and recounts kissing him on the cheek during his Macon visit. The remark reflects local reaction to the presidential stop and adds a personal anecdote to the historic event.
Washington based report shows almost a third of industrial heat is wasted, equal to about 5.6 million barrels of oil daily. It outlines practical, existing technologies to cut furnace fuel use, heat recovery, and process optimization with quick paybacks and potential regional heating from waste heat.
A youth with long hair defends his lifestyle and van culture, recounting seven traffic stops in six months and a van search on December 6. He asserts no police record and asks why authorities harass him, demanding an end to harassment and reaffirmation of his peaceful conduct.
A heartful remembrance from Jo Ann Bertaux SPCA Vice-President reflects on Prince the dog who died. The piece honors a long companionship with a shy girl and urges adopting pets from the SPCA during the holidays.
Ten years back Rev Robert B. Collitt became Grace Brethren pastor in Winona Lake. School principals changed in Hancock and Fairchild Stratos named reliability chief. City payroll reached 1 088 000 with 1953 figures. Boonsboro water quality improved after shortages. Stultzs join Washington County American Cancer Society board. Trank Wation League plans trout release. Cahill named field agent for PCC Baltimore region. Icy streets caused accidents injuring several pedestrians and motorists.
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