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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1971
Page
2
County officials weigh electric buses to quiet noise and cut pollution with a possible federal subsidy for restoring service. The plan hinges on proving a national importance experiment and could set a trend for cities with faltering or absent bus systems.
Cutbacks in federal medical research funding spur outrage yet foster new funding models. The Dysautonomia Foundation reports partial university grants and modest yearly support, aiding study of Riley Day Syndrome, a rare autonomic disorder born in Jewish ancestry. Researchers see potential insights for cystic fibrosis and Parkinson disease as understanding grows.
A Plymouth Mass observance of the 350th Thanksgiving anniversary drew mixed feelings. A direct descendant of the Wampanoag tribe expressed sorrow, noting centuries of hardship since the Pilgrims arrived. The speaker, a modern Indian and local music educator, suggested a different fate if colonization had not occurred.
Local notes report Manufacturers Hureng condemn city budget refusals for seven agencies. Real estate sees high turnover with over two dozen homes traded. A restaurant liquor license suspended for serving a minor. County records note a new cold record in Hancock. Cable TV expansion planned by year end. County tax rate kept at 1.50 with new school bond proposals. Three plants seek county space per Chamber. Upper Potomac River Board says most pollution removed. A wind storm blows off a root on Charles Mundorff Ringgard dam.
The article notes Democrats face a race against time to block Muskie as he builds momentum toward the 1972 nomination. Early victories in New Hampshire and Florida, plus rising support from governors and senators, could shift the contest by May ahead of the Miami convention.
Washington expects Muskie to win all 22 Maine delegates as a major boost, with Massachusetts possibly adding a game changing 24 or more delegates. Governor Sargent vetoed a new primary plan leaving current law in force, boosting Muskie in April 25 contests including Pennsylvania, potentially pushing him toward the 45 state primary goal.
The piece previews early 1972 delegate selection across states Oregon California New York Iowa Minnesota Mississippi Nevada South Carolina Washington and Arizona with dates in January February and March. It notes nonprimary states hold importance and that Muskie could rebound if rivals stumble in early January and February before the April 25 Massachusetts primary.
The bar's office was lively yesterday as colleagues celebrated New Year’s with a playful water cooler prank. A bottle was found filled with gin, leading to rapid, lighthearted confusion and a reminder that New Year’s revelry lasts into the next day.
Miss Marcie Moser asks why President Nixon did not stop to shake hands at Hagerstown Airport on October 25 en route to Camp David. The White House reports no crowd was anticipated and a mixup left spectators disappointed, while praising voter registration outreach.
A reader urges Daily Mail to send reporters to cover rising tax assessments, citing several block homes with increases up to 6 000 dollars and percent rises for eight properties. The letter notes alleged protests and calls for in-depth reporting from the assessor’s office.
A Washington County taxpayers suit to block a 7500 city grant to the Community Action Council for a Youth Service Center draws sharp reactions. Frederick H. Bumgarier laments local officials for alleged discrimination against the young and urges civic action and participation in the next local election.
At a Hancock public meeting on fluoridation Dr Deschamps warned that long term fluoride intake from water plus sources in air and food could be toxic. He urged a local referendum while Dr Johns of the Washington County Dental Association noted confusion and debates over fluoride safety.
Val Hynes reports on Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company seeking a 15 percent rate increase for Maryland local and in state calls. The request, amid changes in calling areas, would raise a typical monthly bill in places like Hagerstown from 6.85 to 7.90. The case, heard in Baltimore, involves fair value, return, and funding for expansion including electronic central offices in several counties. Public hearings continue with debate over growth, taxes, and service quality while a final decision awaits the Public Service Commission.
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