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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1976
Page
2
The Daily Mail states it will report news fully and impartially, reserve editorial opinions for clearly labeled editorials, and present all sides of major controversies. It emphasizes separating news columns from opinions and ensuring balanced coverage in coverage of contentious issues.
State police and service clubs urge safer driving as 15 crash filings, worse than last year’s 22 deaths, prompt warnings about alcohol and gasoline danger. Lions Club distributes placards and bumper stickers while Jaycees back a nationwide drive for sober driving and responsible revelry. Weather remains mild but treacherous winter conditions may arrive.
City Judge Richard Kaplan told a Gary Indiana audience that boredom endangers children and adults and urged parents to have summer programs. He proposed newspaper routes with The Post-Tribune as a humane, profitable way to teach initiative, responsibility, and independence.
The 71 year old Rep. Roved 4.0 Mix D Pay is urged to be supplanted as chair of the Post Office and Civil Service Committee amid reports of a drinking problem. Witnesses say he starts drinking in the afternoons and has shown up drunk at a committee meeting. Nix denies the accusations but several colleagues push to replace him as Udall eyes the seniority line.
A commentary on how Washington County and city budget procedures leave gaps in detailed spending controls. It notes historical attempts to require line item budgets and department justifications, yet cites unclear statutes and past court rulings that limit strict oversight. The piece explores potential conflicts if agency heads reallocate funds without permission.
Citizens may submit letters up to two per column with a 250 word maximum. The Daily Mail reserves the right to edit and condense letters. Signed letters with writer addresses preferred for publication.
A reader argues against a proposed special tax to fund heat pickup in Hagerstown. They urge prudent budgeting and private disposal of yard debris, warning against creating a precedent for financing undertakings when funds are lacking.
Dr Heeth notes contamination of groundwater in Washington County poses hazardous risk and warns against alarming language. He cites a prior epidemic tied to contaminated wells and urges careful wording while stressing the danger to well users and potential public water supply needs.
Hazel quit after a month claiming the right to quit and sought unemployment benefits but was denied as boredom and moderate changes in working conditions were not compelling. A paint store salesman was found justified to quit due to allergy, while a cab driver failing to accept an automatic shift was denied. The law may cover quitters with compelling reasons.
A roundup of past events notes robberies with Park Circle Tavern losses near 7000 dollars and disputes over a five year college plan in Washington County. It recalls a Catatin Recreation area vacation camp opening, wheat contract checks for Willan Miles and county farmers, and postal service plans with extended holiday hours.
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