A Civic Letter To Santa for Hagerstown and County
A creative plea lists gifts for local government and agencies in Hagerstown Maryland and Washington County. It asks for progress without debt a 100 percent hook ons for sewer disposal system quick completion of new systems and other municipal aims from multiple towns and departments. It envisions funding zoning education redevelopment and improved services with humorous asides about Santa delivering various impossible requests.
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Santa
Hagerstown
Washington County
Funkstown
Smithsburg
Boonsboro
Hancock
County Commissioners
Publc
County Planning and Zoning Commission
Economic Development Commission
City
City Sewer Department
City Water Department
City Light Department
Potomac Edison
White Christmas Hopes Highlight Lawn Care Rivalry
A lighthearted note reveals the author’s wish for a white Christmas and a playful comparison between their well kept lawn and a neighbor’s, suggesting pride in yard upkeep and a seasonal mood.
How To Keep Well- Fatigue And Emotional Strain
A health note advises activity over rest to counter fatigue often rooted in emotion. Normal fatigue fades with engaging tasks. emotional fatigue stems from life stressors and may involve low mood. Tips include reorganizing daily routines, avoiding excess rest, helping others, and seeking reputable medical guidance.
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van Dellen
Jottings From Yesteryear 40 Years Ago
Readable items note Maryland Penitentiary low population in 1925 parole completions. Hagers town postmaster candidates Frank Bennett and Edward M Tenney named. Hag-Mar rink to host Croii Launey championship bout. OPA ceiling violations tied to nylon hose shipments. Christmas gift hats gloves hint at cold winter. Cavetown resident Henry J Keller to celebrate 93rd birthday December 26. SPCA puppies find homes. 913 inmates to dine on Christmas at State Reformatory for Males. Palomine River teems with wild ducks and geese near Williamsport. Motorist complaints about stops after cautions at Washington and Galesville. City police report five hit and run incidents last night.
Voice Of The People Debate Moral Law And Reapportionment
A reader contrasts self sacrifice with killing in war and fire rescue, invoking Christian teachings. The letter urges the Maryland General Assembly to uphold separation of powers, reject judicial review, and return reapportionment bills to the legislature.
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Wayne Shives
Viet Nam
Jesus
God
Qlsboadier
General Assembly of
Maryland
Assembly
General Assembly
Foley Couple Fly To Florida For Christmas Surprise
Jim Bishop recounts arranging a Florida trip for Mary and John Foley, impoverished and disabled, with Eastern Airlines providing tickets and care. They experience a dreamlike two weeks in sunny Florida, enjoying hospitality from readers and a Seaquarium excursion, ending hopeful about returning south.
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Florida
Bill Wooten
Eastern Airlines
Eastern
BM Wooten
Mary Foley
Mrs. Foley
John
Miami Seaquarium
Roger Conklin
Foleys
Noboy
Newark
Mary
Democracy and reapportionment weaken General Assembly power
The piece argues that two reapportionment bills reduce the Senate supply and shift legislative power to the Court of Appeals, accusing the Assembly of abdicating its duty and surrendering authority to the judiciary in a three-branch state government.
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General Assembly
Court
Court of Appeals
Today In History Highlights From Dec 23 1985
On this date 1913 Woodrow Wilson signed the Federal Reserve Act. It marks a roundup of historical events including Wake Island surrender in 1941 and the first joint Roosevelt Churchill news conference in 1841. The notice recaps five major dates and a recent flood toll.
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Woodrow Wilson
Joseph Smith
Wake Island
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
U.S. Army
Central Pacific
Mill
Kwajalein
U.N. Palestine
E.L.M. Burns
Security Council
Palestine
United Arab Republic
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Feraet
Far ‘West
Washington anti poverty probe nearly out of money
The House is running low on funds for the 1.5 billion anti poverty program inquiry. Of 230000 appropriated, only about 7000 remains. spending and progress reports are scarce as Powell and the Education and Labor Committee face staff cuts and questions about how funds were used.
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Washington
House of Representatives
House
Education & Labor Committee
Adam Clayton Powell
D - NY
E & L Committee
Charles Goodell
R-N.y
Powell
Subcommittee
Albert Quie
Rt - Minn
Goodeulx
Sam Gibbons
D-Fra
Congress
Gibbons
Christmas Nativity Scene Guard Dog Earns City Hall Notice
A self appointed guard dog stayed beside Gilbert Arizona City Hall nativity figures the Madonna and Child with sheep from before Christmas to after the holidays. Workers dubbed the shaggy dog Angel noting he slept with the sheep and did not eat all week. The piece ends with a reflective blessing citing Psalm 23.
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Gilbert
Arizona
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City Planning Commission
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Chamber of Commerce
Community Action Council
Washington County League
State Employment Service
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Yesteryear
Maryland Penitentiary
Frank &. Bennett
Edward M. Tenney
Roland Croii
Art Launey
Hag-Mar
OPA
Henry J. Keller
Cavetown
S.p.ca
State Reformatory
Palomine River
Voice of the People
Daily Mail
Jim Bishop
Foley's
John Foley
Heckman Drive
Jersey City
N.J
Hiorite
Gayle
Pate Porpoise
Ikea
Abi
Bea
Associated Press
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