Boonsboro group opposes Maryland 200th birthday plans
The Boonsboro Historical Society objects to proposed 200th birthday observances for the United States and questions expenditures of 14950 for a consulting firm 32200 for a Stein tribute and 32775 for a Rosa Ponselle program. It urges simpler commemorations and criticizes replacing the National Pike markers and the four Maryland signers’ tribute as costly.
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Boonsboro
Rosa Ponselle
Metropolitan Opera
Met
Mary- Bey Stata
Maryland
Carroll
Ecotage debate pits vigilance against pollution
Udall and Stansbury define ecotage as vigilante tactics to block or reveal pollution and urge caution. Environmental Action highlights varied actions from harmless pranks to legally dubious tactics. Critics warn ecotage risks abuse and questions the moral line between activism and law.
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Stewart Udall
Jeff Stansbury
Environmental Action, Inc
Pirdue University
Indiana
Air Pollution Control Board
Udall and
Stansbury
Fragmentary Voice Notes About Weather And Hints
A garbled digest mentions cold climate, a split IP, a hangover cure all, and phrases about money and air, with incomplete lines suggesting a fragmented transcript or stray notes without clear events orNamed entities. The readable content hints at technical jargon and casual remedies but lacks coherent narrative or identifiable people.
Fragmented Prompt About Neighborhood, Mafia and Island Gags
A garbled note references an agent, a tree removal, and social gathering with a Mafia caveat. The language mixes odd names like Gwendolyn and slang while pondering storage of Radgela and gimmickry in the streets.
Washington County Fund Drive Surpasses Goal Despite Slowness
In Washington County the United Fund tallied $478,015, surpassing its goal but finishing late. Jesse Eagle, executive director, credits organizational effort, public relations, and stronger donor participation, noting a 10 percent rise from the previous year amid national economic pressures.
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Washington County
Swithin
Sitayhe
Jesse Eagle
United Fund
Eagle
Rome
Heller
Hille
James Snyder cites cooperation issue at Western Maryland hospital
State Senator George Snyder laments lack of cooperation at Western Maryland State Hospital causing Seriinis problems. In other notes, action approved on open burning at Elwood Grim graveyard, Hagerstown Gas Co. entry at night, and March of Dimes coin receptacle stolen. Lloyd K Toffman, prominent Hagerstown citizen, dies in sleep at 85. County health plans hearth exercise program per Mantcock and Dr. Perry Prather.
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George Snyder
Western Maryland State Hospital
Elwood Grim and
Hagerstown Snippets Halt School Attendance Rise
A quirky local note reports waves of snippets disrupting attendance at schools as prankster activity grows. The courthouse project progresses amid contractor work and a rab company introduces a 20 cent tard rate, while independent taxi owners trim fares to 16 cents and sausages drop to 5 cents at City Market Saturday MOLI. the market runs large and lively.
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Ely
Nixon Credibility and Vietnam Policy Draw Distrust in Polls
President Nixon faces doubt over his credibility as private polls hint that his peacemaker strategy with North Vietnam may not sway Democratic critics or voters. Observers note voters want action, not more talks, and fear a long, uncertain withdrawal path.
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Bruce Biossat
Washington
NTA
Nixon
Dole A
U.S
Thion
Hhomaelven
Vietnam
Open Letter Urges City Council to Override Health Ordinance Veto
Patricia C. McElroy of Hagerstown Junior College compiles an open letter to Mayor Mills, the Agora Town Council, and residents urging override of the mayor’s veto of a health quality ordinance amendment. The letter notes council override history, calls for two citizens to join a five member air quality board, and accuses mayor of blocking enforcement. It requests readers contact council members Ralph Funkhouser and Emmett Aumoletne to support passage within 30 days.
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Uie
Amayor Ding
Aard Avhleh
Toged
Bne
Ani
Mayr Mills
Magerstang
Mule “Yaloot
Thie
Hays
Ralp Funkhouser
Emmett Aumoletne
Magoratown
Agellizons
Thanet
Patricia C. McElroy
Hagerstown Junlor College
Antietam Expansion Miny Proposals Spark Taxpayer Debate
Local residents question a proposed restoration plan for Antloinny Dalttefield and nearby lands claiming it would divert funds from essential needs. They urge considering taxpayer costs and potential impact on families, roads, and nearby Sharpsburg, warning against privileging a historic site over pressing community concerns.
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Antloinny
Dalttefield
Antetam Tinklefield
Nore
Fistha Hatlofield
Lo Sharpsburg
Ankennys
What Other Papers Say in Public Frustration With Tax Politics
A collage of reader comments from West Point Mississippi to Vincennes Indiana criticizes politicians for higher salaries fringe benefits and political expenses while urging tax reform. Submissions from Springhill Louisiana and other towns rail against fiscal waste and demand concrete cuts and accountability in government spending.
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Larg
ORION
Mich
Altivens
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Hagerstown Gas Company
March of Dimes
Lloyd K. Toffman
Hagerstown
County Heal Department
Perry Prather
O- Hagerstown
Dudge
Owia
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Towa
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Marty
Menol
Antietam
West Point
Miss
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Sun
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Silverhean
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Springhill
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Punt
Universiy
Caliefornia
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Uileg
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