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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1973
Page
2
The Maryland State PoliceWestern Maryland headquarters now operates from a new facility south of Hagerstown near Interstate 70. Forty troopers will be based there along with maintenance and communications supervisors, a mobile crime laboratory, and plans for a helicopter pad, marking a major upgrade from earlier quarters.
A Sard annual survey by the University of Cincinnati reports 1,428 institutions with enrollment rising 0.2 percent to 9.215 million across collegiate-level credit-hour students. First-year admits fell 3.2 percent at 876 colleges, signaling intensified competition among four-year and other schools.
Commerce Clearing House reports 49 state legislatures will meet in 1973 and pass thousands of bills. Most sessions occur annually, with Kentucky the sole state not holding a regular session in 1978. Expect broad topics from A to Z, led by revenue and taxes as past trends predict.
Two Philadelphia scientists Carl Rickels and Peter Hesbacher say nonprescription sedatives like Compoz and aspirin show little short term relief for mild to moderate anxiety while a prescription sedative proved much more effective. They call for well designed human trials to prove safety and efficacy of OTC drugs and note consumer dollars support often ineffective medications amid ongoing OTC regulation debates.
The Jack Anderson column accuses White House aide Frank Carlucci of mismanagement during Hurricane Agnes relief. It alleges multimillion dollar waste, trailer misuses, fraud by a federal auditor, and untracked emergency funds, while noting extended disaster relief deadlines and political reactions.
In Maryland blue laws are broad and enforceable with many Sunday prohibitions. Read as interpreted, most activities from work to recreation are restricted on Sunday, with exceptions varying by county. The writer argues the laws are ridiculous yet acknowledge some value for family worship and time off.
Readers in the Voice Of The People column praise SPCA kindnesses and the season of giving. Letters emphasize open house desserts, bazaar support, donations for building funds, and ongoing animal care with local students and volunteers named.
A reader reflects on wars earthquakes and prophecies arguing that current troubles signal the second coming. They challenge peace efforts in Vietnam weather control and modern false prophets, concluding with a religious exhortation and praise.
The column notes Cedar Lawn transfer for quarry quarters, a health department ruling on septic tanks and wells in dense areas, and a weather snow forecast. Randall Miller named superintendent of Fort Frederick State Park. Mark Miller to distribute orchard spray calendars. A police incident ends with Justice Buty dismissing a disorderly charge. Dr. Thomas S. Adams speaks at Chamber banquet as John Ferguson outlines plans for a business manager. Louise Funk crowned Maryland Beauty Queen at Baltimore Farm Bureau meeting. Governor presents silver bowl.
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