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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1976
Page
3
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Maryland gas users trim consumption after warnings of tightening supplies. Robert Gentey of Columbia Gas in Hagerstown notes an 11 percent drop last winter as the Energy Awareness and Conservation Task Force promotes conservation of gas electricity and fuel oil. Despite declines, officials urge continued savings with FPC warning interstate pipelines could run dry by 1983.
After a decade of delays and protests over the crossing, the Downsville Mke overpass opened without a public ceremony. Officials avoided fanfare, while travelers frustrated by the delays consider organizing a recognition event.
The piece argues Democrats are likely to hold a majority in Congress in 1976 regardless of who wins the presidency. It cites Harris polling showing Democrats with broad appeal, identifies independents and party perception, and notes public support for divided government as a check on power. It also contrasts Democratic branding as the problem solvers with Republicans as a cleanup party.
The 1960s disappearance of hundreds of pounds of highly enriched uranium from a Pennsylvania defense plant raises questions about nuclear safeguards. NRC officials admit limited disclosure and reliance on private firms to report missing plutonium, while whistle of smuggling and lax security at plants like Kerr McGee and Nuclear Fuel Services arise.
Hagerstown Junior College trustees discussed planned offerings for the next academic year including a new paramedic program for Washington County ambulance volunteers and a management training course for prospective supervisors. A paralegal course and a program training office assistants were also explored, with approvals pending from multiple agencies.
Local merchants have remodeled many downtown stores after Potomac Hall Shop opened at Franklin and Potomac Streets. Bilde's moved into Sword's Market, Katy O Connell revived Bible's old store, Holiman's Men's Wear upgraded inside and out, and Rout zaba's received a full facelift. The old courthouse was restored and adjacent Ward's building converted to a government office. The Fleisher building was painted, Valley Mall fever grows, and downtown shops including two Bicentennial shops and leather stores attract shoppers as residents pledge continued support in 1976.
Students honor H Wayne Hovermale homeroom and chorus teacher at Boonsboro Middle School. They credit him with shaping a strong chorus, arranging monthly activities and spring trips, and praising his piano playing and supportive, encouraging leadership.
A reader argues for a nationwide BIN to track student ages and assign them to a stage in schooling. The piece notes state differences in school entry cutoffs such as January or October deadlines and cites mobility as a problem. It suggests misalignment can lead to legal issues and questions the current policies.
Members of the Mayor and Council and the city planning commissions debated trying a program of intensive code enforcement without adding inspectors. Reports mention hepatitis cases in Sharpsburg and a city foreman with medical issues. References to Antietam battlefield plans, Soil Conservation Service work, and aviation figures add a broad historic snapshot.
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