Questionable Constitution Critics and Taxpayer Fraud Notes
A commentary questions a new Soviet constitution promising human rights while preserving the socialist system. It discusses U S Supreme Court rulings on public sector unions and agency shop provisions and raises concerns about Medicaid fraud and abuse including excessive pill claims and multiple tonsillectomies. The piece ends with a wish for better investigative results.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Wateh
Coupon Clipping Reach Expands As Grocers Count Savings
Households clip five purses of coupons boosting discounts on groceries. In 1976 more than 4 billion cents in coupons were distributed. By 1988 food dollars may split evenly between stores and restaurants as coupons push sales.
Yotomar seeks approval for cross battlefield power line route
Secretary Udall is asked to review Jottings from yesteryears project for a 50 000 volt line crossing Antietam National Battlefield. Measles vaccination turnout prompts a new mass clinic next week. County plans parking along Hinsion arrival and canal area. Bass fishermen report strong weekend catches. Dr Henry P Laughlin, native of Hagerstown, lectures at George Washington University. Storm damage hits Hagerstown North End with trees down. Recent rains boost fruit and apple harvest prospects, say local growers.
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Yotomar
Kalison
Antietam National Battlefield
Interior
Steward Udall
Health Department
Board of County Commissioners
Henry P. Laughlin
Hagerstown
George Washington University Medical School
Small Farmers Face Hard Times in Texas Panhandle
Jack Anderson and Les Whitten report on Vernon Estes and other Panhandle farmers losing ground as wheat prices fall, costs rise, and credit tightens. They describe foreclosures looming, subsidies failing, and locals like Estes fearing further land loss while drought and market forces reshape rural Texas livelihoods. The piece also covers oilman Clyde Evans using political leverage to gain emergency fuel from federal programs, drawing scrutiny from officials and investigators.
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Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
Washington
Bovina
Texas
Vernon Estes
Ben
Rovina
West Texas
Panhandle
Vernon
Estes
Sherri
United States
Kaushin
Bovina Bank
Ellen Estes
Patceléum
Mix
Oklahoma
Clyde Boats
Mangum Oil and Gas Company
Evans
Henry Bellman
R-Okla
Dewey Bartlett
H.okla
Glenn English
D.-Okla
Federal Energy Administration
Mangum
David Boren
United Frelure
Washington Street School fate debated in Hagerstown
A long dispute over Washington Street School’s disposal reveals repeated studies since the 1950s. Reports by Chapman and Associates and Engelhardt firm cite cost, modernization limits, and safety concerns including inadequate play space, fire and plumbing issues, and dangerous bus and traffic conditions.
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Washington Street
Board of Education
Chapman and Associates
Engelhardt, Engelhardt and Leggett
Lestance
Voice Of The People Readers Petition Condensed
A call for public letters seeks submissions from readers to voice community concerns. The Dolly Mal reserves the right to edit and condense letters while requiring signatories provide full addresses. Preference given to submissions addressing bedi necess and publicalien topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colten Cotters Chansel
Parr
Bedi
Dispatcher Hours Debate Sparks Paper Correction
Bonnia K. Woodard, a dispatcher for Hagerstown City and Washington County, calls for correction after a recent issue misstates dispatchers work hours. She explains shift length and overtime practices, noting misperceptions about pay and lunch breaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cova
Hiei Iedulles
Froonot
Bonnia K. Woodard
Hagerstown City
Weehington County
Rise and Fall of the American Family
The piece laments decline of family unity in American life arguing civil strife and social decay begin at home. It recalls the Civil War era as a symbol of national division and critiques societal shifts that degrade motherhood, promote crime, and erode virtue, claiming decline starts on Main Street.
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Derly
South
Main Street
Nursing home staff voice on Patient Bill of Rights
Staff at a Washington County nursing home express support for the Patient Bill of Rights endorsed by the Commission on Aging. They highlight staff screening, orientation, inservice programs, and resident care while noting concerns about abuse, training gaps, and activity offerings.
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Commission On Aging
The
Washington County
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