Work Ethic program to begin in Washington County schools
An educational initiative named work ethic will be launched in Washington County public schools, aiming to teach students the meaning of work and its necessity. Beginning with younger students through industry visits, the program will expand for high schoolers to supplement the Vocational Technical Center, helping non college bound youths prepare for employment and reduce reliance on welfare.
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Washington County
Double-Deck Elevators Carve Growth for Skyscrapers
Chicago leads with two car double-deck elevators in its skyline. The First International Building in Dallas will house the first Southwest units with Otis double-deckers in four banks of six. Escalators link street to first basement levels for top or bottom car access. The system promises higher passenger flow per shaft, quicker service, and more usable floor space as shaft width shrinks.
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First International
Dallas
Boston
Toronto
No Fault Insurance Debate Drives Massachusetts Refunds
Massachusetts upholds rate reductions and refunds totaling millions for auto insurance policy holders, boosting momentum for no fault plans nationwide. The piece notes potential nationwide adoption, with officials and insurers weighing reforms amid ongoing debate and political pressure from Nixon and Volpe.
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Automobile Manufacturers Association
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Nixon Brezhnev tacitly agree to cool Vietnam war
The Nixon Brezhnev talks produced a tacit understanding to wind down by reducing arms shipments and disengaging from the Vietnam conflict. Nixon viewed Moscow as wanting an end to the war but wary of appearing less stalwart than China, while Kosygin offered mediation that ultimately stalled.
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Lyndon Johnson
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Nikolai Firyubin
Fay Kohler
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Kosygin
Washington County zoning faces auto raceway debate
The piece discusses a proposed Washington County zoning plan for a Brooklawn dairy farm area allowing an auto raceway only as a special exception. It weighs legal hurdles, road impacts from 20 000 to 108 000 weekend visitors, potential interstate and bypass changes, economic effects, and the Planning and Zoning Commission role.
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Washington County
Washington County Planning and Bering Comminton
Cotinty
Wagerstown
Beaver Creek
Mt. Aetna
Washington International Raceway
Washington County Planning and Zoning Commission
Voices Of The People Defend Washington County SPCA
A reader defends the Washington County SPCA against donations gaps and city funding issues. The letter argues the humane society saves animals, prosecutes cruelty, and operates below national cost averages, urging continued support and cautioning against a city dog pound.
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Nagerstown
Washington County
Tia Money
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SPCA
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Boli
Humane Society
Martinsburg
Waynesboro
Humane
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Dart
Mr. Pyne
Jottings From Yesteryears In Washington County notes on ownership rise
Ownership in Washington County climbs to a peak while plans move to designate September 17 as Antietam Day. South High’s band performs in Mason City Iowa for the world premiere of The Mustc Man. Wehard Mayel and Mrs B J Hajek join ROTC in Georgia. Albert Powell Fred Gladwin and Paul S Shields install as Mayerstown Life Underwriters officers. Local reservoirs replenished by Underwriters Conference, timing may delay until Willamsport. Algeratown to host 1933 Lions International Capital District convention.
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Mason City
Iowa
Albert Powell
Fred Gladwin
Paul S. Shields
Mayerstown Association of Life
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