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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1972
Page
2
The YMCA pools on North Potomac Street will offer swim hours on Monday June 19 for children and adults without requiring YMCA membership. Executive director David Hergman said hot weather makes it important to provide a safe, enjoyable option while the Municipal Pool remains unavailable for outdoor swimming for several weeks.
A science writeup explains a “psychological map” of New York City built from grid surveys. Photographs of landmarks test recognition by borough and exact location. Manhattan tops recognition, with midtown and Kennedy Airport noted. The piece argues everyone carries mental maps of places and topics.
The piece likens investors to turkeys succumbing to panic at the slightest provocation after news of Senator George McGovern winning the California primary. It notes a seven point market drop and casts McGovern as a harsh reformist figure, though the outcome remains distant.
A Vietnam debate echoes across readers comments about American policy, missions, and the use of Marines. The letter writers challenge U.S. trustworthiness while defending humanitarian aims and questioning the handling of Geneva Accords and wartime commitments.
The piece notes Hanoi’s chief negotiator in Paris Le Duc Tho hints at resuming secret talks with Henry Kissinger. It portrays Kissinger as cautiously optimistic, citing North Vietnam’s stalled offensive, shifts in USSR and China positions, and Nixon’s diplomacy. It also covers Kissinger’s earlier Paris contacts in 1967 and related political and corporate news.
County officials discussed fees for organizations, a future store on Northern Ave was announced for the town and Country Department Store project, and a Maryland Delaware Federation of Post Office Clerks convention drew about 100 attendees. Robert Swaith, at Raves, noted a recent promotion of sergeant. Tax receipts ran near normal in the depression year as collectors John Bowers and T E Seibert worked. Mara Vlagk’s chicken truck burst into flames on Summit Ave, drawing local youths to help.
Washington analyst Bruce Biossat argues McGovern’s bid mirrors Kennedy’s 1960 approach with strong field orgs and a youth-driven surge. He notes skilled staff, open delegate path, and persistent campaigning while warning reform-minded tensions may surface as new faces join the party setup.
Randers residents are invited to share views in the Voice of the People column. Letters should be up to 250 words and the Daily Mail reserves the right to edit and condense. Include writers’ addresses and prefer those with longer publication history. The piece includes Father’s Day reflection quotes about a father’s growing wisdom over time and an aging perspective.
A letter from 1972 cites venereal disease research at BW and EcB challenging myths about transmission. It argues VD cannot spread via toilets or linens, urges reading from Washington County Library, cites works by Grover Rogahury Astons, and references a Newsweek piece on the epidemic. The writer condemns public health critics and defends Coffman Wealth Center.
A resident urges county officials to stop a proposed race track, arguing it will destroy a quiet valley with thunderous speeds, extreme noise, carbon monoxide pollution, and water runoff threatening Dollules trout stream. concerns—outside builders, higher taxes, and disruption of rest days—prompt a plea to halt construction.
A letter praises Judge Ottinger for setting trial dates and condemns the State's Attorney for delays. It questions 83 indictments, 49 appeals, and 10 paternity cases awaiting trial, arguing the six month rule and swift justice tradition have been violated and urging continued reform.
Jean M Warren warns MMagerstown residents of a thief or thieves taking fishing rods and tackle boxes from a houseboat above Charles MII during the week of 5.28 to 6.4 and again 6.04 to 6.10. Several rods and two tackle boxes were stolen, with no forced entry observed as doors were restored neatly. The writer urges vigilance, night checks, and says a thief may be skilled at lock picking, pledging time to patrol the area.
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