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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1977
Page
2
The paper pledges impartial reporting on major issues and aims to present all sides of controversial topics. Editorial opinions are reserved for gravity labeled editorials while columnists and individuals in the news may have their views published elsewhere in the publication.
The Hagerstown Washington County Chamber of Commerce reports a May boom with large rises in construction and permit values. City permits climbed from 148 073 to 540 218 and county permits from 1 008 603 to 4 064 753. Air travel rose 28 percent and most categories show gains though food costs jumped 121 percent year over year.
A fragmented Local notice-like piece describes noise traps with microphones 23 feet from the road in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It notes widespread noise issues in small towns and cites weak local opposition, urging action against horn blowing and loud trucks on streets like West Washington.
President Carter clashes with Congress over funding for water development projects, mainly dams. Senate defeats bar on funding, while experts warn many dams are unsafe or outdated. The Teton Dam collapse underscores need for repairs and prudent budgeting amid pork-barrel politics.
Jottings from yesteryears report tonight’s council session where residents plan to push to fill the Malhe cor nens on the square and grant flowers. Councilman Don Huber is expected to propose a new dog ordinance addressing the city wide dog issue. CAC President John Haskin notes a foster program may begin if the council approves. The Central Manufacturing and Welling Works eye a tract adjoining the new plant on Downsville Pike. May employment and payrolls in Hagerstown show gains. County mortality rate survey finds no deaths since the Child Health Center opened. The Hagerstown Fire Department budget is set at 35000 for the next fiscal year.
The State Department hid a confidential study detailing Henry Kissinger’s delays that nearly cost the U S a billion dollars in military stockpiles in Thailand two years ago A second study on improprieties was also withheld from Congress Inspectors blamed the Secretariat and Kissinger for lack of guidance and delayed action while the US salvaged the stockpile just before Thailand demanded withdrawal of forces
The Hagerstown Flag Day program at City Park in 1977 retained Elks sponsorship and a near-traditional format with little commercialism. About 60 to 100 attendees watched a parade of flags past the band, noting aging park facilities, old bandstands, and a mostly steady civic observance without major newer elements.
The voice of the people letters page invites submissions limited to 288 words per letter and edited and condensed by the paper. All letters must be signed and include the writer's address, with preference for those permitting publication of the writer’s name.
A reminiscence by Ora Ant Eirnst recounts Potomac fish pots built along the river's old ford and after the dam from 1923 24. The article notes multiple pots downstream toward Falling Waters Williamsport Dunn Canovocheague Wilsons worth and near Opequon, with details on construction and operation.
A letter praising Rosalynn Carter for advancing egalitarianism and diplomacy argues she can transition from a Plains bookkeeper to a capable foreign policy negotiator. The writer asserts she could educate other nations on American policy and suggests she deserves an official role and pay, noting sexism in not recognizing her potential.
A garbled collection of quotes cites Rudolph Nureyev praising a film as strong and promising, plus odd remarks by Warren Burger on court caseload growth and Kim Hyung Wook claiming Park Tong Sun acted as an agent. It also references commentary on moral positions and a Wall Street money tip from an advisor.
A fragmented clipping notes a quirky line about divorce grounds tied to how a wife makes coffee. It mentions a bumbling spy and hostess cards, with coded phrases and garbled text. The piece also remarks that very few atheists are seen among pedestrians.
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