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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1976
Page
2
The Daily Mail states it will report news fully and impartially in its news columns and reserve editorial opinions for plainly labeled editorials on the page. It pledges to publish all sides of important controversies, dated Saturday June 26 1976.
Citizens with property or business interests in Hagerstown are urged to attend the second and final public hearing on the proposed comprehensive zoning ordinance. The meeting at City Hall Monday night seeks to hear views as zoning and planning spark ongoing controversy and reflect growing population and land resource concerns.
Hagerstown Mayor Warder L. Paddock led a long campaign to secure more than half a million dollars for a new city police facility. He battled bureaucratic hurdles, rallied ARC approval, and orchestrated support from state and federal officials, with Gov Mandel and others backing the project. The result showcases persistence in downtown redevelopment goals.
Jack Anderson and Les Whitten report that Agriculture Secretary Butz has enlisted career civil servants to draft campaign speeches and background papers for Ford. Deputy undersecretary Paul Theis, ex-NRC director, is identified as orchestrating the political work. The piece notes duplicative use of taxpayer resources and calls attention to the partisan manipulation of civil service duties amid White House wiretap bill debate.
Portugal heads to a Sunday presidential election amid a volatile 14 month period following a 312 article constitution. Five candidates include General Antonio de Eanes and Admiral Jose Azevedo with Pompilio de Cruz as an Independent candidate. Inflation and unemployment strain the economy as the country weighs coalition options to govern.
Readers invited to express views in the People column. Letters must be signed by the writer and include full contact details. The Daly Mail reserves the right to edit submissions for length and clarity. Preference given to letters that reveal public interest and offer concise argument.
A vintage style storefront promotes a July Fourth pageant and Colonial Day events at Rediscover America Shoppe. Activities include a First Lady contest entry, a “MINUTEMEN” signup, historic displays, costumes, and a grand gala in a local mall with tickets via Elizabeth Town and Betty Deal. Director Bob Shelfow oversees planning. Betty will share details.
Donald Lae Guyer criticizes Crook notes, condemns hiring a county administrator at 27000 dollars a year without a defined role, questions manpower studies, and urges reconsideration of merging administrator and county clerk posts. He warns of costly middle school site and delays before ground is broken.
Jottings from yesteryears recount four major fires within ten hours. Structures damaged include a Sharpsburgh barn, the Thomas Matlin house, the Clarence Monroe home, and the Charles Reid property. Also noted are a July 14 water main event on Dobusville Pike and the dedication of Devil's Backbone Park. Local youth camp plans, a hot Antarctic returnee, and a large state firefighters convention parade with 5,600 firemen and 38 bands are mentioned.
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