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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1972
Page
2
A long running clash between Mayor Mills and Councilman Potts colors City Hall politics. The dispute over the sewer disposal plant has yielded little gain for taxpayers, with wasteful charges and counter-charges harming progress.
Alfred Ross of New York retired from regular work but leaves a record as America’s top long-time blood donor. Since 1942 he has given about 17 gallons 135 pints with no pay, starting after aiding a leukemia patient. He cites difficulty with age rules but notes the need for more donors to ease shortages and risks from purchased blood.
The piece argues that cereals face FTC scrutiny for an oligopoly with four to five top firms, while beer markets show national firms expanding as regional brewers fade. It cites Turnham analysis, market share growth from 21 to 42 percent, and DOJ steps to block Detroit brewery sales as evidence of a national market trend shaping competition.
Jack Anderson reports Paraguay’s dictator Alfredo Stroessner allegedly controls a narco network described as the heroin crossroads of South America. CIA notes implicate generals Rodriguez Calman and officials, with U.S. aid and Ecuadorian embassy exchanges cited as context.
VAL HYMES recalls the 1972 Maryland episode as George Wallace faced a hostile crowd at a shopping center in Laurel. The attack, the crowd’s reactions in several towns, and the ensuing political fallout raised questions about the “little people” electorate, party machinery, and the impact on Wallace’s bid as delegates weigh conscience over pledged votes. The piece notes Wallace’s vulnerability, the crowd dynamics, and the shifting emphasis from primary battles to broader party strategy.
Readers urge action over Halfway drainage, county commissioners, and civic association backing. They denounce a man labeled a troublemaker and pledge to press for storm drain fixes, inviting others to join weekly pickets and letter writing to influence county government.
A reader letter laments the rarity of American flags in daily life and on holidays besides Memorial and Labor Day. The writer argues the flag unites people, notes limited flag visibility on TV and in public spaces, and calls for more public appreciation and display.
A call urges that Joint Chiefs of Staff and top military commanders take command of war tactics in South Vietnam and Indochina rather than civilian politicians. It argues that lives of U S troops are at stake and that future policies in Korea and the Orient should be decided by the United States' best military men.
Flags mark the 96th Memorial Day in Sharpsburg as residents prepare for ceremonies. Rescue teams at the Potomac drowning site describe a demanding effort by four Ancat men aiding astronaut Scott Carpenter. Lions Club delegates report on a convention. Winners in the Future Farmers of America contest include Williamsport as first, Hagerstown second, Smithsburg third, Clear Spring fourth. City council discusses 40 percent salary reductions for all city employees. Thousands attend the 18th annual track and field meet at City Park. County commissioners discuss next week’s tax levy. Williamsport Bridge Stock trades at 29.25 per share in front of the courthouse.
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