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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1976
Page
2
The Daily Mail will report notes as fully and impartially as possible in news columns. Editorial opinions appear only in plainly labeled editorials on this page. Other opinions from columnists or individuals may be reported elsewhere. All sides of important controversial fronts should be published.
The Democratic majority backs a full employment plan led by Hubert Humphrey and Augustus Hawkins. It would prioritize unemployment reduction to 8 percent, push actions by the President and Federal Reserve, and fund vast government jobs and training programs. Critics warn of runaway inflation and a move toward a controlled economy, arguing the plan ignores inflation risks and could backfire politically.
Car buyers face more than five quintillion possible car configurations. Even with all model choices, options, and equipment, a unique build is unlikely. In practice, most orders will differ from the exact specifications, giving buyers a high chance of receiving a vehicle that is not precisely as ordered.
Jack Anderson and Les Whitten describe President Ford displaying political nerve in approving Kissinger’s Africa trip despite southern backlash, backing social security tax increases and budget control, while ordering base closures to cut spending, and resisting political manipulation. The piece notes his stance on oil pricing, electronic surveillance, and Cuba Angola ties as he faced criticism and sought national interest over politics.
Henry Yesler, Washington County native born 1810, helped seed Seattle's development after arriving in 1852. He built the Seattle steam mill, spurred a town around his enterprise, served as mayor, and shaped local politics while leaving a lasting mark on language via the term Skid Row from Yesler Way.
A Reader letter condemns alcohol's toll in society linking Vietnam casualties to highway deaths and drunkenness. It cites drownings, heart disease, murders, divorces, and crime, arguing alcoholism is a sin rather than a health issue and urging stronger stance against drinking.
A stitched collage of county items: a misread Sharpsburg Fire Dept tag SHAS BS BU R G noted. County tax rate rose three cents to 2.17 per 107 assessed valuation. NBC’s Jim Simpson spoke at the King's Men Association banquet. Carl R. Beer named new South Wagerstown High principal. Sears Roebuck store planned at Northern Ave and Potomac corner. Bridge contract awarded for a National Highway project over Conceptheagre. Potomac Edison six percent sales figure cited. Sock at 112 dollars and note on interest rates discussed by bankers. Arts and Letters Club toured county historic sites Mount Prospect Stanford Hall Montpelier Jacques Manor Woodland Shares Springfield.
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