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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1971
Page
4
Twenty million Americans are over 65, up from 16.6 million in 1960 and 9.2 percent rising to 9.9 percent in 1970. The shift implies higher Social Security and medical costs and may influence public attitudes and voting, with older voters forming a powerful bloc. The piece urges studying how to honor and better utilize the elderly in society.
New York City consumer affairs commissioner Bess Myerson urges ice cream to be simple with few additives. She supports a rule requiring all ingredients to be listed in descending order on the package, to prevent hidden additives while recognizing some need for standard ingredients.
Jeffrey Hart analyzes a rising media assault on Henry Kissinger over policy issues. He notes the tactic thrives on personalizing complex topics, likening Kissinger to Dr. Strangelove and highlighting attacks about secrecy and foreign background. The piece cites Harper’s, Village Voice writers, and urbanologist Martin Anderson.
P4th HARVEY notes that space pioneers show resilience beyond genius. Astronauts like Shepard Glenn Cunningham Lovell Borman faced illnesses injuries and setbacks yet pressed on, proving a super will rather than superman strength. The piece credits discipline therapy and family support for comeback success.
William F Buckley Jr argues for bold right wing reform targeting the Nixon administration. He urges conservative and even liberal allies to demand groundsweep changes, including limits on federal power in education, regional and private alternatives, and a strategy to win broad public support while resisting liberal subversion. He criticizes forced integration and calls for voter engagement with black middle class interests.
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc in Middletown Ohio lists rates for newsstand purchases 5 cents daily and 2 cents Sunday. Home delivery by newspaper boy 80 cents for seven days, motor route $3.47 or $4.20, monthly service charge, and mail subscriptions $30 per year in area, $28 outside USA.
A journalist traces a long circulating rumor claiming discarded cigarette packs can buy items such as seeing eye dogs or wheel chairs. Local officials and a national charity deny the practice, with sources tracing origins to Indiana and Kentucky. The piece notes a shift from packs to stamps in Middletown as the latest scavenger pursuit.
Senator Muskie defended revenue sharing, criticized President Nixon's plan as flawed, and explained his stance to mayors in Washington. He argued for equitable sharing, noted flaws in the proposal, and described his effort to reassure allies while facing political pressure. He called reporters, released his speech, and hinted at testing the waters for his candidacy.
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