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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 2005
Page
9
The Middletown Journal, established in 1857, announces Edwina Blackwell Clark as publisher and M. David Goodwin as editor with Michael Williams serving as editorial page editor.
The death of Pope John Paul II comes amid national reflection on mortality amid public debates over Terri Schiavo. The pope faced decline with dignity, influencing church and world despite a shrinking priesthood and Islam surpassing Catholicism in global followers.
John Paul II excelled among the people traveling to see him in 129 countries. He kissed earth, touched followers, and stormed controversies within the church while guiding a vast hierarchy. His death at 84 prompts reflection on his charisma, reforms, and the church’s response to abuse scandals.
The piece reflects on John Paul II’s calming role since 1978 as Vatican II reforms unsettled the church. It notes his unyielding stance on contraception and abortion while honoring his unifying presence amid upheaval, as reported by Hamilton in the JournalNews on April 2.
The piece contrasts quiet death of infant Sun Hudson in Texas after doctors halted ventilator support with the highly publicized Terri Schiavo case. It notes legal and political clashes over end of life decisions, including the Advance Directives Act and federal court rulings, while criticizing lawmakers and media circus surrounding Schiavo.
Max Boot argues privatized military support in Iraq blurs lines between contractor and combat roles. Nearly 75,000 civilians are linked to war tasks, raising accountability concerns as firms like Blackwater and Custer Battles face scrutiny.
Mail to the Middletown Journal offers instructions for letters to the editor including postal address email and fax contact details for submissions. The notice provides submission channels and a web link for letters.
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