Public rejects campaign gifts deduction in shifting finance
Commentary argues voters resist private funding of campaigns and oppose extending tax deductions for political contributions. It notes low takeup of the 1971 $1 checkoff, calls for spending ceilings, shorter campaigns, and reduced subsidies from individuals and corporations to curb political influence.
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Methadone Overdose Deaths Surpass Heroin in New York
Acting NYC chief medical examiner reports last year saw more deaths from methadone overdoses than heroin. In a six month span 50 methadone deaths and 104 cases with both drugs found. heroin deaths numbered 49. Congress considers tighter methadone controls amid street diversion concerns. Seek the Lord quoted from Isaiah.
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Lovely auditorium praised for Middletown music scene
A Middletown reader extolls the Dave Finkelman Auditorium as ideal for diverse musical programs from Bach to Middletown Symphony and notes free upcoming concerts by the MUM Community Symphonic Band and Campus Community Chorale debut under W Warren Parker. Another letter argues against income tax and promotes the Liberty Amendment H J R 23 to repeal federal income tax.
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Middletown
Dave Finkelman
Bach
Middletown Symphony
William Stiehl
MUM
Chorale
W. Warren Parker
William Crawford
Riverview Ave
Congress
Middletown Journal Subscription Rates Notice
The Middletown Journal lists daily and Sunday newsstand prices. Home delivery by newspaperboy costs 60 cents weekly, with motor route options totaling 3.47 per year in installments or 3.20 per four weeks. Mail subscriptions run 30 dollars per year within the trading area and 38 outside, with advance payment required.
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Kissinger mission failure sparks new arms race options
Washington analyzes U S response after Kissinger Moscow mission failure. Possible shifts include mobile missiles on trains, mountain buried systems, undersea displacement with Polaris and Trident, larger missiles, and more aircraft carriers. Officials warn of Russian first strike fears amid satellite evidence and a hard line stance from Schlesinger.
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Henry Kissinger
Moscow
U.S
Defense
Paul Nitze
James Schlesinger
Pentagon
Barry Goldwater
Nitze
Robert McNamara
Polaris
Trident
United States
Russia
Amnesty debate splits experts and veterans on Vietnam deserters
In New York a divided view on amnesty for Vietnam era deserters and draft dodgers unfolds. Proponents cite moral arguments and historic precedents while opponents led by the American Legion warn wholesale pardons mock sacrifice and duty. Jim O Neill recalls Washingtons line on civic duty as the debate centers on a difficult balance between law and mercy.
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American Legion
James F. O’neil
House Judiciary Com
Vietnam
United States
O'Neil
The
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Canada
Sweden
Kissinger Fails To End Deadlock and Draft Amnesty Debate
A bold front page headline about Kissinger failing to break the Moscow deadlock prompts reflection on belief in news. The Legion weighs two amnesty camps for draft evaders and deserters with a call for courts to hear each case on its merits. potential defendants estimated around 70,000.
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Richard Burton
Richard Nixon
Kissinger
Henry
Moscow
London
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