Get out Vietnam and the price of shame
A journalist questions the meaning of get out of Vietnam as he reflects on the war’s toll at home and abroad. He cites U.S. spending, Congress’s denial of $700 million, and the nation’s fading self respect amid turmoil and displacement. He asks if leaving now would avert collective shame.
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Reform debate shadows House openness push
The House Democratic Caucus quietly shapes policy behind closed doors. Delegates applaud reforms while protesting reduced accountability and new rules that let chairmen override minority wishes and trigger meetings with only a third of members present.
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Light on the lobbyists and national lobbying laws
Editorial urges strengthening the 1946 lobbying act with enforcement powers and clear coverage. It notes state reforms and calls Congress to enact public protections for consumers amid concerns over influence on food, heating bills, and safety. The piece ends with a biblical verse.
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Futility is born of inaction in editor letter
An open letter to America's Silent Majority argues liberty is threatened and urges readers to speak up and resist erosion of freedoms. It frames citizens as both hope and despair for the nation and calls for outrage against inaction.
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Middletown Exhibit Showcases Local Industry and Products
George Crout reports on the National Conference of Business Paper Editors at the Manchester Hotel in Middletown. A large basement exhibit highlights Armco iron, Racycle bicycles, paper products from multiple mills, tobacco brands, and other local goods, framing the city’s industrial contribution. The piece urges civic action and voting to defend liberty against perceived governmental overreach.
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Editing Letter Sparks Debate Over Raney Inmate Treatment
The published Wednesday letter by Mrs. Laura Hackney includes a reproduced paragraph about prison inmate Wayne Raney. Hackney’s editors warn she may have altered context by omitting and darkening text.
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Middletown Ohio Newspaper Rates and Publication Note
The Journal is published daily by News Journal Inc in Middletown Ohio. It lists subscription prices for home delivery and motor routes, with weekly and yearly mail rates. The notice includes postal details and the founding year 1657.
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