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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1978
Page
4
Jeffrey Hart argues that global terrorism shows a new anti civilizational threat with organized, transnational groups. He discusses Moro and Tokyo, notes Soviet funding, and proposes an anti terrorist institution reporting to civilians to indefinitely detain convicted terrorists.
Te Frank R. Myers named Publisher General Manager while W. A. Siebenthaler Sr. becomes President Elwood Richardson Business Manager and Paul J. Day along with Jim Mills serve as Executive Editor and Managing Editor respectively in a leadership reshuffle.
Congress shows nerves over a Social Security payroll tax hike slated to begin next January. Supporters argue it preserves solvency and makes the system more progressive, while opponents threaten to weaponize the tax in elections.
An environment writer recalls riding a supertanker, Chevron Copenhagen, unloading crude off California, paralleling the Amoco Cadiz disaster off France. Both 1974 ships shared size, ownership by U.S. firms, Liberian flags, and multinational crews, with Cadiz failing after steering loss in heavy seas. The piece ends with a provocative biblical quote.
Mrs Charles Roop of Germantown Road writes to Maple Park Mayfield Avalon and Dixie Heights residents about Ohio law allowing detachment from Middletown to join or form a township. She discusses petitions maps commissions and potential legal costs while urging cleanup of properties and praising Madison Township rescue squad and volunteer firemen.
The Journal published by News Journal, Inc lists subscription and home delivery options. Rates cover daily and Sunday editions with carrier, motor route, and mail prices, including weekly and yearly terms for domestic and outside US customers. Founded in 1857.
The piece argues the Southern Hemisphere offers an alternative to U.S. collectivism. It cites Chile under Pinochet cutting inflation and pursuing democratic reforms, and Argentina under military rule trimming hyperinflation, privatizing state assets, devolving powers to provinces, and returning enterprises to private hands. It suggests freedom may lure disgruntled Americans to Buenos Aires.
Bangkok columnist reflects on Noel Coward's Thailand visit during the opulent era of grand ocean liners, noting cultural impressions and the city’s evolving allure. The piece evokes era-specific travel glamour and the mood of Bangkok in a bygone age.
A veteran era shift grips Bangkok as 1960s American R and R crews yield to German Japanese and Arab travelers. Hotels and bars shift branding from Yankee Station to Frankfurt Tailors and Munich Clothiers. Tourism climbs 17 percent since 1969 despite lingering chaos, blows to local prices, and renewed hustle in Patpong and Sun Street.
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