League of Women Voters marks 50 years of nonpartisan civic work
The enduring organization began in February 1920 to aid newly enfranchised voters. It remains a leading source of nonpartisan information on voting and issues while promoting water quality, education, housing, and electoral studies through local and state chapters.
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Nixon
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Ohio League of Women Voters
Howard Cromwell
Middletown League
National Library Week Emphasizes Reading and Libraries
National Library Week in April 2026 highlights the library as a storehouse of knowledge and a driver of lifelong learning. The message extols libraries as vital to civilization, advising broader awareness and stronger Reading habits.
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America
Democrats Not Dead Yet in Three Local Elections
In Tennessee a moderate Democrat Edward Jones defeated a Republican and an American Independent in a special race. Wisconsin elected David Obey a moderate Democrat in a district never held a Democrat before. Los Angeles voters favored Councilman Thomas Bradley a moderate Negro with a broad coalition challenging Mayor Yorty. Local conditions cited but the pattern shows the old Democratic coalition remains viable.
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Census Bureau
Richard Scammon
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Tennessee
Robert
Fats) Everett
Edward Jones
George Wallace
S.e
Jones
Humphrey
Sen
Fred Harris
Obey
Wisconsin
Los Angeles
Thomas Bradley
Bradley
Sam Yorty
Knowles
Spring Weather Talk and Garden Advice
Dave Began Here and There notes fluctuating spring weather from March to April. He warns frost risks, advises yard chores like tilling and planting, and stresses perennials offer color if not hit by freezes while noting summer flowers face blight and early frost.
Beware of Red Polish Play in a Communist Strategy
John P. Roche analyzes Soviet and Communist tactics from Terijoki to Poland, detailing puppet regimes and coalitions. He argues that imposing governments changes morale and warns against accepting disguised surrender, urging a Greek solution where insurgents reintegrate as a party.
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Poland
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Europe
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Lublin
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Yalta
Vietnam
Saigon
Hanoi
Diet
Middletown Ohio Newspaper Subscription Rates
The Journal published daily by News Journal, Inc. lists subscription rates for Middletown area. Per copy costs nine cents weekdays and twenty cents Sundays. motor route and suburb rates 70 cents weekly. mail rates 21.00 yearly within seven days, 30.00 outside trading area, 38.00 outside U.S.A. All payments due in advance. Founded 1857.
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First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
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U.S.A
Letters to the Editor on safe driving and civic issues
Readers urge safer driving after a pedestrian near collision and a nephew’s fatal drag accident. Articles touch on taxes, nonprofit rights, cooperation, and public involvement, arguing for prudent governance and community responsibility. Writings express concern over war, division, and apathy in the tax debate.
Easter Season Call To Fellowman In The Editor
A reader urges greater dignity and fellowship during Easter season. The note expresses belief that Christ rejects crime and violence and asks readers to live peacefully and treat others with respect.
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War, taxes, and welfare in a critique of Vietnam era policy
A critical column argues federal grants fund downtown renewal housing space programs and subsidies while taxes burden workers. It links Vietnam war costs to prosperity and poverty, cites frauds by a minority and loopholes that let the rich pay little tax, and warns of unequal burdens on families.
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Commission
Vietnam
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