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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1978
Page
4
President Carter proposes an $8.3 billion fiscal 1979 urban package, adding $2.7 billion in new spending, but largely rehashes prior programs. He calls for urban impact analyses to align projects, stresses local commitment, and enlists community groups while warning federal leadership must be matched by city initiative to revitalize core neighborhoods.
An editorial response to Rhode Island's winter disaster declaration notes about 100000 residents qualified for food stamps and 90000 used them yet many refused federal help. It laments reliance on security and praises independent spirit, invoking colonial origins and a line from I John.
A reader argues Panama's economy relies on the canal under a perpetual U S lease not to be rescinded. They condemn Torrijos and Castro, warn of Soviet influence, compare President Carter to Chamberlain, and denounce U S indecision on energy and foreign policy while urging the canal treaty be opposed.
Columnist laments Oscars broadcasts becoming political theater led by streaking memories and acts by Redgrave and Hellman. Notes Lillian Hellman praise, Solzhenitsyn reference, PLO ties, and Paddy Chayefsky punchline urging simple gratitude. Odds of future politicking blamed on Hollywood ritual.
John Chamberlain argues the United States faces a money problem, not just energy. He notes a global oil glut on the Pacific coast and debate over PEMEX, North Sea oil, and U.S. drilling. He cites Standard Oil’s Swearingen on production, deregulation, and the Thrust Belt breakthrough as signs energy supply can grow. He also suggests methane from waste and crops could replace imports, stressing the dollar’s integrity and price-system incentives.
Viktor Korchnoi, a top chess grandmaster who defected in 1976, faces Soviet retaliation as they erase his name from Soviet chess history and block his participation in international events. Organizers bow to pressure, limiting top competition ahead of the 1980 Moscow Olympics, while Korchnoi remains a leading challenger to Karpov.
A local newspaper notice lists subscription rates and delivery options for The Journal, detailing per-copy, motor route, and mail prices, with monthly and yearly figures for USA and international readers and advance payment terms.
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