Salk Denounces Health Research Cuts Before Congress
Dr. Jonas Salk testifies to the House Ways and Means Committee urging opposition to federal funding reductions for health research. He warns the cuts harm young scientists and hinder medical progress while noting a brake on funding is already felt. He also cautions about tax code changes that discourage private contributions and reflects on car safety cost versus protection. Train for the religious life. I Timothy 4 7 Moffatt.
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Jonas Salk
House Wages and Means Committee
Congress
Salk
Lie detector tests clarify but do not prove Watergate facts
The author argues lie detectors reveal only answers to specific questions and do not establish innocence. He recalls his own voluntary test, emphasizing the role of control questions in detecting truthfulness while noting detectors measure comfort, not guilt or honesty. Colson’s use of the test does not prove innocence regarding Watergate.
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Washington
Charles Colson
James McCord
Colson
Central Intelligence Agency
Freeman
Downtown Mall Groundbreaking Spoiled by Hidden Concrete
The city planned a ceremonial digging for a downtown Middletown mall. A pre-dug hole was refilled with concrete overnight, prompting suspicions and surprise among officials. Photographers and TV crews were tipped off, but the ceremony went ahead with shovels appearing to strike wet concrete rather than soil.
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Central Avenue
R. Paul Christiansen
Middletown
P.D
Middletown Journal Subscriber Rates and Delivery Options
The Middletown Journal edition lists pricing for newsstand copies, Sunday editions, and home delivery by newspaper boy or motor route. It details seven day, monthly, and yearly subscription options, including in and out of area rates and advance payments.
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First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
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Nixon may cancel Latin America trip after Panama Security Council clash
Washington sources say the Panama U N Security Council showdown narrows Nixon's planned Latin America and Africa visits this year. Torrijos seeks Canal control risking Soviet influence and U S vetoes signal a weakened U N role. Brazil may rise as counterweight to Allende while Jack Kubisch emerges as key Latin America aide.
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White House
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Panama
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Africa
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Caracas
Omar Torrijos
Nasser
Panama Canal
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Torrijos
John Scali
Salvador Allende
Chile
Allende
Emilio Medici
Argentina
Jack Kubisch
Rio de Janeiro
Friday night rapist letter reflects on rehabilitation and forgiveness
A Middletown reader profiles the man known as the Friday Night Rapist, detailing his life since arrest in December 1970. He describes commitment to Lima State Hospital, a guilty plea, and his 10 to 30 year sentence at Lebanon Correctional Institution. He claims progress, hopes for transfer to another hospital with proper care, and asks residents for patience and understanding while seeking forgiveness.
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Middletown
Lima State Hospital
Lebanon
E.W., Gall
Lebanon Correctional Institution
Taxing inflation and the gold standard debate
Economist Irwin Schiff questions IRS rules after noting dollar devaluation from 1 000 to 90 cents and argues for tax loss deductions. The piece recalls Gold Reserve actions, Proxmire and Martin debate, Nixon’s inflation fight, and calls for a economic policy to curb unemployment without government subsidies.
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Internal Revenue Service
U.S
Schiff
Supreme Court
Proxmire
Martin
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