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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1970
Page
4
The Senate approved a bill to limit campaign ad costs by requiring broadcasters to charge lower rates and ending free presidential air time. It ties spending to votes cast in the prior election and aims to reduce money's role in national campaigns.
Internal Revenue Commissioner Randolph W. Thrower argues the president has unlimited authority to probe individual tax returns for any matter of interest to the president. Critics warn that misuse could intimidate or coerce individuals, as seen when Nixon aide Clark Mollenhoff accessed nine returns. Lawmakers call for stronger safeguards if current laws fail to prevent abuse.
In Waltham Massachusetts John P Roche argues private colleges face a funding squeeze as tuition soars and student protests press for state aid. He calls for public funding or a GI Bill like national program to support private institutions and relieve state schools.
A personal account describes Friday's 5 p.m. crawl on First Avenue in Middletown. After waiting on a side street, the author notes several motorists let others merge and no one honked. The piece ends with a pledge to avoid First Avenue after 5 p.m. and a hope that courtesy may be common.
The Middletown Journal lists rates for daily and Sunday editions with mail and neighborhood options. Pricing includes 0.10 per weekday, 0.20 Sunday, 0.70 weekly delivery, 21.00 yearly in-state, 30.00 outside trading area, and 38.00 for overseas subscriptions, all prepaid.
The article reports that Associate Justice William O. Douglas may retire to avoid impeachment talks amid a looming political fight. Representative Ford accuses Douglas of bias and conflict of interest, citing writings for a publisher linked to a pornographer. The House Judiciary Committee faces possible delays as conservatives push forward with an impeachment inquiry.
Representative Louis Wyman of New Hampshire introduces a House resolution to create a special committee to investigate charges against Justice Douglas and report on possible impeachment. The resolution has about 100 co sponsors from both parties. Chairman Emanuel Celler indicates the Judiciary Committee will take up the question.
Jim Finley of the Coca Cola Bottling Company of Middletown outlines a systems approach to environmental problems. The firm recycles motor oil, paper, and glass and backs research with Chesapeake Bay Foundation and anti litter programs. They favor returnable bottles but acknowledge consumer demand for non returnable packaging and seek new distribution methods to tackle solid waste.
Mrs. Erma Ross, longtime visiting nurse for Armco Steel, is praised for decades of care to employees and their families. The tribute lauds her selfless work and widespread kindness, ending with a farewell blessing and sign off from Mrs. Donald W. Dearth.
A reader expresses appreciation for The Journal’s Letters To Editor section. The writer values public discourse, differing views, and community voices aiding understanding and better judgment.
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