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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1971
Page
4
The piece notes a political fever around Rep. Wilbur D. Mills of Arkansas as a potential 1972 Democratic candidate. It compares past Southern leaders and warns Mills must clarify views and mend ties at home while Gov. Dale Bumpers rises as a potential VP prospect.
James Lightbourne endured more than four years in prison for crimes the courts later deemed not proven. Convicted of robbery in 1966, reversed on appeal, he was freed after two years, then jailed 29 months awaiting murder trial before acquittal. The piece questions society’s response to long detentions amid delayed justice and cites Deuteronomy 33 25.
The piece argues that Congress and anti tech sentiment threaten airline progress by stalling SST use, urging reliance on foreign Concorde or Soviet jets. It notes 1960s jet adoption, rising costs, and jumbo 747 investments, predicting technology-driven profit through the 70s and risk from foreign competition in the 80s and beyond.
The city secures federal funds for downtown revitalization. Plans emphasize growth over three to four years, with more stores, parking, and a redesigned street system to improve access. Citizens are urged to shop locally to maximize benefits, noting out of town shopping costs. The area, long a city asset, will be renewed and revitalized.
David Lawrence argues that large demonstrations expose failures in government communication and fuel distrust of law enforcement amid bomb threats and crime. He warns that antiwar rhetoric and congressional opposition threaten FBI powers and US prestige, urging informed citizens to push back.
The piece argues President Nixon favors two billion dollars for big cities via revenue sharing, while Governor Reagan urges spending cuts. It claims cities grew fiscally reckless, funded by public money and welfare promises, aiding political figures like Lindsay to seek more funds from state and federal levels. It portrays urban leaders and elites as chasing handouts to sustain power.
The piece argues President Nixon, weak in big cities, seeks another $2 billion to give to cities for unrestricted use, while Gov. Reagan, seen as less politically experienced, favors more spending as a cure for extravagance. It notes the welfare system burden rising by 200,000 monthly and the expectation that recipients work for benefits.
Dr. Alan Guttmacher of Planned Parenthood visited Dartmouth to advocate abortion on demand. He framed it as enlightened and liberal while adding ecological touches. Critics note his phrasing elevates humane and free abortions, calling the comparison to tonsillectomy tasteless.
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