Initiative proposal would threaten representation in democracy
Prof. Martin Diamond argued against Sen. Abourezk's plan for a nationwide initiative process. The piece notes how mass petitions could enable expedient votes on divisive issues, bypass legislators, and risk spending and revenue implications while undermining representative governance. Diamond died last week after testifying against electoral reform.
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James Abourezk
Dl.d
California
Aboureze
Diamond
Martin Diamond
Senate
Armco contract vote confirms labor peace and continued production
Armco Employes Ind. Federation ratified a three year contract after an initial rejection. Officials say the deal preserves Armco spirit, avoids strikes, supports the regional economy, and keeps production uninterrupted for steel orders.
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Armco
Armco Employes Ind
Cills
Armec
Armee
Armco Spirit
Psalm 23 Verses Reflected in Modern Devotional Quotation
A literary rendering of Psalm 23 lines expresses trust in divine guidance. The passage references the Lord as shepherd, leading to green pastures and tranquil waters, assuring restoration of the soul.
Miss Universe 1977 picks Marlon Brando as greatest living person
In a TV interview after her title win Miss Universe 1977 Janelle Commissiong of Trinidad and Tobago named Marlon Brando as the greatest living person citing his intelligence and charm while discussing beauty pageants and public perception.
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Janelle Commission
Trinidad-Tobago
Marlon Brando
Dennis The Menace and Marlon Brando in Indian cause satire
A critic mocks public figures including Marlon Brando and Miss Commission for Indian advocacy. He recalls Brando’s Wounded Knee protest and jokes about lacking great persons left for youth to honor, mentioning Churchill and Donald Duck as alternatives.
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Marlon Brando
Commission
Wounded Knee
Winston Churchill
Omig
Donald Duck
Peking settles power with Hua Kuo-feng as Mao era ends
The article outlines Mao’s death and a PLA backed takeover in which Hua Kuo-feng rises as chairman after Teng Siao-ping and Yeh Chien-ying secure roles. It notes the Gang of Four’s expulsion and the military’s decisive role in reshaping China’s leadership.
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Peking
Teng Hsiao-ping
Mao
Gang of Four
Communist Party
People’s Liberation Army
PLA
Liu Shao-chi
China
Liu
Chou Enlai
Chou
Lin
Sinkiang
Chou En-lai
Teng
Canton
Hua Kuo-feng
Hua
Defense
Yeh Chien-ying
Middletown News Journal Subscription Rates Announced
The Journal published by News Journal Inc lists prices for home delivery and motor route subscriptions. Rates include 72 cents daily and 23 cents Sunday by carrier and a calendar month total of 132 cents daily and 24 cents Sunday by motor route with annual mail options at 38 dollars within the U.S. and 46 dollars outside.
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The
News Journal, Inc
S. Broad
First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
U.S.A
Letter to the editor on school fundraisers and administration
A reader criticizes school fundraising and tax use, arguing parents and teachers do the work. They question carpeted libraries, tax levels, and administration competence. The letter opposes blaming students and praises involved parents while contrasting Jesus teachings with school leadership.
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Jesus Christ
Jesus
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