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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1969
Page
4
The House passed a sweeping tax reform measure by 394 to 30, aiming to ease the poor’s burden and curb loopholes used by big corporations and wealthy individuals. Senate action remains uncertain, but the broad margin may deter reversals despite anticipated opposition. The reform offers a springboard for changes toward equity, addressing long standing inequities in the tax code.
A six week spring and summer survey by the U S Coast Guard and Navy off Point Barrow Alaska maps ice formations and pressure ridges. Data on ice distribution could inform Arctic icebreaker design and enable year round maritime travel between Atlantic and Pacific via the Northwest Passage.
John P. Roche recalls how Chappaquiddick coverage surged on Martha's Vineyard drawing 2367 journalists, freelancers and souvenir makers. Islanders clammed up while Edgartown officials faced intrusive reporters, as Roche reframes the right of way dispute and island dynamics.
The Journal published daily in Middletown Ohio lists subscription prices for various delivery options. Rates include 10 cents per copy, 70 cents weekly, and yearly plans of 31.00 within city and suburban areas, 30.00 outside trading area, 35.09 outside USA, with all subscriptions payable in advance.
A 12 pound dog named Happy, owned by Lisa Kay Bovard, was shot and crawled to his blue doghouse before dying. The killing occurred Thursday night and left the community seeking clues. The note seeks help on fair entry deadlines for candles by Miss Kay McCue.
Washington analysis notes that civilian understanding of military needs grows as Senate scrutiny increases. It cites Bay of Pigs and Vietnam as turning points and highlights Senator Fulbright's plan to require weapon studies be shared with Congress.
A reader rebukes The Journal for blocking critique of Harding Jones and cites Yeats to condemn the series. The letter notes prior rejection of a July 13 submission and references multiple dissenting letters printed, plus a closing promo for the Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research in Springfield Ohio.
The Kenerly family of Franklin expresses gratitude for the compliments shown to the editor and readers for their supportive remarks.
The piece argues Senator Kennedy uses the Fifth Amendment to avoid discussing Chappaquiddick and suggests party silence, while Massachusetts judiciary and Edgartown police cooperate. It notes public unease with his guarded statements and compares reactions to a major corporate scandal, outlining debate over drawing negative inferences from pleading the Fifth.
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