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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1978
Page
4
Washington columnist Tom Braden critiques President Carter for backing tobacco price supports and spending tax dollars to aid farmers while acknowledging the wider costs of smoking related diseases. He hints the smoking issue will be avoided in the piece.
The writer criticizes President Carter for inflation policy favoring tobacco subsidies, arguing it shows a failure to express the general public's interest against special interests. It cites Davis-Bacon and health costs, claims Congress ignores the public, and laments Carter's perceived weakness in restraint. The piece ends with a stark call to action and mockery of past campaign buttons.
A ceremony rich in pageantry marked Pope Paul VI burial in St. Peter's Basilica Rome ending 15 years of stewardship on the throne of Peter. He carried forward John XXIII’s reforms and Pacem in Terris while facing widespread criticism. A global voice for peace and the poor, he offered a hostage stance to save lives at Entebbe and in Aldo Moro’s case. His death prompts global reflection on morality and leadership.
Wilma Mull protests that Barnitz Field leagues are ignored in the paper while Goldman Park coverage and Pony Tail girls notices are lacking. She notes sponsors paid to enter Barnitz and demands schedules and coverage so teams know game times and receive fair treatment. Editor’s note hints Barnitz schedules exist but were omitted.
Scores for all games are to be reported to the Park Department each night and relayed to The Journal the next morning. If Barnitz scores are missing, the reporter likely did not submit them.
Jeffrey Hart argues the Catholic Church stands at a fateful juncture after Pope Paul VI's death. He contends socialism tempts leadership with a dream of recovered community, but modernity demands individual freedom and a redefined church identity as it cannot return to traditional, locale bound community.
Washington notes warn that California’s Proposition 13 shock prompts calls for clearer accountability in tax and spending. A federal advisory panel urges uniform property tax appraisal, state financing to aid low income homeowners, and caps on rates to avoid central government control while preserving local revenue, with Florida style annual appraisals and explicit political responsibility.
Denver essayist muses on country songs as honest portraits of hardship and unvarnished emotion. He cites tales of poverty, alimony, and struggle from Nashville to Biloxi, praising the genre for its sober honesty amid a culture that prizes perpetual happiness.
The Journal Published daily by News Journal, Inc. outlines subscription options for Middletown Ohio readers. Home delivery prices include 90 for weekdays and 25 for Sunday, with motor route and mail options listed as 15 per daily copy and 30 for Sundays, or $4.80 for four weeks, and $38 per year by mail within the U S A.
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