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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1978
Page
4
A reviewer discusses a book advocating legalizing planned self termination for the elderly as a humane option amid aging society. The piece weighs relief at potential cures against rising elder suffering and demands for dignity, noting the moral tension and the book's calm, provocative case. The author cites Doris Portwood and critiques the notion of aged autonomy within a medically advanced culture.
The White House fired Speaker O Neill's ally Robert Griffin from the General Services Administration and then created a $50 000 a year post for him as senior assistant to Robert Strauss. O Neill condemned the move, urging accountability and highlighting the perceived clout gap. The episode sparks broader critiques of ethics and executive power.
The Carlisle Police Department expresses gratitude to interested business and industrial leaders for funding a safety education effort for children. They credit the National Child Safety Council for materials and services and emphasize public protection as a sworn duty.
The Parents of Middletown praise Julie Dillon for her second year as head swimming coach, noting her leadership of seventy athletes and the development of discipline, teamwork, and technical skill. They commend her solo supervision and the club’s topnotch program, highlighting a standout Sankey event and overall success.
Washington voices warn against chasing military superiority amid Cold War fears. The piece argues that seeking top dominance fuels weapons industry profits, prompts Soviet buildup, and risks mutual destruction. It urges NATO cooperation, cautious arms limits, and avoiding bravado that could shatter peace through balance of terror.
An Opinion piece discusses Peter Bourne and the so called Bourne syndrome, describing how titles and proximity to power lead to a sense of exemption from rules. It cites Watergate parallels, noting officials like Bert Lance and Robert Strauss who felt privileged and acted beyond standard conduct.
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New Age Foundation has purchased 14 acres near Longmire, Washington, naming an interplanetary neutral zone for visitors from outer space to land safely. Wayne Aho says aliens seek to help Earth and urges a Cabinet level ambassador to space. UFO enthusiasts and skeptics collide as sightings rise nationally.
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