Policy Frictions with Castro Highlight Cuban Tensions
The piece argues Carter administration shifts in foreign policy risk destabilization with Cuba. It cites human rights abuses, 40 000 to 120 000 political prisoners, and Castro's resilience amid U.S. pressure. It also weighs Angola, Rhodesia, and Guantanamo as leverage points, urging caution against change.
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Roger Fontaine
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Pepper seeks outlawing mandatory retirement in federal service
Rep Claude Pepper, chair of the House Aging Committee, introduces legislation to end mandatory retirement in the federal government. He argues age discrimination is odious and hopes the move will pressure private employers to follow, while cautioning against overhyping the measure as it may affect market driven layoffs.
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Claude Pepper
House Committee On
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Judge rules $200,000 life policy for homemaker Pederson
Seattle Superior Court Judge George H. Revelle ordered an insurer to issue a $200,000 life policy for Sharon Pederson after she argued her homemaker duties were worth at least $20,000 a year. The insurer had offered only $50,000 citing she was not the breadwinner. Pederson's attorney framed the case as a challenge to sex discrimination and valued homemaker contributions.
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Sharon Pederson
Seattle
Superior Court
George H. Revelle
Mark My Words The Great Death
A group of scientists and writers denounce the rising belief in the paranormal defining it as unproven mysticism and legends from astrology to the Bermuda Triangle They argue that human mortality ensures continued interest in stories of a world beyond and the allure of mystery.
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Jim Fiebig
Bermuda Triangle
Dennis The Menace and the Search for God Across Realms
The piece muses on finding God as a source of life after death and compares beliefs to search grounds like the Bible astrology and the occult. It cites Crane and Freud to frame fears of mortality and notes scientists cannot fence off spiritual quests.
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God
Freud
Stephen Crane
Riot control in a free society and the paratroop option
John Roche argues for a practical riot-control framework focusing on scale and logistics. He critiques police containment, questions National Guard use, and proposes trained national riot police with water cannon and mobile units to cope with urban riots.
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New York City
Pat
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Beame
Gov
Carey
Detroit
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United States
France
Middletown News Journal Subscription Rates
The Journal published daily by the News Journal in Middletown Ohio lists subscription options. Rates include home delivery by carrier 72c for Monday through Saturday and 23c Sunday, or 95 per week, motor route 132 per copy daily and 24c Sunday, or $4.20 by four weeks, and mail in the USA $38 per year $46 outside. All subscriptions payable in advance. Founded in 1857.
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Middletown
Ohio
USA
U.S.A
Better be ready to wait for city help on water meters
Letter complains that water meter problems cause flood damage and delays in repairs. The writer condemns city staff and questions accountability, noting delays of two to three months and misdiagnosis about tile versus a single floor. The second paragraph discusses a dog running loose and the writer’s stance on pet responsibility and humane concerns. Mrs. Charles Joseph, 2230 Central Ave.
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Dale Hessel
Humane Society
Charles Joseph
Central Ave
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