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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1976
Page
6
Debate on capital punishment contrasts Nazi and British cases with modern Utah, arguing deterrence, justice, and constitutional limits. Authors argue punishment can be political and evolving, noting historical cruelties and the need for evidence on deterrence while urging measured civic debate.
Jeffrey Hart notes that modern communication and mobility could foster politics centered on individuals and issues with shifting coalitions. He cites Illinois Governor elect James Thompson and Jimmy Carter as signs of weakened party structures and considers historical precedents where dominant parties fractured or dissolved into factions.
The piece notes how legal bans once boosted Ulysses sales, then fell after the ban was lifted in 1933. It parallels Denmark’s 1969 legalization of porn, which initially boosted sales but later declined, while noting the free market’s supposed lessons and referencing a 1776 Congress event and a biblical verse.
Nostalgia notes Middletown Santa’s post Thanksgiving arrivals once by air and downtown bustle, now rarer as custom fades. A reader asks about an isolated man whose unlisted numbers hid him, while others recall a Lexington girl’s remark about Jesus on a card. The Answer survey finds men prefer a $100 gift card or cash, with tools and travel items ranking among desires.
The Journal Published daily by the News Journal Inc lists subscription prices for different delivery methods. Rates include 72c daily carrier, 23c Sunday, 95c weekly, motor route 132c daily, and mail options at 38 dollars yearly in the USA or 46 dollars outside, all payable in advance.
Gerald Ford faces criticism over his transition period and inaction on steel price rises. The piece argues for decisive leadership, jawboning to curb steel prices, and potential constitutional change. It notes Ford’s rumored Senate bid talk, recent moves, and homebuying signals amid ongoing political maneuvering.
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