Nixon faces critique of Watergate era reporting and FBI use
The piece argues Nixon was treated unfairly while actions by Roosevelt, Kennedy, and Johnson using the FBI are downplayed. It cites Noam Chomsky, critiques media bias, and notes Robert Redford’s portrayal of Woodward and Bernstein amid alleged omissions. It also mentions Kirkpatrick Sale’s Power Shift and regional political shifts postwar.
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Laos Becomes Communist State as Pathet Lao Takes Power
In 1975 Laos shifts to a Soviet-backed Communist government under Pathet Lao influence, ending the constitutional monarchy. The piece recalls Kennedy era hopes for neutral Laos and notes a potential domino effect affecting Thailand and Malaysia, with a moral on Soviet promises.
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Laos
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Malaysia
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National Review 20th anniversary praised by critic
John Roche hails National Review on its 20th anniversary noting Buckley era influence and Nash analysis of Conservative movement. He argues conservatives drift toward liberal tradition while critiquing liberalism and praising the magazine’s spirited commentary.
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Nash
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India
New Left
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Two criticisms of campaign finance law by Tom Braden
Washington columnist Tom Braden argues the campaign finance limit of 1000 dollars is arbitrary and unfair to nonmajor parties. He notes parity favors Republicans and Democrats, leaving third parties to wait and rely on taxpayer discretion, as the Supreme Court weighs legality.
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Washington
Supreme Court
George Wallace
Congress
Woman claims unemployment bias in head of household rule
Mrs Clarice Spicer denounces gender discrimination after being denied head of household status at the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services in Middletown. She notes she earned nearly as much as her husband and paid taxes on over ten thousand dollars, yet faced stricter proof requirements and lower benefits.
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Ohio Bureau of Employment Services
Middletown
Clarice Spicer
Greenbush Road
Camden
Appreciation Note From Barbara Park Resident
A resident thanks the Shoemaker ambulance crew for swift arrival and praises Middletown Hospital staff from emergency room to ICU and C floor. Gratitude extends to Barbara Park Convalescent Center for a warm homecoming and kind nurses and aides in Ohio.
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Barbara Park
Middletown Hospital
Barbara Park Convalescent Center
Ohio
Middletown News Journal Subscription Rates
The Journal published by News Journal, Inc. in Middletown, Ohio lists prices for home delivery by carrier and motor route, Sunday and daily copies, and mail subscriptions. Rates include 72c for Monday through Saturday, 23c Sunday, 95c weekly, 13c daily via motor route, 24c Sunday, $4.20 four-week, and $38 yearly in the U.S. or $46 outside, all prepaid.
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