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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1974
Page
4
A column argues the American car industry and government must curb car use and retool to avoid mass unemployment as 1.25 million could lose jobs by March if auto demand stays weak. It urges fuel taxes and safety-regulation changes to shift to smaller, cheaper cars.
The Charleston textbook clash highlights the need for harmony between classroom material and home values. Commissioners urge publishers to avoid insulting parental morals, while educators should balance real world texts with a child’s moral development.
Critics push a three week legislative cycle to give lawmakers a home week each month arguing it beats the Tuesday Thursday club. Supporters say it improves productivity while opponents warn it legitimizes frequent absences from distant districts. The piece closes with a biblical quote.
The staff column mocks the idea that money fixes every problem and notes prices would rise if everyone got more cash. It recalls retired editor Dave Regan visiting The Journal for a surprise birthday party for Chardy Weber and reflects on changes in the newspaper.
The Journal published by News Journal Inc lists subscription options for Middletown Ohio readers. It specifies prices for home delivery by carrier and motor route, Sunday copies, mail subscriptions, and prepaid terms.
Readers attack Ed Strinko as egoistic and unfit for office while others criticize vandalism and neighborhood safety. Citizens urge honorable loss acceptance, concern for youth education, and more letters from community members about local issues.
A resident on 1301 Park Drive reports garage break in and beer theft along with trash dumping and missing Christmas lights. They note some neighbors are honest but fear theft continues in the circle.
A humorous column surveys gold origins and current bullion values, noting U S and international production, bullion prices for coins like the Mexican 20 peso and Krugerrand, and a jab at tobacco subsidies amid health costs. It closes with a light self-critique about public policy.
A personal essay laments cocktail parties as anti social rituals. The narrator recalls past excesses with gin and martinis and vows to abandon such gatherings. He describes a brutal late night event, headaches from loud music, and a resolve to skip Christmas parties while seeking simple dinners at home.
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