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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1976
Page
4
Jeffrey Hart argues for a flexible schooling option allowing students to attend 3-4 hours daily focusing on core subjects while skipping electives and social programs. He cites cost savings, freed time for personal pursuits, and reduced school influence on morals, noting teachers show interest but education interests oppose.
Butler County Republicans reportedly blundered by not naming a successor to Probate Judge Harry Walsh who hinted at early retirement. Hamilton attorney William Stitsinger was discussed, but party bosses delayed until Walsh’s retirement was official. Judge Fred B. Cramer holds a county record for long service. Working parents should note the Hamilton exam station hours 8 am to 4 pm. About half the auditor's office women now wear coordinated outfits paid from their own pockets. Corsed comments from Coroner Dr. Garrett Boone reflect on heroin death classifications and the need for clear-cut proof.
The debate over air bags centers on safety benefits versus cost and unproven effectiveness. Secretary Coleman proposes a two year test in 1979-80 on 500,000 cars costing over 100 million, with manufacturers paying most. If no agreement by Jan 5, Congress and the President would decide, potentially delaying adoption by six or more years.
An understated column narrates a father’s lingering doubt about Santa Claus and his daughter's disbelief. The narrator recalls a quiet internal voice suggesting there may be something to the legend, while his skeptical child probes the truth at the dinner table. The piece ends with a wistful note about time and belief.
Maryland drivers in DC face unpaid tickets, sparking a call for interstate reciprocity. Washington's chief of police Maurice Cullinane argues for linking license renewals to outstanding tickets, but Maryland lawmakers and suburbs oppose, fearing hardships for residents.
A reader compares the neglect of Christmas meaning to guests who plan a party but forget the guest of honor Christ. Roger M. Johnson urges remembering Christ during Christmas and expressing that love in actions and gifts. The letter ends with a car insurance complaint about a hit-and-run incident at Rink's on December 16.
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