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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1977
Page
4
A humorous holiday list of favors and requests for figures from Carter to Brzezinski and beyond. The author jokes about adjournment and assigns whimsical gifts to politicians and officials, including Carter, Nader, Schlesinger, O Neill, Lance, Park, Jaworski, Abagnale, and others.
The writer recalls Christmas contrasts between Manhattan’s glittering cityscape and northern New England's snowy home. He notes festive sights, music, and the seasonal aura, but contrasts Advent solemnity in St Patrick's Cathedral with the spiritual joy of rural Christmases and the enduring meaning of the holiday.
The fragment identifies Frank R. Myers as editor and vice president and Jim Mills as managing editor. The text lists key newsroom leadership roles without further context or events.
Patricia Harris of Housing and Urban Development warns National League of Cities against fearing unequal federal urban aid. She quips We are not to rob St Petersburg to pay inneapolis Paul, linking the debate to century old legends of Peter and Paul. The piece frames the federal budget split between well run cities and those needing support.
Robert Mendelsohn steps down from Interior Department consultant post as California Fair Practices Commission sues over alleged laundered campaign funds from his 1974 state controller run. He awaits Senate confirmation or shelved nomination while joining the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corp at $168 a day.
A reader writes that Christmas centers on God the Father, Christ his son, and the Holy Spirit. The piece emphasizes love joy peace and the fruits of the Spirit guiding holiday actions and meaning.
Dennis the Menace narrator shares a devotional Christmas reflection focusing on love charity and faith. He emphasizes Christ as the essence of Christmas and expresses gratitude for family friends and spiritual devotion during the season.
In Middletown a reader worries doors were locked after a Christmas program at Jefferson School leaving only two exits usable. Editor notes principal counters that three gym exits exist and can be opened by panic bars to prevent entrapment.
Rochester couple Pat and Paul Brennan fight USPS law in court to overturn a 19th century monopoly. They run Hand Delivery with 300 customers, delivering same day and accusing the postal service of poor morale and high costs while deficits soar and private couriers like UPS outpace the USPS. They see a network of local businesses filling gaps if private mail delivery is allowed, arguing rural areas could still be served as a last resort. Benjamin Bailor is named as Postmaster General they would challenge.
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc in Middletown Ohio lists pricing for newsstand copies carriers motor routes and mail subscriptions. Rates include 20 cents weekday 35 cents Sunday, 90 cents weekday carrier 25 cents Sunday, 15 cents daily motor route 30 cents Sunday, 4 80 per four week periods, 38 annual in USA 46 outside USA. Founded 1857.
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