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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1973
Page
4
The text reflects on the birth of Jesus and two millennia of Christian influence shaping belief, rituals, and hope. It urges a personal vow to nurture the Christmas spirit year round so peace on earth and goodwill toward men become a reality.
The text extols the U S system as durable and balanced, contrasts it with others, and urges vigilance to uphold freedom justice and individual rights as the nation approaches its 200th anniversary. It quotes Philip Armour on loyalty and cites a biblical Emmanuel verse.
A reader urges wise land use and coordinated action by citizens, industry, and government. They praise Middletown’s revitalized downtown, warn against suburban sprawl and rapid annexations, and question motives behind outspoken developers.
Bob Considine recalls a family Christmas memory told through his mother’s affection for a long standing, handmade tree. He describes modest decorations, many cats, and how her insistence on keeping the tree became a focal point of family life until her husband’s death ended the tradition.
The author recalls a 1932 Christmas marked by scarce goods and gifts of clothes, detailing the emotional sting of receiving wardrobes instead of toys. He contrasts his longing for electric trains with his brother’s easier acceptance, recounting parental hardship and a punitive reaction to his tantrum.
The piece argues Jerry Ford earned a solid B average at Yale Law School and helped coach football, countering the stereotype of the athlete as underachieving. It notes Ford’s ties to Rostow and Scoop Jackson and asserts his grasp of foreign affairs, likening football strategy to national defense.
The Middletown Journal lists pricing for own delivery and mail options. Home delivery via newspaperboy costs 80c weekly with 20c Sunday, motor route $3.47 in 12 installments or $3.20 in four weeks, and mail subscriptions run $30 per year in and out of the trading area, $38 outside the U.S.A. All motor route and mail payments are in advance.
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