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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1977
Page
4
A columnist quotes Rabbi Steven Reuben and humorist Sam Levenson on December pressures of Christmas for Jewish families. They urge preserving Hanukkah meaning, rejecting Christmas as a shared holiday, and promoting ethnic pride amid costly gift trends and secular pressures.
The document names W A Siebenthaler Sr as president Ilwood Richardson as business manager Frank R Myers as editor vice president Jim Mills as managing editor and outlines their titles in the organization.
The piece defends the belief in Santa as a harmless, beneficial fantasy that fosters imagination in children and joy for families. It contrasts expert debates, notes the emotional thrill of anticipation, and ends with a holiday blessing and a biblical quote.
Middletown residents mark a bleak war Christmas with scarce coal and meatless menus. Red Cross service flags illuminate homes as the city contemplates wartime rationing, fundraising, and gifts for the hospital. Children write Santa for toys reflecting a nation at war.
The Journal published by News Journal, Inc. lists subscription costs for daily and Sunday editions. Home delivery and motor route prices vary by day, with mail rates set per year and regional differences. Founded in 1857.
Rebecca J. Layer defends discount retailers addressing claims of fault in pacifier checks and merchandise shortages. She cites limited stock, seasonal demand, ordering timing, and Armco cutbacks as factors behind delays and understaffing. She urges readers to direct gripes to management.
A writer thanks Dennis Demolet and the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program for guiding veterans to benefits, schooling, employment, and coping with disabilities. The letter urges supporters to write to P.O. Box 1145 Middletown 45042 or call Dennis to keep the program operating locally.
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