Extremists end predictions for the New Year says Chamberlain
John Chamberlain argues no one can predict 1974 due to extremist actions from IRA and Protestant extremists, Arab oil embargo, and terrorist acts. He envisions energy innovations and resilience, citing nuclear power and solar ideas, while warning extremists will disrupt short-term outcomes.
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Middletown Herald Looks Ahead to a Big 1974 Year
In a wide forward look the paper forecasts a big 1974 with national questions on impeachment energy and economy, and local optimism for Middletown’s downtown revitalization. It notes citizen resolve in facing schools facilities and neighborhood renewal while anticipating renewed pride.
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Bridges and tunnels erode old barriers between worlds
Calvin Coolidge warned that ideology now builds the true barriers, not nature, as a new suspension bridge spans the Bosporus and a Channel tunnel nears. Paved Alps roads and growing cross borders echo a changing era, while a biblical verse and a call to joy close the set.
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Most successful ever Christmas gifts reach Longview patients
Readers honor Longview State Hospital patients with gift drives from Brownie scouts banks churches and clubs. The 104th Christmas at the Children's Home featured extensive donations and a season of generosity with thanks to sponsors who supported a full page Christmas appeal.
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Crystal ball misreads Nixon in a 1973 forecast
BOB CONSIDINE reflects on a past crystal ball predicting a triumphant Nixon presidency in 1973 with a booming economy and detente. The piece revisits imagined outcomes and then lists imagined disasters that could have happened, including impeachment and Watergate entanglements.
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Predictions for 1974 From a Reader's Year Ahead
A reader recalls 1973 difficulties and offers 1974 forecasts. Nixon not impeached but impaired. Agnew risks a comeback outside politics. Severe gas rationing. Detroit unveils a garage-bound engine. Israel may pressure Arab allies by cutting bagels. Rose Mary Woods erases CBS during Cronkite report. More time at home boosts marriages and divorces rise.
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Middletown Journal subscriber rates and delivery info
The Middletown Journal lists subscription prices and delivery options. Home delivery via newspaperboy or motor route offered with monthly, quarterly, and yearly payment plans. Mail subscriptions available in and outside the trading area, with rates and advance payments required. Founded in 1857.
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