President Ford NBC interview sparks media ethics debate
Editor recalls Johnson era press tricks and questions the handling of televised interviews. The Ford Chancellor exchange about three divisions in the Middle East triggers White House denial and NBC correction to prevent misinterpretation of sensitive military plans.
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Social Security reform urged beyond half measures
The Social Security Advisory Council failed to find a long term funding plan and recommended partial financing from general taxes. With a $1.3 trillion 75 year deficit and rising benefits, experts warn of deeper reform as birthrates fall and lifespans rise. The piece criticizes reliance on tax shifts and questions delaying payroll tax base increases while noting Medicare funding from general revenues.
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Venezuela urges OAS special session on trade law impacts
Venezuela calls on the Organization of American States to convene a special meeting to condemn what it calls discriminatory aspects of new U S trade legislation. It urges denying trade preferences to OPEC nations and others seeking to manipulate prices and supply.
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Helms Refuses to Bow to CIA Pressure and Sees Quiet Fallout
The piece recalls Richard Helms defending CIA independence amid presidential orders and Watergate era pressure. It discusses imperial presidency risks, OSS origins of CIA leaders, and the question whether secrecy breeds a power elite. Helms warns of speaking out if forced to take blame.
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Chaff From The Staff A Look At Low Mood Clothes
Paris designer Cardin pushes bare bosom fashion for women while Don Robbie lauds men’s low mood outfits. Suits priced 100 to 135 dollars as critics doubt the trend. Staff writer Carl Thomas mocks the fad and Homer Mitchell offers a three-group view of business mood. Rotary president Pete Clark missed a meeting due to flu. Safety Council note recalls a comical line about surrendering in the war on poverty.
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Journal Publication and Subscription Rates Notice
The Journal announces subscription options for Middletown Ohio readers with daily and Sunday editions. Details include home delivery rates 72 cents for weekdays and 23 cents for Sunday, motor route 13 1/2 cents daily, 24 cents Sunday, and mail rates 38 dollars yearly in the U.S. and 46 dollars abroad.
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Dream is still alive in Middletown economy reflects recovery
Letter from Donna Coning praises Middletown Journal coverage of Armco layoffs and local business growth. She thanks new small employers like Cameo Modeling Agency and urges trust in local economy while calling for accountability for a reckless hit and run driver cited by the state patrol.
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