Taiwan’s rise as a thriving modern economy and industrial power
A visiting U S press group observes Taiwan in 1966 accelerating an agricultural revolution through land reforms and state-led capitalism. Government buys out landlords, spurs private enterprise, and builds infrastructure to decentralize industry. Notable figures include Y F Wu of Kaohsiung and the Kaohsiung Kingdom Hotel. The shipyard, steel mill, and hog operations illustrate rapid industrial growth, with warnings against mainland Chinese takeover.
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Taiwan
U.S. Eastern Seaboard
Thomas Jefferson
United States
California
Kaohsiung
Y.F Wu
Kaohsiung Kingdom
Cargill Co
Minneapolis
Japan
Tokyo
Frank R. Myers Editor-Vice President Jim Mills
The page lists staff roles with Frank R. Myers as editor and vice president and Jim Mills as managing editor dated Saturday February 4 1978. It presents the newspaper’s masthead and key editorial leadership for the edition.
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Frank R. Myers
Jim Mills
Critics Target Military Pension System Weakness
Critics focus on the most visible flaw in the military pension system noting that benefits to retired service members consume almost one tenth of defense outlays as a presidential commission is formed to review reform.
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United States
Canal Zone
Union
New militant farm lobby wing seeks subsidies in capitals
Members of American Agriculture press for higher subsidies as world trade shapes farm economy. The piece notes Meany's protectionist stance and suggests AFL-CIO engagement in capital demonstrations. It urges pension reforms for military personnel to include vesting after ten years, while grandfathering current benefits.
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United States
Afl-Cio
Peking
American Agriculture
Farm Lobby
Washington, D.C
George Meany
Middletown Sees Worst Blizzard In Recorded History
Middletown endured a historic storm in January 1978, setting records for snowfall and low temperatures. Gusts reached 70 mph on Jan 26, with 10 to 15 foot drifts and wind chill plunging to 50 below zero. Roads closed, state of emergency declared, National Guard mobilized, and the heaviest monthly snowfall ever measured in the area.
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Middletown
Midwest
Butler
Warren
James A. Rhodes
Ohio
National Guard
C.T. Morningstar
Morningstar
U.S. Weather Service
January 1978 to 1979: Middletown blizzard history note
The Journal recalls a winter period from 1977 to 1979 highlighting severe weather in January 1978 and 1979. It notes the lowest auto fatality count, eight snow days, school dismissals, disrupted transport, power outages, and halted mail deliveries. Public service via WPFB aided rescue and information efforts.
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Miami Valley
East Coast
Journal
WPFB
Cincinnati
Middletown
Letters on canal treaties and local banking concerns stir readers
Readers urge action on the Panama Canal treaty arguing against ceding control and praising U S arrangements. Other letters critique local banking monopolies, billing practices, and customer benefits, while gratitude flows to Four Wheelers and Middletown police for helping hospital staff during a blizzard.
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Taipei
Willi
Alexander Hamilton
Jefferson
Hamilton
Lenin
Los Angeles
C. K. Yen
Long Island
U. S
New China Shipbuilding Co
S Company
Gary
Ind
Washington
Supreme Court
Elwood Richardson Business Manager
George Crout
the Journal
The
News Journal, Inc
S. Broad
First Ave
U.S.A
Harmars Holiday
Miami
wCila
Mount A
Benu
Marke
Joan
TVG
St. Clair
Ted
John Glenn
Howard Metzenbaum
Tom Kindness
Ferne Slough
Germantown Rd
Franklin
Genevieve Welch
Milton Road
Connie McKenzie
Bryant Sr
Sunset Place
Barbara Park Convalescent Center
Deborah Helsinger
Jackson Lane
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