The Charge Is Mediocrity Over Carswell’s Supreme Court Bid
The piece argues Judge G Harrold Carswell lacks a record of distinction needed for the Supreme Court. It cites Prof William Van Alstyne’s assessment that Carswell’s opinions show no basis for serving with distinction, warning he may not be a strong nominee.
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G. Harrold Carswell
Supreme Court
Carswell
United States
Fifth
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
William van Alstyne
Duke University
Senate Judiciary Committee
Soviet alcohol crisis spurs top leadership action
Moscow faces a rising alcoholism problem as the Soviet press notes moral standards slipping. Brezhnev orders a personal crackdown on drunkenness, blaming vodka for much social harm and even crime, amid officials debating measures. The piece closes with a biblical quote.
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Moscow
Brezhnev
Communist Party
Carlisle Readers Defend School Progress and Unity
A Carlisle reader rebukes a letter alleging three stagnant years, praising staff and committees under Mr Way. Highlights include remedi al and vocational programs, debt management, and new classes, with notes on the community and a youth group exchange promoting global unity through dialogue.
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Rose Poast
Middletown Journal
Carlisle
Way
Montgomery County
Dialogue on Middletown Campus Promotes Unity
The Middletown Campus sponsored a foreign dialogue aimed at bridging gaps between local and international students. A participant notes limited prior chances to converse with foreign peers and values the new opportunity to share perspectives.
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Middletown
Political filing chaos settles before May 4 primary
The column notes an end to frantic petition filings as candidates declare and withdraw. It predicts a breathing spell until after the May 4 primary with fireworks likely to flare from mid March into April. It warns that running hard remains essential despite endorsements and popularity.
Nixon Avoids Plan to Control Prices and Wages
The piece argues inflation will worsen unless a government body enforces wage and price restraints across industries. It notes Nixon rejects jawboning and cites declining purchasing power of the dollar since 1943, with unions pressuring for higher wages as costs rise. Arthur Goldberg warns no measure should be excluded to curb inflation.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
Kennedy
Johnson
United States
Arthur Goldberg
Labor
Supreme Court
United Nations
New York Times
Brooks
Middletown Journal Publishing Details and Rates
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc in Middletown Ohio lists subscription rates for different delivery methods. It notes prices for in city suburban options, seven day mail areas, and international mail while stating advance payment and founding year 1857.
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the News Journal Inc
S. Broad
First Ave
Middlletown
Ohio
Middletown, Ohio
U.S.A
William F Buckley Jr Drug Law Upholds Freedom
The Senate backs an anti crime bill urged by Mr Nixon, leaving the House to pass or reject. A key clash centers on a clause allowing police to enter without knocking to seize heroin. Critics warn this erodes home privacy and risks government overreach, while supporters insist prosecutors need tangible proof of felony. The debate links to addiction, crime, and social decay.
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Senate
Nixon
House of Representatives
House
The Liberals and Conservatives on Constitution and Freedom
The piece contrasts liberal use of the Constitution to advance social goals with denying its resilience for law enforcement. It argues for maximizing human freedom, questions police action after warrants, and cites Whittaker Chambers to criticize reality-ignoring conservatism as a literary whimsy.
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Whittaker Chambers
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