Panama Canal debate reshapes view of U S control
Senator Byrd cites Walter LaFeber's Panama Canal history to argue that U S ownership over the canal is a myth and that new treaties should replace perceived exploitation with a partnership. The piece contrasts LaFeber with McCullough and discusses Panamanian sovereignty, protests, and security concerns.
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Robert F. Byrd
D-W. Va
Walter LaFeber
Cornell University
David McCullough
Panama Canal
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LeFeber
Lang Roosevelt
Colombia
U.S
Ronald Reagan
Canal
Texas
Panama
United States
Calvin Coolidge
Frank R Myers Editor and Mills Managing Editor
Frank R Myers serves as editor and vice president while Jim Mills holds the role of managing editor at the publication. The two leaders steer editorial direction and organizational affairs for the newsroom.
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Frank R. Myers
Jim Mills
Drop in jobless rate prompt but limited optimism
The unemployment rate falling to 6.3 percent is seen as welcome yet not decisive. Critics argue the decline reflects natural recovery more than Carter's programs, noting past funding lacked clear impact while urging a larger, targeted tax cut and structural fixes to capital, regulation, and inflation.
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Ford
Schultz
Myth of Monolithic Communism explodes in Vietnam Cambodia clash
Historical myth that communism would unite nations is debunked as Vietnam and Cambodia, both communist regimes, resume hostilities reflecting ancient rivalries. The text argues the fairy tale persists only for anti-communists and notes the original manifesto’s 1848 claim is disproven by repeated conflicts.
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Vietnam
Cambodia
Blizzard Club keeps memories of 1888 Nebraska storm alive
A Nebraska group called the Jan. 12, 1888 Blizzard Club preserves recollections of the Great Blizzard of 1888. Members include survivors’ descendants. dues are three dollars a year. Reminiscences cover sod houses, lost children, frozen livestock, and other stark scenes from the storm.
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Nebraska
Letters to the Editor: Blizzard brings out both Good and Bad
Readers praise volunteers who helped rescue and supply stranded people during the blizzard while condemning hoarders who emptied shelves. They commend dedicated doctors and local workers who kept services open, urging communal care and gratitude for those who aid others in emergencies.
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Middletown Hospital
William Cundiff
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Unique weather and words mark Warren County winter
Warren County faced heavy drifting and ice as engineer Craig Pendleton described “horizontal blowing” and “vertical curves” on 300 miles of roads. A church pastor skied to five city visits amid Arctic conditions, while Carlisle officials raced a missing $30,000 grant by mail to Columbus to meet a deadline.
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Craig Pendleton
Pendleton
Avery
Faith United Methodist Church
John Keeny
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Breiel Boulevard
Carlisle
Jim Gilbert
State Education
Gilbert
Columbus
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Middletown News Journal subscription rates and details
The Journal published daily by the News Journal incorporates mail and motor route subscription options. Rates include 20c daily on newsstands, 25c Sunday, 15c per copy via motor route, and annual mail subscriptions of 38 dollars in the U.S. or 46 dollars abroad, with payment in advance. Founded in 1857.
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