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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1971
Page
4
The piece notes space funding dropping from 3.75 billion in 1970 to 3.37 billion in 1971 and 3.15 billion in 1972. It argues cooperation with the Soviet Union could sustain activity while reducing costly duplication. It cites a Nixon report stressing international collaboration and docking compatibility as a prudent path.
In a subtle shift the National Press Club Members Bar opened to women with little fanfare. Accounts say women drew attention, while male critics stayed silent as headlines shift gender norms in the capital press corps.
Jeffrey Hart argues the United States lacks a plausible strategic doctrine since Massive Retaliation. He critiques flexible response under Khrushchev era and Brezhnev era, urging a limited yet decisive approach to deter Communist proxies. He cites Vietnam and Israeli raids as lessons for a formulated doctrine.
The Journal Published daily by the News Journal Inc Middletown Ohio lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions with delivery options in and outside the city. It notes mail pricing, payment in advance and traces its founding to 1857.
The monthly Safety Councils newsletter shares tips on ice dangers and driver precautions. It notes that ice is twice as slippery at 30 degrees as at zero, bridges and shady spots freeze first, and braking on ice should be avoided. It covers skid prevention, gentle steering, and keeping a window open to vent fumes from carbon monoxide.
The article reports U S and South Vietnamese forces quietly coordinating near the Laos border to shield South Vietnam from a potential North Vietnamese crossing. Defense officials caution secrecy to protect operations while critics urge public disclosure and question war strategy. The piece notes air support remains U S prerogative and stresses timing for full information release.
In 1971 the budget shifts money toward human needs but defense spending keeps rising. The column argues the budget hides real spending patterns, showing Defense Secretary Laird and Congress disagree with the president while $74.5 billion is spent on defense and civilian priorities lag.
In Middletown many individuals and organizations contributed money and gifts to Longview State Hospital in Cincinnati. Volunteers provided packages for each of the 2400 patients on Christmas morning, with thanks to the community for years of support. Mrs Judy Eikus Assistant Director of Volunteer Services Longview State Hospital.
A reader objects to hunting on Sunday citing Sabbath observance and Bible teaching. The writer argues hunting conflicts with the day of rest and urges stopping Sunday hunting.
A letter argues Grateful is breaking the Sabbath and cites God’s commandments. The writer laments Sunday noise from dogs and guns and urges viewers to rest, attend church, and leave work for a better world.
A reader laments "ridiculously high" water charges in Middletown reporting monthly bills of 15 to 20 dollars. The letter urges petitions and a protest to the City Commission, criticizing phone service and collection actions.
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