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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1973
Page
4
The piece questions Norman Mailer’s plan for a “democratic secret police” aimed at vetting federal agencies. It argues public review of bodies like the CIA is desirable, but warns that a privately run, secretive watchdog risks undermining an open society and should avoid intrusive methods.
A columnist notes turn signals are underused and overused, creating irritation and hazards. It cites careless driving and hitchhiking linked to crimes against young women, urging consistent signaling and safer auto design. Luke 2:17 closing quote adds moral reflection.
The column contrasts sensational monster films with real life destruction, citing The Gem of Egypt as a 13.7 million pound strip mine defacing earth. It also mentions Hollywood absurdities and a sharp jab at Vice President Spiro Agnew in a political aside.
A humorous column by Jim Fiebig uses a fat neighbor Fred who vows to jog daily to lose weight. The piece riffs on loneliness of runners and references Woodrow Wilson’s VP Thomas Marshall and baseball quirks. It ends with a gag about Fred Perry at a baseball game and a joke about the pitcher’s shower.
William F Buckley Jr argues that wage and price controls have weakened, predicting major strikes ahead. He urges compulsory arbitration to limit union power while noting constitutional limits and the risk of syndicalist influence, arguing for market-based remedies where possible.
Tom Braden reports from Aurangabad on India's 1973 famine, noting dust choking the land and widespread hardship. He critiques the government’s handling, cites a sympathetic editor A K Bhalerad, and observes relief efforts like wells, dams, and stone crushing crews. Braden suggests anger is restrained by daily labor and survival.
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