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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1977
Page
4
Analysis argues Jimmy Carter’s defense and foreign policy shifts reflect Paul Warnke styled disarmament optimism. Warnke shifts from pacifist tone to hawkish stance, challenging unilateral disarmament while Carter defends his pick and team. The piece questions Carter’s ultimate stance and potential Soviet leverage.
The article argues that agreeing to limit cruise missiles in talks with the Soviet Union would be a poor trade, comparing the strategic value of a long range Tomahawk to the shorter ranged Backfire. It notes Convair’s $20 million contract to develop the Tomahawk, its high accuracy and terrain following, and warns the Russians would benefit from such concessions.
James Callaghan argues that high unemployment stems from paying workers more than output value. He warns that tax cuts and spending do not create lasting jobs, saying inflation rises when inflationary policies replace real growth, summing up a 20 year trend. He cites political and ethical stakes tied to economic policy.
A columnist rails at rising mail costs and robotized handling. He cites GAO figures showing 60 percent of letters are machine processed, laments 95 percent overnight delivery, and mocks future stamp hikes projecting 1993 40 cents and 2009 1.20. He jokes about mail becoming obsolete by 2041 if trends continue.
The Conservative Caucus, led by Howie Phillips, pursues a Citizens Cabinet Organizing Committee to form a shadow cabinet for a future opposition. It lists potential picks for secretary of state and defense, including Robert Hill, William Kintner, Bill Mittendorf, Tom Reed, Milton Friedman, and others, while noting current doubts and limited time of prospects.
The Journal Published daily by the News Journal, Inc. Broad at First Ave., Middletown, Ohio 45042 lists subscription options. Prices include 72¢ for daily home delivery Monday through Saturday and 23¢ for Sunday, or 95¢ weekly. motor route 132¢ daily and 24¢ Sunday, or $4.20 for four weeks. Mail rates: $38 per year in the U.S. and $46 outside. Also notes single-copy prices and publication history since 1857.
A Carlisle reader defends the school lunch program citing state Type A meal rules and waste disposal limits. Eunice Oldfield urges legislative change, while another letter thanks a reader who returned a lost collie pup and praises the editor's column. A Middletown note laments street safety and asks drivers to slow down as crews work.
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