Ford faces GOP split as Reagan and Rockefeller loom
A 1975 column foreshadows a Republican nomination battle between Ronald Reagan and Nelson Rockefeller with Ford facing internal party doubts. Iowa straw polls show Reagan edges Ford, while Rockefeller eyes a late challenge amid Ford's health concerns and Mrs. Ford's wish for retirement. The piece frames a liberal conservative contest for the GOP nomination as Ford falters.
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Vigilance and Liberty Amid Bicentennial Reflections
A reflective column traces the core ideals of American liberty from Plymouth to the Constitution while noting ongoing debates. It cites a Supreme Court interest in a sex discrimination case arising from Oklahoma beer laws and warns that vigilance remains essential to preserve rights for future generations.
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Mark My Words Pick a Subject
Jim Fiebig compiles a light column of snippets and quips on abortion politics media critique and public figures. It parodies statements by Ford Humphrey and others while skirting deeper debate. The piece ends with satirical jabs about wealth and justice.
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Middletown Ohio Newspaper Subscription Rates Notice
The Journal Published daily by the News Journal, Inc. in Middletown Ohio lists home delivery and motor route rates for daily and Sunday editions, with calendar month and yearly prices for domestic and international subscriptions.
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Man of Thousand Masks in Johnson Biography Review
The piece surveys Valenti’s portrait of Lyndon Johnson in A Very Human President, comparing it to Harry C. McPherson’s political education work. It praises Valenti for a nuanced, complex Johnsonian character, noting his warmth, ambition, and controversy while acknowledging sharp critique from rivals.
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Assert will of majority in Bicentennial year
Letter urges Americans to reflect on goals and participate in elections. It argues democracy requires majority involvement, critiques low turnout trends, and calls for voting to ensure officials reflect the people’s will. The author appeals to civic duty during the Bicentennial year and urges an all out effort to mobilize voters.
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