Libertarian defenses of Hustler clash with obscenity ruling
George F. Will surveys libertarian defense of Hustler and Hugh Hefner while noting Larry Flynt’s Cincinnati case and Ohio obscenity penalties. He contrasts Supreme Court community standards with Freudian and libertarian objections to censorship, tracing implications for art, trash, and free speech.
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Betela ‘ Y
Hugh Hefner
Playboy
Larry Flynt
Flynt
Cincinnati
Supreme Court
Ohio
Columbus
William Douglas
Postal Service posts small surplus after years of deficits
The U S Postal Service reports a $36.3 million operating surplus for October and November, a modest turn from prior $3 billion deficits. Officials credit tighter costs and revenue, suggesting 13 cent stamps may survive at least another year, contingent on inflation. Bailar notes no new fiscal gimmicks, citing prudent management.
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U.S. Postal Service
Benjamin F. Bailor
Postal Service
Governor Ariyoshi faces constitutional clash over residency rule
A Hawaii proposal to let states set residency requirements for welfare jobs and housing sparks constitutional concerns. Governor Ariyoshi notes the plan would conflict with personal freedoms and the U.S. Constitution, while suggesting special immigration considerations and balanced growth measures as feasible alternatives. The piece underscores the difficulty of managing population growth.
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Hawaii
Inmmigration and Naturalization Service
Ariyoshi
Middletown News Teases Health and Transit Oddities
A Middletown school reports a chicken pox outbreak as a first grade scene reveals half the class had chicken pox. A Feb morning cold records the coldest on that date as a motorist meets self service for the first time with gloves needed. A letter to the editor sparks an apology over a Towne Mall taxi joke, noting a $2.20 fare plus tip.
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New Towne Mall
Towne Mall
Middletown
P.D
Middletown Ohio Newspaper Subscription Rates History
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc lists subscription and delivery options. Rates shown include daily and Sunday paper prices, home delivery by carrier or motor route, and mail options with yearly and four-week period prices, noting all payments in advance.
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The
News Journal, Inc
First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
Us.a
U.S.A
Roots debate frames white guilt as propaganda critique
The column attacks the Roots documentary for racial bias and political aims. It alleges the series weaponizes history to assign guilt to whites, praises blacks as noble, and claims contemporary policy favors, while dismissing slave trading facts and quoting scholars to challenge the program’s narrative.
Move back and let us alone in Middletown annexation dispute
In a reader letter the writer denounces Middletown leaders and business groups for pushing Franklin County annexation while accusing Armco employees and the Chamber of Commerce of driving the effort. The author defends Franklin Township residents and urges those who want to move back to Middletown to stay away and respect others’ choice of residence.
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Baloney
Middletown
Dale Hessel
James Kunkler
Franklin
Warren County
Armco
Middletown Area
Chriswell
Controversy over Biblical theory in textbooks sparks protest
Arlene Rhodes of Trenton demands removal of what she calls rotten books and films from shelves citing religious overtones and alleged harms to youth. She praises a judge and jury for challenging these materials and urges restoring Bible and prayer in schools.
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Arlene Rhodes
Elk Creek Road
Trenton
Sneaky fuel profit scheme sparks reader ire
A homeowner recounts a five-cent delivery charge on Feb. 16 by an oil supplier and notes the fee was dropped the next day. The letter accuses oil firms of profiting from energy shortages, urging readers to curb usage while urging others to switch suppliers.
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Hustler
James Joyce
New York Civil Liberties Union
March of Intellect
Walter Bennett
PROM
Hei
Elwood Richardson Business Manager
Paul J. Day
Jim Mills
Christ
Elizabeth
the Journal
Jeffrey Hart
Roots
Susan Sontag
Alex Haley
Kunta Kinte
Haley
Robert Fogel
Stanley Engerman
Mr. Hessel
Franklin Township
Doty House
Kermit W
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Mr. Flynt
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