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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1975
Page
4
A commentator discusses forming a new conservative party as a realignment vehicle amid Ford’s budget debate. He cites Paul Nitze and Acheson, critiques inflation, food stamps, and protests by firefighters, and contrasts English and American desires for principled opposition.
The piece argues for a cutoff date on benefits for future veterans and urges a presidential declaration ending the Vietnam War to halt pensions and burial allowances. It notes Congress would need to end peacetime education benefits and calls for shifting defense spending to equipment and weapons rather than ongoing wartime programs.
The piece argues that despite a crisis, Democrats fail to unite behind Ford proposals while Republicans repeat intraparty rifts from a past GOP collapse. It notes the nation expects stronger leadership and self discipline amid energy and economic troubles.
Column urges selecting a capable nonpolitical businessman to run the country like a firm. The writer favors Carla Hills for housing secretary but argues the nation needs an honest, hardheaded executive outside politics to lead the presidency, noting personal and political dynamics.
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Jeffrey Hart outlines two distinct conservative and liberal worldviews focusing on victims versus productivity. He argues liberals promote a victim victimizer melodrama and redefine poverty to create victims, while conservatives prioritize merit, success, and central institutions. The piece surveys implications for policy and political debate through 1976.
Readers express concern over the Red River Dam project, praising the valley’s heritage and opposing flood-related plans. They recount family ties, local politicians, and support for environmental efforts while urging preservation of home and community life.
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