Ford and the CIA Oversight Board under Ford’s watch
The article argues Gerald Ford’s appointment of Robert D. Murphy to CIA oversight signals a tolerant view of covert action. It recalls Murphy’s State Department stance favoring assassination targets and questions Ford’s administration about CIA oversight, accountability, and the reaction to congressional probes.
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The 1976 Race and Federal Financing Debate
A 1976 presidential year overview notes the nation’s political system under strain yet functioning. It discusses federal funding for nominations, Supreme Court challenges, expanded primaries, and shifts in the convention process. Ford trails Reagan while Democrats field many hopefuls, forecasting an unpredictable outcome and likely a resolving mandate.
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Scotland and oil spark a tartan path to independence
George F. Will surveys Scotland's geography and politics. He notes Edinburgh's oil economics, Shetland's oil port potential, and a possible independent Scotland funded by oil. He argues devolution falls short and nationalism resurges amid oil wealth, while praising Scottish cuisine and identity.
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Norway
Shetland Islands
Heriot-Watt University
London
Britain
Chafe From The Staff as Reporter Moves On
David Flick departs after three years as the schools and education reporter to join the Post & Times Star in Cincinnati. At a board meeting he bid farewell as Betty Lou Nein teased with a “Flick’s We Care” package. He introduces his successor Art Toalston, plus new staff John Leach and Dwight Doench.
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Betty Lou
Art Toalston
Bowling Green University
Findlay
Fostoria Art
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Dwight Doench
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C.J
Cilla) Bosnak
Dayton Journal Herald
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Leach
Miami U
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Middletown Ohio Newspaper Subscription Rates Listed
The Journal Published daily by the News Journal Inc. provides subscription prices for various delivery methods. Rates include 72c daily home delivery weekdays, 23c Sunday, 4c per week, 132 per copy motor route, and annual mail options at 228 in US and 46 outside US, all payable in advance.
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First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
USA
Germantown fee debate prompts resident letter
A Germantown resident urges the village council to reconsider a proposed $10 participation fee for non residents in the village baseball program. The writer asks German Township trustees to redirect a $2,560 allocation to Farmersville and warns of broader charges impacting township residents, noting the editor's clarification that the fee applies to outsiders only.
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Washington
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Germantown
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German Township
Beech-Nut scare backfires boosting home made baby food
A Beech-Nut letter warning 760000 mothers about risks of home prepared baby foods triggers consumer backlash. Critics cite Consumers Union findings that homemade foods can be more nutritious, while jars may contain additives and enamel chips. Bills threaten ingredient labeling.
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Jimmy
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