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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1974
Page
4
The piece argues that Arab oil price shocks have strengthened U S resolve and redirected focus to energy independence. It contrasts self sufficiency costs with potential tax ideas on oil profits, urging minimal government windfalls and promoting pay as you go in free markets to fund energy development.
An opinion notes that the defense appropriations bill trims about 3.5 billion from a 77.3 billion request, delaying advanced weapons while Soviet arms rise in combat. It criticizes inconsistent congressional mood, excess aid to allies, and warns the United States cannot rely on yesterday’s weapons for tomorrow’s threats. The piece closes with a Bible verse blessing.
HEW liberals push for a $3200 per family annual payment while Sen. Russell Long questions Treasury costs and potential inflation. Alternatives include Mildred Adams profit sharing credits and John Perry National Dividend Plan, proposing tax reforms and per capita dividend funded by corporate taxes, tying payouts to voting and production. White House weighs noninflationary options over larger welfare handouts.
Letters to the editor argue the energy crisis was planned and blamed on government policy. Congressman Symms cites a 1968 petroleum geologists’ warning and a 1947 Senate forecast, urging repeal of energy controls and removal of gasoline rationing. Readers Maybelle Marsh and Kenneth Neal criticize Nixon administration policies, economy, and rising costs impacting the poor.
Mrs James Wood appeals to Christians at 614 W Ninth Ave urging urgent faith and action as Frosty and Rudolph are said to be unable to save from hell, insisting only Jesus Christ can save.
Nixon contemplates life as a commoner after a cross country flight on a commercial airliner. He imagines experiences from coach seating to restroom signs, water from a stewardess, car pools, a Greyhound bump, midnight hitchhiking, a tired train conductor, a cheap shirt insult, and questions if a president should risk flying commercially. The piece satirizes how rare such ordinary experiences are for a president.
A historical column notes tennis growth from social scorn to mainstream craze. It cites figures like Bill Tilden and Billie Jean King, recalls Ty Cobb and Jack Nicklaus crossovers, and highlights new venues, equipment shifts, and rising prizes fueling the sport's popularity.
The Journal published by News Journal, Inc in Middletown Ohio details daily newspaper delivery options. Home delivery via newspaper boy costs 80 cents weekly with 10 cent daily per copy. Sunday 20 cents. Motor route 3.47 monthly in 12 installments or 3.20 in four weeks, plus 15 cent monthly service charge. Mail subscriptions are 30 dollars per year in trading area and 38 outside. Payable in advance. Founded 1857.
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