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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1970
Page
4
A longstanding anecdote about a leopard coat and a conservationist frames the demand for fur as a driver of poaching. Gina Lollobrigida sparked debate in London over a tiger skin coat, insisting only three pelts were used and that the animals were already dead. The piece argues that removing demand would curb slaughter of endangered fur bearing species.
A Search Foundation Inc group in Washington plans to uncover timbers from a glacier on Mount Ararat in northeast Turkey. Fragments reportedly dated 4500 to 5000 years old may emerge as they seek to melt the ice in summer 1971. The find would captivate a global audience.
William F Buckley Jr argues against subsidizing NYC subway rides as a political shell game. He cites the TWU, public spending, and tax dynamics while noting the practicality of funding such subsidies would require broader contributions from millions of riders. He critiques free fare notions as economically misguided.
John E. Scurrah, an English trooper serving at Long Binh and Rivington data processing, writes from Vietnam to Mark Walke. He describes shipped Christmas gifts, work on IBM computers and microfilm, and his long shifts as he awaits discharge next July. He thanks supporters and wishes a happy Christmas.
The longtime RCA chairman David Sarnoff, age 79, retires due to health. His rise from immigrant tenement life to pioneering leader in radio and television is highlighted, with emphasis on his role in shaping communications and the Titanic rescue signals incident.
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc lists subscription rates for city, rural, and out of area readers. Prices include 70 cents weekly in town, 21 dollars yearly by mail in the region, 30 dollars yearly outside the trading area, and 38 dollars yearly outside the U S A with advance payment required.
The writer rebates a 1970 Middletown City School District budget dispute defending the budgeting process. He explains that budgets are prepared with input from the Personnel Office business manager principals teachers and the Curriculum Department and notes state audit rules provide oversight. He details how tentative yearly spending guides and salary scheduling decisions affect tax levies and wage trends amid school competition for teacher pay.
The text covers a variety of facts from Mecca's Caaba to historical lettres de cachet and spellings of musical instruments. It notes Benjamin Harrison as a late U S president and explains causes of cake falling and sea horses changing color for camouflage. It predicts housing demand from servicemen, Negro housing pressure, and WWII baby boom shifts.
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