Democracy’s Crisis Across Europe and Americas in the 20th Century
A sweeping assessment notes democratic institutions faltering globally by the late 20th century. It cites England’s fragile government, Italian postwar paralysis, Portugal’s civil strife, Spain’s Franco legacy, Greece’s leftward pull, and turmoil in South America, with the United States facing low congressional prestige and voter apathy amid inflation and policy gridlock.
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Europe
England
London
South America
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Peru
Bolivia
Venezuela
Asia
Peking
Pyongyang
Seoul
Saigon
Hanoi
Philippines
Marcos
Senate ratifies Geneva protocol and bacteriological weapons ban
The Senate approves the 1925 Geneva gas protocol and the 1972 bacteriological weapons convention, with rapidenforcement conditions. Critics warn arms treaties offer limited security without enforceable deterrence and stress the need for universal disarmament to deter use of asphyxiants and toxins. The piece closes with a moral reflection from Luke 17:21.
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Senate
United States
United Kingdom
Soviet Union
Hitler
Raytheon and the quiet revolution of the American businessman
Otto J. Scott lauds Raytheon’s 1920s innovations and its influence on radio and radar. The book The Creative Ordeal argues Raytheon leaders helped shape the information era, WWII victory, and postwar tech surge through MIT collaboration and mass media impact.
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Story of
Raytheon
Atheneum
Scott
Lexington
Mass
Mark My Words Animal crackers
Jim Fiebig argues against the notion that humans are the worst animals and asserts the value of being human, using examples of animal behavior to critique the idea and urging humility about humanity.
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Jim Fiebig
Sweet Kitty
Reagan not quitting politics despite California exit
The piece argues Ronald Reagan remains a political force and public voice after leaving California governorship. It contrasts him with John Lindsay, notes his renewed media presence, and cites Hobbs on Reagan's consistency, loyalty, and potential future central role in the Republican realignment.
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Ronald Reagan
California
John Lindsay
New York City
Europe
White House
Charles D. Hobbs
Reagan
Davis
Hobbs
Richard Nixon
Republican Party
Middletown News Journal Subscription Rates
The Journal published daily by the News Journal, Inc. in Middletown Ohio lists subscription options. Home delivery and motor route prices are given for weekly monthly and yearly periods with rates for US and overseas addresses.
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The
News Journal, Inc
S. Broad
First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
U.S.A
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