Time To Review Subsidies
The text argues subsidies include both public benefit and potential waste and calls for a congressional review. It cites farm land retirement payments as a positive example and notes many subsidies may have lost relevance, with a 63 billion dollar annual federal subsidy figure highlighted by a House Senate committee.
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Retiring Judge Worley Highlights Judicial Inactivity
The piece notes Judge Eugene Worley of the United States Court of Customs and Patent Appeals has rarely sat on the bench, citing illness and a claim of “living on borrowed time.” It argues for periodic performance reviews and tenure end due to extended absence.
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Undefined phrase from Ephe text appears in foreign band context
Fragmentary line references a broad cultural or religious phrase, mentioning Ephe and God's people. The readable portion offers no clear event, person, or place to anchor a concise news item.
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Winter suffering and cat satire in Massachusetts prose
John Roche describes a harsh Massachusetts winter as Hong Kong flu grips him while he nurses a fever. He contrasts his own discomfort with his cats Shamus and Mariah, who exhibit smart, aloof behavior and prefer indoor life, prompting reflections on who is truly the wiser species.
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Princeton ROTC Restored Amid Campus Debate
Trustees at Princeton voted to restore ROTC to campus after a volatile era that saw protests and campus battles. The faculty narrowly affirmed ROTC, signaling a shift that may influence similar actions at other Ivies and colleges. The piece argues ROTC’s return ends a volatile chapter while noting broader doubts about the war and military service.
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Catholic Leaders Condemn Vietnam War But Facts Remain Complex
The article argues that prominent Catholic figures including Msgr. Bordelon and Rep. Drinan misstate the war, claiming it is morally indefensible. It contends U S bombing targets the Ho Chi Minh trail with heavy strikes in Laos and military aims, noting civilian casualties are regrettable but not immoral under doctrine.
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Letter on Human Life Versus Birds in Ecology Debate
A letter argues human life and property take precedence over birds in value hierarchies. It criticizes ecological views that downplay human values and cites a movie causing publicity while stressing rights belong to humans above animals.
Journal Advertising Rates and Editorial Reflections
The Middletown Journal lists subscription prices and options for motor route and mail delivery, with rates per day and per year. A reflective essay by James A. West discusses ethics of infection control, comparing the killing of bacteria to murder, and questions explanations to children about disease and ecology.
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