Treasury aims for zero unemployment sparks criticism
Washington argues that Treasury Secretary Blumenthal overreaches by calling for a zero unemployment goal. Critics say true joblessness persists among teens and women, with many unemployed seeking better conditions or higher pay.
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Keep Calm During Energy Crisis Presses Communities
A call for unity during severe energy shortages urging residents to conserve heat, avoid blame, and check on neighbors. Citizens are asked to help utility efforts, reduce thermostat use, and endure subzero conditions while awaiting warmer weather and clearer facts.
Bank robber holds four hostages in Arizona bank
A bank robber and his girlfriend take four hostages in a small Arizona town. FBI negotiators work to end the standoff while Phoenix media outlets race to cover the unfolding siege.
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Drama at the bank ends with double suicide
A tense bank standoff ends when a man shoots his girlfriend and then kills himself after hours of media chaos. A Phoenix reporter nearby endures tear gas as the scene closes with authorities taking control and the press winding down coverage.
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Debate on capital punishment after Gary Gilmore execution
The essay revisits the Utah killing, arguing capital punishment serves society's defense rather than mere retribution. It questions emotion-driven coverage and calls for a cooler, factual debate about the death penalty, citing victims and trials, and critiques media sensationalism surrounding Gilmore.
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Middletown News Journal Subscription Rates Note
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc lists subscription rates for Middletown Ohio. Details include per copy prices for weekdays and Sunday, home delivery, motor route charges, and mail options with annual and international rates. Founded in 1857.
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Letters urge energy savings and fair cuts amid cold
The editor receives readers urging action on energy use as malls, stores, and city offices keep heating and lights on while Armco employees face layoffs. Writers accuse officials of wasted energy, call to prioritize homes and schools, and protest warm downtown conditions and bar hours during shortages.
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