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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1972
Page
4
A Swedish report shows last year had the lowest traffic fatalities since 1961 except 1967 due to a left to right driving switch. Speed limits and belt use are cited as key factors while Newark ministers debate racial equality efforts. The piece closes with a biblical reflection from 1 John.
The piece contrasts Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman and George Wallace with modern candidates, citing Sherman's blunt refusals to run and harsh wartime remarks. It notes how such lines would spark debate if revived in 1972 and hints at the enduring unease with war rhetoric in politics.
The first Federation of Women's Clubs meeting was held at the Girls' Club. Eight committees were appointed for the first year, outlines of plans were shared, and a deed for the old YMCA property was presented to the Girls' Club. The article notes women's advancing public roles and the upcoming vote rights under the Nineteenth Amendment.
The Journal published daily by News Journey Inc lists subscription options including 1 cent per copy on weekdays, 80 cents for a seven day week, 3.47 via motor route in installments, 3.20 by four week periods, and 30 dollars per year by mail in and outside the trading area with 38 dollars outside the U.S. A 10 cent service charge for motor tube placement and the paper’s founding year are noted.
Mondale calls Nixon shuttle costly luxury while arguing it fails to defend U S space frontiers The piece urges aggressive space programs to counter Soviet leads and notes future uses from satellite servicing to reconnaissance and potential laser defense to maintain freedom amid pressure from the Soviets
Dr. Stanley Cain cites overabundant experts as the main hurdle to solving environmental problems. contrasts officials praise for stream channelization with conservationists’ critique, while nature shows signs of recovery including ivory billed woodpecker resurgence and starfish decline despite a $5 million congress response.
A Middletown Campus Miami University basketball note urges support for the Warriors after a win over Kent State Tuscarawas Branch. The writer notes low turnout for a weeknight game and promotes attendance with a weekend game price of $1. The letter also includes a hospital thank you for care after a dog bite incident involving Mike Napier.
A reader expresses gratitude to the doctor and nurses in Middletown Hospital emergency room on the 3 11 shift January 25.
A reader condemns paddling in schools, arguing punishment should target students via parental involvement. The letter warns against giving adults license to strike children and urges bans on corporal punishment, citing potential abuses by teachers in bad moods.
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