Skepticism on defense spending guides conservative stance
The piece argues conservatives should scrutinize Pentagon plans and costly weapons like the Bi bomber and Trident subs. It warns cost overruns may not yield true strength and urges a lean but strong defense stance emphasizing restraint over unlimited spending.
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Boston school busing policy upheld by court ruling
Supreme Court rejects appeals and leaves Judge Garrity's busing order in effect. The piece argues the order harms education and fuels racial tension while stressing the need to respect the rule of law and avoid violence. It notes potential future appeals and suggests DOJ input in Garrity's court.
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Pop tops teach a million lesson in Defiance Arizona
Third graders in Defiance Arizona collect pop bottle tops to illustrate how long it takes to reach a million. By mid June they had about 34000 tops and invite help with donations to Evan Roberts Fort Defiance. The note adds a political jab about taxes and contains a historical Bible verse excerpt.
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Right George Washington on the Fourth of July
A late night call from a man claiming to be George Washington jokes about July Fourth space exploration and modern American conveniences. The exchange highlights advances from Mars to household electric appliances and TV as a proud 200 year old nation.
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Middletown News Journal Subscription Rates
The Journal Published daily by the News Journal Inc. lists subscription rates for Middletown Ohio. Postage and delivery options include newsstand, home delivery, motor route, and mail with varying daily and Sunday prices and monthly or yearly terms. All motor route and mail subscriptions are payable in advance.
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Chilean Christian Democrats split over return to democracy
In Santiago former President Eduardo Frei’s Christian Democrats push for a clear timetable for democracy as Gen. Pinochet’s regime rules without parliament. Jaime Guzman emerges as a key voice proposing a protected democracy with a unicameral, elected Senate and non-totalitarian parties to curb extremism.
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Readers praise Middletown Journal humor in Sebald Park dispute
John Rosenberger of Bavarian Drive commends the Middletown Journal for light articles about local issues. He cites June letters discussing Sebald Park jurisdiction, police actions, and county versus city control, joking that the saga provides laughs for the week.
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Residents protest closure of Yankee Pool and demand repairs
A letter from Kim Erwin urges the city to fix Yankee Pool rather than close it, criticizing funding choices and questioning new pool projects. The note notes proposals to close Yankee and Douglas pools are under study and could be years away, with existing pools remaining open until overhaul plans proceed.
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