Freedom and the Fourth Bicentennial in a Cold War World
A caustic look at the 1976 July Fourth as the nation faces a Soviet-led world order, with Jeffersonian ideals cited against modern regulatory powers and energy politics. Predictions warn of global influence by communists,Plus domestic tax and energy policy debates and Nader reforms.
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Ralph Nader
Sun
Arizona
New York
Nader
George III
Federal Energy Administration
Ford
Spirit of 76 in Bicentennial reflection and prophecy
Historic observers ponder the Spirit of 76 at the 1976 Bicentennial. Burton J. Hendrick noted in 1937 that the U S Constitution endures while empires rise and fall. Fred J. Milligan Sr. and Arnold Toynbee offer warnings on cycles of freedom, abundance, and potential regression. The piece urges renewed study of the Declaration of Independence and its defenders.
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Burton J. Hendrick
United States
Hendrick
United States of America
Fred J. Milligan Sr
Ohio Historical Society
Commerce
Ohio Information Committee
Milligan
Britain
Arnold Toynbee
Union talk on GI labor reform explained
A piece by Jim Fiebig argues AFGE plans to unionize U.S. GIs starting in 1976. It cites Lt Hanson and Sgt Smith amid battlefield tension and warns Dutch troop unionization erodes discipline by easing barracks checks and saluting requirements.
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Spike
Hanson
Sgt. Smith
Lt. Hanson
Afl-Cio
American Federation of Government Employes
AFGE
Netherlands
Middletown News Journal Subscription Rates History
The Journal publishes daily in Middletown Ohio with home delivery and motor route options. Rates include 72c Monday through Saturday and 23c Sunday for carrier delivery, 95c weekly, 13c daily and 24c Sunday for motor routes, and yearly mail at 38 dollars inside the USA or 46 outside. Founded in 1857.
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The
News Journal, Inc
S. Broad
First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
U.S.A
Proxmire warns space link with Soviets wastes risk and money
Senator William Proxmire questions the July 14 joint Apollo Soyuz linkup, citing Soviet safety failures and costs around 200 million dollars. He argues the venture yields no scientific gain and would serve propaganda more than progress, suggesting funds better serve student exchanges or art exhibits instead.
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Washington
William Proxmire
Dwis
U.S
Proxmire
Nixon White House
Moscow
Richard Nixon
Congress
White House
Wisconsin
Deaf ears blind eyes critique Middletown meeting
Reader condemns City Commission for closing doors and waiving bids on Ordinance 075-110 for AIM Building adjacent concrete work. He argues lack of public bidding harms workers and local businesses while claiming open town meetings are ignored. Supporters defend the expedited process as cost effective and above board.
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Middletown
City Commission
AIM
Ernest W. Lawson
Flemming Road
Dale Hesse
Public Service
Dick Goecke
Reader Lawson
Hessel
Goecke
Jim Back
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