Democrats' unity tested as convention hints at civil war
The convention featured black leaders like Lillian Hatcher and Barbara Jordan signaling Carter's edge in the race, while debate over unity masked deeper rifts. Critics warn the party’s placid front may crumble once Reagan or Ford target the issues the platform glossed over.
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Detroit
Lillian Hatcher
Jimmy Carter
Carter
Kansas City
Ronald Reagan
Jerry Ford
Public pays postal bill as rates rise and subsidies grow
The Postal Service raises fees for special delivery and magazine mail while cutting bulk rates, with a $1.76 billion subsidy approved for fiscal 1977. Critics warn of larger future subsidies and potential rate hikes as Congress grapples with postal costs and service limits. The public bears the ultimate burden of mail delivery.
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Henry Bellmon
Senate
Bellmon
Postal Service
Unacknowledged Red Cross Volunteers Highlighted
A reader laments that the Red Cross volunteers who attended the Middletown Hospital expansion ceremony were not mentioned in the newspaper article or program. The letter notes Mary Ellen and friends attended and received a program copy.
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Mary Ellen
Red Cross
Red Cross Volunteers Aid Middletown Hospital
For the year ending June 30, 1976 the Red Cross reported 77 adult volunteers logging 15064 hours and 24 junior volunteers contributing 2974 hours to Middletown Hospital. Letters to the editor advocate recognizing all contributing groups and urge consistency in international Olympic policy discussions.
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Middletown Hospital
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Carter embraces Mondale as liberal anchor in platform
George F. Will notes Carter’s nomination pledge aligns with liberal wing led by Mondale. The piece argues Mondale’s selection signals adherence to party orthodoxy, reinforces Mondale’s role as the liberal favorite, and positions Carter as continuing Humphreyite Democratic mainstream while courting liberal activists.
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Jimmy Carter
Jerusalem
Carter
Morris Udall
Walter Mondale
Udall
Madison Square Garden
Mondale
Middletown News Journal Subscription Rates
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc lists subscription prices for home delivery by carrier and motor route and mail options. Rates include 72c weekdays and 23c Sundays by carrier, or 95c weekly. motor route 13c daily and 24c Sunday. mail $38 yearly inside the U.S. and $46 outside.
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News Journal, Inc
S. Broad
First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
U.S.A
Bicycle Daylight Adventures and a Busy Household
A narrator recounts buying two bicycles on an unexpected check and plans to ride daily with his wife. The outing includes a hill ascent, a park stop for margaritas, and a detour for groceries and family duties, ending with stalled riding plans due to busy weeks.
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