Andy Young a Polarizing Voice on Civil Rights and Policing
The commentary argues Andy Young’s claim that prisons hold political prisoners is flawed and timing is poor. It notes Young’s past jail time and clashes with civil rights history while praising his value as a symbol of reform even as it questions his offhand remarks and potential firing.
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Miracles Amid Trials Prompt Debates On Life Support
A coma patient in Michigan awakens after six months, echoing cases like Karen Ann Quinlan and others who defied expectations. The piece explores miracles, law changes in California, and the broader question of how far physicians and families should go in prolonging life amid irreversible illness, alongside a note on declining corporate profits from 1965 to 1976.
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Peter Saraceno
Karen Ann Quinlan
New Jersey
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Nixon era diplomacy cited against Carter in Cold War stance
The column argues Brezhnev risks flouting world opinion over Helsinki promises. It credits Nixon and Kissinger with tough bargaining and warns Carter to enforce Helsinki or risk tarnishing his legacy by comparison. It cites Solzhenitsyn and Shcharanskys and calls for tangible action to rein in Soviet behavior.
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Bus-Riding Dad and a Life on the Open Road
A Danbury writer recalls a father who never learned to drive yet toured the United States three times and 106 countries, chasing summer dreams on Greyhound routes. The piece blends memory, travel, and a boy’s eye view of America and world ballparks.
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Middletown News Journal Subscription Rates
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Hickel pursues Alaska Governor bid amid land lock up debate
Walter Hickel, former governor and Nixon cabinet member, argues against U S House Bill 39 to lock up 140 million acres, urging development of Alaska's untapped mineral and oil resources. Polls show him leading the GOP primary and a strong statewide lead as he vows to revive Alaska’s economy and press federal land policy.
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Walter J Hickel
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