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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 2005
Page
8
The Middletown Journal lists its founding year as 1857 and names publisher Ann Hoffman, editor M David Goodwin, and editorial page editor Michael Williams. The note reflects the newspaper’s historic branding and current leadership lineup.
The Middletown editorial argues the city remains an island in a region of cooperative government. It notes two county borders, past Armco influence, and uneven bridge building. While endorsing regional ties, it cautions against losing independence and urges measured engagement with the Butler County Community Grant Consortium and local partnerships.
The piece argues the White House leak scandal surrounding CIA agent Valerie Plame reflects a widening pattern of abuse of power. It cites possible perjury by officials, questions why President Bush delays firing aides, and notes shifting tactics in the investigation as coverage intensifies.
Bill Press argues that George W. Bush’s pick of John Roberts reveals an extreme rightward agenda, accusing Bush of dumping mediation with Democrats. The piece cites Roberts’s record on Roe v Wade, school prayer, flag burning, environmental rulings, Guantanamo tribunals, and a controversial subway case, urging Senate derailment to protect civil liberties.
A columnist reflects on Jean Charles de Menezes’s fatal shooting in London amid terrorism fears. He criticizes shoot to kill orders, warns against escalating violence toward Mecca, and argues that fundamentalism, not Muslims, is the true danger. He laments panic driven by fear and urges thoughtful response over revenge.
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