Jordan arms sale to Jordan faces congressional scrutiny
The DoD notified Congress of a plan to sell Jordan 14 Hawk batteries, eight Vulcan systems, and 300 Redeye missiles. Critics question which country Jordan would target and note Jordan's uneasy ties with Israel, Syria, and Egypt.
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Senate approves Energy Labeling and Disclosure Act of 1975
The Senate passes by unanimous consent the Energy Labeling and Disclosure Act of 1975. Sponsor Sen John V Tunney says it protects consumers by requiring annual cost estimates and detailed energy guides for automobiles and major appliances. House action and a presidential signature are needed. The piece notes that consumer costs and manufacturer burdens must be balanced and warns against excessive regulation.
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Contemplating a Japanese Inn and the Shogun in Kyoto
Tom Braden reflects on Kyoto and a Japanese inn as a doorway to contemplation. He contrasts serene rooms with outside life of schedules and deadlines, noting the single flower, the bath, and the quiet garden, while anticipating reality and messiness beyond the inn.
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Henry Kissinger
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The Middletown Journal Subscription Rates
The Middletown Journal lists subscription prices for newsstand copies, home delivery by carrier and motor route, and mail in the U.S.A. Prices range from 5 cents for daily newsstands to 46 dollars annual mail rates, with weekly and monthly options and advance payment required.
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Daylight in Portugal and a Mongol style dream
George F. Will surveys Portugal's turn from 1974 to a new night under a regime likened to the Mongol People's Republic. He cites Stendhal and a 1940 constitution to argue the Armed Forces Movement, a three man junta, and communist influence carve a modern dusk in Lisbon.
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Teens Rally to Raise Radios for Middletown Police
Teens from the Teenagers' Association for Police Support explain their drive to fund 80 walkie talkie radios for Middletown Police due to grant delays. They note current radio shortages, dangers when officers are away from cars, and potential life saving impacts. Donations can be sent to TAPS and meetings are planned, inviting teens and adults to participate.
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Middletown
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