Kissinger under Senate orders over Middle East policy
Henry Kissinger denounced as secretary of state for being pressed by 75 of 99 senators to stand firmly with Israel. The letter shaped policy direction as the Senate impliedly linked aid to Israeli conditions and defied Kissinger’s negotiating space. The feud traces to Kissinger’s belief Rabin misled him about concessions, complicating talks with Egypt.
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Kissinger Faces Jewish Pressure Over Middle East Policy
The piece describes Kissinger’s push to restrain U S arms to the Middle East, Jewish leaders’ reactions, and doubts about his influence with Israel. It questions whether Senate pressure will force concessions or end the game, leaving Kissinger sidelined.
Nostalgia impersonators shape a Bicentennial mood
The piece notes actors like James Whitmore as Truman, Hal Holbrook as Twain, and Henry Fonda as Darrow performing in impersonations, highlighting a nostalgia wave tied to the Bicentennial. It warns a planned live TV special could yield a troubling fusion of past personas and current issues.
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James Whitmore
Harry Truman
Whitmore
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Sage
Will Rogers
Phoenix
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Mark Twain
Henry Fonda
Clarence Darrow
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Twain
Darrow
Gore Vidal
Congress sets $367 billion budget ceiling for next year
Congress agrees to a $367 billion ceiling for the coming fiscal year. The plan aims to restrain spending but carries a $68.8 billion deficit, beyond Ford's inflation guard. Critics warn the ceiling could become a floor if deficits rise and priorities clash. A Washington appointee’s wife quips about avoiding costly decor.
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Portuguese Communists press for power after April election
After Lisbon's April vote the Communist Party, with 13 percent, faces a demand to cooperate in a coalition. Socialists led by Mario Soares with 38 percent were blocked by Communist guards at a May Day rally as Gen. Francisco da Costa Gomes urges collaboration amid uncertainty.
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Moscow
Round Tuits and Civic Quips From Middletown
A Middletown LWV unit nears disbanding amid scarce round tuits as President Juanita Fitz warns members to store them. A fifth grade sex warning quip prompts a teacher’s surprised defense, while city planning jokes weigh on the fate of the old City Building and its new civic center nickname.
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Middletown Ohio News Journal rates and contact details
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc lists subscription options with per copy prices for weekdays and Sunday, home delivery rates via carrier or motor route, mail prices in and out of the U.S., and advance payment requirements. Founded in 1857.
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In Memoriam of Dave Regan Dear to Journal Readers
Letter to the editor celebrates Dave Regan as a fair, compassionate leader at The Journal. The writer recalls his kindness to readers and staff, his family warmth, and hopes for a lasting memorial such as a journalism scholarship or a program for children dogs or seniors.
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Richey
Richey Regan
Queenie Evans
Middletown Cemetery Needs Immediate Care
Letter writer Sylvia Haney urges city officials to address long neglected Middletown Cemetery conditions. She cites sunken graves, dead trees, overturned stones, and tall grass, noting a delay by Parks and Recreation before action and asking for equal maintenance to other city areas.
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