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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1967
Page
4
The article discusses Ford Motor Co plans for substantial price increases next fall to cover mandatory safety features. It notes other manufacturers will likely follow, forecasting the consumer cost to rise by hundreds of millions overall. It cautions against overcharging beyond cost and stresses consumer fairness.
The piece argues that nearly half of congressional committee meetings are closed to the public, with the House leading at 57 percent and the Senate at 28 percent, urging citizens to demand reform. It also notes airline stewardesses fighting age and marriage biases, praising a ruling against firing married workers, and recalls Queen Mary’s June Marlborough House ceremony inviting the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, seen as ending their ostracism.
A biblical verse emphasizes a watchman role, God’s message given to Israel through Ezekiel, binding the watcher to warn the people of divine words and judgments. The passage underscores responsibility to convey warning and guidance from the Lord.
Paul Harvey laments car overgrowth in U S cities with 95 million vehicles and rising. He notes parking shortages, curb parking, and failed remedies like more meters and garages. He cites global cites and warns cities risk stagnation or doom unless a bold solution emerges.
Chuck, a college student from Middletown with Cleveland and Michigan ties, travels by air and car to attend the Indianapolis 500 with family. He encounters missed connections, a 4 cent tollage tale, and a rainout that changes his plans, planning to return next year with a race ticket.
William F Buckley Jr analyzes a 1963 California law clash over the Rumford Act and Proposition 14. He notes the 1964 voters repeal, the 1965 Supreme Court reversal, and dissent by Harlan Stone challenging the majority on anti discrimination. He warns about slippery standards in protecting individual freedoms.
The Middletown Journal lists subscription rates including 0c per weekday and 15c for Sundays. Mail options are 15.00 per year in trading areas, 24.00 outside, with 38.00 for outside USA. Advancing payment required. Founded in 1857.
Readers urge funding for ambulatory police transport and emergency equipment after a serious accident where a cruiser could not carry a wounded victim to hospital. A second letter warns of a dangerous drainage lake near Rt. 73, urging citizens to press the City Commission to act before tragedy strikes.
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