Connally's Political Reentry Sparks Fresh Speculation
The piece notes John B. Connally drawing standing ovations at a Jimmy Connors match and explores how his acquittal on bribery charges could aid a potential Senate bid against Lloyd Bentsen. It discusses Connally as a nationalist populist who could fuse Republican and Democratic strands, possibly aiding a Ford Connally ticket to counter Wallace and influence 1980 presidential prospects.
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A Patriot’s Call to Scrub Founding Fathers’ Statues
Bob Considine weighs patriotic celebrations for the Bicentennial. He jokes about forming a coed volunteer group to scrub centuries of pigeon droppings from statues of the Founding Fathers as a tongue in cheek guide to modern patriotism. He riffs on historical reversals and contemporary culture.
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Clean air goals nearer despite unmet standards
The EPA reports that air quality standards are unmet in many regions though progress exists. Emission controls on autos improved while most stationary sources keep pace, but 159 of 247 regions missed the June 1 deadline due to economic and energy constraints.
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Rationing plan would cost billions and hire thousands
The Federal Energy Administration warned that gasoline rationing would require 93,000 staff to run the program at start, costing 400 million dollars with 2 billion dollars yearly for extended periods. The effort would police a shortage rather than increase supply or fund energy research.
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Middletown schools to name Dr Samuel Dalton as 27th
Middletown Board of Education announces Dr Samuel Dalton will replace Dr Robert Johnson as the 27th superintendent on August 1. The diary notes 115 years of school leadership and the scribe’s own retirement after 37 years as principal.
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Wynn
Hugh Butler
John D. Blackford
Butler County
Howard Cromwell
Gene T. Lubera
Iowa
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Middletown News Journal Subscription Rates
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc lists delivery options and rates. Rates include 72 cents Monday through Saturday and 23 cents Sunday by home delivery. motor route 13 cents daily and 24 cents Sunday. $38 per year by mail in the U.S. and $46 outside.
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Letters discuss Middletown Cemetery neglect and hospital ER praise
A Middletown reader condemns the old cemetery's condition with broken tombstones and overgrown graves while a resident notes improvements planned by city officials. Separately a Thelma J. Brown praises Middletown Hospital ER care after multiple prior visits, calling the staff courteous and efficient.
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Sylvia Haney
Pearl Allen
Thelma J. Brown
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