Tax revolt grows from California to New Jersey gains
The piece argues that California's Proposition 13 victory, led by Howard Jarvis, signals a nationwide move against high taxes. It contrasts the tax relief from property taxes with criticism of the federal income tax, warns that retirees face rising costs, and cites California’s large law and government footprint as evidence that politicians must curb spending and payrolls to protect citizens.
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Elwood Richardson Names Mills as Business Manager
Elwood Richardson announces Jim Mills will serve as business manager and managing editor at the newspaper. Mills brings prior experience in financial administration and editorial leadership to the role, guiding operations and content strategy.
Crucial breakthrough in gas pricing hits energy plan
President Carter hails a six month stalemate break as House and Senate conferees edge toward finalizing the gas price plan amid wider energy package battles. Backers of price controls clash with deregulators as intrastate gas faces continued regulation until 1985, lifting later. Expect floor action this summer and rising home heating costs.
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Solar energy gains broad appeal despite technical limits
Solar power is not yet commercially feasible nationally, with its limits still unclear. Yet environmentalists, consumer groups, and many citizens embrace sun energy to cut home heating and cooling costs. It is rapidly becoming a politically popular cause, appealing across liberal and conservative lines.
Reagan and the 1980 GOP race seen through Sears analysis
George F Will profiles John Sears as a calm strategist shaping Reagan’s 1980 nomination path. Sears argues the Republican candidate will emerge before the Democrats, with Carter vulnerable. he weighs Ford, Connally, Dole, Baker, Thompson and Reagan, noting Reagan’s aura and need for concrete proposals to prevail.
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Carter
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New Hampshire
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John Connally
Robert Dole
Howard Baker
Jim Thompson
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Ford
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Connally
Baker
Thompson
Up, up and away from Washington air travel delay
A pilot says ground delays at Washington National and circling Chicago were caused by air traffic controllers slow‑downs over free-ride trips abroad. Controllers seek annual, not seat-available, flights, sparking airline pushback. the piece questions legality and public sentiment toward government bureaucrats.
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Washington
American Airlines
National
Chicago
O'Hare
Federal Aviation Administration
Europe
Patriotic Prayer to the Uncle in Washington
A satirical verse frames a patriotic prayer to Washington, railing against taxes and regulators. It mocks bureaucrats and politicians while urging individual freedom and self-reliance in a tone reminiscent of a civic petition. The piece ends with a humorous plea for open doors to freedom.
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Washington
Middletown Journal Subscription Rates and Details
The Journal publishes in Middletown Ohio with various delivery options. Home and motor route deliveries have fixed per-copy and weekly prices, with mail subscriptions set yearly, monthly, or quarterly. Rates differ for U.S.A. and outside U.S.A. and require advance payment. Founded in 1657.
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