Middletown Journal masthead reads as historic notice
The Middletown Journal archive item lists founding year 1857 with ANN HOFFMAN as Publisher M DAVID GOODWIN as Editor and MICHAEL WILLIAMS as Editorial Page Editor, reflecting historic newspaper leadership roles.
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Michael Williams
Coingate Lesson Calls for Independent Audits in Ohio
Editorial criticizes the Coingate affair noting the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation invested 55 million dollars with Tom Noe's rare coin fund and faced missing 10 to 12 million dollars. It urges thorough third party reviews and regular independent audits to prevent future missteps.
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Coingate
Cleveland) Plain Dealer
Ohio Bureau of
Tom Noe
Noe
Terry Fergus
the Plain Dealer
James Conrad
Bob Taft
Holes in the tanker story
The Defense Department Inspector General’s report on the Air Force Boeing tanker lease, while exposing lapses and omissions, is criticized for redactions and limited interviews. Sen. McCain and committee members demand full disclosure and accountability beyond the Defense Department.
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Air Force
Boeing Co
Defense Department
Joseph E. Schmitz
Darleen A. Druyun
Boeing
Roche
Rumsfeld
Army
House
J. Dennis Hastert
R-Il
Bush
Schmitz
White House
Senate
Sen
John McCain
R-Ariz
Armed Services Committee
John W. Warner
R-Va
Oil tax debate shows subsidies vs taxes in energy bill
The Los Angeles Times editorial argues the oil price surge from 27 to 57 dollars a barrel creates a hidden energy tax paid to foreign producers and domestic extractors alike. It advocates energy taxes over subsidies and cites a 50 cent gasoline tax as a corrective, urging market forces over policy favoritism.
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House
Senate
Bush White House
United States
U.S. Treasury
The
Treasury
OPEC
John Anderson
George W. Bush
Petro-Pals
Congress
Cleveland casino plan risks and local control critique
Dayton Daily News editorials argue the proposed Ohio casino amendment is risky and designed to bypass statewide oversight. Critics warn local governments would regulate gamblers, risking corruption, lack of expertise, and uncertain voter access, while backers push democracy rhetoric and job promises.
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Ohio
Toln
Youngstown
Jerry Austin
Cleveland
Austin
Jane Campbell
Dayton
Campbell
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