Brezhnev visit reshapes U S strategy with Russia and China
The piece argues the U S must conciliate with the Soviet Union and Maoist China to secure energy and trade gains while preserving long term freedom. It notes Brezhnev’s agriculture focus and U.S. leverage from wheat surpluses, Diego Garcia rights, and emigration concessions amid Salt II talks. It warns of a prolonged guerrilla risk if conflicts escalate and outlines interim gains for the free world.
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Energy crisis hits eastern states with summer power cuts
The article cites heat wave tied brownouts as proof the energy crisis is real with utilities lacking adequate reserve capacity. It notes delays in plant development and urges frugal electricity use while warning of oil shortages next winter and gas station signs. It ends with a religious verse urging hope and perseverance.
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East
Walter Judd and Greek studies cited in sharp quotes
Columnist notes Walter Judd quotes Nehemiah verse and Greek-learning zeal, cites David Ben Gurion on reading Greek, mocks FAA sonic boom tests in Oklahoma City, and jokes about Fun City tourism and local quirks including pigeons and Steinway's. The piece ends with a quip about needing glasses and a martini.
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David Ben-Gurion
Oklahoma City
Federal Aviation Agency
FAA
Reflections on Generational Change at Dartmouth Class of 1973
Jeffrey Hart compares 1960s and 1950s attitudes at Dartmouth in a feature on seniors. He notes calmer campus life, renewed idealism, and shifts in career planning, with travel and temporary work replacing hurried early careers. He reveals tension between aging academics and contemporary students.
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Hanover
N.H
Shirley MacLaine
New York Times
Europe
Vail
Colo
Letter to the Editor on abortion and prison reform
A reader argues against inhumane treatment in penal institutions and opposes abortion as innocent killing. The letter urges parental duty, supports the Human Life Amendment, and promotes Middletown Right to Life with contact for donations and volunteers.
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New York
Middletown
Right To Life Organization
Pat Enright
Right To Life
Mossman Road
Linda Johnson
Stubbs Road
Gasoline pinch but travel by day for interstates says report
Managing Editor Jim Mills drove a camper to Florida during a gasoline scare. He found daytime stations mostly stocked while many night stops along I 75 in the South were dark. Independent stations kept open with higher prices after billboard discounts were removed.
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Jim Mills
Florida
Kentucky
Tennessee
Georgia
Middletown Journal Subscription Rates and Details
The Middletown Journal lists subscription options including newsstand, Sunday, home delivery, motor route, and mail plans. Prices range from 15 cents per copy to annual mail rates, with installment options and a monthly service charge in motor routes.
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