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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1976
Page
6
Washington column ponders if Ronald Reagan could become president and compares today’s idolization of image with 19th century American reverence for machinery railroads and practical education. It cites Garfield Carnegie Whitman and 1857 patent culture to question lasting values and national identity.
The passage argues America moves from practical invention to audience spectacle, praising Reagan as a packaged, prime time figure. It contrasts historic figures with modern media, noting 85 million nightly viewers and the shift to image over substance, asking what the nation is about now.
The article traces recycling from colonial times with metalworkers and the King George III statue, to modern profits with aluminum can recovery. It notes 2.8 billion cans recycled in the first nine months of 1975, 124 million pounds returned to centers, and over 45 million dollars paid to individuals and groups since 1970, highlighting energy savings.
The IRS prefers not to expand private withholding on interest and dividend payments. Commissioner Donald C. Alexander notes funds are insufficient to match reports to returns, citing up to 2.4 billion dollars yearly lost by non-disclosure. Critics warn it would burden remitters and raise costs for customers, while payroll withholding remains the proven method.
Washington maintains a calm post Watergate tone as Bicentennial festivities lift spirits. The Smithsonian showcases new exhibits on 1876 Exposition and immigrant builders, while political scandals surface in an election year. Officials praise inflation and unemployment improvements, yet energy policy and busing stir debate as summer winds down.
A Franklin resident laments delayed cable service, noting early signup incentives and ongoing billing issues. The editor reports Miami Valley Cable manager Dave Ward saying negotiations aim for bulk building installation to avoid exterior cable sprawl and reduce costs, with a hopeful contract soon.
A columnist lauds businessmen over politicians amid tariff and quota wars. He highlights Refac Technology and Electronic Research Associates partnering in Brazil to form Polybest S.A. and export speakers, noting Brazil’s local protectionism and benefits from joint ventures. He argues free enterprise outperforms grand policy promises.
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc lists home delivery and mail rates. It shows weekday and Sunday pricing, motor route options, and annual subscriptions with payments in advance.
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