Baby Bust Says Crime May Decline With Ageing Youth
A Wall Street Journal survey and criminology experts cite falling birth rates and aging youth as factors behind a downward trend in US crime. They note that teens drive many offenses from burglary to robbery, with declines in 1976 and 1977 linked to demographics, while cautioning vigilance remains essential against possible spikes if crime stays easy and profitable.
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Siebenthaler Sr. Named President at TEA Organization
W A Siebenthaler Sr becomes TEA president while Elwood Richardson handles business management and Paul J Day serves as executive editor. Frank R Myers named publisher general manager and Jim Mills designated managing editor as of Thursday March 2 1978.
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Torrijos vows to jail brother to aid canal treaty talks
Omar Torrijos links U S ratification of Panama Canal treaties to his brother Moises facing U S narcotics accusations. He says he would hand him over or arrest him, but argues the treaties' merit stands apart from family conduct and drug links.
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Postal rules hit April 15 for oversized envelopes
Talk of ending odd sized mail grew into action as the U S Postal Service will add a surcharge after April 15 for letters larger than 6 by 11 inches or thicker than a quarter inch. In December tiny 3 by 5 inch envelopes will be rejected, affecting invitations and party showers.
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Editors Question Haldeman Book's Significance in Press
A Washington commentator critiques Halderman’s book, arguing editors overhyped its importance. He dismisses it as a rehash of old facts with flawed chronology and claims claims about nuclear weapons on China’s border are dubious. He notes Halderman is a convicted criminal and cites Sam Ervin’s stance on reading it.
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Editors front pages show what readers should know
The author questions editors choices in placing Haldeman’s book on front pages arguing that publishers promote sensationalism. He suggests editors decide what the public discusses and whether the book will become a bestseller, challenging the notion that readers drive demand.
Readers challenge caption on water filter bacteria claim
In a letter Donald J. Phillabaum questions a Feb 15 Mind Your Money piece arguing the caption misstates EPA views on bacteria on filters. He notes coliform signals water quality and cautions against overreliance on heating or coffee as disinfection.
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What Are the Real Roots of America
A reflective piece exploring national heritage through scripture and quotes from Franklin Washington Hamilton and others. It ponders providential guidance in the founding era and asks readers to search deeply for America’s true roots.
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Middletown News Journal Subscription Rates
Subscriptions for the Middletown News Journal detail prices for home delivery by carrier and motor route. Daily weekday copies cost 90 cents with Sunday at 25 cents. motor route is 15 cents daily and 30 cents Sunday. Mail rates are 38 dollars per year in the U.S. and 46 dollars outside, with all motor route and mail subscriptions payable in advance.
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