Common sense urged for gas crisis across regions in early debate
The piece argues Northeastern gas shortages stem from policy and press criticism, cites figures like Judge Weinstein and journalists Jack Anderson and Pete Hamill, and notes Gulf states sympathy for the Northeast. It discusses Shell’s Gulf investments, Grand Isle Block 43 commitments, and calls for regional drilling rather than Army intervention.
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Pete Hamill
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Carter style shift in White House faces test
The piece argues President Carter's frugal, common touch contrasts with prior grand state display. It notes trimmed ceremonies and basic transport choices as signals, but warns real impact lies in future laws budgets and policy decisions shaping the government and people over four years.
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Washington
Nixon
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Mexico
Pennsylvania Avenue
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Lee
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Congress
Symbolic gestures mark a President’s duties and optics
Columnist Nicholas von Hoffman argues Carter’s symbolic acts matter as part of presidential leadership. He notes a crown for people centric moments and a top hat for governance and foreign policy, reflecting how symbolism frames public perception. The quote echoes Psalm 119 11.
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Nicholas von Hoffman
Mark My Words The choker
A narrator jokes about preparing to interview President Carter on CBS radio’s Ask President Carter. He fears choking and imagines a mock exchange with Walter Cronkite, outlining his planned questions and the pressure of interviewing a sitting president.
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Jim Fiebig
Carter
CBS
Mr. Carter
Walter Cronkite
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Cronkite
Carter’s Symbolic Humility Masks Bureaucratic Power
The piece argues Carter’s image of austerity may not curb federal agencies or real reform. It notes his cuts to symbols and perks, while predicting the new class of social concern careerists will resist substantial change. The watchdog view warns that symbolism may be all the public gets from Carter.
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Jimmy Carter
Carter
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White House
Imperial Presidency
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Free World
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Middletown News Journal Subscription Rates
The Journal published by News Journal Inc in Middletown Ohio lists subscription options. Prices include 15c weekdays 25c Sunday at newsstands, 72c Monday through Saturday, 23c Sunday for home delivery, 95c weekly, motor route 13 2c daily and 24c Sunday, or 4 20 by four week periods. Mail rates 38 per year USA 46 outside. Founded in 1857.
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Who is in the driver's seat in federal policy debates
A reader criticizes OSHA and federal regulation, arguing taxpayers fund bureaucracies that hinder free enterprise and urging repeal. The letter contrasts taxpayer-funded agencies with those who oppose OSHA, calling for fiscal restraint and a “Boston Tea Party” style protest. The second letter describes a clothing depot operation serving children, requesting referrals, hours, and donations to support underprivileged families in the Middletown, Monroe and Trenton area.
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McCann
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Trenton
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