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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1977
Page
4
Trudeau faces Quebec separatism and provincial auto policy as Canada weighs a Alaska North Slope gas pipeline to the United States. Western provinces shift between socialism and free markets while Alberta leans toward oil expertise.
The article explains President Carter calls for a pause on 19 Western water projects, arguing for reevaluation of cost, environmental impact, and congressional funding practices. It notes the projects are early in planning and may not affect water supply for years, with potential political clash ahead.
The piece traces U S efforts from Nixon to Ford to curb foreign oil use, noting imports may exceed half of consumption in 1977 and that earlier attempts failed to align policy. It cites 51 percent imports by API estimates and 40 percent at the outset of alarms, with Carter promising a broad energy program in April. The passage ends with a biblical verse.
The piece argues Eddie Anderson quietly advanced race relations in Rochester without marching or singing protest songs. It suggests his indirect contributions outweighed more visible civil rights actions and credits him with significant influence in the community.
Eddie Anderson known for playing Rochester on the Jack Benny Show for 30 years died last week at age 71. The obituary notes his role offered lighthearted dignity across color lines and helped set a mood for civil rights progress, even as views varied.
A columnist reports a large nationwide outpouring of letters criticizing the Roots miniseries for its portrayal of whites. Readers defend the piece noting anti white bias, urge independent judgment, and claim the show misrepresents history.
The Journal publishes daily from Middletown Ohio detailing pricing for home delivery by carrier and motor route plus mail options. Rates show 72c weekdays and 23c Sunday, with motor route 13/2 per copy daily and 24c Sunday. Annual mail subscription is 38 dollars US and 46 outside US. Continuous prepayment required.
Readers critique Larry Flynt's obscenity conviction arguing publicity fuels unwanted sales and harms morals. A second letter recounts a failed purchase of a 1976 van conversion with a missing spare tire and $90.50, citing poor dealer and factory response and questioning business responsibility.
Seventy four letters were printed in February, near a monthly record. The 76 mark was close but not reached due to unauthenticated names and addresses. Readers are asked to include a verifiable phone number. Some letters came from non existent addresses and unsigned items were discarded.
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