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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1972
Page
4
A California historian notes the end of the automobile age, while national authorities label alcohol abuse the greatest drug problem. The piece argues adults exaggerate youth narcotics use and calls for stronger action against excessive drinking due to its impact on crime, misery, and economics.
The Agriculture Department warns food prices may rise about four percent this year with potential for higher increases. The forecast reflects uncertain conditions and possible inflationary pressures on consumer costs.
The Keio Plaza Inter-Continental in Tokyo highlights extensive fire prevention, with 30 member security staff on first floor, 12 on duty, 15 more in machinery and maintenance. The hotel has 3,000 smoke detectors, 10,000 sprinklers, steel floors and doors, fireproof shafts, four escape balconies per floor, and emergency stairways with trap doors for rapid firefighter access. A guest on the 39th floor questions why room service lacks Japanese cuisine.
The Middletown Journal lists pricing for daily weekday issues at ic per copy and 25c on Sundays, with home delivery by motor route at 0c or 10c per copy, and mail options at 30 per year. Installment plans offered, plus 15c monthly service charge for motor route. Foreign subscriptions priced at 338 per year. Founded 1857.
Washington observers note the Kennedy era Office of Economic Opportunity faces a possible end as Nixon considers reauthorization within two months. The piece argues OEO promoted poor as a pressure group on local bureaucracies, expanded welfare rolls, and inspired leadership, while forecasting a shift to direct local funding if it ends.
The article argues Nixon’s Peking talks do not yield Taiwan under Communist control. It notes U S statements affirm one China, withdrawal progress, and reduced forces, while Taiwan remains allied to the Nationalist regime. It warns of momentum toward concessions and suggests Nationalists declare independence.
Paul Harvey discusses the prison system's failures and potential fixes. He cites Massachusetts reforms replacing juvenile institutions with community programs and notes Georgia's RINC plan modeled on AA to cut recidivism. The piece argues for treatment over punishment and ongoing personal support for ex‑cons.
A lighthearted look at flu insanity as patients report unnatural perceptions and strange behavior. A patient sees through skin to apple pie. another claims spirits enter the room. A nurse misreads a patient’s garbled reply while a club entertainer collapses during a show.
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