Birthrate Down 1971 May Bring Zero Population Growth
The article notes a drop in the U S birthrate in 1971 despite more women in childbearing years. Experts warn of possible zero population growth within generations, with median age rising and potential shifts to conservative politics and public funding toward pollution control and other needs. Population trends suggest actions could alter the 1970s forecasts.
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Doctors Practice Heart Healthy Diet at ACC Annual Meeting
Delegates at the American College of Cardiology meeting in Chicago followed strict heart friendly menus. They avoided meat fats egg yolks butter pan drippings and used unsaturated margarine while serving skim milk and fruit desserts.
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Teaching contracts flopped or thrived in cities remarkable
John Chamberlain argues that federal performance contracting in reading failed overall yet shows success in Gary Indiana and Grand Rapids Michigan. He cites Rand Corp findings of generally respectable gains despite overambitious goals and notes local decision making often yields better results.
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Merhige Ruling on School District Merges Sparks Debate
The piece analyzes U S district Judge Robert R Merhige Jan 10 ruling to merge Chesterfield County Virginia with Henrico and Richmond school districts to achieve racial balance The author criticizes the decision as radical and notes it faces appeals The article cites reactions from politicians and public figures on busing and desegregation debates and urges a break from NAACP leadership.
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Buckley Essay on Nixon Journey to Peking
The National Review piece argues Buckley questions whether the US should push for democracy worldwide. It contrasts Wilsonian crusades with Nixonian pragmatism and calls the middle ground a fragile, perhaps quixotic, balance. The author doubts a universal moral mission survives across regimes from Franco Spain to Soviet and Chinese despots.
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Mao Thoughts on Mao Thought in Nixon China Tour
Bob Considine surveys Maoist slogans seen during Nixon's trip to China. He notes red Worded Thoughts on billboards and buildings, mixes quotes from Mao with references to Franklin and MacArthur, and wryly critiques the blend of politics, culture, and gender ironies.
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Middletown Journal subscription rates and mailing details
The Middletown Journal lists subscription options including per copy and home delivery. Rates cover weekday newsstands 15¢, Sunday 25¢, motor route 80¢ weekly, and $3.47 in 12 installments or $3.20 in four weeks for home delivery in the trading area. Mail subscriptions are $30 per year in area and $38 outside, with advance payment required. Founded in 1857.
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