Fringe letters urge retreats and emigration as gold falters
Fringe economists once praised gold but warn that inflation may be tamed. They advocate hedging with a rural retreat and stored food, yet warn such hideaways pose risks from crime and breakdowns in distribution. Emigration options are discussed but scarce, with Switzerland, Canada, and other havens presenting obstacles. The piece argues political controls and bureaucracy undermine any fringe cure.
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Harry Schultzes
Harry Brownes
Value on lies in media payments to liars
A columnist recalls offers to stage a burglary and profit from stories, contrasting low pay for honest reporting with large sums for convicted liars. He questions media standards, objectivity, and the morality of paying for curiosity value rather than truth.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
RNC
CBS
Jeb Stuart Magruder
Magruder
White House
Ron Ziegler
Ziegler
Nixon
Leon Jaworski
Archibald Cox
Sale of arms to U.S. friends is justified debate
The article argues for continuing U S arms sales abroad despite protests. It cites figures on Soviet and U S arms flows, notes past embargoes on Pakistan, and discusses economic and strategic motives as well as the balance of self determination and trade benefits. It references Cyprus, Peru, and the impact on jobs while contrasting U S and Soviet roles.
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U.S
Pakistan
India
United States
Joseph J. Sisco
Soviet Union
Russia
India-Pakistan
Cyprus
Peru
France
America
Latin America
Asia
Europe
Exploiters home free a warning on money and liberty
A letter argues that American prosperity rests on a gold standard and free enterprise. It claims inflation stems from a debauched dollar and government controls, warns of hidden powers counterfeiting currency, and urges trust in the motto In God We Trust as the nation nears its 200th birthday.
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America
Washington
The Pathos of Pornography by John Roche
John Roche laments modern porn magazines and their dehumanizing portrayal of women. He argues the man woman relationship is precious and should not be degraded, while rejecting censorship calls and public morality crusades.
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Watch and Ward
Hepburn on Pornography and Artistic Responsibility
The writer praises Katharine Hepburn for denouncing pornography and the movie industry’s decline. Hepburn criticizes sensational films as money driven and calls out bogus psychoanalysis used to excuse depravity. The piece lauds her as a perceptive analyst of porn’s sadness and its impact on art.
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Miss Hepburn
Katharine Hepburn
Humphrey Bogart
Middletown Journal Subscription Rates and Details
The Middletown Journal lists subscription options with varying delivery methods. Rates include 72c weekly carrier, 23c Sunday, 95c weekly total, motor route 132c daily and 24c Sunday, or $4.20 for four weeks. Mail subscriptions are $38 per year within the U.S. and $46 outside, with advance payments required.
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First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
U.S.A
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