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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1976
Page
4
The piece analyzes Reagan and Wallace flirting with independent and third-party routes after Florida and New Hampshire results. It weighs historical bolt dynamics, potential mergers with dissidents, and the impact on November outcomes, predicting a likely July clarity on ticket order and strategy.
Sheriff Robert Walton, longtime Middletown police captain, is tapped as Butler County sheriff. He is believed to be the first Middletonan to hold the post in decades, with prior rival Russell Dwyer praised as a top former chief. Walton’s background in the Middletown department and county-wide respect position him for a strong bid in the June GOP primary and potential fall race against James Miller.
Controversy over rebuilding a Mississippi waterway dam and locks at Alton Illinois could push Congress to authorize and fund repairs while environmentalists protest. The issue highlights subsidized barge use versus rail line costs and competition, with a call for a thorough debate.
The franking privilege lets incumbents send official newsletters at no cost, fueling mass mailings that rival campaign reach. Senators use addressable lists and computers to target voters, with Tunney’s Angola letter costing $130,000. Critics question when informative mail becomes political propaganda and propose free postage for challengers after ballot filing.
Jeffrey Hart questions Fred Harris's populist image as he campaigns across New England and the country. Harris garners modest votes in Amherst and Cambridge, attracts affluent suburbs, while voters in Berlin reject his theatrics. Hart argues Harris is more a stylistic performer than a serious reformer, appealing to upper middle class progressives.
The Journal Published daily by News Journal Inc outlines post office rates for daily copies 1 Sc, Sunday 25c, home delivery 72c weekdays, 23c Sunday, motor route 132c daily and 24c Sunday, calendar month totals plus mail options at $38 yearly in US and $46 abroad. Founded in 1857.
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