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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1974
Page
4
William F Buckley Jr argues for a nationwide plan to reform elder care and strengthen ties between generations. He cites rising costs of nursing homes in New York and the nation, the aging population, and the need for professional care while stressing youth as a vital element in improving late life.
John Chamberlain argues the energy crisis needs market pricing rather than government planning. He cites European moves to decontrol prices and invest in coal gasification and mass transit, plus Sasol in South Africa, Airbus fuel efficiency, and action steps like leasing offshore resources, Alaska pipeline reform, and tax credits for synthetic oil and gas.
Readers debate Nixon’s handling of the Watergate tapes and bombing Hanoi. They question press access, call out political deception, and condemn war actions while urging accountability and religious duty. A second reader complains about a faulty city tow and police response.
In response to a March 15 letter from Bohdan Chemerys the Easter date was established by the Council of Nicea in 325. Easter falls on the first Sunday after the full moon after the vernal equinox, with adjustments if the full moon is on a Sunday. The 1974 full moon occurs on April 6, making Easter Sunday April 14. Lincoln Library Festivals and Holidays. Mrs Mario Prosperi 6628 Dickey Road.
The piece surveys the Dirksen effort to call a constitutional convention to restore school prayers. It notes 32 states support a convention, near the required threshold, while federal rules and historical precedent remain uncertain. It mentions Sen. Ervin's bill and ABA input as guidelines.
The piece argues that highway construction and maintenance, plus expanded public transit, are both essential. Over 20 years only about 200000 miles of new roads are expected, while extensive rebuilding is needed. Travel and driver numbers rise, so upgrading roads supports transit and personal travel.
The New York Human Rights Commission rules that women missing work for pregnancy related problems qualify for the same compensation as those with temporary disabilities. Miscarriages and pregnancy side effects are included in the ruling.
A columnist argues that abortions, childbirth and recovery time fall under employer health or disability plans and questions whether pregnancy is treated like nonessential purchases. The piece urges reconsideration by the New York state Human Rights Commission and reflects a provocative stance on reproductive matters.
The Journal, published daily by News Journal, Inc., Middletown Ohio, details subscription options including 15¢ weekday newsstands, 25¢ Sundays, home delivery 80¢ weekly, motor route payments of 3.47 quarterly or 3.20 four weeks, and a 15¢ monthly service charge. Mail subscriptions are 30 dollars per year in area, 38 outside, payable in advance. founded 1857.
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