Free spirits drift along Sea of Cortez in a Mexican odyssey
John Sinor reports on three Canadian travelers Joey, Jayne, and Rena living as wanderers in a faded red 1965 Chevrolet van. They drift from the Sea of Cortez toward Mexico City with $600, relying on herbal books, Jack Kerouac, and improvised meals. The group includes a British woman, Jayne, a vegetarian Joey, and Rena who hopes to work or visit Florida.
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Sea of Cortez
Joey
Jayne
Rena
Mexico City
Jack Kerouac
Progress and the ballot box in California nuclear debate
The article argues major tech decisions often bypass voters and questions if majority rule is wise for progress. It cites Proposition 15 on California’s June ballot to halt nuclear plants without two thirds legislative approval and notes massive spending by industry and critics. It warns of further such measures and the need for informed public input.
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California
Jeezus
Pat Brown
Exxon
General Electric
Westinghouse
Pacific Gas & Electric
Middletown
Broad Street
Thomas Edison
Interpretations of early primaries redefine liberal label as Progressive
The piece argues liberal Democrats avoid the label amid 1976 debates. It cites Massachusetts as a test case where McGovern's backers prefer progressives. Safire’s view frames progressive as an alternative to liberal, reflecting shrinking use of liberal in political branding.
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Massachusetts
George McGovern
Roosevelt
Henry Wallace
William Safire
Strand Opens as Middletowns New Modern Theater
Middletown’s Strand Theater opened at 1 p.m. with 1000 seats and new electric Wurlitzer organ. Douglas Fairbanks in The Three Musketeers shown at 40 cents adults 20 cents children, later 28/15 for upcoming attractions. Strand, run by Chifos and Demetrion, offers photo plays and local Paramount rights, with vaudeville at the Opera House and other cinemas listed in town.
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Strand Theater
Middletown
Douglas Fairbanks
Three Musketeers
Paramount Studios
Gloria Swanson
Lloyd Hamilton
Strand
J.H. Smith
Lulu McClellan
Ang Rt
SORG
Theodore and
Gust Chifos
Opera House
Gordon Theater
Keith
the Grand
The
Majestic
Eagles
Chifos Brothers
Middletown News Journal Subscription Rates Declared
The Journal outlines daily and Sunday subscription prices for newsstand, home delivery, motor route, and mail options. Rates include 72c daily and 23c Sunday for home delivery, $38 yearly by mail, and varying motor route and four-week period charges. Founded in 1857.
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The
News Journal, Inc
S. Broad
First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
U.S.A
U.S A
Stand and be counted in Middletown school baccalaureate debate
Letters to the editor urge taxpaying citizens to protest the elimination of the high school baccalaureate service, arguing for religious freedom and school input. Readers also critique comic strips, nominating favorites and faults for cancellation.
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Middletown
Monroe
Moose Miller
Dooley's World
Peanuts
Archie
Kerry Drake
Mary Worth
Steve
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