Blankets Blaze Under Flammable Fabrics Law
Consumer groups warn that blankets with rayon ignite easily despite voluntary standards. Congress urged the Commerce Department to speed up regulations since 1967. Magnussen criticizes delays as dangerous, calling for urgent action to curb fire risk nationwide.
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Humphrey Still Has Strong Support in Democratic Polls
Gallup shows Hubert H. Humphrey with notable backing among Democrats as Muskie and Kennedy lead, while McGovern trails. The commentary notes voter curiosity about Humphrey’s possible comeback amid shifting party loyalties.
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Lennon interview triggers fierce critique in Buckley column
William F Buckley Jr denounces John Lennon in a sweeping take on Rolling Stone issues 74 and 75, blasting the interview as self aggrandizing and corrosive to culture. Buckley portrays Lennon as an egomaniac who chronicles self destruction and disdains the Beatles era while offering sharp, scathing observations.
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Bowl Down Cancer drive at Middletown bowls
Phi Beta Psi Sorority sponsors Bowl Down Cancer starting Sunday at Eastern and Sports Bowl. Bowlers pay an extra dollar per game to fund cancer research with daily prizes of 2.50 for high man and woman and end-of-week trophy. A city-wide $25 prize for top bowler on April 3. Last year’s drive raised 1500. Lane closure risks lower totals. organizers Mrs. James Cahill and Mrs. James R. Sexton lead.
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James R. Sexton
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Nixon proposes revenue sharing to fix national transport woes
President Nixon urges Congress to shift major transport funding to a flexible revenue sharing program. States would receive at least current levels and tailor mass transit, airports, and highway safety projects locally. The plan aims for balanced, diverse transport needs across communities.
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A Balanced transport Letters to the Editor
A reader condemns Gov. Gilligan’s AFDC budget hike as costly to taxpayers and warns of higher taxes and welfare expansion. The letter contrasts welfare spending with personal responsibility, urging citizens to resist broad government handouts and noting the broader fear of rising tax brackets and consumer costs. The piece blends fiscal critique with religious reflection about security and faith.
Fear and Uncertainty in a Troubled World
A reflective essay questions whether tomorrow will bring safety and stability. It ponders basic hopes for home, education, work, and acceptance while raising concerns about hunger, war, and the challenge of discerning truth in a complex world.
Middletown Journal subscription rates
The Middletown Journal lists subscription options with daily weekday pricing, Sunday, and combined period rates. Motor route options include 12 installments or four week periods, plus a 15 cent monthly service charge for tube delivery. Mail rates apply in and outside the trading area, with annual charges noted. Founded in 1657.
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