Nixon Faces Buckley Challenge Amid Watergate Fallout
Nixon answers Buckley's call to resign with a defense of staying in office. He cites foreign policy strength and oil embargo relief, while critics argue Watergate damages his credibility. Buckley’s stance unsettles Nixon’s Senate voting bloc as impeachment looms.
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New York
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Death penalty debate intensifies state and federal action
Opinion polls and new statutes show rising support for capital punishment as many states adopt death penalty laws after the 1972 Supreme Court ruling. Congress weighs a Senate backed bill requiring uniform application, with House consideration delayed by impeachment inquiries.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Patricia Hearst
Congress
Senate
Supreme Court
House Judiciary Committee
America
House
Rosenthal criticizes FEO hires from oil sector amid fuel price push
Rep. Benjamin S. Rosenthal denounces what he calls a "musical chairs" pattern at the Federal Energy Office, arguing 58 of its 2,000 staff formerly held oil industry roles while consumers face higher fuel prices. He questions where oil professionals can be found to tackle shortages. Luke 14:11 quote cited.
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Benjamin S. Rosenthal
Federal Energy Office
New York Democrat
Rosenthal
FEO
Compassion for Louis Heller and zoning conflict
Letters urge compassion for Louis Heller who faces losing his TV repair business due to zoning and legal aid communication failures. Authors argue his disability and nine-member family deserve support, noting welfare is not the answer and calling for a remedial review of zoning and information processes.
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Louis Heller
Legal Assistance Office
Wilma Kline
First Street
Trenton
Heller
Mr. Heller
Wilbraham Road
Louis & Mary’s TV Service
Middletown
William Call
Moore St
Middletown Quality of Life Rally Promotes Civic Pride
A local message praises Middletown as a good place to live with strong churches doctors nurses hospital and neighbors. It emphasizes community effort and pride in the town to maintain its livability and improve work conditions.
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Middletown
Chicago
Jerusalem
Lowell
Children’s’ Center
Bethlehem
General Hospital
Spafford Memorial Hospital
Lowell Thomas
Teddy Rolleck
Birthday note could help kids in Holy Land aid scene
Lowell Thomas, turning 82, promotes Help for the Children in the Holy Land, urging readers to mail contributions to the Pawling, New York charity. The fund supports Bertha Vester's Jerusalem center aiding diverse poor children despite war and scarce funds.
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New York
Lowell Thomas
The
Holy Land, Inc
Pawling
N.Y
Thomas
Lowell
Holy Writ
Jerusalem
Holy Land
The Journal Subscription Rates and Details
The Journal published by News Journal, Inc. Middletown Ohio lists prices for newsstand 5c daily, 25c Sunday, home delivery 80c weekly, motor route 3.47 monthly or 3.20 four weeks, plus 15c service charge. Mail subscriptions cost 30 dollars per year in or out of trading area, 38 dollars outside the U.S. All subscriptions are payable in advance. Founded in 1657.
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News Journal, Inc
S. Broad
First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
Newspaperboy
U.S.A
Middletown Letters decry town mess and sewer stench
A flood of citizen letters criticizes Middletown for neglect, noting stopped sewers, lack of parks, and a declining Fresh Air Camp. Residents urge action, defend free speech, and contrast living conditions along University Boulevard and Woodlawn with other neighborhoods.
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University Boulevard
Woodlawn
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