CIA boss must speak with accuracy on secret aid to leaders
Tom Braden argues Adm Turner erred describing secret foreign aid dating to 1776 with Franklin to Washington. He notes Washington never took French payments and Franklin did not arrive in Paris on Nov 29, 1776. Braden warns against misusing Washington in debates over covert aid to King Hussein.
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Garage sale bidding war ends with cracked ashtray sale
In a humorous bid to clear clutter, siblings debate items for a garage sale. They finally bring a cracked ashtray marked 1958 California State Fair, which sells within 10 minutes.
Ambassador Young Calls Press Curbs Over Hostage Crisis
Andrew Young, U N ambassador, condemned press coverage of Hanafi hostage seizures in Washington and urged limiting media access. He warned that exposing violence may incite further violence and questioned the breadth of First Amendment protections.
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Dentist's Dilemma and a Nervous Patient
A humorous hometown piece recounts a dentist’s anxiety amid a root canal. The patient’s light chat contrasts with the dentist’s tense mood as the procedure nears completion. The therapist’s note on perfectionism and fear of patient dislike frames the anecdote.
Dennis the Menace Chaw and the Mansion Tangle
A man confronts a dentist about empathy and money while arguing over weekends and travel plans. He voices frustration at wealth gaps and hints at personal despair as a high tension exchange unfolds aboard a palatial setting.
Letters to Editor Praise of Involvement and Faith
A Middletown reader defends communal care after a public incident at Towne Mall on March 17 praising volunteers, emergency responders, and the public’s willingness to help. He cites faith in humanity and references Christian doctrine and acts of kindness.
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Middletown News Journal Subscription Rates
The News Journal publishs daily in Middletown Ohio lists subscription options including home delivery by carrier or motor route and mail, with rates for weekdays and Sundays, weekly and yearly terms, and advance payment requirements.
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Middletown Nazi Speech Sparks Outcry Over Christian Claim
The speaker Bill Wilkinson of the KKK faced sharp criticism for remarks about fellow man while asserting Christian faith in Middletown. The incident drew comparisons to Simon Peter and sparked local debate.
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