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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1971
Page
4
A new proposed constitutional amendment for equal rights for women advances through a House Judiciary subcommittee amid strong opposition and fears of upheaval to laws and practices. Proponents insist the time has come for explicit equality, while skeptics warn of widespread legal rearrangements and potential disruption to existing protections.
Representative Wayne L. Hays of Ohio questions why the US District Court in Washington used backdoor subpoenas to compel a telephone company to reveal calls by members of Congress. A House Administration Committee hearing will decide the matter, while a Baltimore U.S. attorney’s office official is to be questioned about the procedure. The issue prompts debate on government surveillance and judicial process.
A critic argues against overblown casualty and refugee figures connected to Vietnam Laos and Cambodia. He recounts a talk show exchange and media sensationalism, noting that exaggerated numbers circulate on TV and in churches and campuses while urging careful sourcing.
A Metropolitan Life study shows men insured in 1967 averaged about one inch taller than those insured in 1941 and nine pounds heavier overall, rising from 160 to 169 pounds. Heights rose modestly by age groups, with nuances across age ranges and 1963 to 1967 stability in most categories.
William F Buckley Jr asserts Nixon will run in 1972 despite weak Gallup ratings. He compares Nixon to LBJ and Truman but concludes Nixon is driven, unlikely to abandon the race, and will pursue reelection with emotional resolve. He weighs potential challengers like McCloskey Reagan and Agnew.
A reader urges unity across races to place a responsible Black on Middletown Board of Education and stresses that progress requires White and Black citizens working together in churches clubs and homes. The letter cites historical quotes and warns of looming dangers from communism and totalitarianism, urging community action before it is too late.
The writer laments political shifts toward socialism while celebrating spring. The piece contrasts nature’s awakening with social changes, invoking Father’s world themes and the joys of birds, flowers, and outdoor activities as a backdrop to civic commentary.
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc. lists subscription options in Middletown Ohio. Rates cover newsstand copies, motor route delivery, mail in and outside the trading area, with payments in advance and annual terms. Founded in 1857.
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