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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1973
Page
4
The piece reports two incidents in Collinsville where armed narcotics agents entered private homes without warrants, searched, and left without apologies. Myles J. Ambrose, director of the Drug Abuse Enforcement Program, ordered an inquiry and vowed action if rights were violated, urging better training and discipline.
Middletown celebrated May Day with the Middletown Guards appearing in uniform for the first time. Capt. Gunckel trained the group, later handing command to Capt. J L Hill as they plan further appearances in nearby towns amid rising tensions with Mexico and Polk’s war call.
Gus Tyler argues the Nixon budget reveals a sweeping withdrawal of federal funds from housing, health, and education. He cites cuts to mental health clinics, hospital construction, day care, rural programs, and research grants, framing it as a deliberate attack on social services and a “Big Burial” of the New Deal era.
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc announces subscription options. Rates include 15c weekdays, 25c Sunday, 80c weekly with motor route options at 3.47 per year in installments, or 3.20 for four weeks. Mail subscriptions are 30 dollars per year within area and 38 outside USA. All payments in advance.
In a shift from brinkmanship to diplomacy Nixon and Brezhnev attend to spring cleanings clearing aides and creating room for a Washington Summit aimed at easing Cold War tensions and boosting trade. Henry Kissinger heads Moscow talks to craft an agenda with potential deals and improved images for both nations.
Los Angeles faces a pivotal mayoral contest between Sam Yorty and Tom Bradley with 1969 racial tensions and changing attitudes toward Black voters. Bradley's odds improve due to liberal support and shifting views, though debates and media image challenge his campaign.
The piece analyzes how Dennis Yorty and Bradley navigate slurs, Muskie’s vice presidency stance, and Jesse Unruh’s back-room power. It notes the impact of major Democratic figures on the primary and debates whether Californians view the city’s black mayoralty as a shift from four years ago.
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