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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1977
Page
4
A Maine representative warns of a dark frontier over a 5,500 strong Penobscot and Passamaquoddy claim to millions of acres and 25 billion dollars in back rent. He argues a constitutional crisis could follow if the dispute reaches the Supreme Court, potentially bankrupting local bonds and derailing housing and development.
The article argues Congress should retroactively validate all early land deals with aboriginal title and abolish tribal status. It cites Marshall’s view of tribes as domestic dependent nations and contends the Constitution seeks a more perfect union, advocating U.S. citizenship for Indians.
The text notes a failed general strike call by militant Protestants in Northern Ireland, with 9 percent of Protestant workers ignoring it. It suggests disillusionment with extremism on both sides and hopes moderates can revive power-sharing talks under direct rule from London.
General Motors agrees to offer a new car or extended warranty to about 128,000 Buick Oldsmobile and Pontiac customers who discovered a Chevrolet engine under the hood. A private family tale unfolds with a humorous, baffling encounter at a service station involving a rich Aunt Gladys and Uncle Henry.
Aunt Gladys collapses in the drawing room after a Chevy engine remark. Dennis notes her shock as Uncle Henry tries to reassure her while Gladys laments driving a Chevy and fears things will never be fine again.
The columnist laments the fading liberal optimism as McGovern calls for jobs, health care, and welfare reform. He argues inflation, defense costs, and war outcomes undermine Roosevelt era fixes, noting Americans no longer trust bold liberal fixes and prefer cautious governance.
President Carter contemplates placing a Dylan Thomas memorial in Westminster Abbey's poet's corner while liberals at home criticize his policies. George McGovern leads opposition within ADA, accusing Carter of betraying campaign promises as Moynihan and Meany weigh in.
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc in Middletown Ohio lists home delivery rates 72c weekdays and 23c Sunday with motor route and mail options. Subscriptions payable in advance with annual rates 38 inside US 46 outside USA and miscellaneous postage details.
A reader critiques a Gerber farm zone change on Manchester Road noting that cheaper land leads to still costly homes of 60 000 to 70 000 dollars with more amenities. The letter argues middle income buyers may want smaller houses with smaller lots and questions whether the change benefits builders or residents.
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