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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1977
Page
4
Washington letter argues the PTA campaign to curb TV violence and potential boycotts raises First Amendment issues. It urges government standards for using airwaves and questions whether free speech extends to violent content via corporate controlled channels.
A Justice Department memo warns that Carter administration election day registration could raise fraudulent ballots. Critics accuse Deputy Attorney General Flaherty of withholding the memo from committees while urging Ohio and national reform to drop the registration feature to avoid a surge in fraud tied to a Louisiana scandal involving Rep. Richard Tonry.
Ramona youngsters Richard Ne Ne Bette and June Cessna faced the state Board of Equalization over sales tax on KIDCO Inc. compost. A negotiated agreement imposes 6 percent tax on some sales, with no penalties for past uncollected amounts, while avoiding further trouble unless the horses protest.
The text argues that government inherently enables looting and violence through taxes war and reparations while neglecting rape under war. It questions why people seek government good and cites Matthew 25 40 TEV stating acts done for the least as done to Jesus. It contrasts perceived evil with belief in noble outcomes.
A letter to the editor argues against the Displaced Homemakers Bill, criticizing welfare decency rules and protecting the view that many women stayed home after marriage or widowhood. It urges responsibility and notes the high cost of prison versus other social supports.
Shirley Farnsworth argues against endless defense spending and urges valuing every life. She condemns war preparation, inflation of defense budgets, and selfish leadership, advocating Christlike charity to aid the poor and needy.
Richard L. Lesher argues government red tape and environmental rules throttle business. He cites petty federal mandates from disparate agencies, damming projects like the snail darter case, and questions who protects consumers from rising costs.
The article argues that the Carter administration pursues normalization with Beijing, risking Taiwan and Korea ties. It cites Cyrus Vance and Eugene Rostow warning such moves could undermine U.S. defense pacts, Japan’s nuclear restraint, and a public that favors Taiwan diplomatic ties and the defense treaty.
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