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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1978
Page
4
Washington column argues Carter warns about Castro and the Cuban army as a proxy for the Soviet Union in Africa. The writer critiques creating a dangerous foe in Cuba, an island 90 miles from U.S. shores, and questions popular policy ideas.
The writer criticizes U S Cuba policy history noting past interventions in the Caribbean and Asia, laments backing corrupt regimes, and argues for lifting trade restrictions to win goodwill. He suggests offering financing for food and cars and even a Yankee tour to Cuba, arguing for mutual trade and open engagement.
Ohio and national trucking groups defend the 55 mile per hour limit after a slowdown on I 75 and renewed enforcement. Ohio official John LeFevre cites the limit as lifesaver and fuel saver while urging motorists to report reckless trucks. Studies show trucks run near the limit, with some older data suggesting lower averages. The piece notes industry efforts to protect the driver image and calls for professional conduct on highways.
A police officer recounts a night patrol interrupted by distant gunfire in a residential area. He recalls a veteran’s view of firefights and the urge to become part of the earth to escape danger. The shooter’s location remains unknown, prompting caution about returning to the same street.
Jeffrey Hart describes Charles Colson's Dartmouth appearance as transformative for the campus crowd of more than a thousand. Colson's talk on his Nixon White House role and his Christian conversion sparked a powerful, emotional response, with students volunteering for prison outreach through Prison Fellowship.
California Governor Jerry Brown, placed third in a Gallup poll behind Teddy Kennedy and Jimmy Carter, shows a blend of radical and conservative instincts. His opposition to Sundesert nuclear power and faith in oil conservation, clean coal, geothermal, and solar energy faces scrutiny as potential energy gaps loom by the mid 1980s.
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc lists rates for editions and delivery. It details home delivery costs for weekdays and Sundays, motor route prices, and mail subscription options including annual and monthly rates, with advance payment required. Founded in 1857.
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