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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1977
Page
4
A brisk survey of famous figures and opinions on fame from journalists and celebrities. Quotes from Freddie Prinze Maurice Chevalier Anita Loos Ruth Gordon Laurence Olivier John Lennon and others frame fame as desirable yet potentially destabilizing, with a nod to Nixon as public favor shifts.
At a Palm Springs solar conference critics urge raising the 1985 goal from 2.5 million homes to 11.5 million, with loans and tax breaks to spur adoption. Experts warn against government overreach while noting proven solar tech and a growing but flawed market.
A San Antonio obituary profiles a wealthy woman buried in her finest lace nightgown, seated behind the wheel of a 1964 Ferrari. Friends recall she loved practical jokes and enjoyed defying death with humor.
The column notes a 37-year-old widow of an oil millionaire died with unknown cause, leaving an estate valued at 3 to 6 million. The writer muses on laughter and life, recalling a neighbor who wished dandelions in winter and in death.
The piece argues against Carter era instant election day registration citing eight million noncitizens and four million legal aliens potentially voting. It cites Los Angeles County and Milwaukee cases and warns of machine-facilitated fraud and loss of secret ballots. It mentions Linda Taylor as a welfare fraud example and questions ID verification at polls.
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc lists subscription rates for Middletown Ohio readers. Prices cover home delivery by carrier and motor route, plus mail options, with annual and calendar-month terms and advance payment requirements.
Readers question school summer hiring shifts from seniority to new workers and the impact on loyal veterans. A second letter reflects rural life and tree loss affecting wildlife, clothing alterations for shorter shoppers, and local concerns in Franklin.
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