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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1972
Page
4
A brief essay noting that Elizabeth Hardwick and other intellectuals distrust consumerism and favor the public sector, viewing bourgeois comforts as vulgar. It argues this elitist puritanism shapes attitudes toward George McGovern and welfare policies, suggesting a cultural bias against middle-class consumption.
The League of Women Voters urges voters to defeat Issue 2 a constitutional amendment that would require electorate approval for income taxes and prevent graduated rates for individuals or corporations. They warn it shifts revenue away from property taxes and could stall government decisions while championing broader education funding and state services.
Sol Riegel, longtime New Era reporter for Butler County offices and court cases, valued for accuracy and plain prose. He died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, leaving the newsroom reflecting on his quiet dedication and the glow of the red light signaling his dispatches.
The first Sunday dinner in the Hotel Manchester main dining room marks its formal weekend opening on Nov 5 1922. Guests enjoy a menu including Lake Superior white fish and saddle of mutton with orchestra music under H H Faries. table de hote at $1.50. The hotel also hosts biweekly dinner dances, business men’s lunches at 65 cents, and a Jazz Band. The five story concrete brick building on the Dixie Highway hosts 200 rooms, a ballroom grill room and barber shop, with 300 guests at opening events.
A citizen argues for voting yes on Issue 2 to remove taxes from politics. The piece critiques income tax politics, cites a 20 percent revenue rise, and claims special interests pressure lawmakers. It urges mid and low income earners to decide tax levels for themselves and their children.
A Saybrook Illinois Gazette quotation contrasts road safety with driver caution, noting that dry roads improve safety while a cautious driver enhances safety on wet surfaces. The adage emphasizes prudent driving as key to reducing accidents across conditions.
The Journal Published daily by News Journal Inc Middletown Ohio lists subscription options with prices for newsstand, Sunday, home delivery, motor route, and mail. Rates: 15c weekday, 25c Sunday, 80c weekly, $3.47 or $3.20 for longer terms, plus 5c monthly service charge. Mail: $30 per year in trading area, $38 outside U.S.A. All advance. Founded 1657.
A reader defends police after an Oct 31 City Commission remark about officers involved in the A&P market robbery where a man died. The letter argues officers protect the public, train extensively, and deserve public support rather than hostility after a single shooting. It asks the critic to consider how officers serve amid danger and the community.
Ronald Longworth urges voters to support John Schmitz for president, arguing Nixon and McGovern differ little on big government and praising Schmitz as the candidate with less government and a history of keeping promises. The appeal cites Wallace's influence and places the writer at 5007 C Woodridge Drive.
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