Editorial urges yes on Middletown school levy and charter fixes
The column backs a yes on the 7.9 mill Middletown City School District levy and on amendments to the Middletown City Charter. It also supports Butler County Issues 5 and 6, while recommending a no on State Issues 1 and 2. The piece argues for updated charter provisions, targeted health and child services funding, and school funding to avoid education cuts.
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Letters to the Editor on taxes and elections
Readers argue against progressive taxes and wasteful programs, urging tax fairness and efficiency. A correspondent questions news coverage of the Vietnam era draft, accuses officials of responsibility for political scandals, and laments precinct changes that may depress voter turnout.
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Martin F. Littmann
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Nixon remarks draw ire over draft evader stance
A reader criticizes President Nixon for sidestepping a Vietnam war bereaved couple's questions by pivoting to draft evaders. The letter argues the president uses evasion as a scapegoat to avoid scrutiny of his administration and questions whether any direct responses were given.
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Precinct Swaps Stir Middletown Over Voter Access
The Middletown precinct changes this week spark controversy as residents, especially voters, debate lines. The plan appears to impact travel to polling sites and raises questions about access.
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McGovern Campaign Notes From Final Rally Tour
George McGovern speaks on core changes from cutting arms spending to urban renewal while facing a Nixon strategy built on fear. He seeks trust as the election nears, contrast with Nixon’s radio rhetoric, and reflects on political truth versus illusion amid rally crowds.
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New York Campaign Finales Stir White House Race
John Schmitz and Benjamin Spock push hard as Tuesday vote nears. Schmitz warns Nixon and McGovern would spark similar world outbreaks, while Spock advocates legalization of marijuana and targets long haired radicals. Thieu’s stance angers Nixon while skyjackers reveal Cuban prison horrors in John Wallach’s Hearst service report.
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Massachusetts Voters See Low Interest In Election
John Roche notes a lackluster Massachusetts race with weak campaigns at the top ticket. He cites funds flowing out of state for safe bets, internal party splits, and a generational mix of voters leaning toward ticket splitting.
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Bread price tie sparks cross-town traffic fix
On University Boulevard Kroger and Marshs sit opposite each other prompting daily cross-lane dangers as shoppers rush between stores chasing bargains. A local jokester proposes solving the traffic by selling bread at identical prices to curb trips between the two outlets.
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