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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1970
Page
4
Editorial argues money shapes elections through TV time and broadcasters owe free air time to voters. It calls for reform to reduce wealth's impact, urging sustained public pressure after each election to improve the electoral process and discourse.
In Portland Oregon news shows the Far Eastern Steamship Company of Vladivostok plans a first regular service to U.S. ports in over 20 years. The Federal Maritime Commission approved tariffs clearing the way for the venture. Two-way shipments are contemplated.
William F Buckley Jr reflects on auto insurance costs and public reform. He cites a Massachusetts study linking alcohol to over two thirds of auto deaths, questions premium fairness, and explains how only about 15 of every 100 dollars paid in premiums reaches claimants while lawyers and agents take the rest. He argues No Fault plans face legal industry resistance and notes the broader toll of 16 billion dollars in losses and 50 000 deaths.
Dave Bevan warns that most accidents happen at home or in public places, citing 1969 fatalities. He lists kitchen safety steps: sharpen knives, use a chopping board, cut away from yourself, smooth edge can opener, discard chipped items, sturdy ladders, wipe spills, dry pot holders, wear close fitting clothing, keep matches away, smother grease fires with a lid, and stay calm.
The text urges taking precautions and a moment of reflection before action. It emphasizes that thoughtful preparation is the best protection against danger and encourages readers to consider risks beforehand. It uses direct, instructional tone.
Washington dispatch notes the mood in America is one of worry about crime inflation education and pollution with voters skeptical that off year results will prompt reforms. It argues that divided government hinders decisive action and mid term elections offer limited change while Congress and the White House struggle to unite.
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In Washington a split Democratic National Committee faced Nixon's saturation TV push after a San Jose incident. With funds tight and time scarce, Harriman backed Muskie’s underwritten response, totaling 15 minutes on networks. The episode shows a creaking party machinery yet a resilient, entity-rich Democratic force.
The Greek philosopher links earthquakes to atmospheric changes and a straight fading cloud. He explains wind dying down and air calming as the earth prepares for or accompanies a quake, noting parallels with sea wave marks and a near eclipse coincidence.
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