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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1977
Page
4
Jeffrey Hart notes Moscow launches an imperial scale Olympic stamp program with 43 stamps and six souvenir sheets designed by Nikolai Litvinov. Aimed at international markets via Paramount International Coin Corp, part of proceeds support national Olympic committees and athlete expenses.
The article critiques Soviet stamps announcing the Montreal 1976 flame transfer and Olympic imagery, including Moscow and Tallinn scenes, weight lifters, and Litvinov motifs. It forecasts a flood of propaganda with books, posters, films, and tours, culminating in the 1980 Moscow Games. Goebbels is invoked to imply envy at the scale.
The Journal warns that voters may skip Issues 1 through 4 due to confusion and complexity while urging careful consideration of Issue 5 for the mentally retarded and a levy for the D Russel Lee Vocational School. It endorses two incumbents on the Middletown Board of Education and notes strong challenger Bob Wieneke, concluding no outcome is a loss for district voters.
The columnist notes Raul Castro, elected Arizona governor in 1974, left the role to become US ambassador to Argentina. He argues Castro failed to serve Arizona and that rumors of his departure reflected a mismatch between campaign promises and public duties.
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc lists subscription prices for home delivery and mail. Rates include 90 cents weekly for Monday through Saturday, 25 cents Sundays, motor route 15 cents daily, 30 cents Sunday, and $38 yearly by mail in the U.S. or $46 outside, with advance payment required for motor route and mail.
Tom Braden argues Americas split into two worlds: the president’s loyalist world and a legalistic world upholding constitutional norms. He notes Helms faced Senate questions and questioned whether obeying orders justified perjury, praising Carter for a compromise that reconciles competing loyalties.
In Foggy Bottom Washington D C the U S Department of State holds sway over visa approvals for politically sensitive foreigners. Officials weigh security and policy factors before granting entry.
The piece critiques U S visa decisions and Rhodesia policy, noting Santiago Carrillo and Ho Tam visits, Hugo Blanco's visa reconsideration, and Wilfred Burchett tours. It questions Nkomo Mugabe talks, while rejecting moderate Rhodesian leaders Chirau Ndiweni from entry amid US sanctions.
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