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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1976
Page
4
The defeat signals the end of an era in American politics as Ford leaves the White House. Nixon and Ford are blamed for missed opportunities and a narrowing of Republican strategy, while new leadership and broader national appeal are urged for the party's future.
Senators Percy and Nunn urge judges to set higher bail for major narcotics violators. The measure, backed by DEA chief Bensinger, cites over 1,000 federal defendants fleeing after bail reductions. They pressure Chief Justice Burger and Attorney General Levi to act amid concerns judges foster fugitives.
Officials on both sides of the border cooperate with U.S. prosecutors to curb illegal immigration while smugglers prey on migrants. The Rodino bill would penalize employers who hire illegal aliens, but has stalled in the Senate as enforcement remains the short-term strategy. The piece echoes concerns over policy, public health notes about flu vaccine and chicken soup, and a biblical verse closing.
Middletown seeks National Register listing for South Main Street, with a 100 page nomination prepared by City planners. If approved, the district could boost tourism and spur restoration along the Hydraulic Canal, tying to Armco Steel heritage and a growing local museum presence. The Prism group promotes preservation, and new trees and street improvements show early progress. The Tytus House at 300 South Main, built in 1868, remains a landmark as restoration continues across the district.
The Journal notes residents along old South Main Street in Middletown Ohio contributed greatly to national growth. It cites George M Verity founder of integrated steel operations and eight hour day, Tytus and Calvin Verity, Paul J Sorg, Oglesby and Barnitz, plus a lineage of bankers, authors, and artists. NEXT WEEK: South Main Street architecture.
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