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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1977
Page
4
A digital World Population Clock on a Washington building displays alarming growth figures. It notes three births per second and 172 people born each minute, warning of rising hunger, scarce resources, and future overcrowding without action.
The piece lists key newspaper roles including Jim Mills as Managing Editor and credits Journal and R. Myers as Editor Vice President figures. The notice underscores leadership positions within the publication.
The New Eyes for the Needy nonprofit in New Jersey converts old jewelry and scrap into funds for prescription glasses and artificial eyes. Volunteers process items at headquarters, with plastic frames sent to the needy abroad and metal scrap funding glasses in 93 hospitals across 34 states and DC.
Middletown diary notes a sad Thanksgiving as the U.S. Hotel remains closed with For Rent signs. A 1903 menu reveals a lavish feast once served in its Victorian dining room, featuring roast beef and turkey, multiple courses, desserts, and beverages, highlighting its historic casino reputation in the Miami Valley.
The article traces the U S Hotel debut in 1831 as a coffee house and its evolution through owners I C Faries Cyrus Mitchell James Furry and Maggie to Sam Finkelman. It details remodels enlarging to 64 rooms, eventual residence use, and current market listing by Commercial Realty Co. and Jake Finkelman.
The column blends moody weather notes and personal reflections with a playful critique of Neil Simon. It highlights chilly mornings, wood and logs, and a light jab at the playwright's popularity and quotes. The piece weaves everyday life with cultural aside and homespun humor.
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