Supreme Court limits mayor as traffic judge on fines
The court ruled 7 to 2 that it is unconstitutional for a mayor to collect traffic fines if they form a major portion of town revenue. In Monroeville Ohio more than 40 percent of revenue came from fines, prompting the ruling. The decision emphasizes neutrality of judges in traffic cases and urges towns to seek other revenues.
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Supreme Court
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High Court
Monroeville
Alway
Spoiled Rotten Debate on Energy and Oil Policy
Vice President of Continental Oil C Howard Hardesty criticizes Americans for seeking electricity and fuel without environmental tradeoffs. He notes North Slope oil delays hinder diplomacy while British and Scandinavian firms rush North Sea projects. John Carroll of American Holst Derrick forecasts big U S capital in machinery, despite ecologist pressure.
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Continental Oil Co
Alaska
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North Sea
Aberdeen
Scotland
Houston
John E. Carroll
American Holst & Derrick Co
New York
St. Paul
Carroll
B.P
Midwest
Indian Ocean
Carrolls environmental push hinges on new tax revenue
Dennis the Menace notes Carroll’s faith in a new tax revenue stream to fund large hydraulic presses that compact scrap metal and reduce pollution. The piece argues ecologists may fear slower GNP growth, yet tech advances could align environmental goals with a renewed industrial boom if revenue grows with the economy.
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Carroll
Middletown Journal Subscription Rates and Details
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc lists rates for newsstand, Sunday, home delivery, motor route, and mail subscriptions. It notes prices per period, installment options, service charges, and advance payment requirements, with historical note of its founding in 1857.
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News Journal, Inc
First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
U.S.A
Looking Both Ways on Party Reform and Strife
John Roche analyzes the Democratic and Republican parties noting weak national structures and divergent power centers. He cites McGovern as the Democrats’ figurehead, warns the DNC harms electability, and forecasts GOP revival after 1975 while calling for leadership change and reform.
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George McGovern
Democrats
Congress
Capitol Hill
Democratic National Committee
DNC
Jean Westwood
Letters to the Editor Attacks on Director Unfair say
In a student theatre note, a reader defends the high school Guys and Dolls production arguing the director and cast sacrificed time and effort for two nights of performances. The writer disputes critic Larry Moore while praising the cast, orchestra, and vocal staff led by Jim Veith and Bob Mucha.
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Larry Moore
Moore
Arvide
Sarah
Havanna
Mr. Moore
Bob Mucha
Still A Sense Of Decency Letter To The Editor
A Middletown reader praises the police for cleaning up indecent movies in town and thanks God for people with a sense of decency. The letter alleges a local man imprisoned for stag movies and rape, asserting coworkers knew he brought dirty films to work.
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Middletown
Painful Confessions On A Doctor Visit
A humorous piece where a patient in shorts discusses back pain with a physician. The dialogue reveals the tension between writing ambitions and medical bills, with flirtation about past articles and a joke about careers. The scene ends with anticipation of the doctor visit.
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