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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1975
Page
4
Congress moves toward a voluntary national metric conversion policy with a U S Metric Board funded at 2 to 3 million dollars annually. The board will study conversion challenges, develop public education, aid business and coordinate efforts while leaving future federal help to Congress.
Phyllis Battelle cites high conversion costs for small businesses while the House halts a rush into low cost loans. The Metric Board will monitor issues first as Canadian experience and domestic pilots show mixed progress. Teague notes children will learn the metric system. Congress limits funding until assessment.
Poor reading and math performance among U S children prompts focus on remedies like the Think program a remedial package pairing tapes with workbooks and guides Aimed at real world reading and logic Think has shown notable gains in high school pilot programs in New York Connecticut and elsewhere It also inspires MS Read A Thon fundraising to foster reading among 6 to 14 year olds with sponsorship per book read led by Meadowlark Lemon and supporting groups
The Nov 27 1975 piece outlines how Ford faces unusual forces in selecting a successor to Justice Douglas. It highlights liberal opposition led by Bella Abzug and the growing influence of the women's movement, while stressing the need for an outstanding nonpolitical nominee to preserve public confidence in the court.
A reader criticizes apathy toward dogs and cats in Middletown and urges leash law enforcement dogcatcher street duties and animal shelter access. She proposes city vet cooperation public education and a local shelter, referencing leash law notes and a Jerry Lucas address inquiry.
The Journal describes pricing for home delivery by carrier and motor route, Sunday add-ons, and mail subscriptions. It lists rates per day, per week, and per year, along with payment terms and mailing origin in Middletown Ohio, founded 1857.
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