Carter moves to end nationwide railroad strike
President Carter acted under the National Railway Labor Act to form an emergency mediation board as railroads faced a strike that imperiled commerce. A federal judge later ordered operation of the rail system with assurances no reprisals against strikers, while critics call for clearer legislation to prevent a single union dispute from halting national rail transport. The piece also honors Edgar Bergen, noting his genius and the impact of his characters.
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Carter
Brotherhood of
Railway Clerks
National Railway Labor Act
Brotherhood
Norfolk & Western
Congress
Nixonites and dirty politics from the Washington era
The essay critiques Nixon era operatives and Carter staff investigations, arguing a double standard in political accountability. It contrasts past fund raising with 1970s tactics, recalling Henry Haldeman and John Dean, and lampoons both parties for ethical lapses while defending the use of high denomination money in political contributions.
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Washington
Carter
Pat Buchanan
Haldeman, Ehrlichman & Co
Dieter Bourne
White House
John Dean
Bourne
Kenny O'Donnell
Kennedy
Nixon
Jack
Middletown First Fall Festival Opens and Closes
Middletown’s 1915 Fall Festival drew about 30 000 attendees over five days from Sept 29 to Oct 3. Railways offered three cent per mile excursion rates, and events included parades with 150 parade units, 500 car auto procession, fraternal lodge pageants, dancing on Broadway, school child processions, athletic contests, a street carnival, and aerial and balloon feats. The festival was hailed as Middletown’s grandest holiday, a forerunner to later civic celebrations.
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Middletown
Fraternity Brothers
Cincinnati
Smittie
Dayton
Franklin
Lebanon
Central
Sebald’s
Third Street
Central Avenue
Clinton
Lamberts
A.C. Beach
Sis
Europe
The Journal Middletown Ohio Subscription Rates
Local newspaper pricing details outline per copy stand rates 20 cents on weekdays and 35 cents on Sundays. Home delivery charges apply 90 cents weekdays and 25 cents Sundays, with motor route options. Mail subscriptions listed at 38 dollars yearly 4 dollars monthly and 46 dollars outside the USA. Founded in 1857.
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The
News Journal, Inc
First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
U.S.A
Fables of the Almanac and its yearly lore
A column by John Sinor reflecting on the Farmer's Almanac the 161 year old weather guide. It discusses planting times witty quotes capsules of wisdom and a tongue twister while noting editor Ray Geiger sends personalized copies and the book doubles as novelty coffee table reading.
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Grandma
Grandpa
Abe Lincoln
Illinois
Ray Geiger
Almanac
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Hubert Humphrey
Bailey
Hubert
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Matt McCloskey
Delaware County
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