McCall imposes blackout as Oregon faces energy crisis
Panic over a potential power shortage prompts Gov. Tom McCall to order blackout of electric signs and decorative lighting. Critics warn against executive overreach and urge a legislated, balanced conservation plan for electricity and fuel amid regional drought and supply strains.
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Who's playing and why I root for the green team
The author describes watching a pro football game with a wife who asks about the teams. He explains rooting for the green team and why fans create emotional ties. He notes reacting to on field behavior and announcer details as part of the viewing experience.
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Jim Fiebig
The Agnew exit observations on Spiro Agnew resignation
William F Buckley Jr argues that tax evasion is a grave offense in the United States, critiques Agnew’s 1967 tax issue, praises his vice presidency era, and questions how justice is weighed in American politics while noting the Profumo Factor and public reaction.
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Why not cut the price for a smaller paper
In a letter to The Editor readers are urged to reduce newsprint cost. The Journal notes its newsprint use will fall one sixth in the next three months but argues costs are rising and price cuts are not proposed. Staff workload remains heavy despite downsizing print.
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Middletown Journal Prospectus and Subscription Rates
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc lists pricing for home delivery by newspaper boy and motor route, mail subscriptions, and service charges. Rates include 80c for seven days, 3.47 monthly by motor route installments, 30 yearly by mail, and 38 outside the U.S. An 1857 founding note appears.
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