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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1973
Page
4
Americans show contradictory views on freedom and politics, laughing at trouble yet defending constitutional rights to the death when needed. The piece reflects on national quirks and pride, noting how foreign criticism triggers outrage while domestic jokes persist.
New census figures show Arlington County Virginia, a Washington D C suburb with many federal employees, has the highest per capita income in the United States. The article notes the shift from the old view of civil servants as modest earners to a group enjoying high private pay alongside public service.
Walter Cronkite praised Barry Goldwater on broadcast saying he stands apart from factions due to frankness and honesty. The piece notes Goldwater’s shift from ridicule as an anachronism to resonating beyond right wing circles amid Watergate era crisis.
The piece argues against romanticized Arizona lore, noting harsh realities like heat, drought, snakes, and danger. It contrasts utopian myths with on‑the‑ground experiences near Phoenix and surrounding areas, urging readers to stay home if seeking a perfect frontier.
The Middletown Journal lists subscription options including daily 15c, Sunday 25c, motor route 80c weekly, 3.47 per 12 installments or 3.20 per four weeks, plus a 5c monthly service charge. Mail subscriptions are 30 per year in or outside the trading area, 38 outside the U.S. Founded in 1857.
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