Northeastern Governors Press for Regional Power Initiative
A columnist argues northeastern governors should push with Carter to form a quasi-public energy body to bring cheap power to New Jersey New York and New England. The piece critiques perceived environmental resistance and urges embracing offshore oil and nuclear options including breeder reactors and underground siting.
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New Hampshire
Meldrim Thomson
U S civil defense budget seen as too small
The United States budgets 104.3 billion for 1977 military spending but a Congressional Research Service study says civil defense receives only 82.5 million dollars, less than one tenth of one percent of the military budget. The piece contrasts U S efforts with Soviet strategies of dispersal and evacuation planning. It notes the Federal Preparedness Agency oversees non military preparedness and urges increased civil defense funding.
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Douglas Lincoln Debates Compared and Ford Carter Critique
The piece contrasts Stephen Douglas's Freeport exchange with Lincoln to modern debates in 1976. It critiques Ford’s foreign policy remarks on Helsinki and Soviet threats, claims about defense cuts, and Carter’s performance, arguing both campaigns showed flawed debating and strategic missteps.
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Carter labels Ford GOP as party of special interests
Washington observers return from a week of campaigning puzzled by stump speeches. Jimmy Carter accuses Gerald Ford and his GOP of serving economic interests, framing the race around influences that shape policy in Washington.
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Jimmy Carter
Gerald Ford
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Carter
Campaign rhetoric and corporate influence on Capitol Hill
The piece argues that both major parties in Congress are heavily influenced by business interests. It notes Ford and Carter debates highlighting Democratic control of tax bills and energy policy, while observers see a lack of public understanding among voters and a surplus of rhetorical phrases with little substance.
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Middletown News Journal Subscription Rates
The Journal outlines subscription costs for Middletown Ohio readers. Rates include 1c per weekday newsstand copy, 25c Sunday, 72c for Monday to Saturday plus 23c Sunday, or 95c weekly. Motor route 13ac daily and 24c Sunday, $420 four weeks. By mail USA $38 yearly, $46 outside USA. Founded in 185?
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My freedom of choice and traffic caution letters
Letters express outrage at sign theft by unknown individuals, praise of candidates Neal Bronson and Bob Dalton, and a warning about a traffic rule on Rt 73 between Trenton and Excello. The writer urges respect for private property and voter honesty, and notes confusion over bus stop laws on a four lane divided highway.
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Bob Dalton
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