New York City Budget Drama and Stadium Cost Contradictions
The piece notes New York City officials exaggerate federal aid dangers while pushing a $64.4 million rehab for Yankee Stadium seen as a bargain. Beame enacts $200.7 million in cuts and trims 14 top officials’ city limousine phones, illustrating a picaresque display amid fiscal strain.
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Yankee Stadium
New York
Congress
Free World
Yankees
Football Giants
Giants
New Jersey
Shea Stadium
Mets
Ruth
Stadium
Abraham Beame
East Side
West Side
Beame
Congress should learn from Greece on arms embargo clash
The Greek reaction to the U S House move to lift the arms embargo on Turkey signals perceived U S capitulation to Turkish pressure. The piece argues diplomacy is executive work and warns congressional meddling risks undermining Cyprus peace efforts and NATO ties.
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Greece
U.S
House of Representatives
Turkey
United States of America
Eastland Blocked Immigration Reform Sparks Capitol Curiosity
A Washington report notes Senate Judiciary Committee chair Sen. James Eastland has led an eight-person subcommittee with a $2 million decade of operations yet has not held a formal meeting since August 1965. The piece contrasts his opposition to Rodino bill amendments with calls for action from colleagues and the public. It also cites historic references and biblical verse.
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Immigration and Naturalization
Senate Judiciary Committee
James O. Eastland
D-Miss
Congress
Sen
Eastland
Rodino
House
Senate
United States
Mexico
Christmas drives for Longview patients urged by editor
Bertha H. Boxwell appeals to Middletown and nearby communities to donate gifts or cash for Longview State Hospital patients. She notes the impact of a wage ruling on 600 patients and adds about 1 500 more unable to work. Gifts collected by the Longview Auxiliary will be distributed by December 1.
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Longview State Hospital
Middletown
Longview
Department of Labor
Bertha H. Boxwell
Grand Ave
Evel Knievel letters criticize tasteless remarks to editor
Jim Willoughby of 3809 Vannest Ave criticizes Evel Knievel for profane comments about Rep. Murphy and public behavior. He argues for respect toward authority and urges Knievel to guide youth toward worthwhile pursuits instead of disrespect.
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Evel Knievel
Jim Willoughby
Vannest Ave
Douglas hang tough and age in justice opinion
A column on Justice William O. Douglas aging and disability, arguing it is wrong to assume unfitness due to wheel chair use or age. The writer cites past Justices, praises Douglas's honesty, and urges colleagues to assess his performance rather than age or disability. It reflects a humane defense of continued service by a veteran jurist.
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Washington
William C. Douglas
George Wallace
Douglas
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Roger Taney
Hugo Black
Louis Brandeis
Charles Evans Hughes
John Marshall
Earl Warren
Oliver
Holmes
Byron White
William O. Douglas
Justice Douglas
Middletown News Journal Subscription Rates
The newspaper lists subscription options for Middletown Ohio readers with daily and Sunday rates. It details home delivery by carrier or motor route and mail, including weekly, monthly, and yearly pricing plus payment terms.
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The
News Journal, Inc
S. Broad
First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
U.S.A
Out-of-town contracts draw Middletown ire over city deals
Letter criticizes City Hall for awarding mall management to an Utah linked firm at $600 a day consulting fees and hiring out-of-town health and school leaders. The writers claim local bidders and jobs are sidelined, urging scrutiny of political influence and contract choices. Also praise for Middletown High School's production of The King and I.
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Middletown
City Hall
Big M Trucking Co
Middletown High School
King and I
Barb
Doug Alder
Wildwood Road
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