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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1977
Page
4
The author warns that a dependence on a space based and satellite guided defense system risks total blackout during a crisis. He cites radar and early warning as crucial and notes Soviet anti satellite tests since 1968. He urges building resilient ground based systems and addressing the vulnerable communications network.
The record notes Jim Mills served as managing editor for a Sunday edition dated October 23, 1977. It identifies his role and the publication day without additional context or events.
Officials plan a year long study and trial of parcel post reforms to regain market share from United Parcel Service. Proposals include fixed under twenty pound fees and large store volume contracts with day certain delivery while critics warn the government monopoly hampers efficiency. The piece notes private rivals’ success and calls for dissolving the first class mail monopoly to allow real competition.
Ed and Mrs. Dorenbusch recall meeting Bing Crosby on an elevator at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco. Crosby greeted them warmly, stood in line at the cashier, and impressed them as a humble, down to earth star. The memory endures for years among Crosby’s admirers.
A letter to the editor argues over a Middletown church Elvis Presley sermon and whether naming Elvis in print was appropriate. The writer defends Elvis as a gifted singer and a child of God while questioning editors and critics.
Jeffrey Hart reports a bi partisan Olympic Alert committee in Congress challenges USOC and IOC positions. The piece accuses USOC and IOC of passivity on Israel Taiwan and China issues, urging action to prevent political exclusion at the 1980 Moscow Olympics.
The piece argues the Soviet system uses trade union cover and calls for the United States to quit the ILO by Nov. 5, criticizing its tripartite principle, political meddling, and Israel-related actions. It warns withdrawal would signal U.S. credibility and push the UN to reconsider.
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