Door to Door Salesmen Face New Federal Rules
A discussion of door to door salesmen, their aggressive tactics, and federal action. Congress imposes a three day cooling off period for purchases over 25 dollars to curb misrepresentation and pressure by the so called hot shot salesman. The piece notes protections on the Gila River Indian Reservation site now designated Hohokam Pima National Monument.
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Gila River Indian Reservation
United States
Federal Trade Commission
Liberal lawmakers call for return from foreign policy vacation
In confidential talks John Roche and other liberals fault U.S. tariff policy, criticize the Common Market, and urge a shift toward free trade and reduced reliance on international institutions. They urge coming home from a long international engagement while defending U.S. interests against European and Japanese competition.
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Vietnam
Japan
Smooth-Hawley
Europe
U.S
Industrial Squeeze Spurs US Firms Toward Foreign Ties
John Chamberlain warns that the United States lets industrial advantages slip away as funding cuts and inflation curb innovation. He notes Boeing’s growing foreign collaborations, including a Japan Boeing joint 225 passenger wide body, and ponders a future SST alliance on Asian soil, while US rivals push ahead.
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Seattle
Tokyo
Japan
Aircraft Industry Deliberation Council
Boeing Co
McGovern’s aerospace pledge contrasts with industry realities
The piece critiques presidential nominee McGovern on aerospace policy, arguing his promise to create pollution‑free engines ignores where airframes and engines are made. It notes airframe jobs on the West Coast and engine work in Ohio and Connecticut, and warns of industry collapse if airframes vanish. It closes with a partisan note toward the November 7 election and SST revival.
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Pacific Coast
East
Hartford
Conn
United Aircraft
Ohio
Cincinnati
Boeing
Nixon
Middletown Journal Subscription Rates
The Middletown Journal outlines pricing for daily, Sunday, and home delivery options. Motor route, mail and outside U S subscriptions are listed with annual amounts and advance payment terms.
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Middletown
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U.S.A
Not A Valid Reason To Raise Rents Letter to the Editor
Readers debate rent controls tied to a school levy and state taxes. Clell Stamper argues landlords misuse levies to sway tenants while Paul Laurans urges taxpayers to vote on Issue 2 and notes impact on income tax and future referenda.
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Goldie Morningstar
U.S.A
Evening Star
Clell R. Stamper
Jeffery
No Blank Check On Pocketbooks And Tax Votes
A letter criticizes Ohio constitutional limits on taxpayer voting for state taxes and argues for a future right to vote on income tax increases. The writer also condemns a newspaper piece about open heart surgery as in poor taste and urges patients to keep private experiences to themselves while praising medical care.
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Senate
Ohio
House
Foot-long hot dogs mislead with shorter bun in joke
A diner jokes about a menu misprint claiming a foot-long hot dog is 10 inches while the bun is 10 and the wiener 8. The waitress defends the shop, and the customer plans a $1 tip pun, noting the long joke and inch short reality.
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