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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1978
Page
4
Edward Neilan reports that U S Japanese ties face strain from trade fights and a strong yen. Several American and Japanese groups push a continuing program titled Japan Today for next spring to celebrate cultural, economic, and regional stability in the Asia Pacific.
The Japan Today project plans major events in Washington, New York, Chicago, Denver and Los Angeles featuring Japanese film, arts, and exhibitions. Michio Nagai will headline the opening ceremonies in Washington and New York in April 1979.
Washington analysis weighs John Connally against Ronald Reagan for the 1968 GOP ticket. It praises Connally as serious and heavyweight yet warns his indictment in the milk scandal and party shifts could hurt a presidential bid. It notes his tough administration stance and potential burden on the nation.
Cardinal Karol Wojtyla elected as Pope John Paul II at age 58, first non Italian in 455 years, viewed as a robust defender of the faith in a modern world. He speaks six languages and is seen as a force against atheism and materialism, with a broader, international vision for the church. Romans 15:1 cited.
Guest column argues rent control harms the poor by misallocating housing incentives. It asserts the policy benefits middle and upper classes, dampens investment, worsens housing shortages, and lowers property values in rental housing while shifting costs to single-family homeowners. The piece cites New York City and South Bronx cases, notes investor choices, and claims tenant voting power drives spread of rent control.
Hypocrisy noted as Senate blocks floor action on a measure protecting Capitol Hill employees from job discrimination. House discussions emerge via unofficial grievance procedures led by Rep. Morris Udall and Rep. Patricia Schroeder, but resistance persists among committee chairs and senior members. Equality advocates seek formal resolutions next year.
The journal lists daily newsstand price 20 cents and Sunday 35 cents. Home delivery by carrier 90 cents weekdays and 25 cents Sunday, motor route 15 cents daily and 30 cents Sunday, or 4.80 for four weeks. Mail in U.S. 38 per year, 4 per month, 46 outside U.S. All subscriptions payable in advance. Founded in 1857.
Mrs Elbert Crum of Trenton writes that her grandson, a former Army and Navy serviceman, struggles to find civilian work despite four years of service and a willingness to work hard. She urges employers to give veterans a chance, noting Middletown roots and long residence.
A reader argues that while taxes are disliked a school levy is a sound investment. Over 28 years of evaluating Ohio property values, he notes areas with good school districts see stronger home price gains. He considers the levy a favorable deal since business and industry would cover about 80 percent of the tax, leaving homeowners like him with about 20 percent.
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