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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1972
Page
4
A Middletown election asks voters to approve a 7.9 mill school tax levy on November 7. The renewal of 5.6 mills plus an extra 2.3 mills would fund operations with local and state aid. rejecting it could jeopardize classroom funding and ongoing education.
The text highlights Jackie Robinson as a pioneering star who helped end racial barriers in major league baseball. It notes his 1947 Dodgers debut, 1949 NL batting title, and MVP alongside his role as a business success after baseball, portraying him as a symbol of determined progress for civil rights.
The sentence for Ralph Ginzburg related to obscenity concludes, reflecting on past actions tied to provocative publications. The note references a biblical quote as a thematic aside, linking to broader discussions of censorship and moral boundaries.
A man answering a volunteer rescue call is delayed by a restaurant trip, leaving his wife unaware as emergency crews pass by. He finally radios in and tells the dispatcher to warn his wife, while the sandwich haul sits cooling on the front seat of his car. The piece recalls aging tech and costs of a Majestic radio.
The Journal published daily by News Journal, Inc. lists home delivery and motor route options. Rates include 15c per weekday, 25c Sunday, $30 per year by mail, and higher outside the trading area, with advance payments required.
The April 11 1930 issue notes brickmasons moving to a five day week with pay rise to 1.6242 dollars per hour while carpenters stick at 1.15. Wildwood Golf Club opens season with dues 35 for men 50 with guest privileges 15 for ladies. An ad imagines a home without radio in 1929. John Roche writes on Vietnam Peace In Perspective, detailing ASEAN six point proposal for cease fire troop withdrawal POW releases and neutralization.
A letter to the editor proposes S Claus as a one day candidate for Longview hospital voters promising to brighten patients lives. The appeal asks for underclothing, scarves, wallets, coats and other new items for Project Christmas Longview.
Column argues Nixon should not rush peace before the election, using poker metaphors to credit his polling strength. It notes four aces in Nixon’s hand and warns against drawing, citing 1956 Hungary and Suez crises as historical parallels. History may favor him if he “stands.”
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