John Roche on Nixon tapes and executive power
The essay places Nixon tapes in a Madisonian framework, arguing early American leaders distrusted executive overreach. It praises Judge Sirica for proposing a Marshallian compromise to review the tapes, urges impeachment if Nixon defies the Supreme Court, and reflects on Jeffersonian limits on presidential prerogative.
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IRA uses letter bombs as violence escalates in Northern Ireland conflict
The IRA expands its tactics with mailed explosives targeting British interests abroad. The campaign coincides with a waning support after Ulster Assembly elections and British troop redeployments in Belfast. A Washington embassy incident highlights indiscriminate danger and international impact. Psalm 32 8 cited.
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Middletown City Council vents over cross-cross exit
City commissioners joked about the harassing exit on I 75 at Ohio 122 as they discussed next year’s road improvements. The manager quipped that the exit keeps ambulances busy, while residents note more accidents there.
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Oil companies blamed for profits and price scheme
A letter claims oil firms push 800 percent profits and gas price rises while stations close weekends. Authors cite Standard Oil profits, tax breaks, and Saudi field access, urging scrutiny of price fixing and tax concessions. The second letter laments a stolen cement Mexican figurine meant for a son serving in Germany, calling for accountability.
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Letter Writing Rules for Readers and Editors
The notice outlines that letters to the editor must include the writer’s name and address and a helpful telephone number. Editors may edit or reject letters and request limit of one per writer every 30 days. No poetry is permitted.
Madison Township Residents Rally Against Germantown Phone Firm
Madison Township residents vow to fight Germantown Independent Telephone Co and PACO as they demand phone service changes. They accuse being taxed by Butler County for services routed through Germantown and paying tolls for services Germantown does not supply.
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Outrageous Phone Plan Draws Madison Township Protest
A reader thanks The Journal for Sunday coverage of Germantown telephone issues affecting Madison Township residents. They condemn the Direction M plan as an injustice that burdens them with cross community calls and high charges. They insist on equal local calling rights and oppose PUCO approval.
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Middletown Ohio Journal Subscription Rates
Local daily The Journal lists rates for newsstand, home delivery, motor route, and mail subscriptions. Rates include 15c per weekday copy, 25c Sunday, 80c weekly, and yearly mail at $30 within the trading area or $38 outside, with a $0.15 monthly service charge for motor routes. Founded in 1857.
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School, blessed school saves weary parents from summer chaos
Washington columnist Tom Braden laments summer disorder and praises the American school for restoring order and peace to families with teen children. He notes mornings of routine, focused workdays, and quiet evenings as school returns, easing vigilance over daily life and questions from youth.
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