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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1969
Page
4
Before Nixon’s San Clemente stay observers urged improved inter government communication to prevent delays in decision making. Critics warn that remote leadership detaches the center of power from Washington and risks lags and miscommunication in federal operations.
A young mother asked about drastic methods to trim weight, including appetite suppressants, injections, and purgatives. The doctor replies that such measures are nonsense and that proper weight loss comes from eating less with a balanced diet, limiting carbohydrates fats and sugars.
George Crout recounts buying a Ford Model T Touring Car from Dan Snyder and practicing driving through Middletown. He notes gear and pedal use, a hill test to Amanda, a water stop at Soldier's Monument, and cautions about frequent accidents on early roads. Related incidents include a motorcycle crash near Coles Road and a gate collision at the Big Four crossing. He observes no women drivers yet and mentions a Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton autumn tour to Put-in-Bay for $7.85.
After passing Woodside stock farm the travelers view the verdant canal banks and reach Aamanda, a small crossroads village with 20 to 30 houses, a saloon and a grocery. A brief rest then the Ford is started and they continue on the newly oiled road.
A long analysis of Congress moving to tax law changes questions the aim of reforms. It criticizes penalties on charitable foundations and profit sharing plans while stressing preservation of incentives and fair taxation for retirement gains. The piece argues reforms must balance revenue needs with equity.
The article questions drastic proposed tax law revisions affecting many low income people and asks if Congress should study potential effects longer. It notes tax revisions are rare and some amendments may be non retroactive while others could hurt future workers in the 1970s.
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc in Middletown Ohio lists subscription options. Rates include 20 cents for Sundays, 70 cents weekly by newsboy or motor route, 32.10 annually by mail in trading area, $30.00 outside trading area, and $18.00 outside USA annually. Subscriptions payable in advance. Founded 1857.
A reader thanks East Central Avenue residents and a courteous policeman for stopping her speeding. She admits inattention and says the ticket may prove cheap insurance for the future. The second letter praises a teen citizenship camp led by Buz Lukens with 115 engaged youths and urges action by the doers.
A Madison High School reader complains about Middletown dominating local sports coverage in the Journal. They cite two pages on Middletown football, full player bios, and a band feature, arguing smaller schools deserve equal recognition for their hard work and first appearances.
Letter to the editor denounces SDS backers for silence after a national SDS leader’s claim about being Communist. Writer warns youth are being misled and charges leaders seek a self-appointed monarchic role in a utopian war.
Letter by Herbert H. Cutter urges Middletown to cut progressive programs and government spending to become a conservative, tax moderate city. He champions free enterprise, self improvement, and a culture built on individual character over lavish business interests, expressing a desire for a city of character and charm.
In response to Don Imhoff’s letter last Friday he called the temple’s flock barbaric. He is urged to attend a regular service and witness the devil being defeated out of attendees.
In the early 1960s Ghana supplied over a third of the world cocoa crop, a major income source from Theobroma cacao. Pepper has long been the leading imported spice in the United States, representing about 19 percent of the 900 million pounds of spices and herbs consumed last year per the American Spice Trade Association.
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