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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1977
Page
4
The piece argues the Carter administration betrays its mandate amid rage over welfare expansion, energy strategy, and foreign policy shifts. It contends Carter exaggerated promises, cites campaign contradictions, and notes congressional resistance shaping 1980 political plans.
The piece contrasts Republican and Carter proposals, arguing reform must bend to actuarial realities. It highlights plans for raising the full-benefit age, shifting taxes, loans from federal sources, a working spouse’s benefit, and bringing Federal employees into Social Security, with critics warning of faith and trust limits.
The columnist explains he started several columns at this sitting but none of the ideas panned out. He decides to share with readers what he has tried and why the experiments stalled.
The article notes that crowds have not opposed Chris Evert after her third consecutive U.S. Open title but have simply shown less outward enthusiasm. It discusses the gap between perceived sophistication and spectator turnout in the wake of her triumph.
The text offers six columns labeled as political and social musings. Topics include President Carter and the Panama Canal, land rights rooted in prior takings, hypothetical hiring of Gordon Liddy, and a racially charged claim about black holes. The speaker denies starting a sixth column.
Tom Braden recalls a hostile exchange over a false divorce story. He cites New York Times v Sullivan and notes as a public figure he cannot sue Hearst Syndicate head D'Angelo for libel. Braden acknowledges anger and writes a forceful follow up letter threatening repercussions if they ever meet.
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc lists rates for home delivery and motor routes. Daily 72 cents Monday through Saturday and 23 cents Sunday. calendar month 132 cents daily and 24 cents Sunday. four-week periods 4.20. annual mail $38 in the US and $46 outside. All motor route and mail subscriptions payable in advance.
A reader mounts a vigorous defense of Armco, arguing the steel giant supports workers, taxes, and local prosperity. The letter challenges Mrs. Romans critique, urges public dialogue, and calls readers to contact elected officials in support of Armco’s influence and survival.
A reader warns of a hazardous Rt. 73 loading zone between Engle's Corner and Locust Street. The four lane divided highway, high traffic, road grade rise, fog in a river basin area, and nearby intersection pose risk as buses load and unload. Caller asks officials to adjust loading procedures to prevent tragedy.
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