Watergate fallout harms two GOP hopefuls in 1974 race
The Watergate era inflicts political damage on Donald Rumsfeld of Illinois and Robert Finch of California. Rumsfeld faces questions over ties to Haldeman and Ehrlichman while pursuing a Senate run. Finch, once HEW secretary, sees his prospects dim as Watergate erodes his influence and potential gubernatorial or senatorial bids.
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Watergate fallout and world notes from a columnist
The column argues Watergate tainted U.S. politics with crime money and damaged fund-raising for 1976 elections, noting public disillusionment and a need for fresh leadership. It contrasts Nixon era issues with Kissinger's UN remarks on Arab-Israeli talks and recalls Warren Austin’s 1948 misstatement about settling Middle East tensions along Christian lines.
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Middle East
Warren Austin
Fuddy Duddy
Conquest of MS Prize Promises $100000 for Cure
A New York philanthropist funds the largest medical award in U S history to find a cure or control for multiple sclerosis. The prize reflects the National MS Society’s efforts to accelerate research and patient support as MS affects about 500 000 Americans.
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Richard Nixon
Ralph I. Straus
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Welcome Wagon Helps Middletown Newcomers Settle In
The Welcome Wagon, introduced in 1936, aids new Middletown residents by providing local guidance, church and school info, clubs, and sponsor gifts. Mrs. Julia C. Bowman leads the local effort with hostesses Mrs. Shrout and Mrs. Henry guiding arrivals through the city’s civic and commercial resources.
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B. C. Briggs
New York
Shirley Shrout
Joyce Henry
Florence Cross
Jane McAdow
Nita Portsmouth
Cathy Miller
Ivy League distinctiveness fades amid campus homogenization
The author argues Ivy League schools no longer offer unique atmospheres or advantages over other universities. He notes Princeton, Yale, and others have become more uniform in culture, dress, and student life, with limited remaining contrasts and lingering criticisms of campus trends.
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University
No Humor Shortage Letter Chides Journal Policies
In a letter to the editor Chalmer and Doris Asher of 418 Gross St Carlisle complain about small print limits and wish the horoscope removed from The Journal. They joke that eye tests and stamps shrink futures while noting shortages and praising the limbo status of the horoscope column.
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The Journal subscription rates and delivery options
The Middletown Ohio Journal lists daily newsstand price 1c and Sunday 25c, home delivery 80c weekly, motor route 3.47 yearly in installments or 3.20 four week periods, plus a 15c monthly service charge. Mail rates: 30 per year within and outside area, 8 outside United States. All subscriptions payable in advance. Founded in 1857 NAT.
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