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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1968
Page
7
The Daily News editorial page quotes James F. Byrnes on security fears and city leaders restoring order after disturbances. Maurice Henry, publisher, advocates balance as citizens demand security and opportunity amid unrest.
A Stanford philosopher outlines five criteria to judge civil disobedience. Serious moral issue, exhausted legal remedies, positive aim for reform, willingness to accept penalties, and nonviolence distinguish reform from revolution. The piece contrasts legitimate civil disobedience with campus riots and notes a car-drive experiment on risk, speed, and penalties.
Kentucky Derby stewards ruled Danr el s Image lost the roses after a Saturday finish. The disqualification dampens glory as supporters debate varying rules while comparing to sports drug cases and rule integrity. REX L. BAILEY editor and LARRY ROSE business manager noted the broader governance issue.
The piece laments a national gloom despite prosperity and notes how public figures and culture reflect violence and cynicism. It recalls Robert Kennedy's impact, humor, and warmth in politics, contrasting it with today’s “up-tight” youth and the tradition of not taking politicians too seriously.
Former Sen. Clarence Dill of Washington, chief author of the 1934 Communications Act, reflects on its profit provisions and public use of airwaves. Dill, now retired in Spokane, notes the act aimed to curb profits but questions if the framework would differ today amid reports by FCC members Kenneth Cox and Nicholas Denison on large TV radio profits and limited public service.
Commissioners report Ty Radio Networks show large returns and scant public affairs programming. They note few stations devote hours weekly to public issues while national networks posted 1967 half-year profits of 718.7 million. The piece discusses FCC oversight, Johnson administration, and legislative moves on crime prevention and modern policing.
The Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese selected Francis O'Conor Church of Badida Barcelona to remodel the sanctuary of St Paul’s Cathedral in Greensburg Pennsylvania. In Barcelona Bernard Bernard reported stolen money at a local station and was later arrested after Interpol bulletin linked him to car theft.
The piece notes California's rapid growth with an est. 19,700,009 people and 60 per hour rise, warning the surge strains roads, welfare, and open spaces. It cites heavy out‑of‑state in-migration, vast vehicular traffic, and costly cleanup, urging action against littering by all residents.
New York columnist recalls a six month old U S tour with the Hab Hope troupe in Vietnam visiting Gis residents and General Westmoreland. He reflects on peace talks, rising casualties, and public frustration while mixing notes on Hollywood figures, jokes, and quotes from the era.
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