Abolition Movement Grows Against Death Penalty
The article argues that the Eighth Amendment bans cruel punishment and that capital punishment is waning. It cites state executions dropping from 199 in 1939 to 15 in 1964 and one in recent years, with Attorney General Ramsey Clark noting Justice Department support for abolition. It links abolition to Montesquieu's warning that severity suits tyranny, not republics.
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Premature Sale and Review Stir Controversy Over Manchester Book
The Kennedy assassination book by William Manchester faces fresh criticism as charges about prewar briefing and Johnson’s readiness spark debate. Officials deny key claims while readers rely on expert critique to judge details, a familiar process for contemporary histories.
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States Unite to Seek Constitutional Convention Push
A movement across 32 state legislatures seeks a constitutional convention to overturn Supreme Court rulings and curb federal power. The piece contrasts state autonomy with federal taxation and court decisions, asking where such resistance ends.
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Washington
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Supreme Court
Litter Problem Spotlighted by Civic Call to Action
The piece urges strict anti litter measures including heavy fines and arrests. It cites western states and uses an experiment with youths taught a school song to deter littering. It blames police and schools for bearing the burden and questions civic pride.
Rockefeller poised to return strong in GOP race
In New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller is portrayed as the leading Republican to emerge strong in 1968. His polls, money, and organization are seen as key to overcoming female voters and possible opposition, while Cardinal Mindszenty's stay in Budapest draws note as an aside.
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Middletown Journal Publishing and Subscription Rates
The Middletown Journal lists its publishing details and subscription prices. Rates include 10 cents per weekday, 15 cents for Sunday, 60 cents weekly, 15 dollars yearly in trading areas, 24 dollars outside trading areas, and 38 dollars outside the U.S. All mail subscriptions are payable in advance. The paper traces its founding to 185? with postal classifications noted.
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Split in High Schools Draws Editor Letter
A Middletown citizen urges the school board to consider splitting the high school to create smaller student groups, improve control, and bolster athletics. The letter argues adults and law enforcement cannot handle all issues and warns of restrictions hindering police on the beat.
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Solomon
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First Public Railways and Miscellaneous Facts
Facts mention Stockton and Darlington Railway as the world’s first public railway. Notes on the human brain weighing about 3 pounds. Statements about storks in England failing to migrate, winter survival, and Channel crossing. United States as top coal producer. Definitions of a rope-walker as funambulist and a kedge as a light anchor.
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