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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1969
Page
6
The Berlin Wall ended escapes from the East and spurred a boom in East German industry. Jean Edward Smith argues East Germany shifted from a poor fringe to a stronger economy, ranking among Europe’s top producers while remaining under Moscow’s influence.
The May 10 centennial marks the meeting at Promontory Utah that joined Pacific Coast and Atlantic Seaboard rail lines completing coast to coast travel. Officials note the unifier effect on settlement, unity, and national cohesion, with limited national fanfare expected. See 1 John 3:1.
Joseph Alsop notes the shift from locomotor ataxia to syphilis origins and exposes urban collapse as he travels to New York. He cites a Harlem area high school on West 8th Street where over 40 percent of students use or try heroin, signaling a broader crisis.
The piece argues racial violence in urban schools is epidemic across the nation, driven by the ghetto disease. It says mayors cannot cure it alone and warns cities face bankruptcy, urging federal action from President Nixon to fund urban education and curb drugs linked to the crisis.
Abilene memories recount Ike as laconic like Calvin Coolidge. The first White House golf invite led to a four hour session with Bill Lawrence of the New York Times. A Korea trip SOS joke showed Ike’s calm, and a presidential warning about bombing Chinese bases highlighted his resolve.
In 1951 General MacArthur was relieved by President Truman for urging a heavier war against North Korea and Chinese volunteers. Eisenhower, then with NATO on leave from Columbia University, avoided sharing his views with the press. He remained discreet.
The article reflects on colleges embracing curricular reform and student taught courses as a trend. It cites Yale's grading overhaul and abolition of departments in favor of meaningful course groupings, noting a cycle of educational revolutions and the rise of student taught courses led by Harvard.
A speaker recalls a visit by a distinguished group including a U S Attorney and law professors who praised the curriculum but urged the teacher to earn his salary. He argues teachers must provide the intellectual framework for meaningful dialogue and questions when students demand accountability.
Paul Harvey argues that fear of the nuclear bomb could deter wars and criticizes past limited conflicts. He contends leaders dodge full commitment, urging nations to fight to win with modern technology to avoid repeated stalemates.
The passage argues that after heavy American losses in Korea and ongoing Vietnam combat, the United States risks a military dictatorship if current tactics persist. It emphasizes civilian supremacy, the president's prerogative in foreign policy, and congressional oversight to avoid a police state.
The passage argues that civilians decide when to fight while military leaders plan how to win. It recalls a historical pattern of decisive, timely victories but notes that modern times bring the threat of nuclear war, affecting how wars relate to the home front.
A father and eight year old son share a lunch after school and a talk of better grades. The boy offers a handshake instead of a kiss, signaling growth. A penny scale and decency movement notes appear amid humorous clippings and campus cartoons last seen at Middletown.
A charged scene greeted adults over 21 as a sudden event unfolded. The tense crowd watched as authorities moved in and witnesses described a palpable hush amid the unfolding disruption.
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