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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1968
Page
4
The speech reflects on the murder of Martin Luther King Jr and a national day of mourning. It urges not only legislation but reconciliation and broad action to fulfill King’s dream of equality and justice, calling for leadership and united will to combat poverty, mistrust, and hostility.
Jack Valenti, former presidential aide and film industry code advocate, argues parents must guide children not the state. He asks who watches the watchers and guards the guardians, framing censorship as an inadequate solution. The passage ends with a biblical reflection on self sacrifice.
A narrator recounts buying a recessed television from a conman named Dummy. The scheme unravels as Dummy drains parts, leaving an empty box, a wall hole, and mounting debt. The couple end with a new, costly set and a sobering lesson about pride and deceit.
A reflection honors Dr Martin Luther King Jr noting his nonviolent ideals and lasting impact. It highlights two favorite hymns We Shall Overcome and Precious Lord and suggests his influence will ripple beyond his life and death.
The piece notes that Vietnam peace talks start with talks likely to reduce hostilities but not guarantee a settlement. It highlights North Vietnamese willingness, Soviet and Chinese reactions, and the need to keep Saigon confident while watching for real concessions. It warns against premature troop withdrawals without firm guarantees backed by major powers.
The Journal published daily by News- Journal Incorporated in Middletown Ohio provides subscription options including 10 cent weekday copies and 15 cent Sundays. Local delivery via newspaperboy or motor route costs 60 cents weekly, with mail rates $15 yearly in trading areas and $24 outside. Outside U.S.A. yearly rate is $38. Founded in 1857.
Joseph Alsop reveals the Khe Sanh siege as a puzzle of sparse artillery fire despite heavy fortifications. He argues Hanoi faced supply limits and Tet preparation needs, noting about 5,000 secondary explosions and 2,000 fires as key measures of enemy toll, with defections and local Bru testimonies underscoring high losses.
The passage argues that given the duration and intensity of bombardment, besiegers at Khe Sanh likely suffered 6,000 to 10,000 deaths. It notes U S. equivalents would be 60,000 to 100,000 in American terms.
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