Danger Seen In Underground Hydrogen Tests
The Atomic Energy Commission faces sustained public concern over underground hydrogen blasts. Observers warn that tests millions of tons in yield could trigger unforeseen earth tremors, radioactive contamination, and atmospheric debris. Critics urge Congress to thoroughly review the program.
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Atomic Energy Commission
Howard Hughes
Hughes
AEC
Nevada
Pahute Mesa
Alaska
Congress
Airfare Tricks and Food Flights Face Backlash
Airlines chase customers with gimmicks from chicken soup to beer and picnic flights but fare regulation limits competition. The piece notes the crowding of menus over mileage and urges focus on lower prices. It contrasts promotional meals with the need for affordable travel while citing a Bible verse about hospitality.
Will of Stephen Vail Outlines Early Middletown Land Bequests
Middletown diarist George Crout records Stephen Vail laying out his will April 18, 1808 in Lemon Township Butler County Ohio. Vail lists divisions of land along the Miami River, bequests to six sons and four daughters, sums for grandchildren, and life use of property for his wife Mary Vail. Executors named Syobal and Aaron Vail. The will reflects Vail as a Quaker and early settler who arrived in Middletown in 1800 and acquired substantial property including mills.
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Stephen Vail
Middletown
Vail
Miami River
England
Sarah Smith
Samuel
Moses
Shobal
Mary Fitz Randolf
Aaron
Hugh
Fandal
Mary Russell
Sarah Burdge
Catherine Smith
Rebecca Burnett
Esther Jeffers
Fitz Randolf
Mrs
Henry Weaver
Hugh Vail
Randal Vail
Andrew Clawson
Aaron Ad
Randal
Elisha Wade
Syobal
Aaron Vail
Lemon Township
Butler County
Ohio
Here
Police Department
Middletown News- Journal Subscription Rates
The Journal published daily by News- Journal, Inc announces subscription rates including 10c per copy for weekdays, 20c for Sundays, 70c weekly via news carrier, $21 yearly by mail within trading area, $30.08 outside area, and $38.00 yearly in U.S. All subscriptions payable in advance. Founded in 1857.
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The
News- Journal, Inc
S. Breed
First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
U.S.A
Meaning of the 1968 vote in suburban and central cities
A 269 page Republican National Committee report analyzes the 1968 election results in 35 metropolitan areas. It finds Nixon dominance in suburbs and Humphrey in central cities, notes Wallace’s third party impact, and questions how this shapes 1972 strategies and party realignment.
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Washington
Nixon
Republican National Committee
Wallace
Republican Party
United States
Humphrey
House of Representatives
Senate
Police Working Conditions Deplorable In Middletown Letter
A Middletown resident urges residents to improve police working conditions and pay citing unsafe patrol cars with high mileage and a heavy workload. He notes 12 officers considered leaving for a northern city and recalls the Vietnam War letter from Pfc. Gurney Miller.
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Middletown
Ohio
Pfc
Gurney Miller
North Carolina
Vietnam
Mamie Downey
Vietnam Triangle Club
Germantown
Prayer for Vietnam Boys Inspires Letter Wave
A church column quotes a reader urging prayers for soldiers in Vietnam. The letter notes hundreds of similar messages and asks the community to pray for the servicemen fighting abroad.
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Vietnam
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Walter Sullivan
New York Times
George Crout
the Journal
Dennis the Menace
David Lawrence
South
Solid South
Alps
Jura
France
Switzerland
U.S
Patrick Henry
Ireland
Holy Lands
Bermuda
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