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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1969
Page
3
Congress records show American deaths in Vietnam surpassing the Korean War toll of 33,629, with 31,379 names listed through Feb 1 and an additional 2,148 names added through March 26. Rep. Paul Findley warns of deep U.S. involvement as peace talks continue.
Column warns that North Korea shot down an American reconnaissance plane and seized a warship, highlighting Soviet and Red China backing. It argues for a freer seas and air regime, U.N. action failures, and potential U.S. entanglement risks in Asia.
Paul Harvey argues that a president must balance defense needs and budgets noting Pearl Harbor lessons. He critiques overreliance on warnings and supports a robust missile defense while stressing the risks of first strike capability and the cost of Safeguard missiles.
Rains pushed the Miami River toward flood stage in Middletown with the river at 17 feet. The Verity Park Levee and a new 12 to 15 foot barrier, under construction, kept the city from overtopping. The Germantown Dam and Twin Creek project, part of the Miami Conservancy District led by Gov. Cox and engineer Arthur Morgan, are credited with preventing a repeat of 1913. The $30 million plan, targeting completion in 1922, will include five dams to control the river.
Miller mobilized teams and workmen within minutes to shore the levee. Sandbags were placed at weak points and earth filled in to heighten the barrier. By eight in the morning the river crested, but the levee held back the flood threatening south Middletown and its golf course area.
The Journal announces subscription rates and delivery options with price details. It lists per copy, weekly, Sunday, and yearly rates, noting mail and vending methods and payment terms. The text includes misread postal and pricing fragments as well as a note on advance payment for animal subscriptions.
A Dublin born speaker at the National University of Ireland Club in New York criticized ultranationalism and Catholic imperialism in Ireland. He questioned Abbey Theatre plays and discussed emigration, noting British oppression and evolving American identities among Irish Americans. Commotion marked the meeting.
A Savoyard is a Gilbert and Sullivan fan tied to the Savoy Theatre. The Corn Islands are two small isles leased by the U S from Nicaragua in the Caribbean about 40 miles off the coast. Hymn denotes a song for gods or heroes as used by ancient Greeks. Juan de la Cierva made the first successful autogyro flight in Madrid on June 9 1923. Incense was used as perfume by ancient Egyptians.
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