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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1968
Page
4
Observers note a shift in Spain as the Cortes voices stronger independence from Franco's regime. The parliament approves a one year budget, backs church state separation, and curbs an official secrets act amid criticism, signaling gradual political liberalization.
The piece argues Bobby Kennedy lacks credibility across labor, ghetto, South, youth, middle aged, elderly voters, and patriots over Vietnam. It notes labor unions favor Humphrey, while Kennedy faces opposition from key figures like Walter Reuther and George Meany, urging a revised image and focus on older voters and broader appeal.
A compilation of varied claims covers sports history, biology, bee reproduction, racial terminology, animal behavior, religious diversity in China, Tangier banking holidays, Iowa food supply share, Georgian naming, Texas Rangers policing, and rat borne diseases.
The Journal, published daily by the News, located on Broad at First Ave Middletown Ohio, details subscription rates including 10c weekday, 15c Sunday, 60c weekly for city routes, and annual mail prices 1590 or 2400. Subscriptions payable in advance. founded 1857.
Analysis of lawful police actions during riots argues deadly force is permitted only when arrest is resisted or life is threatened. Chicago Mayor Daley and officials emphasize minimum force, aimed at preventing arson and looting while safeguarding lives and property.
Bob Howard,Miami University Oxford news director, praised for professional poise in campus coverage. The article recalls his Dec 10 1959 remarks by Dr. Martin Luther King and a 1946 Million triplets profile noting the boys’ insistence on personal choices during Easter shopping.
Bob Condline notes Hubert Humphrey remains a potential front runner for the presidency. He cites Humphrey’s stamina and wind, plus the likelihood he would receive strong support from President Johnson, while questioning his alignment with Bobby Kennedy and Gene McCarthy's rivalries.
Librarians report residents have left originals behind after using the copying machine at Middletown Public Library. Missing items include a love letter, Army discharge, Kentucky Colonel card, income tax form, Canadian birth certificate, marriage license, photos, birth congratulation letter, cap and gown receipt, and various music pieces.
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