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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1968
Page
4
An editorial warns telephone vandalism harms the Communications Workers of America public image during the Bell System dispute. It credits CWA president Joseph Beirne with defending the union’s reputation and urges national bargaining to end the strike, not local property damage.
A newspaper-friendly note riffs on Arthur Okun chairing the Presidents Council of Economic Advisers. He compared the economy to a fat lady munching candy, saying promises of quick reform are unlikely while overindulgence increases risks. The column blends humor with a biblical quote for contrast.
President Johnson signals private preference for Humphrey over Kennedy while avoiding public endorsements. Cabinet members split, with O'Brien resigning to back Kennedy. Private polls show unanimous White House support for Humphrey, but Johnson may wait until the convention to act.
The Journal Published daily by News Journal Inc lists circulation options and subscription rates for daily, Sunday, and mail delivery. It notes Middletown Ohio offices, post office classification, and annual rates. price terms vary by location and method.
Middletown invites all, with May Breakfast sponsored by the Woman's Society of Christian Service at Fellowship Hall on May 1. Tickets cost 1.25 for adults and 0.50 for children, serving 6:30 to 10:30. reservations via Mrs. Robert Rogers or at the church. Free babysitting and a spring setting with May baskets add to the event.
Former Vice President Richard Nixon spoke extemporaneously before the American Society of Newspaper Editors in Washington. He defended his aging and wisdom, advocated a presidential debate, urged delicacy on Vietnam talks, and opposed immediate recognition of Red China. Nixon said progress requires private enterprise with limited government spending and warned against large deficits harming lower-income people. He announced he would not seek or accept his party’s nomination for vice president.
The Dreyfus Fund chief Howard Stein takes leave to raise money for Senator Eugene McCarthy as Wall Street grows hungry for an end to Vietnam War. Brokers say markets react to Johnson peace overtures with optimism and fear a rushed accord may threaten allies and economic stability.
The text lists early U S figures and events including John Adams as a president, Martin Van Buren advancing inauguration customs, S Keimer printing the first shorthand book in 1728, John Langdon as president pro tempore, Edwin Land innovating a camera process, and Oliver Wendell Holmes contributing a stereoscope in 1861. It also references Yemen under the Queen of Sheba era with impressive architecture and Manhattan’s wigwams.
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