Lessons from Vietnam and future conflicts under a war declaration
The author argues against repeating Vietnam style wars and outlines lessons on media coverage, escalation, and a formal declaration of war. They warn that future conflicts may arise in places like the Philippines or Mexico and stress the need for clear national bounds and legal measures.
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Philippines
Mexico
U.S
Saigon
Vietnam
Peoria
People’s Revolutionary
Lord Haw Haws
Moderation and compromise urged in Mideast conflict
The piece argues lasting peace requires mutual recognition of Israel and a Palestinian nation. It links Palestinian terror and PLO stance to the deadlock, praising moderation and negotiation as the path to stop the killings.
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Middle East
Israel
West Bank
Gaza Strip
United States
Palestine Liberation Organization
Yasser Arafat
PLO
United Nations
Palestine
Playboy downsizing amid cash cuts and scandal
The Playboy enterprise faces financial losses with a $6 million annual cost reduction plan and Hefner taking a 25 percent salary cut. A narcotics probe, an executive secretary’s drug case and suicide shade the firm as stock once above 25 dollars sinks to four.
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Hugh Hefner
Hefner
Playboy
Hefner Menage
America
Bicentennial satire and public sentiment notes
A Middletown Bicentennial coordinator criticizes commercial tric kets like a shopping bag printed with the Declaration of Independence. The column recalls a Fels-Naptha nostalgia note and comments on tax rushes and repeated Ohio Lottery draw numbers.
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Middletown
Carol Ernst
Carol
Jerusalem
Rome
Numb Burr
Close ranks behind the chief in Middletown editor debate
Judith A. Patrick defends Chief James Howerton against criticisms of federal funds use. She cites pension contributions, nonrequested grants, and staffing actions, asserting the chief’s fairness and qualifications while criticizing race-based hiring criteria and urging public support for the chief.
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Ollie Crouch
James Howerton
Howerton
Division of Police
Police
Middletown
Judith A. Patrick
Brentwood St
Middletown Journal Subscriptions Rates and Details
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U.S.A
First bank president missed
Letter disputes the April 21 article on Barnitz Bank noting seven presidents rather than six and correcting dates from 1842 to 1844 for the founding. It credits William B. Oglesby as first president, clarifies Barnitz terms, and corrects a 1919 date to 1929 based on pre-1920 records.
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R.S. Weatherwax Jr
Butler County
Charles Barnitz Oglesby
Middletown
Ohio
William B. Oglesby
First Ee
George C. Barnitz
Barnitz
Oglesby
Geo
People s Choice in Gratis Zoning Debate
A letter argues Gratis should not adopt zoning for a sewer project due to high costs borne by homeowners. Residents claim no federal grant exists and criticize outside planning groups. They urge local citizen turnout at the next Grais meeting to decide the issue.
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Gratis
Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission
Grais
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