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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1970
Page
4
In New York City a 15 year old, Jimmy Santos, died from carbon monoxide poisoning from a leaky heater. The tragedy spurred 200 neighbors to protest and demand decent housing for Jimmy’s family, who was moved to a safer apartment temporarily. Jimmy Santos is dead and memory lingers.
A Carnegie Commission survey shows many university faculty view campus student demonstrations as a threat to academic freedom while parents and others expect relief. Activists may see older generations as rigid, with full results to come.
John P. Roche argues for U S military aid to Cambodia as part of defending Southeast Asia from Communist expansion. He cites Kennedy Johnson era policy and public opinion, contending that aiding national self determination in Cambodia aligns with core American values and strategic interests.
A Miami University student writes about campus disruption and police response, defending conservative views while critiquing protestors. The letter ends with a call for understanding and a plea about police overtime. A local woman seeks help for a needy family, asking for shoe donations and a dress size for the mother, with a contact number provided.
In Washington Secretary Rogers accuses North Vietnam of an explicit invasion of Cambodia and calls for UN action to protect neutrality. The piece argues that a Cambogia Laos takeover could derail U.S. Southeast Asia policy and weighs Nixon's options for credible military support vs withdrawal amid growing global tensions.
A Middletown teacher letters to the editor denounce a $68,000 survey to cut costs, arguing it wastes funds and ignores existing internal data. Parents and educators urge Board of Education to involve teachers and use local resources, stressing inadequate facilities and hopeful outcomes for mentally retarded children.
A reader urges the community to support a dedicated Mentally Retarded Center and criticizes current local facilities. The letter references a May vote on the center and stresses the importance of improved services for residents with mental challenges.
The Middletown Journal publishes subscription pricing including daily news at 10 cents per copy and 20 cents on Sundays. Weekly by newspaperboy or motor route, mail rates listed for in city, area, and outside zones. All subscriptions due in advance. founded in 1857.
A youth voices concern about cigarette smoke and pollution harming health. He laments polluted America and urges action to reduce pollution and protect future generations.
Factographs describe Siberia as 63 percent larger than the contiguous United States with timber resources surpassing all regions. Reports note diamonds gold sable and caviar among other riches. The piece also touches on Tokyo pedestrians and a historical London tennis game advertised in 1884.
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