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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1969
Page
4
Specialists at the University of Arizona explore arid coastal greenhouses to grow vegetables in plastic tents using seawater distillate irrigation. Early results show rapid yields in desert conditions near Penasco, with plans for a Persian Gulf coastline greenhouse network to expand agricultural land.
Astronauts return from the moon under quarantine to ensure no deadly organisms accompanied the mission. Scientists fear lunar contamination from Earth microbes and five tons of rocket exhaust, acknowledging the moon's defenseless exposure despite its harsh ultraviolet environment. The piece closes with a biblical quote about Peter and John.
Washington reports fiscal year 1969 ends with a 3.1 billion dollar surplus, larger than earlier estimates. Receipts especially individual income taxes surpassed expectations while expenditures fell in several agencies. Congress faces a dilemma over extending the income tax surcharge to preserve the surplus and curb deficits.
George Crout reports Hartley Grain Company at Sixth and Canal supports local farmers by buying feed and produce for Middletown merchants and rail shipments. Notable customers include Hartley’s regulars and the Seabald Brewing Company. The Middletown area yields 3,000,000 bushels of corn from about 60,000 acres with corn and hogs driving market, while wheat, barley, oats, flax, and other crops form regional agriculture.
A Massachusetts voter argues that Edward Kennedy’s private actions on Martha’s Vineyard matter less than his public conduct as a high official. The author cites the Edgartown episode, questions about timely whistleblowing, and asserts Kennedy’s resignation is appropriate to uphold standards for public leaders.
William F Buckley Jr discusses Sir Robert Thompson and his book No Exit from Vietnam. He argues the US cannot retreat without unbearable costs, warning of a sellout, potential mass hardship in South Vietnam, and renewed domestic recriminations affecting American unity and leadership.
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