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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1966
Page
4
A Austin Texas rampage left many dead and wounded. Autopsy shows the shooter had a brain tumor. The piece argues for early mental health diagnosis, better treatment centers, and public responsibility to prevent such violence.
The piece notes Lowell Thomas and Jim Bishop discuss the circadian cycle, explaining how rapid time-zone changes from jet travel disrupt the body. It recounts personal experiences in Europe, the Middle East, and Hawaii, detailing sleeplessness, racing heart, and fatigue, and predicts SST travel will worsen the effect.
President Johnson urges Congress to pass nationwide gun control laws including licensing and testing for firearm possessors. The Austin tragedy and the Kennedy assassination aided renewed calls for registration and tighter dealer regulation, with support from lawmakers and military groups alike.
Monsignor George C. Higgins of the National Catholic Welfare Conference urges recognizing the quiet cultivation of peace institutions as equally vital as public demonstrations at the White House. He notes the slow, patient building of peace mechanisms in the nuclear era often receives little attention and deserves broader support.
New York The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin notes the typical top ten fugitive is 5 feet 9 inches, 164 pounds, 37 years old with a violent criminal record. Since 1950, 215 fugitives were captured, 81 via public sources, highlighting publicity’s role in locating criminals. A Vancouver arrest ends the chase for Joseph Corbett Jr. as a notable example.
The columnist notes two thirds of the year gone by month by month with reminders of upcoming tax bills and school costs. He praises October for its cool air and fall harvest while noting pleasant weather in September and November expectations. He contrasts seasons and ends with spring as a hopeful counterpoint to fall’s charm.
Letter writer warns of riots and killings across the country and calls for a curfew to curb crime. He recalls World War II era curfews and fears for safety until divine intervention or stricter enforcement restores order. He links violence to war protests and urges decisive action to prevent national ruin.
John Chamberlain argues libertarian conservatives face a split over George Romney as a GOP candidate. He recalls Romney as a proponent of free markets and consumer sovereignty, contrasting him with other conservatives who doubt his suitability and his stance on Vietnam.
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