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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1968
Page
6
Governor Spiro T. Agnew of Maryland is chosen as Richard M. Nixon's running mate. The pick aims to balance North and South support and appeal to urban voters while broadening national visibility. Agnew's liberal-leaning past with Rockefeller and wary profile may ease regional concerns.
Harriman, 77, is praised as a skilled negotiator in Paris Peace talks with North Vietnam. The article notes his long public service under Roosevelt Truman Kennedy and Johnson, including ambassador roles and positions as head of the Mutual Security Agency. The piece urges more Harrimans to ease the President's burden.
Russell H. Conwell spoke at Chautauqua on his popular Acres of Diamonds lecture. The 57 year old minister and educator discussed opportunity in America and shared stories of people who turned local chances into wealth. He noted he funds Temple College and donates lecture fees to students.
The Middletown Journal announces daily publication with subscription options. Rates listed include 10c per weekday, 15c for Sunday, 60c weekly in-city, 15.00 yearly in trading areas, 24.00 yearly outside trading area, 38.00 yearly outside USA, all paid in advance. Founded in 1857.
Joseph Alsop argues Soviet leaders show no change in posture after Czechoslovakia. He warns of a growing threat toward Israel and the Arab world, with permanent bases in Syria and Egypt and increased Soviet influence in oil, Egypt, and Syria. He calls for a resolute U.S. stance and a possible settlement to avert genocide or a thermonuclear confrontation.
The Independence liner, redesigned for a Go Go Go theme, offers a one class seven day Caribbean cruise from New York to San Juan and St Thomas with $140 base fare plus meals and varied entertainment. Captain Reilly oversees a ship glowing with orange sunrises and a party atmosphere aimed at attracting families and first time seafarers.
Actor Hugh O'Brian sponsors a 26 member group from 25 states and Mexico to observe the Republican convention in Miami Beach. The program, funded by his foundation, aims to show young people how democracy works and to inspire civic involvement. A second group will attend the Democratic convention in Chicago later this month with a Canadian student joining them. The initiative grows from O'Brian's interest sparked by his encounter with Albert Schweitzer.
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