Boost For Women's Rights House approves equal rights amendment
The House endorses a long fought constitutional amendment declaring women equal to men. A discharge petition moved by Rep Martha Griffiths of Michigan helped overcome Judiciary Committee resistance. Senate approval seems likely and state ratifications may follow amid rising women’s groups and forthcoming demonstrations.
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Inept Disposal Of Gas At Cape Kennedy Dump
A critical reflection on the dumping of nerve gas in deep water off Cape Kennedy notes inadequate consultation with experts and insufficient study of alternatives. The Army delayed disposal until risk grew, claimed neutralization by sea water, and faced criticism for violating international agreements and poor handling. A biblical verse is quoted in parentheses.
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Cape Kennedy
Credit Side Of The Ledger By Paul Harvey
Paul Harvey offers an optimistic view of the nation, urging focus on positive trends. He notes a recovering economy with rising construction, falling poverty, and steadier employment, while acknowledging issues like inflation and draft concerns. Russia and China are seen as less threatening, with prospects for arms talks improving.
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Russia
Red China
U.S
College students favor nonviolence and oppose drugs in Playboy survey
A national Playboy poll of 7,300 students across 197 campuses finds a majority reject violence as political tactic. War in Indo China tops concerns with 65 percent urging troop withdrawal and 36 percent calling for end now. Three quarters backing nonviolent reform and dialogue over upheaval.
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Playboy Magazine
Indo-China
Vietnam
FBI: Most Effective Agency Under Fire and Praise
A 1965 to 1970 Gallup poll shows public support for the FBI easing from 84 to 71 percent, driven by younger critics amid antiwar protests. The piece defends the bureau as a nonpartisan, information gathering agency crucial to catching criminals and shaping policing policy, with J Edgar Hoover leading since 1924.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
Gallup
J. Edgar
Hoover
America
J. Edgar Hoover
Attorney General
Solicitor General
Middletown Journal Subscription Rates and Facts
The Middletown Journal published daily by News Journal, Inc. lists subscription prices: 10 cents per weekday, 20 cents Sunday, 70 cents weekly in trading area, 21 dollars yearly by mail in trading area, 30 dollars yearly outside trading area, and 38 dollars yearly outside the U.S. All mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Founded in 1857.
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News Journal, Inc
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First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
Post Co
U.S.A
Minority word reshaped by travel into opportunity and harmony
A reader reflects on minority as a positive concept learned during a month of travel across America. The piece extols human dignity, cultural diversity, and open mindedness, portraying minority experience as exciting and educative. The letter ends with a personal plea to bring a woman to 3810 Roosevelt Ave or call 424-9154 for access to the writer’s grandson.
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America
Roosevelt Ave
Child Seeks Return Of Missing Pet Dog
A letter to the editor recounts a missing dog believed tied up by someone in the Clifton Farms area after escaping on August 5 around 6 p.m. The small black female dog is described as half cocker and half poodle with white tipped paws and a white chin patch. The writer pleads for the dog's safe return.
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Clifton Farms
Lewis Street
Chief Is Praised For Auto Decision
Letter writer commends Police Chief James Howerton for continuing investigations into Middletown traffic accidents despite Dayton city's stance. The writer argues for police presence at scenes, praising the chief and the department for protecting law abiding citizens facing crashes involving drunks or uninsured drivers.
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Middletown
Dayton
Howerton
Support Issue One At Next Election
A reader from Ft Rucker Alabama supports Issue One in the upcoming November election. The letter defends loyal Democrats and urges readers to donate five dollars to back current candidates. The writer also advocates tax relief for parents nearing retirement as a broader good deed.
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Ft. Rucker
Ala
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