Franklin's New Plant A Landmark In Pollution Fight
About 250 Franklin residents gathered to dedicate a groundbreaking solid waste facility seen as more than machinery. EPA official Richard Vaughan notes it is the world’s first fully integrated pollution control plant reducing garbage to three percent and reclaiming fiber metal and glass. City leaders Councilman Joe Baxter and city manager Bernard Eichholz are praised for vision and leadership guiding Franklin’s environmental venture. The piece lauds community support and urges continued progress for the school system and town.
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Richard Vaughan
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Franklin Enterprise
Joe Baxter
Black Clawson Engineering Whiz
Bernard Eichholz
Sound New Drug Curb The Amphetamine Reclassification
The Justice Department moves amphetamines and methamphetamines to a high risk category just below heroin, requiring new prescriptions and limiting refills. Atty Gen John N Mitch ell calls the drugs having a "potential for abuse" and the move aims to curb widespread indiscriminate use.
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John N. Mitchell
Justice Department
Mansfield Ranks as a Bipartisan Voice of Frustration
The column praises Senator Mike Mansfield for a forceful outburst condemning inflation and unemployment and urging cross party action for the common good. It contrasts his frank tone with other leaders and notes public perception that he sounds like he cares.
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Mike Mansfield
America
Mansfield
Vietnam
Agnew
Middletown Journal Subscription Rates and Details
The Middletown Journal lists pricing for delivery by street carrier 15c per copy, 80c weekly, motor route 3.47 in two installments or 3.20 in four weeks, plus a 15c monthly service charge. Mail subscriptions are 30 per year within and outside the trading area, 38 outside the U S A. Founded in 1857.
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Defense alarm over Nixon admin amid strategic balance fears
Conservative leaders warn of worsening U S strategic posture by mid 1970s with potential first strike capability by the Soviet Union. A 1969 blue ribbon panel and Jane's navy survey corroborate fears of erosion and U S decline. The piece cites historical parallels and warns the country could become second rate if trends continue.
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Nixon
Soviet Union
Defense Department
United States
Buckley reviews Schlesinger on morality in foreign policy
In a sharp Harper's essay Schlesinger argues that morality in foreign affairs is sometimes necessary. Buckley mocks the piece, noting its partisan stance, selective moralism, and the Kennedy Johnson thread linking moralism to policy outcomes.
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Arthur Schlesinger Jr
Harper’s
Arthur Schlesinger
Kennedy
Soviet Union
World Council of Churches
JFK
Schlesinger
China
Vietnam
Johnson
John Kennedy
Mr. Schlesinger
Prof
Letters to the Editor: Bingo Is Gambling and Community Parks thanks
A reader argues bingo is gambling and sin urging Middletown residents to attend churches and avoid gambling. The second letter from the Parks and Recreation department thanks volunteers who aided a city parks season and notes the need for community support.
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Middletown
Department of Parks and Recreation
Journal staff writer recalls summer duties and Oxford fire scene
John Kiesewetter, the Journal's summer scholarship winner, reflects on a varied role including writing, errands, and briefly acting as copy boy. The piece recalls the Oxford fire coverage and how Journal staffers sent 200 copies to Oxford residents to ensure they saw the photo and story.
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John Kiesewetter
Journal
News Room
John
Valley News
Enquirer
Cincinnati
Middletown
Oxford
Hamilton
John Woods
David Driver
Thom Hall
Oxford Town
Driver Hall
P.D
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Verdun
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