Political myths and the lure of symbols in modern times
The essay argues that many widely believed events such as dike bombing of North Vietnam Guernica terror bombing and the Wiriyamu massacre are myths or unproven. It critiques sensational claims and notes how rapid communications fuel emotionalism and manipulation of symbols over careful analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Vietnam
Hanoi
Haiphong
Guernica
Herman Goering
Nuernberg
National Review
Goering
London Times
Adrian Hastings
Mozambique
Wiriyamu
James Burnham
Father Hastings
Hastings
Marcello Caetano
England
France Faces World Criticism Over Atmospheric Nuclear Tests
The essay argues France pursues atmospheric nuclear tests in the South Pacific despite world opinion. It contrasts France with China and notes NATO links, US Soviet arms talks, and calls test risks to the environment and endangered species protection agreements signed in Moscow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
South Pacific
Moscow
China
Soviet Union
Charles de Gaulle
NATO
United States
Britain
Europe
Bay of Biscay
Retirement villages offer early entry ages for seniors
A San Diego Union quote notes retirement villages may admit people as young as 50, framing it as part of the American Dream of achieving old age early. A biblical verse from Proverbs 14 31 in the NEB is cited about honoring the needy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego Union
Middletown Debuts Modern Horse Car Service
George Crout reports Middletown unveils a new five cent horse drawn streetcar in the main thoroughfare with a connection to the Short Line depot. The Middletown & Madison Street Railway Co led by Charles F. Gunckel received a franchise and set five cent fares per passage with speed limits and idle penalties.
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Middletown
Main Street
U.S
Charles F. Gunckel
Middletown & Madison Street Railway Co
Ohio
Third Street
Central Avenue
Old River Bridge
Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati & Indianapolis Railway
State of
State
Cincinnati
Queen City
Gunckel
Dayton
Hamilton
High
Springfield
Moral issue over legal rights in impeachments and a baseball tribute
The piece argues the president and vice president face a moral test beyond legalities, praising iconic figures and a beloved Yankee Stadium moment. It suggests Bowie Kuhn arrange a joint Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle autograph with proceeds to charity for youth betterment.
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Gen. Eisenhower
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
Richard Nixon
Babe Ruth
Jack Dempsey
Lou Gehrig
Douglas MacArthur
Skinny Wainwright
Eddie Rickenbacker
Jimmy Doolittle
Ted
Tokyo
Lawson
Dr. Schweitzer
J. Edgar Hoover
Pope Paul VI
Spellman and Cooke
Nikita Khrushchev
Specs O’keefe
Rosy O'Donnell
Bernard Baruch
Toots Shor
Jim Farley
Gus Grissom
David Ben-Gurion
Gamal Abdel Nasser
the Duke of Windsor
Bob Hope
Joe DiMaggio
Mickey Mantle
Yankee Stadium
Confucius
Baseball
Bowie Kuhn
Joe
Mickey
Letters to Editor On Raney Victims and Justice
A Camden reader argues Raney’s victims are entombed in solitary confinement and condemns leniency for murderers while praising rehabilitation. Louise Bryant contemplates church membership and born again faith amid crime. A third letter questions Watergate fallout and Nixon era politics.
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Wayne Raney
Dayton
Lucasville
Raney
My Daily Guide To
Louise Bryant
Timberwood Lane
Springboro
Editor Letters Rules for Public Input
The Journal invites signed letters with full address and a phone number for authentication. Editors reserve the right to edit or reject any letter. Preference given to letters between 250 and 300 words, with a maximum of one letter per contributor every 30 days. No poetry is allowed.
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New York
Gary Cooper
John Wayne
Marshal Dillon
Fellows
Middletown Journal Subscription Rates and Details
The Middletown Journal lists pricing for daily and Sunday editions, home delivery, motor route and mail options, with rates per copy, weekly, monthly, and yearly. It notes a 15 cent service charge for tube placement and outlines payment terms and geographic coverage.
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The
News Journal, Inc
S. Broad
First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
Post Ice
U.S.A
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Charlestown State Prison
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Sacco
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Elwood Richardson Business Manager
George Crout
Bob Considine
Herbert Hoover
Harry Truman
Chicago Tribune
Dewey
Truman
Watergate
Sam Ervin
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America
Nixon
Washington
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Johnson
Russia
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