Lively Days Ahead as Democrats Brace for Chicago Convention
The upcoming Democratic gathering in Chicago promises a more volatile and unsettled atmosphere than the recent Republican event in Miami Beach. McGovern adds last minute uncertainty with a partywide push for a Vietnam plank, while Kennedy and McCarthy advisers align on an immediate bombing halt and interim Viet Cong coalition, raising questions for Humphrey. Delegates face tight security amid potential agitation as the convention nears.
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Robert F. Kennedy
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Humphrey
Metric shift debate weighs costs against national benefit
The piece questions switching to the metric system in the United States noting cost and disruption, while suggesting a congressional study may decide against reform. It argues for informed analysis to base a judgment and ends with a religious exhortation quoted from Colossians 1 28 NEB.
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United States
Christ
Letters to the Editor on Strep Tests and Training Boys
Two letters discuss health and youth issues. The first urges routine throat cultures to prevent rheumatic fever and urges early diagnosis. The second laments no fixed rule for training boys, praising a paper route for its social lessons.
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Middletown
Nis
Arnold
Russell Eggleton
Trenton
Middletown Journal Advertising Rates Notice
The Journal published daily by News bourne inc at Broad and First Ave Middletown Ohio 45042 lists subscription rates per copy 10c Sundays 15c motor route 60c per week mail rates 1500 per week 2400 per year outside trading areas 38.00 per year outside U S 38.00 per year payment in advance 1857 founding year shown.
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Middletown
Ohio
U.S A
Summer Heat and Rain Mark This Unusual Year
The author recalls summers since 1936 and contrasts hot spells with recent humidity and rain. They note missed spring rains, uneven tomato ripening, and city water revenues down due to less sprinkling. They look ahead to September seeking cooler weather, less rain, and relief for heart and respiratory patients.
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Alaska
Kilpatrick Suggests Fortas Explain 0 12 Free Speech Case
William F Buckley Jr praises Kilpatrick for proposing the Senate Judiciary Committee ask Abe Fortas to explain how the First Amendment protects the public's right to view the 0-12 case amid California v porno, raising questions about Fortas's reasoning and potential anti semitism charges.
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Klpatrick
Los Angeles
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Senate
McVe
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Paul O'Dwyer
Mhem
Henry David Thoreau
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Vietnam
Harry Jaffa
Great Errors I Missed in a Lifetime by James Bishop
Jim Bishop lists personal and professional missteps from his life including marrying early, overwork on newspapers, ignoring emotion, avoiding criticism, and guarding pride with a glass wall. He notes 17 published works as missteps and reflects on fatherhood and true focus.
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