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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1967
Page
4
The piece argues for a domestic Marshall Plan to rehabilitate American city slums similar to Europe after World War II. It cites humanitarian and national interest reasons, notes political feasibility issues, and urges public awareness and articulate spokesmen to persuade Congress to act.
MAX LERNER argues world hunger can be addressed through global family planning, improved agriculture, and cooperation among nations. He warns about nuclear risk, outlines three control directions, and favors a Concert of Powers with Europe, Asia, and the Americas to supervise disarmament and aid, while urging restraint toward De Gaulle and a reborn NATO role.
The piece discusses editorials around Mayor John Lindsay amid NYC race riots and the idea he could rise to national prominence. It contrasts NYC’s riot with Detroit and Newark, questions Lindsay’s riot containment, and notes cautious liberal analysts on the political impact.
The article contrasts Mayor Lindsay with Messrs Yorty and Cavanagh on riot control, praising Lindsay's apparent care and shirt sleeve presence while questioning nationwide adoption. It questions potential presidential use of riot-prevention tactics and the broader political implications for Republicans and Democrats.
A Connecticut report shows automobile exhaust damaging crops like spinach tobacco celery and petunias. The piece warns complacency on air pollution as country air becomes polluted and urges concern reflected in a Psalm verse.
Bob Condl ine reviews two controversial ads. One promoted cosmetic hair changes with sensational before and after pics and a jaded vacation themed pitch. The other promotes the Citizens League Against the Sonic Boom warning against an American SST and cites figures on potential damage and a call for public funding.
The reprint notes unusually cool August days with shifts toward fall, cautioning that late summer warmth could return in September. It mentions locust sightings as a sign of early fall and observes that storms remain unpredictable. A local dog note asks for help locating a wandering beagle from Howard McNabb.
A regional weather update notes a notable lack of severe storms with few high winds this summer while other areas report many cyclones. Forecasters caution conditions may still change and advise staying alert for sudden weather shifts.
A humorous airline commercial acknowledges passenger sweaty palms during takeoffs and landings. It portrays the pilot sharing the anxiety to reassure the nervous traveler and to persuade the large nonflier majority to consider flying, raising questions about dreamlike advertising.
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc lists subscription options in Middletown. Rates include 10 cent for weekday copies, 15 cent Sunday papers, 60 cents weekly, and annual mail rates of 15.99 within trading areas, 24.00 outside, and 38.00 outside the USA. All mail subscriptions payable in advance. Established 1857.
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