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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1968
Page
15
The page lists a mixed set of crossword clues across two grids labeled Horizon and vertical sections with entries covering general terms from faucet to affirmative. It includes references to Scottish arctic navigate and various word prompts across multiple categories.
The Aug 27 1968 AP feature lists key events on this date: 1945 American troops began landing in Japan marking the first foreign occupation. 55 B C forces under Julius Caesar invaded Britain. 1776 British victory at Long Island. 1859 first US oil well near Titusville. 1908 Lyndon B Johnson born near Stonewall Texas. 1928 Kellogg Briand pact signed in Paris. 1939 Nazi Germany demanded Danzig and the Polish Corridor. Eisenhower warning China over Quemoy. Utah mine disaster near Moab five years earlier. 16 skydivers killed over Lake Erie last year.
Chicago AP report says Democrats limited floor passes to 55 for newspapers and services and two reporters per network. The Standing Committee of Correspondents condemned the move as unrealistic. NBC’s David Brinkley suggested leadership suppresses floor reports while John Criswell cited a compromise to curb interviews on the floor.
Vice President and Mrs Hubert Humphrey will occupy a 25th floor suite at a downtown Chicago hotel for the Democratic National Convention. The suite features six rooms five baths eight television sets and extensive security arrangements.
The article notes a spaceflight TV camera optimized for astronauts weighs 56 pounds with an integrated portable power supply and receiving and transmitting gear, far lighter than the typical 200 pound color TV camera.
Chicago AP report notes Senator George F. McGovern late entry into the Democratic presidential race cites cost savings and not peaking early as advantages. He jokes about lacking funds and the benefit of waiting to peak later.
Delegates from Mississippi, Ohio and South Carolina may need transistor radios to hear the speaker at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Seats under balconies render the rostrum audible only with loudspeaker adjustments. An observer quips, I can hear only myself.
A series of small ads seek a white female poodle Honey lost near West Middletown and several rewards for lost items including a fishing rod in New Miami Gravel Pit and a purse billfold left at Middletown Hospital. Contact numbers provided 424-2573 422-1867 424-2181 422-6957. Funeral notices for Francis J Dearth list services at Hughes Memorial Hospital McCoy Leffler Funeral Home with burial at Woodside Cemetery.
Multiple death notices and funeral arrangements for residents including Mr Charles 45 of Franklin, Mr Rod 74 of Dayton, Mr Floyd 78, Mrs Katherine 73 of Columbus, Mr Glen 86, Mr Kelly 15, Mrs Iva 89, Mrs Alice 96, and Mrs Eunice 52. Services, visitations, and interments listed with funeral homes McCoy Leffler Baker Riggs and others. Interments at Woodside Cemetery Grindstaff Cemetery Hickory Flats and Miami Valley Memorial Gardens.
In loving memory of Oscar Blevins who died August 27 1967. His wife Lida and relatives remember him with fading heartache and faith. They say he left without a last farewell and the memory of him stays with them as they hope to walk together in Heaven.
A memorial note honors Donnie Joe Myers Ronnie Joe Myers and Billy Ray Myers who died in August 1960. The family recalls their loss with a prayer about reunion in heaven and expresses ongoing love from a mother grandmother sister and brother.
Consolidated offers new and used office machines for rent, sale, and repair at 1728 Central Ave. Call 423-6591. Also refinishes furniture with guaranteed work and free estimates by 423.2184.
An assortment of ads offering home improvement services including aluminum siding awnings storm doors and windows cement work concrete basements kitchen remodeling and built in kitchens. Local numbers provided for free estimates and inquiries.
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