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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1968
Page
4
The piece argues for reform to abandon the electoral college in favor of a popular vote. It notes potential fraud risks if local election machinery stays unchecked and suggests federal control as a possibility. Advocates urge prompt action before the next election cycle.
The column notes Libya's King Idris has ruled for 15 years since 1952 and, despite wars and scarce resources, maintains loyalty at home while seeking a settlement with Israel to avoid further unrest. Idris may yet find a path to steady Libya without losing the throne.
President elect Nixon offered Vice President Humphrey the U N post as ambassador to the United Nations but Humphrey declined. If needed Nixon would turn to Gov Nelson Rockefeller as second choice and pressed Humphrey by phone and emissaries to join his cabinet in a unity coalition. Humphrey, focused on strengthening the Democratic Party and a 1970 Minnesota Senate run, remains unlikely to reconsider.
Senator Sam J. Ervin proposes a constitutional amendment to require a national conference of state and federal judges to submit five names for Supreme Court vacancies. The plan aims to curb personal friendships and political influence in appointments and favors an objective, precedent based court.
Jim Bishop portrays Olean New York around St Bonaventure University. He sketches Franciscan life, campus quirks, and town characters including Vince Letro and Dr Russell Jandoli, noting academic freedom as elastic amid snowbound peace and humor.
The piece notes the Christmas season starting with Thanksgiving, a 19 day period not counting Sundays and three Sundays, with many preparing shopping and merchants stocking shelves. It mentions vacation time used to beat crowds and a rush to mail out packages for Thanksgiving week, including distant travel to Alaska.
The Christmas period brings numerous gatherings and Yuletide entertainments. The busy season promises a lively social calendar and leaves January with manageable bills in sight.
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