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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1969
Page
4
The piece argues for lowering the voting age to 18 or another figure, citing youth voice in politics and the historic cry of taxation without representation. It questions whether more young people would vote, citing Gallup data that 29 million of voting age are unregistered and that youth mobility and priorities reduce turnout.
On July 4 1966 nine Morenci Arizona high school friends enlisted together for the Marines. They trained through boot camp and went to Vietnam. Six of the nine returned in coffins, all killed in action abroad, a stark reminder of ongoing war and uncertain mission. The piece ends with a Psalm quotation.
Cincinnati Enquirer reporter W A Taylor visits Middletown detailing 19th century growth from canal to paper mills and tobacco works. He cites 2000 suburban residents, planned sewer, Sorg Opera House nearing completion, and sidewalk issues. Crime includes a pistol hold up and a depot robbery. Reports praise local editor John Q Baker.
President Nixon spoke extemporaneously on national and world issues for 30 minutes. Yet millions could not hear or read full excerpts due to time zones and newspaper deadlines, leaving readers with only partial coverage in some editions.
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc lists postal address in Middletown Ohio. Rates shown include per copy 10c weekday 20c Sunday, 70c weekly, 21.00 yearly in-city mail, 30.00 outside trading area, 38.00 outside U.S.A. Subscriptions payable in advance.
Joseph Alsop analyzes SALT talks and Sino Soviet diplomacy. He notes signs of progress in Helsinki despite mistrust and highlights Moscow’s new Central Asian command near Sinkiang as a potential military buildup. He links North Vietnamese diplomacy to Sino Soviet negotiations and warns of shifting military posture.
A Middletown reader defends RIGHT TURN ONLY signs at the Rt. 4 Pinta Avenue intersection after a fatal crash. He says he did not erect the signs and urges complaints go to the State Highway Department or governor, praising the measures as life saving.
A local reader from 2441 Eaton Ave asks why no film in town appears outside X or M ratings and longs for wholesome entertainment like Elvis Presley movies. She criticizes sex driven plots and images of violence and urges theaters to offer gentler options this weekend.
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