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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1967
Page
6
A growing public focus on auto pollution fuels U S interest in electric vehicles though experts question their short range. Advances include battery breakthroughs and Detroit’s push to bring modern electrics on the road amid concerns about speed range and refueling time.
The 1967 harvest rose three percent from 1966 the largest on record yet farm income will drop about ten percent due to rising costs. Policy should boost production to ease world hunger while protecting farmers from further price pressures, highlighting the need for practical steps amid a growing global crisis.
George Crout surveys Middletown events of 1867 including a proposed Cincinnati Dayton and Western railroad with a special tax vote to acquire depot grounds. Other notes include political shifts in Butler County, church fundraising, broom trade growth, horse thefts, a weather bet dispute, military promotions, a canal cargo rescue, and reflections on Reconstruction and debt.
The Johnson White House has named only three New York Democrats to regular posts since Robert Kennedy became senator three years ago. Howard Samuels, 47, was sworn in as undersecretary of Commerce, signaling a shift as New York officials gain negotiating leverage with the President. Sol Linowitz and Edwin Weis Jr. also hold high admin roles.
A New York Times paid ad signed by 496 individuals from publishing and library circles urges ending the Vietnam War. The piece questions military restraint, warns against surrender, and cites Eisenhower’s warning on Southeast Asia's fate without U.S. forces.
The Middletown Journal announces subscription and delivery rates for daily, Sunday and mail services. In area, week day 10c, Sunday 15c. by mail seven days 15.00 yearly in trading area, 24.00 outside. overseas 38.00. All subscriptions payable in advance. Founded 1857.
A Middletown reader urges a county crime crackdown after recent home burglaries and cites Warren County using the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation. The second segment discusses Andrew Johnson's impeachment and the pivotal vote by Senator Edmund G. Ross that saved his presidency.
Letter writer laments article on protests against Christmas carols. They argue such objections grieve the Saviour and fear for children's enjoyment of Silent Night and Away in a Manger amid community debate.
The item notes impeachment action regarding Johnson referenced in the issue dated December 22, identifying “The Other Mr” as a focal point and hinting at contemporary political drama.
The text notes that over half of Bolivia’s population are Indians speaking indigenous dialects. It recalls the Montgolfier brothers’ 1783 hot air balloon invention. It mentions jasmine’s role in perfumery. It identifies the Giants Causeway as a famous rock formation in Ireland. It references the Argo as the Argonauts’ ship. It observes Australian June snow and hot Christmas beaches.
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