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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1968
Page
6
Dr. Daryl Haskins urges scientists to prepare society for sweeping shifts from advances in life sciences and potential control of heredity, noting nuclear fission lessons. He argues scientists must clarify implications while the public seeks knowledge to avoid jarring surprises.
The article argues highway crashes are fewer than expected given total miles driven and widespread careless driving. It notes discourteous, risk-averse drivers contribute as hazards alongside unskilled or inattentive ones, prompting ongoing auto safety efforts.
The city of Middletown was honored with the All-America City Award during a banquet at the Manchester Hotel, with Dayton attorney Philip C. Ebeling presenting the award to Frances Carmody. Look Magazine featured Middletown with a 14 point civic program and a decade of progress from 1947 to 1958.
The piece notes district attorney Garrison's shifting claims about JFK’s death and his allegations against Lee Harvey Oswald, anti Castro Cubans, neo Nazis, and others. It reports Shaw’s conspiracy trial set for February 15 before Judge Edward Haggerty, with Shaw’s innocence pleas and possible sentencing.
The piece argues that 1968 budget outlays reflect inflation, not real growth, noting 1953 and 1945 spending levels, tax receipts, and the wage-price spiral. It warns deficits fuel inflation, with social security and living costs rising and calls for wage and price controls to curb deterioration in the dollar.
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc lists subscription prices for in city and suburban delivery 60c per week for all editions 7 days mail rates 15.00 per year trading area 24.00 per year outside area 38.00 outside U S A. All mail subscriptions payable in advance. Founded in 1857.
Oregon becomes the key frontline in Rockefeller’s strategy to secure the GOP nomination. Advisers plan a formal write-in in the May 28 Oregon primary to signal a national draft move while avoiding an official entry. High level supporters such as Gov. Tom McCall and Sen. Mark Hatfield lead the effort, hoping momentum in Oregon boosts Rockefeller at the convention.
Cleopatra's father Ptolemy the Flute-player, famed flutist of ancient times, is noted. The vicuna herds of the high Andes have largely vanished. The Green Mountain Boys, followers of Ethan Allen, triumphed at Ticonderoga and Saratoga.
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