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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1969
Page
4
A congressional editorial argues lawmakers delay action on smoking hazards despite Surgeon General reports. It notes evidence linking smoking to cancer and urges vigorous federal education, criticizing half measures in the latest House bill that only tightens warning labels.
The piece argues against locking the Peter Hurd portrait of President Johnson away. It notes LBJ dislikes the stance but questions keeping it hidden versus displaying at the Smithsonian Portrait Gallery. The director bought the painting. supporters say it honors Americana and harms none.
Joseph Alsop argues the New York City school protests reveal a national portente involving outside groups. FBI interest centers on RAM and other extremists shaping student dissent, with the High School Principals Assn report noting organized leadership and incitements.
Dave clarifies that an Iguana is a lizard and jokes about readers mistaking wildlife. He notes no sighting of certain birds, wonders if they migrate, and recalls ongoing “first robin” sightings while urging readers to enjoy and feed it for a summer.
The piece argues for impartial government commissions to set living wage guidelines for civil servants, focusing on teachers. It cites U S Department of Labor and National Education Association figures, Jersey City gains, and widespread strain from insufficient after tax income, rent, food, and child costs.
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc lists subscription prices for in city and suburban routes 70 cents weekly. By mail in trade area 21 dollars yearly and outside trade area 30 dollars yearly with 38 dollars outside U S yearly. All mail subscriptions payable in advance. Pounded in 1857.
A column denounces a network of groups and events promoting Red China engagement. It cites planned March conferences in New York and Santa Barbara, names Doak Barnett and Teddy Kennedy, and questions balance and fairness while arguing against two Chinas in the UN.
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