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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1971
Page
4
An editorial praises Kent County England police for tracing roadside litter by combing garbage for bills and letters. It notes convictions of litter louts and suggests adopting similar methods to deter public trashing and protect the environment.
Before the 1970 act, fears of police smashing into homes without identification grew. Police Chief Jerry V. Wilson now requires case by case approval for no knock raids, with clearance by the U.S. attorney and a judge, easing but not ending concerns.
George Crout reports Middletown showcases a new 210 foot electric light tower atop Third Street near the canal. Eight arc lights powered by Brush Electric plant drew crowds as gas lights were turned off, with council approving a four month trial before residents vote on continued use.
A dispute over a 10 year contract pits Electric Light Company against the Gas Company in Middletown. The electric firm promises nightly light and no moonlight power cuts, challenging the gas monopoly. The Middletown News-Signal backs electric service, citing street safety and future home use.
Subscription rates listed for daily and Sunday editions with per copy and mail options in and around Middletown Ohio. Rates include 21 and 30 dollar yearly mail subscriptions within trading areas and 38 dollars outside the U S A.
Washington argues the State Department and Defense need public persuasion as critics claim immediate end to the Vietnam War would harm U.S. policy. The piece cites a 1967 State pamphlet saying U.S. promises to South Vietnam affect global credibility and peace, urging wider distribution to explain wartime choices.
John P. Roche argues the Laos invasion plan aims to choke North Vietnamese supplies via Savannakhet and the Ho Chi Minh Trail. He contends Hanoi seeks a broader communist victory, Laos has long been a battlefield, and ground incursions are needed to disrupt supply dumps.
Rep. William R. Anderson D Tenn previously praised the Berrigan brothers as saints and urged street demonstrations as a political force. He told a National Council of Churches gathering that justice could be found in the streets and urged churches to join in protests, prompting criticism from Vice President Agnew and a cartoon by Herblock.
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