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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1968
Page
4
The piece notes slow progress for women entering fields like medicine law and engineering. It cites seven percent of doctors and three percent of lawyers as female, with teaching showing partial parity yet limited advancement to higher ranks. Prejudice and limited advanced degrees hinder progress, while companies and unions restrict access.
The Federal Communications Commission quietly dropped a 1965 proposal to limit network control of prime time programs to 50 percent and force non network sources into 6 to 11 p.m. slots. Backers argue it would curb monopoly and boost variety, with possible DOJ pressure reviving the idea.
A reader from Wind Cave Kentucky criticizes women's fashion revealing legs and urges modest attire in public. He references blouses for skirts and laments modern dress while proposing a three million dollar downtown treatment plant as a community improvement, suggesting zoning changes may be needed. The writer signs as Jerry F Cottle.
Letter to the editor argues for a three million dollar sewage treatment expansion funded by a federal grant and questions source of funds. Writer contends the project may coincide with downtown redevelopment and higher sewer taxes. Proposes an alternative plan focused on sewage solutions.
Junior Achievement Trade Fair returns Saturday at First National Bank from 9 30 a m to 5 p m with more than 450 area teens displaying work from 24 junior enterprises. The event, dating to 1939, honors local JA leadership and Armco ties.
The article notes Junior Achievement exposes youths to free enterprise via miniature companies and highlights Middletown as having the largest JA program per capita in the world.
A call for Saturday attendance at the Fair to support Middletown youths and show encouragement to a large group of teenagers described as the nation's needed leadership. The message urges participation to demonstrate community backing for positive direction among young people.
Analysis argues Vietnam war politics will not decisively topple Johnson. It notes voters favor the president during grave conflicts, while domestic issues like taxes and cost of living drive more votes to the opposition. It highlights Romney and Nixon positions and warns insiders blame dissenters for prolonging war.
Joseph Alsop argues that the Viet Cong attack on South Vietnam resulted in a costly defeat. He notes nearly 30,000 Viet Cong casualties, failed to trigger a general uprising, and points to the Saigon actions and Khe Sanh as pivotal elements affecting the war’s trajectory. Kennedy is criticized for listening to defeat-at-any-price voices.
The Journal announces subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions and mail delivery in city, trading and outside areas. Rates include $15 per year in trading areas, $24 outside trading area, $38 outside U S per year. Founded in 1857.
The article notes that the general uprising failed to materialize as most South Vietnamese army units performed bravely. It credits American courage and unit discipline for a severe enemy defeat, while suggesting the VC may renew attacks on several cities to gain control in limited areas.
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