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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1968
Page
6
A defense of civil rights adherence following the Orangeburg tragedy in which three Black students were killed and about 50 injured during protests at a bowling alley. The piece argues the deaths were preventable if equality laws had been followed.
Experts including Dr. S K Fineberg warn there is no magic diet pill or quick cure for obesity. Obesity is a chronic condition needing permanent lifestyle changes and careful medical guidance. Crash diets and pills are risky and temporary, say nutritionists and physicians.
Middletown diaries report Ling Van Sickle Buggy Company and New Decatur Buggy Company plan total output of about 15 500 vehicles this year. Ling Van Sickle uses modern assembly line methods to produce buggies from 150 to 350 dollars while New Decatur operates 55 to 60 vehicles daily with about 200 skilled craftsmen.
Jim Bishop describes heart disease as a hidden killer, explains atherosclerosis and hypertension, and warns about prevention through doctor led care. He notes the prevalence of risk, the role of stress, and the need for honest patient habits. He reflects on mortality and the miracle of heart transplants.
A front page photograph of Brig. Gen. Nguyen Ngoc Loan shooting a Viet Cong officer in Saigon provokes global condemnation. A Formosa letter describes the Bamethuot leprosarium massacre of Christian and Missionary Alliance staff, including Rev. Archie Mitchell and Dr. Ardell Vietti, by Viet Cong forces. The piece argues the crimes reflect Communist brutality and the war's brutal reality.
Letter writer praises prayers before meetings and cites scripture and historical notes on faith and governance. He urges officials to voice prayers for wisdom and a peaceful life, signing from Trenton with address details.
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