Anti Crime Fund Critics Question Citizen Role
An editorial argues private citizens should not replace official law enforcement. It cites Attorney General Mitchell and Ford Foundation president Bundy warning that citizen groups cannot substitute for a reinforced public justice system. The piece endorses public support for government efforts to curb crime.
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Mitchell
San Francisco
United Anti Crime Fund
McGeorge Bundy
Ford Foundation
Bundy
United Anti-crime Fund
Pollution case cross borders prompts federal action in Maryland
The Justice Department seeks a court order to shut a Maryland rendering plant accused of belching odor across the Delaware line. The petition invokes the Federal Clean Air Act of 1967 to address cross state air pollution, marking a first such action under the act. Authorities expect other states may follow.
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Justice Department
Maryland
Delaware
Questions For Parents In Race Tension At Middletown High
Letters discuss a walkout by 105 black students at Middletown High School and a four member committee presenting 12 racist demands to Superintendent Cromwell. Detentions followed, most students reported later. questions arise about representation, influence of groups, parental involvement, and respect for teachers. A second letter addresses a peace symbol painted on a water tower and its misinterpreted meaning.
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Middletown High School
Cromwell
Board of Education
Return to femininity on women’s fashion trends
The piece notes a shift toward more feminine dress as styles evolve. It cites longer skirts and ruffles, fewer trousers, and a move away from high heels toward higher blocky styles, with television shows reflecting the trend. It questions whether the fashion arbiters push for change to spur consumer buying.
Nixon seeks Senate ratification of nuclear non-proliferation treaty
John Chamberlain argues Nixon may be striking a diplomatic bargain with the Soviets behind the scenes. He predicts Senate critics like Goldwater and Thurmond will press Kissinger for details once the issue resurfaces after Lincoln's Birthday recess. The piece contends the treaty may not curb future enmeshments as several nations could still develop enriched uranium.
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Senate
Czechoslovakia
Nixon
Voce
Sub Rosa
Vietnam
Paris
Middle East
Barry Goldwater
Strom Thurmond
Turkey
Cuba
Bobby Kennedy
Adlai Stevenson
Guantanamo
White House
Henry Kissinger
Kissinger
Thurmond
Goldwater
West Germany
Israel
Japan
Hilda Rogers remembered in Kennedy era notes
A Kennedy family item reflects on Hilda Rogers wife of Warren Rogers Look editor. The tribute cites her strength amid grief and her role balancing family life with a journalist husband’s deadlines. Comments also recall Toots Shor NYAC talk and Peter Donald’s health battles and wit.
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Paces
Ethel Kennedy
Washington
Hilda Rogers
Kennedy
Hilda
Warren Rogers
Look
Rogers
Jack
Bobby
Paradise
Warren
Ralph McGill Remembered Pioneer Journalist and Crusader
The Atlanta Constitution publisher Ralph McGill died last week at age 70. He earned a Pulitzer Prize for editorial writing and advocated civil rights in the Deep South despite death threats and harassment. His commitment helped push equal rights long before landmark rulings.
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Ralph McGill
Atlanta Constitution
Red Smith
Newspapers
Ralph
South
Supreme Court
Middletown Journal Rates and Mailing details
The Middletown Journal publishes daily with subscription options. Rates include 10 cents per weekday, 20 cents Sunday, 70 cents weekly, 21 dollars yearly mail within trading area, 30 dollars outside, and 38 dollars outside the U.S. All subscriptions are prepaid. Founded in 1857.
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