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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1968
Page
10
The piece argues that viewing the Olympics only as a national contest limits the sport’s true joy. It highlights athletes’ drive to win and the event’s value in bringing together the world’s top competitors beyond national pride, noting that an American win remains a source of velvet triumph.
About 10 000 to 15 000 birders participated in the Audubon Society count across more than 800 areas in the United States and Canada during Christmas. A preliminary report notes a new record of 209 species in a 15 mile diameter area near San Diego, with Cocoa Florida tallying 195 species.
Nixon benefits from three openings as his New Hampshire push gains speed. Romney attacks Nixon over Southeast Asia policy amid talks of neutralization. A Wisconsin State University student challenges Nixon on radical LatAm programs, while New York Mayor Lindsay criticizes Rockefeller over a garbage strike.
A Vietnam letter from a young American officer frames family life and sacrifice amid crisis. He defines One Fine Day as Christmas and homecomings, describing family bonds among parents siblings and the longing for return, urging readers to hope and pray until relief arrives.
Nelson Rockefeller overruled New York Mayor John Lindsay on the garbage strike, proposing a state takeover of collection and billing the city. The move risks alienating conservatives who once backed his liberal record and highlights growing federal influence in local affairs. The dispute underscores tensions between local sovereignty and state and federal intervention.
A playful column reviews odd Olympic lore from ancient Nero to modern trivia. It notes trousers and women in early games, mentions a Yale crew, and jokes about Dr. Benjamin Spock. A YMCA note teases insurance men sports and a Middletown high school mascot earns a letter for Mindy Childers.
Radio commentator Paul Harvey urges immediate U S withdrawal from Southeast Asia arguing the war is unwinnable and harms American sons. He criticizes fear driven policy and warns against further bloodshed, urging the nation to mind its own business and end involvement.
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc lists subscription prices for in city delivery 60 cents per week, seven day mail rates 15 dollars within trading areas, 24 dollars outside, 38 dollars outside U S A. Includes Sunday 15 cents per copy and per copy weekday 10 cents. Founded 1857.
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