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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1968

Page

4

Editor Publisher i Manager Paul J Day

The fragment lists staff roles with Paul J Day named as both editor and manager. No further context or events are provided to indicate actions or outcomes.

Decimal countdown as Britain nears decimal currency switch

Britain begins decimalization with two new coins in spring ahead of full switch on Feb 15 1971. Tourists face complex predecimal pricing with halfpennies shillings florins and other old denominations as plans unfold for next summer when travellers must cope with mixed coins and new values.

Britain

Fulbright counsels rethink of Gulf of Tonkin vote fallout

The article recalls the 1964 Gulf of Tonkin incident and Johnson's push for a joint resolution to use armed forces in Southeast Asia. Sen. Fulbright later questions the unprovoked attack claim and criticizes administration handling while noting political motivations and calls for repeal debates.

Washington Southeast Asia United States Gulf of Tonkin Vietnam Johnson Congress Sen. J. Williams Fulbright Arkansas Senate Foreign Relations Committee Senate House Defense McNamara McNamara Pacific Joint Chiefs of Staff Joint Chiefs Secretary of Defense Secretary of State Foreign Relations Committee Frank Lausche Ohio Fulbright Gulf On Tonkin

Territorial dispute fuels Sino Soviet rift over lost lands

Analysis argues that Moscow Peking tensions stem from historic Central Asian rivalries dating to Russian 18th and 19th century encroachments. China seeks recovery of border regions including Mongolia, with 1954 maps noting 19 lost territories, possibly pressed amid domestic turmoil. The piece cites deeper roots beyond doctrinal clashes.

Union China Russia Central Asia Mongolia Moscow Peking

Winter Recall of Summer on Marty Knight Farm

In a Piscataway Township farm memory, Marty Knight and his family are pictured on a gingerbread porch with Katie, Bessie, Jennie, and Leed. The Summer House, orchard, bees, hay, a brown horse named Dick, and Lehigh Valley trains evoke a warm season gone. Winter returns the author to those sunny days and memories.

Marty Knight Piscataway Township Katie Marty Bessie Cullen Jennie Tier Marvy Knight Hee Bessie Leed Lehigh Valley New York Mr. Knight

Leap Day Reflections On March In Like A Lion Or Lamb

A newspaper note reflects on the leap year extra day and the upcoming March weather. Readers report early signs of spring like a brown thrush and nesting doves while the editor warns against a mild start followed by late frosts.

Return of Johnsons 1968 Campaign Aid Team

Marianne Means reports that most familiar Johnson campaign figures from 1964 are returning for 1968. Top advisers include James Rowe Lawrence OBrien Humphrey Marvin Watson with George Reedy Horace Busby Charles Murphy Cliff Carter Jack Valenti Hobart Taylor Jr to join the White House staff and campaign operations.

Johnson James Rowe O’brien Humphrey White House Marvin Watson George Reedy Wite House Horace Busby Charles Murphy Senate Civil Aeronautics Board Cliff Carter Senator Johnson Democratic National Committee Carter Jack Valenti Moton Picture Association Hobart Taylor Jr Taylor World Bank Washington

Robert Kintner Leaves White House Staff

Robert Kintner, a former Johnson era Senate colleague, quit the White House staff last summer for an eye operation. The report notes he has since stepped away from duties and remains out of public view.

Robert Kintner Johnson Senate White House

Middletown Journal Subscription Rates

The Middletown Journal lists subscription pricing including 10 cent weekday copies and 15 cent Sundays. Rates show 60 cents weekly for city routes, 15 dollars yearly by mail in trading areas, 24 dollars outside trading areas, and 38 dollars for outside the U S. All subscriptions are payable in advance. Founded in 1857.

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Paul J. Day Dave Regan Elwood Richardson David Lawrence Usmc Guts Mainland Jim Bishop Reilly Dave Dennis the Menace Louis Janka Jeh Marianne LBJ Lawrence O’brien Kennedy the Journal The News Journal, Inc Broad First Ave Middletown
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