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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1966
Page
7
The Middletown Journal is listed as entered at Middletown Ohio second class mail matter under postal designation.
An editorial reflects on a grim 1966 outlook highlighted by the Viet Nam conflict and global tensions. It urges acceptance of harsh realities while offering cautious hope for progress toward light and happiness in the new year. The piece notes the Halifax International Seaweed Symposium and a tongue in cheek crabgrass fight.
A leading utility executive warns that converting lower voltage lines to underground would cost about a billion dollars more than the company's total electric investment over a decade. He notes customer rate hikes and wiring changes, but supports steel industry help to improve overhead aesthetics and urges accelerated collaboration.
US leftists form independent political action groups in New York Chicago and California to challenge pro Vietnam War incumbents like Rep. Farbstein and Rep. Cohelan. Leaders include SDS affiliates and professors as they plan primaries while urging grass roots power to shape national policy. Elvis Presley and AFL CIA gifts highlighted in capital capsule with Peace Corps critique from Rep. Derwinski.
The statement notes that more than half of employed American women are married and that church membership has risen overall in U S history. It presents trend observations about marital status among working women and the growth of religious affiliation. The text references broad societal shifts without citing specific data points or timeframes.
Washington commentary argues America risks an impression of weakness by touring for peace. It notes Arthur Goldberg’s Rome trip and W Averell Harriman talks with Poland and Yugoslavia as signs of earnest pursuit while North Viet Nam seems distant. The piece stresses the core goal of a truce and subsequent armistice terms.
The piece portrays Hubert H. Humphrey as calm amid chatter over a Gallup poll showing 38 percent against him for the presidency and 23 percent for Kennedy. It notes Johnson’s influence, Humphrey’s loyalty, and his steady position with the 1968 ticket, while warning polls can change quickly.
Vice President Humphrey accepted the role despite warnings he would be sidelined. He argued he could accomplish more for the country from the second office than as a senator. He pledged to be the best possible choice for Lyndon Johnson over the next eight years.
The piece argues Moscow seeks to press Vietnam toward a truce and to curb Red China's war demands. It notes Amb Harriman's moves to influence China via Warsaw and Belgrade and suggests Soviet influence could ease regional tensions while the United States pursues peace talks despite costs. It also cites Soviet domestic pressures limiting global crises.
Middletown eyes 1916 with war uncertainty and Ford peace ship debates. Local optimism centered on new buildings, viaducts, bridges, a $75,000 post office, and a big year ahead for Armco. City Commission outlines 1915 gains, water and sewer expansions, and a planned Leap Year Dance amid rising grippe cases.
A light column humorously suggests creating negative as well as positive New Year resolutions. The piece warns against overdoing vows and offers tongue in cheek examples like never to buy the Brooklyn Bridge unless gift wrapped and avoiding excessive self reform.
The piece notes how poorer students learn little and how lawmakers like Rep Frank Bow promote free government booklets to voters. It contrasts GOP mailings with Democratic reactions and mentions the EEOC seeking a neutral tone in help wanted ads.
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