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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1969
Page
4
On the day of Apollo 8’s return news from Moscow reports three Russians who emerged from a sealed ship after a 12 month isolation. The experiment tests life-support and psychological endurance for future deep space travel and hints Soviet emphasis on post lunar exploration.
The Institute for the USSR in Munich analyzes the October 1968 slogans of the Moscow Communist Party Central Committee. It argues the Kremlin will maintain orthodox control inside Russia and use force to keep satellite nations in line, with liberalization and reform set aside. It warns Nixon that Soviet negotiators may seek gains if they feel they benefit more, urging caution in future talks with commies guided by Stalinist dogma.
The outlook cites Vietnam’s slow halt, Middle East tensions with Israel and Arab nations, and increased campus unrest. Nixon’s pace slows with welfare changes hinted. Locally Middletown to see downtown rehab in April, industrial expansion and fair housing vote efforts amid inflation and higher home costs.
The Middletown Journal publishes daily from S Broad at First Ave Middletown Ohio with rates for subscriptions by city street delivery seven days weekly 70 cents per week for newspaper delivery and 21 dollars per year by mail within the trading area 30 dollars outside trading area 38 dollars for outside the United States and all mail subscriptions payable in advance.
Joseph Alsop reports that Washington buzzes with predictions Nixon will end the Vietnam War but notes uncertainty about his exact approach. He discusses Goodpaster's recall, prospects for continued pressure, and Nixon’s stated three conditions for any negotiation, arguing both sides face strong counterpressures.
A letter from Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey urges updating election laws to fit modern mobility. He argues many moving Americans lose voting rights or face burdensome registration and residency rules. He calls for nationwide voter lists and easier registration to ensure broad participation in free elections.
The speaker argues democracy rests on accepting voters choice and abides by the voters will. He notes 120 million citizens were eligible in 1968 but only 72 million cast ballots, urging removal of barriers to voting to ensure free elections.
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