This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1973
Page
4
Census Bureau figures show only 48.3 percent of first time voters aged 18 to 20 cast ballots in the latest national election, well below the 63 percent overall eligibles turnout. Analysts note age-based participation trends rise with age and expect gradual growth as youth mature.
The piece argues liberals long sought limits on congressional probes but pivot to defend the Watergate inquiry as necessary. It recalls Proxmire Ash Rule clashes, notes political pressure, and recalls past Capitol Hill interrogations with a wry view of constitutional rights and press headlines.
Tiffany's did not sell a 129.59 carat canary diamond found in Kimberly. Walter Hoving bought ad space to mock crass limited editions and offered the gem for one day only, but no buyer appeared and the diamond remains on display.
In Washington as Election Day neared, George McGovern and his aides alleged a despicable hoax orchestrated by opponents with former Defense Secretary Clark involved, aiming to derail the campaign.
A local anonymous inventor distributes plans for a multi purpose vehicle dubbed mini-garsweeperbus a rival fireman touts a front loaded garbage section as protection. The piece also notes city bureaucratic humor and a nod to Butler County school board antics and Nixon Kissinger Vietnam discourse.
The Journal publishes daily from Middletown Ohio with home delivery options by newspaper boy or motor route and mail subscriptions. Rates listed include 10 cents per weekday, 25 cents Sunday, 80 cents weekly, and yearly mail rates of $30 in area and $28 outside USA. Payment in advance.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.