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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1968
Page
4
The article argues unmanned space probes have yielded more knowledge than manned flights. It urges prioritizing robotic missions in the coming decade due to lower cost lower risk and greater data returns while Apollo continues. It envisions unmanned probes as advance guard for future manned expeditions.
A local amateur chef Joe gains praise for simple dishes but derails after reading of an elaborate dinner by a Long Island psychoanalyst for a group of guests. He imagines reproducing an upscale menu with goose mousse snails consomme and filet de boeuf, then considers inviting more helpers and herbs. The piece ends with a biblical verse.
Economist Evsei Liberman from Kharkov argues for charging interest on capital investments and letting managers choose tractor models and private garments. His stance shifts Soviet policy toward center, expanding private enterprise and profit sharing, while China remains opposed. The piece frames a possible future clash between Soviet and American systems.
The article notes 20 year changes in food consumption driving larger feet and bodies. It explains garment makers must target mass market as tall and large size wearers rise, while specialty houses cater to extreme sizes. It highlights nutritional awareness and fashion trends.
President Johnson appoints Clark Clifford as Secretary of Defense replacing Robert McNamara. Clifford, a skilled lawyer, will balance military advice with executive judgment while maintaining direct White House contact with the Joint Chiefs, who champion tactical expertise and lifetime study of strategy.
The piece argues that military bias toward higher defense spending stems from a focus on national security goals rather than politics. It notes past budget cuts left the US unprepared before Korea and predicts Clark Clifford will shape how Joint Chiefs interact with President Johnson, strengthening civilian oversight.
The Middletown News Journal provides pricing for daily and Sunday editions. It lists rates by delivery type and location including in-area, trading area, and long-distance subscriptions with annual and international prices.
Joseph Alsop argues Johnson’s political position strengthens as war opponents falter but warns his secretiveness and option keeping hinder him in the White House. The piece notes Johnson’s lead over Romney, wavering public mood, and risks from unforeseen crises.
Private polls for clients tracking West Virginia sentiment from December 1 to January 1 show Johnson leading Rockefeller 4 points with undecideds present. By the February interval Johnson expanded his margin against Nixon by 16 points, 55 to 34, in a heavily Democratic state that Johnson carried in 1964.
The passage argues that stating goals reveals facts and limits options, a difficulty for Lyndon Johnson. It notes his vulnerability to misfortune due to weak political leadership despite experience and stature, but asserts he eventually does what is needed, aided by opponents’ folly.
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