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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1969
Page
4
The piece notes persistent airline hijackings toward Cuba, with pilots briefed on routes to Jose Marti airport and ongoing debates over preventive measures. It questions Cuban government motives and calls for safer, enforceable solutions amid routine incidents.
The passage notes LBJ’s reaction to Peter Hurd’s portrait, calling it not ugly and recalling his quip about the work’s halo. It recalls a misquotation debate and hints at public amusement amid political reverence, with reference to Johnson’s reactions and vaudeville humor.
A critique of Johnson era resumes contrasts Kennedy liberalism with modern anti Communism and globalism. Quotes from Kennedy speeches to NATO and to Diem frame a debate on freedom and American purpose. The piece questions whether Johnson's approach surpassed Kennedy in rhetoric and resolve.
A reader letter critiques the income tax system, noting 1968 surtax duration and urging reform. It argues deductions enable tax avoidance and questions fairness of government funding through taxes.
The article argues for frequent cabinet meetings and greater cabinet influence on policy. It compares U.S. practice with British and Canadian systems, noting benefits of diverse viewpoints and public accountability while cautioning on premature disclosures in diplomacy.
Joseph Alsop analyzes a rare Paris breakthrough where Communist and U.S. negotiators quickly agreed on a fully open agenda. The piece suggests Hanoi rushed to avoid procedural delays, hinting at a potential loss of momentum and widening gaps in Laos accords and Vietnam troop dynamics.
The Journal published daily by News- Journal Inc in Middletown Ohio lists subscription rates for various delivery methods. Rates include 10 cents per weekday, 20 cents Sunday, 70 cents weekly, 21 dollars yearly by mail in trading area, and 30 dollars outside, with 38 dollars outside US. All subscriptions payable in advance.
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