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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1968
Page
4
Richard C. Dowling known as The Major died at 95 in Middletown. He walked daily, remembered the past clearly, discussed current events, and supported cancer awareness. His presence connected generations and civic leaders, leaving a lasting example of a long, useful life.
The piece notes belated Tonkin doubts tempering Congress as North Korea seizes the Pueblo. It praises restraint and diplomacy while warning against hasty force, citing Johnson reservist calls and the need to balance timing with recovery of the ship and crew. It compares to past crises and urges sober judgment.
The piece argues aging with vigor is possible, citing Major Dowling and others like Everett Dirksen Alice Roosevelt Longworth Helen Keller as examples. It emphasizes health and an active mind as the key to remaining youthful with age.
Middletown Ohio newspaper offers daily editions with weekday ten cent price and Sunday fifteen cent, in city delivery 60 cents weekly, mail within trading areas 15 dollars yearly, outside trading area 24 dollars, and outside U.S.A. 38 dollars. Founded 1857.
David Lawrence argues the North Korea seizure of a US Navy vessel strengthens the US stance in Vietnam. He says the act reveals ongoing hostilities in Korea, justifying expanded airpower and reserves, and casts doubt on a peaceful end to the Vietnam conflict.
Buckley critiques credibility gaps in coverage of the Pueblo incident and North Korean confession. He questions claims about the ship’s distance from shore and whether an international inspection of navigational logs is warranted, arguing for cautious, evidence based judgment.
Jim Bishop reflects on ending a long boating romance with Away We Go, a 35 foot boat built in 1960. He recalls its devotion, sea trials, engine upgrades, and the life shared at sea before he moves on to writing and other pursuits.
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