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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1966
Page
6
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A major aviation firm shows a full sized mockup for a civilian supersonic transport as competition for the contract heats up. The piece weighs pros and cons of the project including costs and public impact while noting a likely year end decision. It also offers safety tips for backyard pools and elderly visitors, urging supervision, swimming lessons, and home safety measures.
Washington debate erupts over J George Stewart proposed 34 million West Front extension adding 45 acres of cinemas restaurants and private offices Critics label project a senseless disfiguration while supporters cite tourism space Senator Proxmire and Rep Gonzalez lead opposition with a wide cross party coalition including Dirksen Humphrey and McCormack as backers warn of a marble mausoleum outcome moderate voices call for stopping the plan amid strong criticism from the American Institute of Architects and Washington critics.
John Chamberlain derides a Senate inquiry into Tom Dodd for befriending Julius Klein and touring Germany. The columnist dismisses the charges as petty, argues Klein’s conduct isn’t proven criminal, and suggests the probe may fade as inconsequential.
Marianne Means notes Lyndon Johnson's personal tie to medical bills and explains Medicare covering nineteen million seniors. The piece discusses program limits, broader impact on 250,000 doctors, 7,000 hospitals, Southern resistance, and fears of crowding and socialism alongside administration preparations led by Wilbur Cohen.
Middletown celebrates Independence Day with family picnics and a Broadway bonfire, while Shaker lands ban picnics and a Madison Township woods gathering hosts a community event. Local notes mention Mormon emigration to Salt Lake, German migrants in Columbus, a strong treasury, and rising wages for brick masons amid a burglary at a local clothing store.
Lockheed showcases a full scale mockup of its supersonic transport aimed at a government development grant. The design carries 266 passengers with speeds up to 1,800 mph and rapid L A to Tokyo routes, while titanium skin withstands extreme temperatures at altitude. Boeing counters with a Delta wing design for future supersonic service.
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