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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1971
Page
4
The 26th amendment lowers voting age to 18, adding about 18 percent of the electorate for 1972. Analysts note youth turnout is historically low but shifts in attitudes and campus militancy could boost participation. Politicians weigh how to appeal to new under 21 voters and adjust strategies for national and local races.
Jeffrey Hart criticizes the era's commencement speakers as anti establishment with Gunnar Myrdal delivering a secular sermon against the Vietnam War. He notes the absurdity of lavish capitalist-backed campuses and mocks valedictorian appeals while contrasting at several colleges including Dartmouth UMass Notre Dame Texas Howard and Maryland for their stance on Vietnam and race.
A local notice promotes the second annual Camp Hook chicken barbecue dinner between 5 30 and 7 30 pm with tickets at 2.50. Proceeds go to the Mike Kiniyalocts Memorial Camping Scholarship Fund aiding Boy Scouts to attend camp. last year 16 boys benefited. A prior pet missing case was resolved when a $100 reward offered for a Vanderveet Street dog named Midget led to its recovery.
Analysis argues Nixon may withdraw most U S troops from Vietnam by mid 1972 if all POWs are released. It notes risks if North Vietnam resumes fighting and questions UN reform, Red China and Soviet roles, and the coalition effort to maintain South Vietnam's self determination.
The Journal published by News Journal Inc in Middletown Ohio lists subscription rates for weekdays and Sundays. Rates include motor route options $3.47 quarterly installments or $3.20 if paid four week periods, mail $30 per year in or outside the trading area, and outside the U.S.A. $38 per year.
Justice Blackmun criticizes the New York Times and Washington Post for how the Pentagon Papers were handled. He argues delays and the courts overstepped in issuing injunctions, risking the Constitution and national security. He warns reliance on two newspaper dynasties for final authority.
The court split over how long to study the conflicting arguments. The Justice Department warned that disclosures would harm national security while the New York Times and others argued that such harm was not obvious and thus may not occur.
The passage argues that newspaper publishers bear grave responsibilities when releasing documents, warning such actions could harm national security, prolong wars, and hinder prisoner releases. It cites Judge Wilkey and Mr. Blackmun noting risks to soldiers, alliances, and negotiations, urging restraint over sensational scoops.
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