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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1969
Page
4
The piece argues urban areas need direct federal funding rather than via state governments. It cites distrust of city administrations by rural lawmakers and notes cities outnumber rural areas two to one, urging funds for slum clearance police and mass transit to go straight to cities.
NBC announces a two and a half hour fall special reviewing the 1960s and projecting the 1970s. The tentative title suggests a cautious outlook on the coming decade with mixed feelings about progress and serenity.
Joseph Alsop weighs the fate of Europe amid French leadership, farm policy reform, and Britain's possible entry into the Common Market. He notes the rising cost of the common agricultural policy, projected to reach eight billion dollars annually, and questions whether a supranational Europe can emerge while national identities persist. He flags a looming era of global anger and the uncertain realization of Monnet’s vision.
The passage notes Jean Monnet's postwar drive to unite Europe and his near success until De Gaulle's rise to power. De Gaulle's veto of Britain's Common Market entry seemed to doom Monnet, but De Gaulle's defeat by the French public shifts the scene. Now Monnet again receives a significant invitation amid France's political shift.
The text surveys French leaders divided over Jean Monnet and the Pompidou government’s stance while Britain pursues Common Market admission as a bipartisan goal. It notes French debate and optimistic views on easing European entry obstacles for Britain over time.
Washington reports rising White House doubt about CIA Director Richard Helms. Officials say he is in the dog house and may be eased out as Nixon questions Helms influence. Senate grilling of Secretary Laird follows a tense session on ABM and Soviet first strike limits.
The report notes growing White House skepticism toward CIA assessments amid a clash between Helms and Melvin Laird over Soviet missile threats. Nixon appears to back Laird against Helms, weakening CIA influence and prompting reflections on past reliance on CIA estimates in Vietnam.
William F. Buckley Jr argues that Vietnam may stay stalemated and questions President Nixon's control and willingness to mobilize the State Department and Pentagon. He critiques Clark Clifford and notes Hanoi’s propaganda on Clifford’s article while urging decisive executive action to counter communist influence. Buckley warns against demoralization within U.S. leadership and stresses the nation’s strength and obligation to aid a struggling agricultural people.
A former defense secretary, just weeks out of office, claims that American military activity is doomed to fail, sparking debate over current policy and strategic posture. The remark draws attention to future prospects and national security considerations.
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The Grace Baptist Church of Middletown organized a big church crusade at the stadium attracting thousands. Police from Monroe and Lemon Township, along with Monroe firemen and Lemon Township Junior Police, provided traffic and crowd control without salaries, while the church donated to the junior police. The event drew Rev. Bob Harrington, the chaplain of Bourbon Street, and left local officials buoyed by community support.
Tel Aviv restaurantman Abie Nathan in New York aims to raise funds to finish paying for the 565 ton Dutch coaster City renamed Peace. He seeks a Panamanian charter to shield the project while broadcasting peace appeals to Hebrew and Arabic audiences. He recounts risks of his travels and hopes for Middle East reconciliation.
Abie recounts a brief 22 hours in Egypt and a tense flight back to Cairo after a mechanical emergency. He notes guards paid for souvenirs at the air terminal and jokes about causing a scare with Zayyat and the Nasser security forces during the trip.
Nathan hopes electronic gear will aid broadcasts once Peace is anchored in international waters. The ship is in Amsterdam and will head to Philadelphia with 570 tons of Netherland goods to cover costs. Peace will visit New York in August before sailing to peace. Abie notes lack of official approval but expects broad radio reach.
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