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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1968
Page
6
An editorial argues against blanket views of police as either villains or heroes and urges measured assessment. A University of Michigan led study found 16 percent of officers observed committing misconduct in eight slum areas across Washington Chicago and Boston.
A study by British doctors links the drooping cigarette pose in films to higher lung cancer risk. Smokers who keep the cigarette between puffs may inhale more smoke than those who remove it, suggesting imitation is hazardous rather than flattering.
Virginia Romans recalls Leo Berman's kindness replacing her groceries after an accident at Liberal. She laments rights restrictions and political clashes, urging citizens to defend America and speak out for principle, citing broad concerns over law and minority protections.
A reader praises Thomas Bellaw Sr for his defense of gun rights and criticizes stricter laws. The letter argues assassinations are rare compared to war deaths and condemns Communist aid in America while noting legislation must pass Congress before a veto or other fate.
A reader argues ex presidents should hold roles in Congress or assist across administrations. Citing Hoover Truman Eisenhower and Adams, the piece says their experience belongs in government, not retirement, and suggests states elect them to Senate or House to utilize their talent.
A Senate Judiciary Committee debate centers on whether a Congress member can be appointed as a federal judge and continue to vote in the House, and whether Supreme Court justices can defer retirement to influence succession. The discussions touch on separation of powers, presidential influence, and the timing of high court appointments before the end of a presidential term.
Marianne Means notes that President Johnson urged Nelson Rockefeller to run for GOP nomination during a private White House dinner. The piece contrasts their rapport and approaches to governance, urban policy, and public persuasion, suggesting Rockefeller may struggle to secure the nomination. It also briefly mentions a separate note on special juries and railroad history involving Isaac Cripps.
The Middletown Journal lists its address at S Broad and First Ave, Middletown Ohio with second class mail registration. Subscription options include 10 cents per weekday, 15 cents on Sundays, 60 cents weekly by paperboy or motor route, 15 dollars yearly by mail in trading areas, 24 dollars outside trading areas, and 38 dollars outside the U S. All subscriptions are payable in advance. Founded in 1857.
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