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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1967
Page
6
The Department of Defense abandons a 1962 Cuban missile crisis era rule requiring monitors or full reporter disclosure of conversations with officials. Secretary McNamara states the goal to provide full prompt information to the American people and ends the restriction.
An Air Force pilot aborted a cannister of 6 000 mini mines over Choctawhatchee Bay as tests for Vietnam use leaked into public view. The devices, hazardous if touched, prompted concern over testing in a populated area and near beaches.
July 22 1897 Middletown diary notes the Cincinnati and Miami Valley Traction Company introduces trolley service to Middletown with 39 cars daily to Hamilton and Cincinnati and a new era of trolley parties for locals including excursions to Dayton Franklin and Lebanon. The old Middletown and Madison Street Railway continues service for trains. Buckles Brass Band accompanied a party to Dayton.
A reader questions why the U.S. seems unable to win in Vietnam while Israel faces Arab foes. The letter urges stronger action and unified sacrifice. A second letter critiques doctors’ high fees, linking costs to employer insurance plans, citing Armco Steel as a large local payer and arguing for reform.
The Democratic Party failed to back President Johnson on rail strike legislation as Republicans aided passage. The Senate voted 69 20 with 37 Democrats for the bill. 123 Republicans helped in the House victory 244 148. The move imposes arbitration to end the dispute after a year of talks.
Paul Harvey recounts how Shoshone Utes lost vast Rocky Mountain lands to Mexicans, Spaniards, Anglos, and settlers, shrinking from five states to a small corner in southwestern Colorado. The narrative traces broken promises, enduring patience, and long-term adaptation by the Shoshone people.
Lt Gen Victor H Krulak argues for clear war reporting amid Vietnam progress. The piece cites the National Health Education Committee on how Americans spend billions on alcohol tobacco and consumer goods, and notes a triethnic Ignacio valley showing harmonious cooperation among Indians Spanish and Anglos. The writer sees Americanism in action in the Valley of the Sun where diverse groups live as one.
The Middletown Journal lists subscription options with prices for daily and Sunday editions, city delivery, suburban routes, and mail plans. Rates include 60 cents weekly for motor routes, 15 cents Sunday, and annual mail prices of 15 dollars within trading areas and 24 dollars outside, plus 38 dollars for outside the U.S. Founded in 1857.
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