Uniform poll closing and press freedom debate outlined
Senator Javits backs a uniform nationwide poll closing time in presidential elections and opposes restricting early broadcast forecasts. He argues closing times, not bans on reporting, avoid press curbs while reducing cross time zone influence. A national holiday idea could boost turnout, but a uniform closing window stands on solid ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Javits
New York
Senate Communications Subcommittee
New Hope For Rhodesia In Talks On Settlement
Lord Alport reports that a majority of white Rhodesians favor a negotiated end to the impasse with Britain. While Smith’s hard line remains, economic strains and renewed talks could lead to a settlement acceptable to both sides and restore Rhodesia to Britain’s fold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Rhodesia
Lord Alport
Wilson
Africa
Smith
Kremlinology and the shifting Soviet hawks in policy
John Chamberlain argues Kremlinology misreads power in Moscow where Alexsandr Shelepin’s demotion signals not a shift in Brezhnev Kosygin strategy but a continuation of dual Kremlin policy. He notes past leaders used hawkish rhetoric while pursuing pragmatic aims through Latin America and arms transfers to Castro and other movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Alexander Shelepin
Brezhnev
Kosygin
Khrushchev
Shelepin
U.S.S.R
Stalin
Moscow
Washington
Glassboro
Soviet Union
Kremlin
Trotsky
Malenkov
Malenkovy
Latin America
Venezuela
Guatemalan
Havana
Algiers
Egypt
Bethel
Senor
Antonio Apud
Che’’ Guevara
From a Monroe School Mother's Heartfelt Note
A Monroe School mother writes of vacation joy and lasting memories from a school year. She thanks teachers for guiding her child and praises a devoted educator, noting how one may deserve to be in every child’s life. The letter also playfully discusses the Reagan spelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Lucylle Ra
P. S
Ronald Reagan
California
Reagan
Regan
Uniform Settlements End Rail Strike Threats in Policy Shift
Washington voices optimism that a nationwide railroad strike will not recur. Congress approved compulsory arbitration though only after unions and employers engage in bargaining. Critics warn that industry wide agreements resemble monopoly and could invite antitrust actions as they fix costs and prices across the sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Independent Commission
Johnson signs rail labor law amid national dispute concerns
President Johnson says new law, aimed at preventing nationwide strikes, was needed after unions and companies failed to reach agreement despite boards and Congress help. He notes public interest, questions future Congress authority, and union opposition to potential limits on the right to strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Johnson
White House
Senate
House
Secretary of Labor
Middletown Journal Subscription Rates and Facts
The Middletown Journal lists daily and Sunday pricing with mail options. Rates include 60 cents per week in-city, 15.90 yearly seven day mail within trading areas, 24.00 outside trading area, and 38.00 outside U S A per year. Subscriptions payable in advance. Founded 1857.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S.A
Vietnam Decisions in Three Parts Examined
Joseph Alsop explains three part answer to Vietnam policy as Westmoreland and Wheeler express satisfaction with current troop plans. North Vietnamese operations faltered in Saigon reports, bombing toll rises, and Hanoi leaders signal uncertainty. Westmoreland’s request for four or two extra divisions per phased plans dominates, with decisions postponed to year end to reassess allies and mobilization options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Westmoreland
Earle Wheeler
Defense
Robert McNamara
Vietnam
McNamara
White House
Westmoreland
Saigon
Demilitarized Zone
Hanoi
Pham van Dong
Wheeler
Unclear Link Between Two Answer Parts Noted
The fragment notes a connection where the second part hooks onto the first, likely due to the cited reasoning. No further specifics are provided.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ian Smith
Christ
God
John Chamberlain
Dave
David Lawrence
the Journal
The
News. Journal, Inc
First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
Joseph Alsop
Kontim
Dennis the Menace
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!