Obituary: Colin Gardner Widely Linked To Middletown Growth
Colin Gardner, a leading Middletown innovator linked to a Diamond International division, died Thursday night. He helped establish a Red Cross chapter, aided Middletown Hospital, funded a Miami University library, preserved his Colonial Hill home, and supported the Humane Association of the Miami Valley. He also advised the paper industry and served on World War II era industry committees.
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Young consultants aid history text revisions in New York schools
The New York state Department of Education asks urban Negro students to advise on how minority contributions are presented in history books. They will not rewrite, but their viewpoints will guide the process. The editorial notes the idea as reasonable when considering the rationale.
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New York State Department of Education
Middletown land sale to open near Miami canal junction
Announcement by J S Eglehart details a large public land sale in Middletown at the Miami and Warren County canal junction. The plan offers 100 lots east of the Miami canal plus two 2-3 acre lock properties, with ample water for mills and a two-story brick house, all at a site 40 miles north of Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati
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Warren County Canal
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Iglehart
Improved 5 Acre Lot Near Locks Identified
A report notes an improved five acre lot within fifty yards of the lock site on the north side a detail likely of interest to developers and land buyers seeking proximity to lock infrastructure.
Middletown Journal Subscription Rates and Details
The Middletown Journal publishes general rate cards for daily and Sunday editions. Subscription costs include 10c per weekday, 15c Sunday, 60c weekly via paperboy or motor route, 15.00 yearly by mail in trading areas, 24.00 yearly outside trading areas, and 38.00 yearly for outside the U S A. All subscriptions are payable in advance. Founded in 1857.
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Constitution Change Urged to Reform Supreme Court Picks
Senator Sam Ervin proposes a constitutional amendment to require a presidential nomination from a panel of five or more qualified candidates selected by state and federal appellate judges. If the Senate rejects the first choice, the president must choose another from the list to curb political patronage. The plan aims to end favoritism and party influence in high court appointments.
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Justice Department as Independent Agency Debate Grows
A public debate questions DOJ independence under the executive, with calls for a ten year term and direct congressional accountability. Fortas nomination and Supreme Court rulings fuel skepticism about impartiality amid sweeping criticism of high court decisions. Senate discussions consider limiting presidential picks to top national judges.
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Reagan Still Looms in Oklahoma Delegates Battle
Reagan gains cautious support in Oklahoma as Clifton White’s analysis suggests Nixon may not clinch on first ballot at Miami Beach. W F Parrish, a conservative from Lawton, attends Amarillo meeting and leans toward Reagan if Nixon weaves no deals with liberals on the vice presidency.
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Richard Nixon
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Texas
Nixon and Vietnam War Talks Prompt Public Outcry
Paul Harvey denounces Paris peace talks as a manipulation to ease bombing, while Johnson offers a billion dollars to reshape Southeast Asia. He assails Nixon for delaying discussion, notes rising US casualties, and accuses AID officials of profiteering amid the war. He urges voters to demand constructive policy before the election.
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Reagan or Tower Could Be VP To Keep Southwest Vote
Oklahoma delegates report heavy messaging supporting Rockefeller while preventing Nixon’s loss of the Southwest. Reagan resists the VP offer though California backers urge him on, and Texas Senator Tower is named as a potential choice. Parrish notes mailings appear organized, not grassroots, and remains unpanicked by postman visits.
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John Tower
Holmes Tuttle
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Parrish
Reagan fundraising drives across the Southwest
The piece notes a $10000 Tulsa Oklahoma City effort to cover a thirty minute Reagan TV spot. Contributions also came from Houston and from Citizens for Reagan based in Kansas. Amarillo organizers say Reagan is for real and could be a VP candidate if Nixon leads the ticket.
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Texas
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Amarillo
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Bridges Link Nations In Niagara Falls Area
Three international bridges Rainbow Whirlpool Rapids and Lewiston Queenston connect the United States and Canada in the Niagara Falls area. The U S Navy first experimental navigation satellite 1 B traveled over a billion miles before burning up on reentry. Half of the world population has been born since World War II.
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