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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1968
Page
4
The truth in lending bill becomes a major consumer protection measure with strong disclosure requirements. It covers retailers banks and loan companies and includes revolving charge accounts, with new disclosures taking effect July 1 1969. Congress deserves praise for passing this comprehensive reform.
National Science Foundation symposium gathers 300 scientists and laymen to discuss urbanization effects. Experts warn pollution and pesticide impacts cross rural urban lines, threatening open spaces and farming, urging cooperation among science industry and government to act before problems worsen. Dr Landsberg warns issues may become world wide. The message ends with a biblical citation about empowerment.
William F Buckley Jr argues Oregon's liberal, poverty-leaning voters doomed Kennedy there, undermining the myth of the People versus the Establishment. He notes McCarthy's recovered push in California and questions whether Oregon win-loss tells a broader story about Kennedy's national prospects.
A columnist laments May rainfall across the region delaying planting and dampening golf, with Ohio River flood fears and a rising water table. Farmers face reduced yields while grass and weeds flourish amid scarce dry days. The piece notes prolonged wet spells and a hopeful water table rebound.
Washington weighs slow Paris peace talks with no time limit on negotiations. Britain and the Soviet Union urge Hanoi to show restraint, but the North Vietnamese demand unconditional U.S. withdrawal before any cease-fire. President Johnson promises sober efforts toward a peaceful settlement while rejecting defeat on the battlefield.
The Middletown Journal lists daily and Sunday issue pricing. In-city delivery costs 60 cents weekly. mail rates are 15 dollars per year for seven days in trading areas and 24 dollars outside. U.S. and international rates shown. Subscriptions payable in advance. paper founded in 1857.
Joseph Alsop analyzes the 1968 Oregon primary, arguing Kennedy’s loss weakens his bid while Humphrey’s Pennsylvania strength reshapes the race. The piece stresses Kennedy’s compassion and Vietnam stance amid the political clash with Humphrey.
The piece argues Kennedy should drop talk of new politics and win over a majority of convention delegates and state leaders by proving he is the Democrat most likely to win the White House in November.
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