Parking crisis spreads across cities and campuses
The parking problem remains unsolved as cities require about 10 percent more downtown space. On street parking slows traffic prompting curbside bans. by 1980 big cities may curb it entirely. Solutions include more off street lots, meter enforcement, towing illegal parkers, and shuttle mass transit to reduce private car use.
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James Hunnicutt
National League of Cities
Boston
New York
The Colorado River Shoot Through the Grand Canyon
Major John Powell first ran the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon in 1869. By 1966 only 1,067 had made the trip and by this year about two thousand are expected, reflecting rising interest aided by public figures and the rise of tour trippers. The safety rules curb accidents, and the journey remains a rough ride 300 miles long.
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John Powell
Colorado River
Grand Canyon
Canyoon
Colorado
Barry Goldwater
Robert F. Kennedy
The
Park Service
Mayor Lindsay Hosts Thai King In Enchanting Gracie Mansion Evening
A dinner on Gracie Mansion lawn honors King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit with Prime Minister Harold Holt in attendance. Victor Borge entertains as doves perform for hawks, while speeches touch on Vietnam and Israel’s early victory. The event signals renewed Western pride and backing for allied efforts in Asia.
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King Blumibo Adulyadej
Thailand
Gracie Mansion
John Lindsay
New York City
East River
Triborough Bridge
Victor Borge
Lindsay
New York
Vietnam
Southeast Asia
King
Harold Holt
Australia
King Bhumibol
Manhattan
Connecticut
U. S
Far East
Middle East
Israel
Thanat Khoman
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Fogging criticized in Franklin letters to editor
A reader laments Franklin's mass spraying program and warns of long term pollution risks. The letter cites Silent Spring and air quality concerns, notes official assurances about harm to property, and urges publicized spraying dates to keep out-of-towners and protect vulnerable residents.
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Franklin
Rachel Carson
Nasser Uses Poison Gas as Yemen War Intensifies
Joseph Alsop reports that while Egypt’s Sinai defeat loomed, Nasser’s forces stepped up poison gas attacks in Yemen including nerve gas, raising concerns in Washington about his next moves. Analysts fear a wider offensive potentially targeting Saudi Arabia or Libya, while Egypt’s debt and economic collapse worsen his position.
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Washington
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Sinai
Yemen
Nasser
Israel
Red Cross
Bua
Saudi Arabia
Libya
Egypt
Hussein
Jordan
Middletown Journal Subscription Rates Displayed
The Middletown Journal lists subscription prices including per copy rates 10 to 15 cents, weekly 60 cents, and annual mail options 15 dollars in trading areas 24 dollars outside, with US and international rates noted. It dates the paper back to 1857 and provides mailing details for subscribers.
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Us.a
Paul Harvey Father A Peculiar Thing
A poetic tribute to fathers highlighting their sacrifices fears and duties. It frames fathers as workers in life’s battles battling weariness and duty while aiming to improve the world for their children and leaving a lasting earthly legacy.
Kennedy Bill on Redistricting Upsets 1968 Campaign
Senator Edward Kennedy pushed through a measure tightening district population variances and moving toward possible at large elections in 33 states. Critics warn it could derail the 1968 presidential race while supporters say it forces timely, nationwide redistricting. The measure passed as Kennedy concentrated on other amendments, surprising administration and opponents alike.
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Washington
Edward Kennedy
Senate
Johnson
Kennedy
Bobby
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Joseph Alsop
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Andrei Gromyko
Cairo
Gromyko
Suez Canal
U.N
Menis
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News- Journal, Inc
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Middletown
Ohio
Paul Harvey
Knights In Shining Armor
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