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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1970
Page
4
The piece argues that after 17 months Nixon has withdrawn about one fifth of American forces in Vietnam and promises more, but questions linger about when the war ends. It projects casualties rising to about 50,000 by end of 1971, calling for stronger U S involvement in Paris talks and noting solemn biblical exhortations.
The Nixon White House halted a provocative July 4 rally plan aimed at demonstrating overwhelming pro-war support. Public figures and sponsors pivoted to a traditional patriotic celebration led by President Nixon, with bipartisan involvement and a pledge to keep the event nonpolitical. A separate East Coast pot festival on the grounds could spark a potential clash, challenging sponsors to show patriotism in peaceful coexistence.
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A reflective piece urges readers to assess their first half of 1970, urging self scrutiny about goals, growth, and progress. It contrasts youth and adulthood, stressing time’s irretrievability and the need to balance work and play to avoid dullness.
The piece argues a national commission on wage and price trends could inform the public and curb inflation, but labor leaders resist mandatory controls and favor worker input at hearings. It notes business profits, Vietnam funding, and economic uncertainty as factors shaping the debate and possible policy paths.
John Chamberlain argues Ralph Nader overemphasizes car makers and cites National Highway Safety Bureau and National Safety Council data. He notes 56,400 highway deaths last year despite universal safety belts and urges individual responsibility over government or manufacturers.
George B. Jessup of Franklin blasts teachers in the Franklin Head Start dispute. He says the F.E.A. reaction harmed 77 children and over 100 parents and questions whether these teachers should educate children in elementary school.
Mrs Ernestine Sowers thanks Reverend Bates and Missionary Baptist Temple for backing Head Start. She, a semi pro teacher in Summer Head Start, attends Sinclair College and plans Wright State University. A volunteer for five years, she champions better chances for children and requests support.
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