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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1968
Page
4
California congressional candidate Dr. Robert Nolan proposes spot urban renewal using mobile homes to house tenants during new construction. He claims four bedroom units could be built for under 10000 dollars in days with federal aid and tech advances, addressing six million substandard homes and advancing broader industry benefits.
The article credits New Zealand coach Arthur Lydiard with popularizing jogging which moved from athletes to health use in the United States starting in 1962. It notes benefits for heart and lungs, fewer colds, improved mood, and possible psychological factors, citing a study of men over 50 who ran 1000 miles yearly.
Marianne Means analyzes how Vietnam has faded as a national political issue as Paris peace talks proceed. Voters show indifference to the war and focus shifts to domestic concerns while senators and candidates run mostly on one issue. The trend appears from New York and Oregon primaries, where war was a minor factor and turnout was low.
The Journal Published daily by the News Journal Inc lists subscription options including Per Copy rates of 10c weekdays and 5c Sundays, 600 weekly city routes, and mail plans $15 yearly in trading areas $24.80 outside trading areas and $38 outside the USA. Founded in 1857.
The piece argues that federal reform is possible though difficult and should come from unselfish, dedicated leaders. It criticizes primaries, delegates, and the Electoral College, suggesting presidents be chosen with broader public confidence and long-term accountability beyond party interests.
An essay condemns the 1963 March on Washington and Resurrection City protests as disruptive, illegal demonstrations that harmed daily life in Washington DC. It argues petition rights require orderly conduct and notes Mayor Walter Washington helped end the Resurrection City squatters, restoring order.
Letters from readers critique the editorial on hunger and the Poage committee report arguing for facts over opinion. The Middletown Audubon Society backs predator protection, citing a New York State project paying landowners to protect hawks and owls to safeguard crops.
A Middletown reader commends a Journal account of the Civil Rights meeting at Middletown High School while criticizing the use of the editor’s title for Rev. Mr Otis Moss. The editor notes the error was due to condensation of a lengthy report.
A reader urges including prayers in the newspaper to remind Americans of God and his goodness. The proposal highlights prayer as a simple, effective method to reach people amid concerns that faith is fading.
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