Kennedy misattributes Calhoun on war in South Carolina speech
The excerpt notes Senator Kennedy in South Carolina argued Calhoun opposed the Mexican War, citing Calhoun as a states’ rights advocate who supported slavery. It questions accuracy, noting Lincoln’s opposition and asking if Kennedy attributes Lincoln’s stance to Calhoun. It frames the historical error as a point of critique.
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Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
South Carolina
John C. Calhoun
Kennedy
Calhoun
Illinois
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Jewel In Alabama's Crown Hugo Black Turns Eighty Five
Associate Justice Hugo L. Black of the Supreme Court, aging 85, marks years on the court since 1937. The piece notes longer tenures by Marshall Story Harlan and Field, and compares Black to historic peers while praising his distinguished career and Alabama heritage with a biblical closing quote.
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Hugo L. Black
Supreme Court
John Marshall
Joseph” Story
John Mi Harlan
Stephen J. Field
Black
Justice Black
State
Alabama
Can We Stop Russians A National Review Warning
A March National Review piece by Charles Benson argues U S nuclear defense hinges on deterrence but warns that Soviet ICBMs quadroupled 1968–1970 and may deploy SS-9 missiles to target Minuteman silos. Benson suggests Soviet overkill could pressure U S leaders toward limited surrender. urging Nixon Laird to clarify strategic realities and countermeasures.
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National Review
Charles Benson
United States
Benson
Soviet Union
Middletown Journal Subscription Rates and Details
The Middletown Journal lists daily and Sunday pricing for in town and mail subscriptions. Rates include 5c daily at newsstands, 2c Sunday, motor route at 3.47 yearly installments or 3.20 for four weeks, and mail subscriptions at 30 per year within the trading area, 38 outside USA. A service charge for motor route tube placement is noted. The paper was founded in 1857.
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The
News Journal, Inc
S. Broad
First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
Iso
USA
Frisky the dog returns home after four months
Frisky a four year old part poodie and terrier mix owned by Mrs Nancy Manning of Wayne Madison Road returns from a lengthy absence. The dog had been visiting the Ferguson home in Trenton for calls from Mrs Manning but went missing for months before reappearing. The owner and Mrs Ferguson speculate he was held by someone else during his disappearance.
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Frisky
Nancy Manning
Wayne - Madison Road
Mrs. Manning
James Ferguson
Trenton
Ferguson
Mrs. Ferguson
Public Misunderstanding of Vietnam War and Isolationism
A columnist argues polls mislead on Vietnam, urges Americans to study Southeast Asia costs and geopolitics. He warns that neglecting military secrecy and the scope of aid to Hanoi from Moscow and Beijing risks U.S. security and alliance commitments. The piece critiques antiwar rhetoric and isolationist sentiment.
National Poll Likely to Show Backlash Against Viet War
A national poll suggests broad public opposition to the Viet Nam conflict. The survey indicates sizeable numbers favor easing or ending American involvement, with opinions split along generational and partisan lines and policymakers under pressure to respond.
United States resolve steadies war stance in foreign view
The article notes how US resolve in the war has impressed many nations while antiwar politicians raise concern at home. It discusses Europe’s nervousness over treaty pledges and the push to show immediate military response, suggesting critics in Congress harm America’s stance.
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United States
Europe
Congress
America
Muskie Dilemma Shapes Democratic 1972 Run
Senate analysis notes John P Roche on Muskie facing a Democratic split over Vietnam policy. A consensus politician, Muskie must balance pro and antiwar factions while steering a path through Senate Foreign Relations duties. The piece argues his crossfire position pressures a possible presidential bid in 1972.
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Muskie
Democratic Party
Vietnam
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Algeria
Zanzibar
Chicago
Religion sparks youths with and without modern approaches
David Warmoth of Monroe defends energetic methods to engage young people in religion. He argues evangelism and new media can excite interest, noting not all respond to traditional Bible teaching and urging tolerance for varied approaches.
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Jesus Christ
Christ
Letters on Sunday Bowling and Faith Blast from Carlisle
Janice Campbell of Carlisle answers a prior letter about Sunday bowling fees. She contends the business motive was to earn money, notes varied worship times, and argues many work on Sundays by necessity. She says enjoying beer bowling or recreation on Sundays is a personal choice and links daily life to final fate.
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God
Heaven Or
Hell
Janice Campbell
Carlisle
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John Tyler
Texas
Mexico
Pendent
Henry A. Wise
Tyler
California
Arizona
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Tice Roger B. Taney
Marshall
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Jeffrey Hart
Richard M. Nixon
Melvin Laird
China
Middle East
South America
Nixon
the Journal
Dave
David Lawrence
Washington
Gallup
Johnson
Southeast Asia
Cambodia
Laos
South Vietnam
Asia
Hanoi
Red China
Moscow
Peking
John P. Roche
Sen. Muskie
Hubert Humphrey
Ed Muskie
Maine
Dennis the Menace
David Warmoth, Monroe
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