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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1971
Page
4
The proposed constitutional amendment lowering the voting age to 18 gains strong support in Congress with quick action urged for timely ratification by the states. Proponents argue it ends inequities from Supreme Court limits on state elections and would reduce costly dual registration while empowering youth participation.
Reader letters harshly critique Governor Gilligan's revenue plans and the proposed environmental Bill of Rights. They argue the eight billion dollar budget over two years burdens taxpayers, question gun control proposals, and cite examples from Port Clinton and national studies to challenge the effectiveness of gun regulation. Donald Sorrell of Monroe adds context.
The Journal prints old subscription details with pricing for home delivery by newspaperboy and motor route, including per copy rates and monthly service charges. It lists mail and outside area options, with annual rates and advance payment terms, and notes the paper’s founding date and address.
Feb 17 in the US Senate, Senator Edward Ken is central to a debate on gun controls. The exchange outlines partisan stances and procedural questions surrounding potential reforms.
Middletown volunteers are invited to join the Planned Parenthood clinic held at Verity Hall Middletown Hospital. Recruiters note the case load is rising and positions include receptionist interviewer supply clerk and nurses. Training provided and services are offered on a pay-what-you-can basis with professional help from volunteer doctors. Mrs Richard Adams leads the local effort contact 423-8102.
The piece argues Democrats facing 1972 must offer constructive economic recovery proposals as Vietnam war concerns fade with troop withdrawals. It notes growing voter worry over unemployment, the economy, and the need for a platform beyond antiwar stance, while observing intra party divisions over Israel and UN peacekeeping.
A clandestine exchange among PAVN, Chicom, and Chinese officers in Hanoi reveals tensions over continued indirect support for Vietnam, strategic patience, and fears of imperialist escalation. The dialogue touches on logistics, protracted warfare, and potential shifts in assistance while emphasizing resolve for Indochina unity.
The 1934 exterior Washington Monument cleaning cost 100000 dollars, rising to 120000 in 1964. The interior is swept daily with workers removing about two 20 gallon cans of litter. Also noted are historical facts on ships, igloos, San Francisco Bay area size, and Caesar’s Rubicon crossing as a decisive act.
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