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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1966
Page
4
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Readers confront toy makers over warlike toys and their possible influence on children. Jerome Fryer argues toys reflect adults while Mrs. David Murray of Parents for Responsibility urges that glorifying violence may haunt children into adulthood.
The March Liberator masthead lists James Baldwin Ossie Davis and Langston Hughes among contributors to a radical journal that lauds Mao Tse-tung and urges U S Negroes to dodge the draft. Editor Daniel H Watts leads a group of black nationalists, with staff tied to violent and anti American activity. pieces advocate violence and denounce white liberals. A separate Capital Capsule accuses Sen Hiram Fong and financier Jack Gordon of War on Poverty abuses and nepotistic benefits.
John Chamberlain argues that rising industrial costs and deflationary signals coexist with inflation fears. He cites higher wages and material costs, tax changes, and rising interest rates as pressures on consumer spending, capital investment, and stock prices, noting the Johnson administration’s policies may worsen the outlook.
Bob Considine notes space TV jargon taints press briefings with specialist language and suggests adding on screen or audio translation. He recalls a feud in Washington over Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr and Jim Rowe tied to Humphrey’s 1960 campaign and a Kennedy plan using prime time to push JFK film legends.
The text notes Rhodesia is named for Cecil John Rhodes. It mentions Herodotus delivering readings in Athens around 446 BC and cites Duncan Phyfe as a notable American cabinet maker from 1768 to 1854.
Dave Regan writes from Columbus praising the new I 71 route but finding it dull and tiring to drive. He suggests roadside signs be redesigned to beautify the landscape and educate travelers, while keeping safety in mind and even entertaining children.
Paul Harvey argues against mandatory retirement rules and favors readingmitting older combat veterans to bolster forces. He notes airline pilots remain competent at 59 while bomber crews are forced out in their 40s, and cites British reluctance to deploy troops but willingness to accept volunteers. He urges keeping experienced ex servicemen in or rejoining the military.
The report notes a new California school plans courses on Marxism communism and the history of anarchy. A playful aside questions if the ism institute will field a four man football lineup. The piece blends quirky items from policy to sports.
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