Sihanouk Ousted in Cambodia Faces Uncertain U.S. Interests
The ouster of Prince Norodom Sihanouk raises questions about Cambodia s future policy and U.S. interests. With Sihanouk balancing Western and Communist ties while resisting large insurgencies, a coup could push Cambodia toward conflict if Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces remain. The outcome hinges on new leadership s stance toward the Viet Cong and potential foreign intervention.
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Norodom Sihanouk
Cambodia
United States
Sihanouk
Southeast Asia
U.S
Lockheed asks Pentagon for 641 million for C5A cargo plane
The Lockheed Aircraft Corp. seeks an additional 641 million dollars from the Pentagon to continue C5A production, highlighting the scale of military contracts and possible gaps in Defense Department contractor oversight. Senator Proxmire has urged the General Accounting Office to investigate whether the request includes financial troubles beyond the C5A contract.
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Lockheed Aircraft Corp
Pentagon
Defense Department
Lockheed
William Proxmire
Wisconsin
General Accounting Office
Hanoi's naked imperialism exposed in Southeast Asia
Joseph Alsop argues that North Vietnamese aggression extends through Laos and Cambodia with 67 000 to 100 000 troops, while South Vietnam arms civilians and Viet Cong recruitment lags. He contends Hanoi seeks base areas for reinvasion as U S withdrawal nears, redefining the war as imperialist aggression.
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Vietnam
North Vietnamese Communist Party
Laos
Hanoi
Cambodia
Sen. Fulbright
South Vietnam
U. S
Saigon
North Vietnam
poem urging universal Christian love and peace
A read poem by Helen Steiner Wright shared by Mrs. M. E. Winter urges forgiveness and living Christianity beyond race or creed. It envisions unity under God, equality, and brotherhood, calling on all to observe a creed of peace and love in daily life.
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Christ
Helen Steiner Wright
M. E. Winter
Byrd Leaves Democrats for Independent Run in Virginia
In Virginia Senator Harry F. Byrd Jr. quits the Democratic Party to run as an independent for re election. The move signals Republican gains in the South as Nixon era tactics and a loyalty oath fuel conservative votes and create a three way race in November.
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Virginia
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Virginia State Senate
United States Senate
Byrd
Nixon
George Norris
Nebraska
Democratic Party
Democratic State Central Committee
Congress
Senate
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
South
Wallace
Mirv
House
Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Middletown Journal Publisher and Subscription Details
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc outlines subscription rates for daily, Sunday, and mail delivery in and outside the city. Rates include 70 cents per week, 21 dollars yearly in the local area, 30 dollars outside the trading area, and 38 dollars outside the USA.
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News Journal, Inc
First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
Woos
U.S.A
Mother Questions Verdict In Letter To Editor
A mother defends her son Robert Marshall amid a murder conviction for Wayne Chester. She questions police methods, witness honesty, and the judge’s refusal of a retrial, citing alleged lies and racial bias. She asserts innocence and appeals to truth and faith. The letter also mentions a Middletown postal strike rumor affecting church bulletin delivery.
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Robert Marshall
Wayne Chester
Mentally Retarded Need New School For Middletown
A reader urges replacing Lincoln Annex with Blue Ball School to better educate mentally retarded children in Middletown. The writer notes Doty House and Lincoln Annex are insufficient and argues to repurpose an unused Blue Ball School to provide needed facilities.
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Middletown
Chi'dren
Doty House
Lincoln Annex
Blue Ball School
Nancy K. Wilson
Roosevelt Ave
Mailmen Demand Higher Pay Stirring Postal Strike
A citizen voices frustration over the postal strike affecting nightly newspaper deliveries. He notes the government’s stance that postal workers have no justification for pay demands and calls for attention to the issue.
Teaching Of Sex By Siecus Faces Public Criticism
A Carlisle columnist questions Dr. David R. Mace national Siecus leader and Sexology Magazine board member over his sex education advocacy in public schools. The piece asserts concerns about citizenship and criticizes reliance on professionals for youth guidance.
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David R. Mace
Siecus
America
Carlisle
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