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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1968
Page
4
A brief staff note lists Paul J Day as both Business Manager and General Manager with no additional details. The entry continues to identify Day as part of the newspaper’s executive team and management hierarchy.
Vice President Humphrey spoke to a Wisconsin audience at Stevens Point State University and urged youth to recognize older generations who have fought for social justice. He noted that the spear of reform extends back before the students and warned that today’s young may not credit past efforts. He said, I was raising Cain before you were born, and I will likely still be when you run things. He framed the message as a nonpartisan reflection on continuous effort across decades.
The National Safety Council cites 1600 firearm fatalities in American homes last year, up seven percent from the prior year, urging parents to keep guns away from the untrained and immature and to stress safety practices. The piece notes rising gun purchases as urban violence discourse grows. It ends with a biblical then-current reflection.
William F. Buckley Jr argues Nixon is serious and unlikely to reverse course on Vietnam policy, contrasts Nixon with Rockefeller, and notes liberal and conservative reactions. He cites Nixon's detailed Vietnam stance as plausible and Rockefeller's vague peace talk as an advance for his supporters.
A brief note captures Rocky turning the tide with resilience as the moment shifts in his favor, signaling a pivotal turn in the confrontation.
The speaker argues in favor of letters over phone calls while opponents favor calls. The debate touches on costs, clarity, and the role of women in phone conversations. The conclusion favors letters for saving money and avoiding costly long distance calls, noting personal preference and social dynamics.
In a column, David Lawrence argues that presidential preference primaries in 11 states have limited impact on the Electoral College. He notes cases like 1936 Landon and 1912 Wilson show majority votes can yield few electoral votes, urging understanding of systemic bias.
The piece argues a nationwide poll may better gauge public opinion than 11 state primaries. It suggests all states hold a common day preference primary with only the top two parties on the ballot, to reduce third party voting on election day.
Many members of Congress support a constitutional amendment to allocate electoral votes by congressional district with two statewide votes. States would overall determine totals on a statewide basis, while less populous states with a single representative would cast all votes for the state. Some changes to the current system are anticipated.
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Joseph Alsop argues Westmoreland’s replacement is cloaked in mystery in Saigon, notes U S forces face renewed criticism amid Viet Cong and North Vietnamese arms upgrades, cites Tet offensive as Westmoreland’s attrition victory and laments delayed M 16 reequipping and war strategy decisions.
The piece questions Johnson's resolve on sending extra troops and ponders a Kennedy influence. From a distant view, it notes Johnson as a wartime commander similar to past leaders except Grant and Lincoln, highlighting uncertainty over military strategy and political signals.
A compact survey of assorted terms and historical notes. It covers origin of the jungle fowl as ancestor to chickens, the lei as symbol of welcome and farewell, the Kwong Dock Tong as the first Chinese secret society, the Bourse as the French stock exchange, Hawaii police carries surfboards for emergencies, Seminole flour from zamia roots, Hamilton as first U S secretary of the Treasury, and Welkin meaning sky or heaven’s vault.
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