Water crisis alert and the need for conservation
An editorial warns that U S water demand may exceed supply as per capita use rises. It cites Las Vegas as an example of groundwater decline and rising costs for imported water. It stresses pricing, recycling, and changing attitudes to avert shortages amid growing population and industry. The piece ends with a biblical parable about stewardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Wisconsin At Madison
David A. Stephenson
Las Vegas
Nev
Stephenson
Lake Mead
Midwestern
Connally Seen as Possible Agnew Replacement on Ticket
Washington reports fuse about John Connally hinting at Spiro Agnew’s VP spot as Democrats fret over the Texas governor’s influence. Connally’s Chamber of Commerce speech stressed a $3 billion business tax cut, seen as inflationary by Dems who favor public works and expanded equipment investment to spur jobs. They warn such a move could backfire on Agnew and help Connally’s profile.
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Sen. Harris
Nixon
Washington
John Connally
Spiro Agnew
Connally
Agnew
Chamber of Commerce
Democratic Party
Averell Harriman
Herbert Marcuse
Sen
Muskie
D-Me
Congress
Treasury Department
White House
John Kennedy
Middletown Journal Subscription Rates and Details
The Middletown Journal lists daily and Sunday subscription options with prices for street sale, home delivery, motor route, and mail. Rates show various terms including installments, service charges, and advance payment, with outside U S subscriptions at 38 dollars yearly.
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The
News Journal, Inc
S. Broad
First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
Newspaperboy
U.S.A
Silhouette cutting for Mother's Day at McAlpins by Alma Nelson
Local artist Alma Nelson will be at McAlpins from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday to cut silhouettes for a good cause. Proceeds go to Tri Delta scholarship funds, aiding memories of two children shown in silhouettes.
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McAlpin’s
Alma Nelson
Calley Case Facts Seen in New Light
David Lawrence reports gradual disclosures in the My Lai case. Former judge Latimer argues the army’s training failures bred untrained soldiers, urging longer training and tighter guidance before officers assume combat duties. The piece notes potential presidential review, possible sentence considerations, and delays in full facts release.
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George W. Latimer
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Calley
Law School
University of Houston
My Lai
Army
Letters Raise Road Safety For Highland Street Kids
A reader urges immediate action on Highland Street safety near Goldman Park. They request radar, speed limit signs, and more warnings after two serious park corner accidents, plus vigilance for kids playing by the tennis area and curb-cutting drivers. The letter also discusses broader political reforms and public policy ideas.
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Highland Street
Goldman Park
Park
Selden
Ighland Street
Roosevelt Boulevard
Seldens Ave
Highland
Gilligan Program Is Given Support
A note of support to Governor Gilligan accompanies a critique of neglected education health and welfare needs. The writer proposes funding by individuals with annual statements tied to fair shares, arguing against corporate taxation and urging federal backing on unemployment industrial and liability insurance and safety.
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Department of Internal
Sic
Feds
Vote For The Man And Not The Image
A reader letter urges voters to back substance over appearance and invest taxpayer time and money wisely. It calls for exposing corruption in policies and emphasizes law and order, noting every dollar spent is taxpayers’ money and urging careful consideration of public officials beyond televised image.
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Town Safety Council
Pacific Ocean
T.V
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Coleridge
Mariner
United States
Matthew
Frank Mankiewicz
Tom Braden
Democrats
Fred Harris
D-Okla
the Journal
Dave
David Lawrence
William J. Calley, Jr
Columbus
Dennis the Menace
Alice
Meer Ralmes
Gilligan Program
Governor Gilligan
Mr. and Mrs
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