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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1971
Page
4
Walter Ulbricht announces his resignation after two decades as head of the East German government. Erich Honecker is poised to replace him, with Ulbricht retaining ceremonial roles and a political backbone, signaling limited change in hard line stance toward the West.
Census Bureau data show the demographic center of the United States moved 26.9 miles west and 9.4 miles south during the 1960 70 decade, landing on Lawrence Friedrich’s farm near Mascoutah Illinois. The balance point lies about 30 miles east of St Louis, reflecting a long running westward shift since 1790.
Jeffrey Hart argues in San Diego that the campus crisis stems from faculty attitudes more than student mood. He cites a 1960s faculty survey showing liberal leanings and notes radical UC San Diego trends, including Third College and provocative writings. He predicts more follow up on his conclusions.
The Journal published by News Journal Inc lists pricing for daily and Sunday editions, home delivery by newspaper boy or motor route, and mail options. Rates include 10c per daily copy, 20c Sunday, 3.47 or 3.20 per week by motor route, 30 to 38 dollars yearly by mail, with advance payment required.
The U S Steel Corp raises steel prices by 6 percent amid higher sheet and strip costs, signaling broader industry increases. Officials expect possible further rises tied to 1971 labor contracts, with inflation and consumer prices likely to feel the impact as administration notes no direct intervention.
The 13 member black Democratic caucus weighs a Conyers for president bid to press civil rights and unify Black leaders, with Jesse Jackson backing and John Dean likely to head a still-formed campaign. It could complicate Democratic rivals like Edmund Muskie while boosting Black political influence nationwide.
Mrs. Charles E. Smith shares a letter from her 11 year old daughter Kimberly detailing what home means. She notes a big family of 10 children and 44 grandchildren, daily meals and shelter, love from parents, and warmth at the door. She admits worries come with many children but finds worth in their upbringing. Mother's Day is seen as her day.
The Charge of the Light Brigade occurred at Balaklava in Crimea in 1854. L'Enfant planned Washington layout. Homer lists a ships catalogue in The Iliad. A papal bull is an edict of a pope. Giotto designed Florence Campanile. Venus de Milo rests in the Louvre Paris. Duncan Phyfe linked to furniture making.
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