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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1968
Page
6
An old analysis notes Mexico’s life expectancy rising from 39 to 67 years and argues that longer lifespans amid steady birth rates accelerate global population growth. It warns that without global birth control, civilization risks a severe crisis from resource scarcity and overcrowding.
In Ohio a primary defeat ends the long tenure of Sen. Frank J. Lausche while John J. Gilligan rises as a challenger. The outcome signals a shift away from Lausche's traditional tall speech and conservative stance toward Vietnam and civil rights amid a Republican-leaning state.
George Crout notes May 1 marks straw hat season with sailor brim styles, Leghorn and Panama favorites, and a wide price range from 2.50 to 10 dollars. Men seek sun protection while women coordinate parasols, millinery trims, and simple summer outfits, including gingham plaids and fishermaiden nets.
The Middletown Journal publishes daily with subscription rates listed: 10c per weekday, 15c for Sunday, 60c weekly by carrier, 15.00 per year by mail in trading areas, 24.00 outside trading area, 38.00 outside the U.S. All mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Founded in 1857.
Analysis from Washington assesses whether peace talks in Paris can yield a Vietnam accord before the U.S. presidential vote. It notes Hanoi seeks major concessions and fears American troop withdrawals, while a durable armistice requires testing good faith and possible international backing, with little likelihood of large troop pullouts before next year.
William F Buckley Jr outlines conservative foreign policy positions across Vietnam world communism Red China Europe Mideast Africa Latin America and UN strategy He advocates reaffirming South Vietnam support opposing Paris accords while urging a counter-power in Asia and negotiations with Japan for a defensive nuclear option He calls for troop posture moderation in Europe and new approaches to Israel Egypt and Suez Canal access.
Nobel laureate Charles Townes spoke in Barrows Hall on masers and lasers as tools for space communication and future research. He noted universities receive federal funds for innovation and discussed arms development debates at Columbia and other institutions amid campus unrest.
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