This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1970
Page
4
In a troubled 1970 Memorial Day, Taps rings over graves of fallen soldiers. The piece urges readers to consider the justifications for war and vows that future sacrifices must have a supreme cause to honor those who died before.
Obituary honors Joseph Wood Krutch who died at 76. A writer, educator and critic, Krutch campaigned against environmental degradation and alienation from nature. Colleagues Jacques Barzun and Norman Cousins praise his life, philosophy, and role at the Saturday Review. His work aimed to render the world safe for the human spirit.
The Middletown funeral for Paul J. Sorg, famed industrialist and Ohio leader, drew over 2,000 in the Opera House and 6,000 passersby. The service paid tribute to his industry, philanthropy, and impact on local prosperity, with honors from Elks, G.A.R., and city officials. Survived by Jennie Grover and two children Arthur and Ada.
In a funeral oration Dr. Weaver praised Paul J. Sorg for his significant Middletown contributions, calling him the able guardian and the city’s first citizen.
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc lists subscription prices: per week day ten cents, Sunday twenty cents. Mail rates in trading area seven days $21 yearly, outside trading area $30, outside USA $38 per year. All advance payments. Founded in 1857.
Washington reports that investigations show militants organize major demonstrations while vandalism involves students and outsiders, with drugs intensifying mob psychology but not being the sole cause. Officials note widespread property damage, uncertain perpetrators, and concerns over snipers and National Guard responses. Governors fear further clashes. editors urge peaceful protest and political action.
The piece mocks Spiro Agnew’s Cambodia speech as vaudeville and lauds his delivery and wordplay. It notes Agnew’s nationwide tour from Birmingham to Dallas and his ability to turn political criticism into humor with coined terms and sharp timing.
A reader urges understanding for unruly youth and advocates open debate while criticizing authoritarian parenting. The letter also calls for investigation into communist influence after Kent clashes and attacks the military industrial complex, suggesting exchanges with communist factions and praising the John Birch Society Blue Book.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.